High quality UPVC windows have a typical lifetime of 20-35 years depending on the materials that are used in your windows. These windows are highly durable and will withstand potential damage from the environment as well as deter pests from damaging your windows.

You should always take measurements from the outside of the window. You should measure the opening outside on both the width and height and always measure the exact opening of the brickwork rather than the frame. Measure brick to brick in at least 3 places on the window and then deduct 10mm from the final width and height measurements which allows a 5mm allowance for the fitting of your windows.

At Capital UPVC, we can take these measurements for you should you require this.

As UPVC is a very low-maintenance material so your UPVC windows and doors will require little cleaning. However, some regular TLC can keep your windows and doors looking lovely and shiny. Firstly, use a hoover to vacuum dust from in-between the vents. After you have done this, use a soapy solution to wipe your windows or doors and dry them with anything that’s clean and non-abrasive.

UPVC doors are constructed with modernised locking mechanisms, offering superior security. UPVC doors are also highly durable which increases their security against intruders. Our UPVC doors are highly resistant to intruders and are highly durable, ensuring that your home is safe.

Our UPVC doors are supplied and fitted from £395 + VAT. The price of your door may vary on the type of door that you choose, the additional features that you choose as well as the material of your door. Contact our team using an online contact form on our website to get a quotation.

Yes, UPVC can expand in high temperatures. However, you should not worry if your UPVC door expands in the heat as when the door cools, the door will retract and turn back to normal size. This only happens in extreme temperatures. If you want to combat the effects of your doors expanding in heat then you can cool your UPVC door by spraying water on the door or wiping the door with a wet cloth.

UPVC doors are highly safe, due to the fact that they utilise a complex multiple locking systems. It’s important to lock your door properly by using the correct motion on the handle to ensure that the locking system is engaged effectively. This is carried out by lifting the handle up before locking the door. For some of the most secure doors on the market, it’s highly recommended to consider our composite or elite composite doors.

UPVC doors are highly durable and offer advanced locking mechanisms to deter intruders. It’s however, highly important to ensure that your UPVC door is locked correctly, even if you are going out for short periods of time, going to sleep or going on holiday. It’s important to lift the handle of your UPVC door upwards, activating the locking mechanism before locking your door and heading out of your home.

Orangeries were fashionable dedicated buildings that were originally constructed in the 17th to 19th centuries. Although these were period buildings for the affluent, they are a highly popular extension to modern homes today. Installing an orangery is the perfect way to create a solid brick extension and add an additional room to your property.

An Orangery extension is a solid brick extension that can be used to add an additional functional room in your property. There are a vast range of different ways in which you can use your new orangery, such as a sitting area or office space.

Typically speaking, an orangery could increase the value of your home from between 5% to 10% depending on how much your orangery costs. The extra value of an orangery is due to the fact that you are adding an extension to your property which can be used in various different ways.

Bifold doors are made up of multiple leaves which work by folding in on themselves to open the door fully. As the door closes on itself they slide and fold at the same time due to the runners that are attached to the frame. This ensures that your doors can easily fold in and onto themselves, creating an open doorway and opening access to other rooms or to your garden area.

Capital UPVC are one of the leading providers of bifold doors in Cardiff & across South Wales. We offer a wide range of UPVC bifold and Aluminium bi-folding doors to ensure that you can enjoy a stunning alternative to traditional patio doors. Our bi-folding doors can be installed so that the doors sit inside or outside your property when they are folded back.

Fascias and soffits are an integral part of the roofline system and act to protect your roof system. The fascia board sits where the roof meets the outer walls whereas soffits are hidden underneath the fascia board for ventilation purposes and to protect the underside of the roof edge.

A fascia board is situated where the outer walls of the house meets the roof and the fascia board carries all of the guttering system. It’s a vital part of the roofline protecting your roof from environmental damage.

The soffit board is hidden under the fascia board and is vital in providing ventilation to the roof (minimising risk of trapped moist air.) Soffits protect the underside of the roof edge and provide a highly effective and visually appealing long-term solution to regular maintenance.