PVC windows in Peru

1 GENERALITIES
In the country, there are several companies dedicated to the manufacturing and installation of PVC windows, all of them
through the use of imported systems and profiles, given their production and usage advantages. They offer
solutions for all types of projects, including assistance at all stages of building and
after sales, as well as a wide variety of types, profiles, finishes, specifications, and features.

2 PVC WINDOWS
They are made by combining different PVC profiles and hardware, defined according to the
different aesthetic, functional, thermal, acoustic, and safety requirements that are desired. According to
The main requirements that a window must meet are: energy efficiency and design.1

3 TYPES OF PVC WINDOWS

The national offer usually includes the following types:
A. Fixed windows: This type of window does not open, it only allows the passage of the
light.

[Link] Windows: They operate based on the displacement of the

leaves within a fixed or movable frame, which can consist of two or more leaves
depending on the size to be covered.

C. Hinged windows: The leaves of this model rotate horizontally on

An axis (like a door) can also contain multiple leaves.

D. Oscillating-swing windows: It has a double mechanism that allows opening the

window that tilting it (like a door) with a simple turn transforms into a
sash window.

[Link] Windows: A system that consists of a panel whose mechanism of

The external opening is adjustable to the type of ventilation required.

1Rehau. (n.d.). REHAU window systems: Solutions for all needs. n/a. Retrieved from
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 [Link] Windows: It is mainly characterized by the displacement
vertical slide.

G. Drop-down Windows: Whose leaf is hinged at the base making it ideal for
high windows.

4 PVC: CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES

PVC is the product of the polymerization of the vinyl chloride monomer into polyvinyl chloride, a
derived from the most versatile plastic. They can be produced through four different processes: Suspension,
emulsion, mass and solution. The main characteristics that make PVC one of the most
used in the current industry are:

A. 57% of PVC comes from an inexhaustible natural resource: common SALT.

B. It is a material that can be recycled.
C. The production of PVC carpentry uses less energy than traditional materials.
D. PVC is a material that resists ignition, it does not propagate flames.
PVC is considered a fundamental material for the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.

The application of PVC in windows provides them with the following advantages:

A. High rigidity, they do not deform due to shock or exposure to extreme weather conditions.
B. Acoustic insulation, the multi-chamber construction systems, with different glasses
thicknesses, reduces the noise level indoors.
C. Hermeticity, the fastening and sealing systems allow for both hermeticity and security.
Thermal insulation, being a material that does not conduct temperature, achieves a break in the 'bridge.'
"thermal" interior-exterior.
E. Resistance and durability, given the characteristics of PVC, they provide great resistance to
the striped ones, therefore a long useful life.
F. Ease of cleaning, they require no maintenance and can be easily cleaned.

5 MANUFACTURING PROCESS
A. Supply and storage of the profiles: It is carried out in special cassettes, packaged and
in lengths of 6 meters as a general standard. The profiles are presented with a sheet of
protection.
[Link] of PVC profiles: Folding saws are used to saw or cut PVC profiles and
double head miter saws.
[Link] of steel reinforcements: The steel reinforcements are cut to the proper size.
D. Milling and drilling: In this operation, the grooves for the drains are made.
pressure compensation and fixture housing. The drainage or ventilation slots do not
they communicate with the chamber designated for the accommodation of the reinforcements.
 E. Introduction of reinforcement: The profiles will be reinforced according to the preparation guidelines.
KÖMMERLING. The reinforcement will be carried out with the corresponding galvanized steel profiles.
[Link] steel profile: It will be done with self-drilling screws.
Welding: It is carried out by fusion using fully automated machines. This
The procedure ensures a consistent welding quality.
[Link] of joints: Allows joints to be perfectly finished.
I. Placement of the joints: The EPDM sealing joints are fitted under pressure.
synthetic rubber in the channels provided in the profile.
J. Mounting of fittings: Once the fittings are selected, according to the type of opening, they
they are introduced in the designated places, being screwed peripherally.
K. Placement of the sheet
L. Glazing: The glass is placed on the necessary supports and is dry glazed.
Jointed co-extruded strips are cut at an angle.
[Link] storage of the finished product: The carpentry will be placed in a vertical position.
conveniently packaged, ensuring that there is ventilation between the glass panes.
Transportation to the work site: The carpentry is transported in a vertical position, supported between frames.
and with the necessary protection to prevent falls and blows.2

