uPVC is the preferred choice for enhancing building performance

Mansoor Ali from AMD Overseas emphasises the need to adopt uPVC profiles in the Indian market. He highlights how uPVC profiles fare better than traditional aluminium in terms of versatility, energy efficiency, and recyclability.

What are your product offerings for the Indian market? And what are your strategies for collaborating with architects and engineers to integrate your products effectively?
Our range of uPVC products caters to the Indian market’s residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. They are durable, energy-efficient, and easy to maintain.

We take a multifaceted approach to collaborating with engineers and architects. Our key strategies include building relationships and networking, providing value and technical expertise, effective communication, and addressing key concerns in maintenance and product functioning as and when required.

Please walk us through the certifications that your products have received for quality.
Our products have been certified for quality by regional and national organisations including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), the Public Works Department (PWD), the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), the Military Engineer Services (MES) Southern Region, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB), the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB), and the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).

How do your products contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings?
Our uPVC windows are designed to contribute significantly to building energy efficiency. uPVC is a material with low thermal conductivity that does not readily transfer heat, acting as a natural insulator. Our uPVC window frames have multiple internal chambers that trap air, further enhancing their insulating properties. The thermal barrier created reduces heat flow between the inside and outside of the building. The reduction in heat conduction facilitates these uPVC windows to maintain a stable indoor temperature, reducing the need for excessive heating in cold and hot weather.

The uPVC windows from AMD are designed with double or triple glazing. These glazing options create additional layers of insulation, significantly reducing heat loss. Similarly, the air or gas trapped between the glass panes further improves thermal performance. AMD uPVC windows are designed to create airtight seals, prevent drafts and air leakage, eliminate the loss of conditioned air, and enhance energy efficiency. Our uPVC windows considerably reduce the workload on heating and cooling systems by minimising heat transfer and air leakage, which translates to lower energy consumption and reduced utility bills.

Can you let us know how your products align with sustainability requirements?
As discussed, the excellent thermal insulation properties of uPVC products help reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Since uPVC is a highly durable material that can resist infestation, corrosion, and weathering, our products offer an extended lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements, conserving resources and minimising waste.  On the same lines, our products are easy to maintain, reducing the need for chemical cleaners and treatments and recyclable.  This closed-loop recycling potential reduces the demand for virgin materials and minimises landfill waste.

Our manufacturing processes directly reduce the environmental impact, as the recycling process itself requires less energy than producing new uPVC or aluminium. We have also adopted advanced technology in manufacturing, which again reduces the environmental impact of uPVC production. uPVC is chemically stable, and modern uPVC production is lead-free.

For more details, visit: https://www.amdoverseas.com/