Frequently Asked Questions
About UPVC Double Glazing
Windows & Doors

The APS management team have over 50 years industry experience in the double glazing industry. Our products are made in Australia, tested for Australia and installed with our own trained installers enabling us to offer a full 10 year guarantee on our products which includes the installation.

The APS group has two manufacturing bases: one in Queensland and one in Victoria with three retail branches in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

The APS management team have over 50 years industry experience in the double glazing industry. Our products are made in Australia, tested for Australia and installed with our own trained installers enabling us to offer a full 10 year guarantee on our products which includes the installation.

The APS group has two manufacturing bases: one in Queensland and one in Victoria with three retail branches in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

Double glazing refers to a sealed glass unit comprising two sheets of glass separated by a spacer bar around the outside of the glass. The spacer bar creates a nominated millimetre air gap between the two glass panes, which creates an insulation break between the inside and outside of the window.

UPVC is the most insulative window material nearly 1000 times less conductive than aluminium, so unlike aluminium, it will not conduct heat and cold and unlike timber, it does not require repainting.

APS Double Glazing UPVC products have a multi-chambered profile in the frame, which helps achieve increased sound and thermal insulation values and offers improved frame strength.

UPVC is also a very long-lasting material and is completely maintenance-free. All APS UPVC frames have been tested for use in a high heat & UV environment like we have in Australia.

If you are investing in an energy-efficient system it would make sense to choose the most efficient one – UPVC.

APS Double Glazed windows and doors will not rot or corrode, making it ideal for all areas, especially coastal applications. It is virtually maintenance free, requiring no painting or treatment.

Most important are the thermal and acoustic properties related to UPVC windows. APS Double Glazed windows and doors have a U Value of around 1.4, therefore are one of the more energy efficient products available.

UPVC double glazing has been used internationally in the building industry for over 30 years. It is the perfect choice for Australian homes for noise reduction, temperature maintenance, energy savings, and enhancing security and aesthetics.

UPVC is Un-Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride which is essentially a rigid plastic. It has been widely used and tested for many years and is UV stabilised and tested specifically for Australian conditions.

No, APS UPVC windows and doors are fully blended using a tropical hot country mix profile which has been designed, tested and approved for the Australian environment.

Yes, all APS windows come with flyscreens as standard and we can offer a full range of security options as well.

Yes, double glazing will significantly help reduce external noises including traffic, aircraft, barking dogs, noisy neighbours and much more.

It can reduce noise up to 48 decibels, which works out to be an average of 75-80% reduction. We offer a variety of glass options including acoustic for extreme noise conditions.

Yes, UPVC windows and doors won’t impact the environment once they are fitted. They are also 100% recyclable.

UPVC doesn’t just come in white. We offer a wide range of colours including – Cream, Woodgrain timber effect, Ceylon Black, Anthracite Grey, Silver, White.

All APS Double Glazing windows and doors are made to measure each individual property. This includes custom sizes and specifications to the needs of the customer.

Yes, we offer a full turnkey solution including installation with our own fully trained installers.

You can expect UPVC windows and doors to last at least 40-50 years. This has been proven with UPVC double glazing which has been used in Europe for over 50 years.

Yes, at APS we believe in great service, so we offer a free in-home no obligation design service and full quotation.

APS Double Glazing is a fully registered builder, licenced and insured for window & door installation DB-L 70151.

APS is also a registered member of the AGWA (Australian Glass and Window Association) with registration number 1705