The most prominent materials in window manufacturing are wood, aluminum and PVC. Although wood can give good results in terms of insulation, it is not preferred much because of the need for constant maintenance, being easily deformed and costly. Aluminum, on the other hand, is not very advantageous due to its low insulation and high cost despite its high strength.

PVC windows, on the other hand, are the most preferred materials due to their good insulation, long-lasting maintenance, and high strength with appropriate design and support elements, and lower cost compared to wood and aluminum.

Previously, there were very conflicting discussions about PVC as a production material. However, scientific research shows that PVC has become a material that contributes to sustainable development with its contemporary production methods and processing standards. This is particularly suitable for windows made of PVC profiles.

Only 4% of the world’s gas and oil reserves are used in plastic production, and only 1% of them is used for PVC. 40% of all gas and oil reserves in the world are used for heating and powering buildings.
The main component of PVC is chlorine derived from rock salt, and crude oil accounts for only 43% of the material.
PVC windows are at the top of their class in eco-balance and eco-efficiency analysis.
New PVC windows offer a service life of over 50 years.
PVC manufacturers have certain commitments regarding environmental issues, ecological and sustainable production processes.
The PVC content of the windows is recycled to produce PVC granules and can be used in window construction at least seven more times.

PVC windows have a very good cost / benefit ratio.

PVC windows offer significant cost advantages both in purchase and throughout their lifetime. Wooden frames are approximately 20-30% more expensive than PVC profiles, and aluminum windows represent the most expensive alternative, being 30% more expensive. Considering the high energy saving potential and the minimum maintenance requirement over the entire lifetime of more than 50 years, savings are also achieved in the long run.

Quality PVC windows are extremely easy to maintain and require minimal maintenance. On the other hand, wooden windows need to be replaced approximately every two years and painted every 5 years. The state-of-the-art PVC granule is extremely weather-resistant and light-resistant. Due to the easy-care properties of the smooth profile surfaces, all you need to clean the window frames is liquid dish soap.

Unlike wooden windows, PVC windows have a particularly long service life. Quality windows stand out with their resistance to deterioration and high level of functionality for many years. Given their long service life of at least 50 years, PVC windows are also an excellent investment to preserve the value of the building.

PVC windows are 100% recyclable and therefore save resources. While 40% of all gas and oil reserves in the world are used for heating buildings and providing energy to them, only 4% of them goes to plastic production, and only 1% of this figure is used in PVC. Besides being recyclable, the durability and low pollution levels of PVC profiles help create a perfect eco-balance, contributing to environmental protection. PVC windows last much longer than wooden windows and consume significantly less energy in the production process.

When the U (Heat transmission coefficient W/(m2.-K) values related to the profile section are compared, the best result is PVC profile.Aluminum profiles have a high U value because they are metal.

Carbon Footprint: It is a measure of the damage caused by human activities to the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gas produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide (CO2). The Carbon Footprint calculates the amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by a business or an activity and commonly expresses the global warming potential. CO2 equivalent is measured in kilograms or tons.

In the study, the carbon footprints of PVC and Aluminum window profiles were calculated and compared. When the carbon footprint of the PVC window profile is 248.8 kg CO2, the carbon footprint analysis of the aluminum profile has increased to 486.0 kg CO2. The carbon footprint of the aluminum window profile is 2 times higher than the PVC profile. In addition, the thermal performance of PVC profiles is also superior. Good PVC profile performance has resulted in it being a preferred material for window production.

In the results of working; Considering the energy performance and even other performance indicators such as energy, thermal performance and structural performance throughout the product life cycle, it has been proven that PVC window profiles should definitely be preferred in sustainable design.

Winsa is a leading and well-known brand not only in Turkey but also in many countries around the world, with its respect for nature, the importance it attaches to innovation, the value it gives to its customers and its quality. We, as Winsa, are aware of our responsibilities towards our world and we produce the right solutions in terms of both functional and energy savings with numerous alternatives in our product range.

Adopting the P(people), P(planet), Q(quality), S(service), P(profit) approach, Winsa has determined its value priorities in the order of Human>Environment>Quality>Service>Profitability and paid attention to institutionalization in this way. With these priorities, we combined a high quality approach with product design and color options that meet all the needs of modern buildings.

Winsa offers unlimited solutions for different customer requests.

Winsa attaches special importance to the environment and the future. It actively supports the recycling of plastic and the reasonable and sustainable use of PVC.

Only lead-free stabilizers are used in the production of our profiles.

Our solutions perfectly illustrate how intensive research and years of experience have led to the development of future-proof PVC systems for windows and doors.

Our systems are simple to manufacture, allow direct processing and are extremely easy to maintain.