6 SOME COMPANIES IN THE SECTOR

With few exceptions, these companies operate from the city of Lima, but offer their services to
national level. Some of them are:

[Link]: This company boasts about its production process certified by Kömmerling
(European company that manufactures and distributes PVC profiles) and its German machinery. It is
located in Ate.
[Link]: Located in the Cieneguilla district, they have a 1500 m2 plant. In addition to
windows manufacture doors and furniture for interiors. They use profiles from the brand in their windows.
Dimex of Chinese origin.
C.Cánovas: It is a company highly linked to the glass industry since 1922, its office
The business is located in La Victoria. It has entered the market for PVC windows.
the hand of Deceuninck.
[Link] PVC: This company provides thermal acoustic window, roof, and door enclosures in
PVC using different systems of profiles and imported accessories. It is located in Cercado of
Lima.
[Link]: It is a company with a global presence based in Switzerland, offering multiple
polymer-based solutions for the construction industry. Their offices are located in the
San Isidro district.
[Link] House: It is a company that manufactures windows, doors, and thermal-acoustic partitions with
PVC profiles. They are representatives of the PVC profile manufacturing company Miroplast.

2Kommerling. (n.d.). Manufacturing process: Window manufacturing process. n/a. Retrieved from
[Link]
 [Link]: It is a multi-service company dedicated to the construction sector with its headquarters in
Trujillo. They offer their windows with Aluplast profiles.

7 MAIN DIFFERENCES
We can find the following:

Environment Bodaq Cánovas Rehau Swedish Vivelia

House
Location Ate Cieneguilla The Victory Saint Isidore Surco Trujillo
Types of All Corrediza, Alone All according to All Run and
openings reducible run and order according to door post
variants door frame order
Kömmerling Dimex profile brand Deceuninck Geneo Miroplast Aluplast
WDS
Cant. Of Up to 4 Double Up to 3 Double
glasses
supported
No. Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6
cameras
Origin from Germany China Switzerland Ucrania Germany
profiles
Forms It is understood If Triangular
It is understood If It is understood
geometric rectangular understands rectangular rectangular understand rectangular
rectangular round and rectangular
half arch
point
Design and Very wide Solids and Colors Coating
colors variety of woods / 1 or solids and of aluminum
colors 2 faces woods

Coating
made of aluminum
Models Yes, broaden Yes At request
predefined
Supplements Access. Axor,
Windowsill and
mosquito nets
Services Assistance
additional since
project
Products Series C2- Series Bella, Thermo, Wds 7 Series
star 3-4-6 Sliding y Brilliant, series, WDS Energeto,
SeriesBT1-2Everest max Climate, Basic and 400, WDS S75, S60,
Series0B1-2Meridian 300 Ideal
8 THE IMPORTANCE OF PVC PROFILES
The profile is the most important part of the window. Depending on the profile we choose, the performance will vary.
from the window in terms of thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, and security. Given that production
the national production of these elements is almost null, the sector uses profiles of different origins and therefore
of various characteristics and features that make them unique compared to others.

The U value and the number of chambers give us an idea of thermal insulation capacity. The values
permeability, resistance, and acoustic attenuation are also fundamental, and finally, quality
of interior design that depends on the quality of the brand. KÖMMERLING has the most advanced technology
advanced profile design to ensure the best levels of insulation.

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With a national market still expanding in this sector and the multiple options of companies and
services with different characteristics that are offered, it is not within my competence to say which is better
regarding the other. However, it is worth noting that all these companies have ventured into this
segment with a lot of momentum, and in some cases backed by a well-known brand in the industry, and
they offer a very varied service with many possibilities yet to be explored.

Alternatively, one could refer to the brand of the profiles used, their origin, their capacity of
production and installed and the projects that they have already developed in Peru.