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uPVC 80 Series vs 90 Series Profiles

What do profile series numbers like 80 and 90 mean, and which do you need? Here's a plain explanation.

What the series number means

Profile series numbers broadly indicate the frame's width or depth in millimetres. A higher number generally means a wider, deeper frame — which carries more weight, spans further, and has room for more chambers.

What to know

Look for this

  • Series roughly indicates frame width in mm
  • Wider series carries larger panels
  • More room for chambers and reinforcement
  • Narrower series suits standard windows
  • Chosen per opening, not by preference

The practical takeaway

A bigger number isn't automatically better — it's about matching the series to the opening. Over-speccing a small window just adds bulk and cost; under-speccing a large one risks flex. We choose it per opening.

Questions

Frequently asked

What's the difference between 80 series and 90 series uPVC?

The number broadly indicates the frame's width or depth in millimetres — a higher number means a wider, deeper frame that carries more weight, spans further, and has room for more chambers.

Is a higher series number better?

Not automatically — it's about matching the series to the opening. Over-speccing a small window adds bulk and cost; under-speccing a large one risks flex.

Which series do I need?

We choose it per opening based on size and type — you don't need to work it out.

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