PVC Frames in Residential Projects: Strength and Low Maintenance

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PVC, as the synthetic material Polyvinyl Chloride is called, or Polyvinyl Chloride, is one of the most produced plastics in the world, reaching 40 million tons per year. Its application is quite varied and in construction it has found different branches, serving both as an input for infrastructure and for finishing.

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This material has performed well in the market, becoming an alternative for use in one of the most expensive elements of a construction: frames. These are made of rigid PVC, resistant and easy to maintain, and in the long term can be more economical than aluminum or timber. It is a relatively recent material in the construction production chain, but its advantages have conquered the industry and its use has been increasingly frequent.

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Cite: Martino, Giovana. "PVC Frames in Residential Projects: Strength and Low Maintenance" [Esquadrias de PVC em projetos residenciais: resistência e baixa manutenção] 05 Apr 2022. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/979086/pvc-frames-in-residential-projects-strength-and-low-maintenance> ISSN 0719-8884

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