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Category: Window Performance

Will my uPVC windows stand up to the high UV in NZ?

September 1, 2026 thermascreen

ThermaScreen uPVC Windows have been tested and proven to withstand the UV levels of New Zealand

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Posted in: FAQ, Window Performance Filed under: uPVC Durability, uPVC Lifetime, UV Durability, UV Exposure

Why do I get condensation on the outside of my new windows?

October 23, 2024 thermascreen

Condensation on the outside of your windows is a signal that your windows are well insulating and are working. At…

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Are ThermaScreen Windows Built for NZ Conditions?

July 17, 2024 thermascreen

We are often asked “Are ThermaScreen windows built for NZ conditions?” In short, our windows were designed and built to…

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Posted in: FAQ, Window Performance Filed under: uPVC Window Testing, Window Durability

Why import our uPVC windows from America?

May 2, 2018 thermascreen

The short answer is that American windows offer desirable features that are almost impossible to find in New Zealand, at…

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Posted in: FAQ, Window Performance Filed under: Fit for purpose, High Performance, NZ uPVC Windows, uPVC Windows in New Zealand

Does NZ have the highest UV exposure?

July 28, 2017 thermascreen

When talking with people interested in our product, they love the insulating properties of uPVC, the integrated fly screens, and…

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What is Low-E glass?

May 2, 2018 thermascreen

Low-E stands for low emissivity, or low thermal emissivity and is a surface treatment on the glass that lowers the…

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How does tint compare to Low-e coatings?

July 6, 2018 thermascreen

Most people are familiar with tinted windows and may even have them in their cars, or in their homes. Tinting…

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Are there any differences to installing uPVC windows?

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There are some differences. Some builders that we talk to say that our windows are actually easier to install than…

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Posted in: FAQ, Installation, Window Performance

Are there disadvantages to using uPVC?

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uPVC frames are more flexible than aluminium and therefore aren’t recommended in very large sizes (>2.2m) or in high-rise buildings…

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Do all uPVC windows come with screens?

July 28, 2017 thermascreen

No. Not every uPVC window comes with a screen and this feature isn’t available from every supplier in New Zealand.…

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