The True Cost: UPVC vs Aluminium Guttering
UPVC is relatively inexpensive to buy, but very costly to the environment.
UPVC guttering is relatively inexpensive to buy, but very costly to the environment. Studies have shown the manufacturing process causes extensive damage to both the environment and humankind.Unfortunately, this is only half the story, when UPVC guttering needs replacing, disposing of this environmental nasty can be just as damaging to the environment, as the original manufacturing process.
UPVC can at first appear to be the cheap alternative, compared to 95% recyclable Aluminium, although the short UPVC product life spans makes Aluminium guttering the true winner. Better performance, long life span, low maintenance powder coated aluminium will last well in excess of 50 years. This makes an aluminium guttering system an asset when it comes to selling your home.
Lastly, if you are still around to replace an aluminium guttering system, 95% of Aluminium, guttering can easily be recycled, making this a truly green guttering solution.
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