Both uPVC and WPC are low-maintenance, but how do they compare? Here's the honest view.
WPC (wood-plastic composite) is a blend of wood fibre and plastic, used mainly for doors and some fittings. uPVC (unplasticised PVC) is the material used for window and door frames. Both are moisture-resistant alternatives to timber, but they suit different jobs.
Both spare you the painting and sealing timber demands — a major reason people move to them.
Both are genuinely low-maintenance versus timber. uPVC windows need only an occasional wipe and clear tracks; quality WPC doors similarly. Neither requires the painting-and-sealing routine of wood.
Both are very low-maintenance versus timber — no painting or rot treatment. uPVC windows need an occasional wipe and clear tracks; WPC doors need occasional cleaning.
Neither — that's a core advantage of both over timber.
Very little — a wipe with mild soapy water and keeping tracks and drainage clear.
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