Cracked uPVC door or window frame

Causes

Impact damage – uPVC may become brittle when cold and as it ages

Listed under: Interior, Exterior, plastic, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), doors, windows

Cause

Impact damage – uPVC may become brittle when cold and as it ages

Repair

  • uPVC door and window frames are constructed to be watertight and airtight. A crack in the frame may compromise this, so action should be taken to repair or replace the frame, depending on the level of damage

  • uPVC door and window frames are proprietary systems. Contact the manufacturer/supplier of the product for advice about potential repairs/replacement and to obtain matching products if replacement is required

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