| 1. uPVC source |
ALUPLAST German |
Cheap Chinese suppliers |
| 2. Pol mer Grade |
High grade 100% Lead Free |
Leaded |
| 3. Chalk Content |
Optimized to 6% |
Over 11 % to ive more volume |
| 4. Stabilizer |
Titanium Dioxide |
Lead |
| 5. Gasket |
Co-Extruded Weldable TPE rade |
Low rade EPDM, Manual insertion. |
| 6. Re-inforcement |
Galvanized steel in thicknesses 1.5 to 2.2 |
MS Steel of thickness less then 1.2 mm / at times even no steel reinforcement |
| 7. Applications |
More then 15 options to suit variety of sa es |
Normally not more then 5 options to choose from |
| 8. Hardware |
Genuine German branded hardware |
Non-branded Cheap Chinese counterfeit brands |
| 9. Locking Type |
Multi point with appropriate size Espagnolates |
Cheap quality single point (Cockspur handles in casement windows / touch lock in sliding panels |
| 10. Glass Options |
Wide Range of possibilities from 4 mm to 32 mm thickness |
Limited range upto 20 mm thickness |
| 11. Security |
Multi Point locking along with SENTRY Grade Glass for enhanced security |
Unknown |
| 12. Sound Insulation |
Upto 46 db achieved with combination of Glass with special sound insulating laminate, multi-point locking creating gasket compression & PU Foam sealant all around. |
Unknown |
| 13.Solar Insulation |
DGU Glass upto combined thickness of 32 mm |
Limited insulation with glass upto 20 mm thickness |
| 14. Finishes |
Over 450 possibilities |
Limited to 2 or 3 finishes only |
| 15.Sealing |
3 layered: PU Foam all around windows and then 2 la ers of Silicon on both sides |
Single layer minimum Silicon, No PU Foam |
| 16.Accessories |
Integrated Glass Blinds can be offered for Privacy on demand |
Unknown |
| 17. Flymesh Options |
High Grade Fibre Glass in various options / high grade SS coated mesh for Security or Pet resistance |
Limited options |
| 18.Installation Service |
In-house trained team |
Out sourced low cost contractors |
| 19.Fixing Screws |
Branded, SS Grade Fasteners with sleeves |
Non-branded low cost wood screws |
| 20. Warranty |
Upto Life Long* |
5 to 10 years |
