Which is more durable, uPVC or wood? Here's an honest comparison for our climate.
Timber windows look beautiful and have real character, but wood absorbs moisture — so it swells, warps, and eventually rots. It also needs regular painting or sealing to hold off that decay, and termites will target it.
uPVC absorbs almost no water, so it won't swell, warp, or rot. It needs no painting, and termites have no interest in it.
In a dry, temperate climate the durability gap narrows. In Coimbatore's humidity and termite pressure, it's not close — timber has failure modes that uPVC simply doesn't have.
In this climate, uPVC clearly — timber absorbs moisture, swells, warps, rots, and attracts termites. uPVC has none of those failure modes.
It depends heavily on upkeep — well-maintained timber lasts, but neglected timber in this humidity deteriorates quickly.
Quality UV-stable uPVC resists our sun well. Low-grade profile without UV stabiliser is what chalks and fades.
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