The PVC is a thermoplastic material, namely, with the heat it softens and thus can be molded easily; when cooling off it recovers the initial consistency and it conserves the new form.

But another one of its many properties is its long duration. For this reason, the PVC is used at world-wide level in a 55% of the total of their production in the industry of the construction. 64% of the applications of the PVC have a life utility between 15 and 100 years, and essentially is used for the manufacture of tubes, windows, doors, blinds, furniture, etc.

Some examples that are indicated next show the multiple applications of this plastic that, due to its great versatility, is used in numerous and diverse sectors; in some of them, this material is essential.

• Construction: tubes for potable water distribution and evacuation; windows; doors; blinds; grounds, laminae for waterproofing of tile roofs and swimming pools; etc.
• Package and packing: pharmaceutical, cosmetic, detergent bottles (mineral water, eatable oils, juices, etc.), packages, etc.
• Medicine: Bags for serum, shape and bleed, catheters for transfusions and dialysis, and gloves surgical. Automobile: panels of doors, profiles, etc.
• Electricity and electronics: electrical cables for domestic and industrial use, switch boxes, tubes, plugs, etc.
• Toys: inflatable wrists, balls, articles, etc.
• Leather shop: purses, suitcases, folders, tapestries, etc.
• Articles of stationery store: lining for books, etc.

The main characteristics of the PVC are:

Beauty and Design.The windows and doors of PVC, due to their great versatility, satisfy any taste with style or forms, demonstrating to be the best material even for the restoration of historical buildings.

Fire Resistance. It has been verified that the PVC has resistance against fire, that is to say, it does not cause, feed nor favor the declaration of an accidental fire.

Heat Insulation. It does not matter in what climate it settles, the windows and PVC doors prevent the passage of the temperature. The glazing has also good thermal values.

Sound Insulation. La protección contra el ruido es una característica esencial de la ventana de PVC. Los refuerzos de acero y la elección del cristal apropiado aumentan más aún la insonorización.

Protection Against Robbery. The profiles of great resistance made of PVC are the best solution to increase the security. The special reinforcements and glazings, careful manufacture and good installation, are the answers against robbery.

It does not need well-taken care of. The doors and windows of PVC do not require to be painted periodically not other expensive cares. Therefore, its conservation is reduced to the simple cleaning without causing more expenses.

Environmental Advantages The PVC is totally ecological, since it is possible to be recycle completely and to be reused in the production of new elements.