The aluminum alloy market presents huge business opportunities, especially for aluminum alloy doors and windows, which are favored in urban areas. In my country's building door and window market, aluminum doors and windows account for the largest share at 55%; followed by plastic doors and windows at 35%; steel doors and windows have a 6% share; and other materials account for the remaining 4%. Although the quality of aluminum alloy products has been questioned by consumers in certain periods and regions, due to the limited living standards and economic constraints of the Chinese people, aluminum doors and windows remain the preferred choice for a considerable number of consumers.
The advantages of ordinary aluminum alloy windows are good weather resistance and anti-aging ability. (Disadvantages) Their heat insulation is not as good as other materials, and they are only available in white and brown. The advantages of PVC windows are good sound insulation, heat insulation, fire resistance, air tightness, water tightness, corrosion resistance, and thermal insulation. (Disadvantages) As they are made of PVC plastic, the surface will yellow and the window frame will deform over time, with a service life of 20-30 years. The advantages of thermally broken aluminum windows and doors include the use of aluminum profiles of 1.4mm or larger, with an added thermal insulation layer; they also offer excellent sound insulation, heat insulation, fire resistance, air tightness, water tightness, corrosion resistance, thermal insulation, and are maintenance-free; as a metallic aluminum profile, they can be used for a long time without deformation or fading. (Disadvantages) Aluminum is expensive, resulting in higher production costs.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, solid wood windows and ordinary thermally broken aluminum alloy windows are generally not chosen. The most commonly used material is PVC windows, which are generally priced between 150-600 yuan/square meter, making them affordable for most people. The cost-effectiveness of PVC windows is the main factor in their popularity. Thermally broken aluminum alloy is a relatively new material that has emerged in recent years. Many of its properties are comparable to PVC, and it is more durable. The price is generally between 400-1200 yuan/square meter, and it is commonly used in villas and high-end sunrooms. Only a few people follow the trend and use frameless windows, which are generally priced between 360-700 yuan/square meter.