A: uPVC withstands assaults from moisture, heat, cold, humidity, salt, pollutants, and acid rain; assaults that can and do affect wood and metal. uPVC windows and patio doors never flake, blister, stick, rot, rust, peel or corrode. uPVC's color is integral throughout the material, so scratches go virtually unnoticed. You never have to paint, strip, sand or lubricate vinyl windows or patio doors. uPVC is truly the most durable, lowest maintenance window and patio door material available.

A: No. uPVC windows and doors are made from unplasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride (uPVC) which is an entirely different chemical composition than plastic toys. uPVC is much stronger, durable and more weather resistant than plastic.

A: It will not effect your FrameCraft ™ uPVC windows and doors. uPVC has been used for years by boat manufacturers because of its endurance and resistance to salt water. If you were to put a length of the material into the ocean and let it sit there for a year, when you took it out of the water it would not show any corrosion.

A: Unfortunately not. FrameCraft ™ uses high quality VEKA profile the most admired profile in the industry, and that is voluntarily tested to the tough German,  British, American and Israeli standards. Since this is not required by any government body, not all manufacturers test their material or use material that meets these standards.

A: Ask the manufacturer of the window if the uPVC extrusions are AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) certified. This is an industry wide program to guarantee you that you are getting a high quality uPVC material. If the manufacturer can't answer this question, you may want to find another manufacturer for your windows.

A: A remodeling contractor will spend several hours removing an old wood window from the frame of your house and then installing a new wood window. This will be slow and expensive work, and there will be a considerable amount of finish work and painting to be done after the installation. Most uPVC replacement windows are designed to fit inside your existing window frame and there is virtually no additional work to be done following installation.

A: That's a loaded question! How much should I pay for a new car? Well, that all depends on make, model, interior and options, etc. The same goes for replacement windows. There are different models and different organizations, contractors and stores offering to sell replacement windows. Remember: "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of a low price is gone."

A: FrameCraft ™  has had great success referring homeowners to small contractors or respected window and door dealers. Most of these people do their own selling and installing of the windows. They are not franchise operations, they own their own business and sell under their own name. In most cases, the contractor will do the measuring and installation himself. This means their reputation is at stake and they typically take greater pride in the quality of their work and making the homeowner happy and satisfied with the quality of the work. This type of contractor has also been in business for a while and considers himself a professional.

A: The insulated glass provides greater insulation value than single pane glass. The air trapped between the glass reduces the conduction of heat and cold through the window. Single pane glass has an R-value of about 1.0 and a clear insulated glass unit in a vinyl window has a typical R-value of 2.0 or higher. You can also improve on the R-value with Low E glass.

A: Yes, we use tempered glass which will behave similar to the glass in your car windshield if it is struck hard by an object. This is required of all door manufacturers in the US by the government for safety reasons to prevent severe injury in the event the glass is broken.

A: You can get Grey or bronze tinted glass to reduce the effect of bright sun on the interior of your home and there are a variety of grid patterns available to match exterior architecture and interior decor. On our patio doors, we offer a variety of options from decorative grooved glass pattern to art glass.