How To Choose Between Aluminium Alloy Door And Upvc Door

What is the secret about aluminum alloy doors?

We have all heard aluminum be referred to as the ‘magical metal’, but what is the reason behind that. It mainly has something and everything to do with the chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of modern-day aluminum alloys.

 

In this article, we will look into perspective on why you should pick aluminum alloy doors over UPVC doors. This is based on the advantages and disadvantages of both types.

 

To begin with let’s have a look at reasons why you should consider aluminum alloy doors over UPVC doors, let’s dive in:

 

1. It is 100% recyclable!

Aluminum alloy is 100% recyclable, and still maintains the same quality as the original aluminum, this only means one thing, it means that you can recycle it time and time again until the quality is completely off. According to research, it is said that 75% of all the aluminum to ever be produced is still being used present day. In a world where mother earth is facing huge environmental problems, this seems to be the better choice.

2. Strength

Aluminum as an alloy is very strong, by itself as a metal it is not strong but once mixed with elements like Silicon and manganese its strength increases greatly, we are talking about an increase from 90MPa in the pure alloy up to 690MPa strength in aluminum alloy. This only means that aluminum alloy doors and windows are capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions i.e extreme heat, extreme cold as well as extreme wind and this makes choosing aluminum alloy doors and windows a smarter choice.

3. Aluminum is very light

You would not expect an alloy with so much strength to be lightweight but it is true, that aluminum has a weight that is approximated to be only a third of the weight of steel or copper. Being one of the lightest commercially available metal makes it ideal for windows and doors because when it comes to none load-bearing elements in a building, the lighter the better.

4. Unbreakable

Sounds perfect, right, you read that right. If we can all have our old school Chemistry brush up, aluminum is malleable and ductile which means it can be bent, reshaped, pressed, or even drawn out in a thin wire without breaking. It is the second most malleable and sixth most ductile metal. This is amazing news to those considering purchasing aluminum alloy doors and gives you all the more reason to pick aluminum alloy doors.

 

5. Good-looking

Aluminum alloy can be coated to give it a decorative smooth finish and this gives you a double advantage. Meaning you will be installing doors and windows that not only are strong but also look fantastic. That sounds like a win and a good reason to opt for aluminum alloy doors.

What about UPVC doors?

Now that we have exhausted all the good reasons as to why you should pick aluminum alloy doors and windows let’s have a quick look at UPVC doors. UPVC windows and doors are manufactured with polyvinyl chloride or PVC, UP in UPVC stands for unplasticized PVC.

 

The good side of UPVC doors lies in their being low maintenance, durability i.e won’t change shape or warp over time, long life span i.e can last up to 35 years, and non-porous which means precipitation can not soak in. But this is just the top of it, let’s dive into some not so superior properties of UPVC doors and windows which make it a lesser-considered pick between the two.