Comparison of Windows made with different type of Materials-A case study

Windows are one of the important components of building for ventilation. Windows are of various type depending up on materials, purpose and opening types. Wooden windows are traditional type and used widely. They are easily available and made in various sizes and shapes. Aluminum power coated windows are light weight and fabricated as per requirements. It is available in all sizes and types. Cost of aluminum window depends upon the section size and thickness used for the window. Aluminum window are not energy efficient and not sound resistance but it is light weight, low cost, rustproof, and required less maintains and painting. Aluminum windows are commonly recommended for building where high degree of elegance is required. UPVC windows are the un plasticized polyvinyl chloride. Now a day's UPVC windows are becoming more popularly used because of high energy efficient, excellent appearance and smooth surface. But they are costly as compare to wooden and aluminum and they are not that flexible in design and execution.A case study was also done to see the suitability and economy of all these three types of windows and it was found that the aluminum window was best suited for construction, as it has low cost, easily available & can demolded in any shape & size. Also it has high degree of elegance and good appearance when powder coated.