Volcanic Ash and UPVC
Monday, May 3rd, 2010Will the volcanic ash resulting from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano damage your UPVC? – no, don’t be daft of course it won’t, not unless your house is very close to said volcano and then I would presume you’d have far more to worry about than the double glazing.
Some people have claimed to have seen fine layers of the volcano’s tephra ash on their property. Made up tiny fragments of pulverized rock and glass it just looks like a light yellow dust. Although theoretically this could act as an abrasive agent if you decide to nip outside and rub it in to your UPVC, don’t forget that UPVC is a very tough, durable product, that’s why it’s so popular for double glazing.
Obviously the better quality UPVC you have installed in your home will have an impact on its colour retention and lifespan, but unless your new or replacement windows will be flying at 32,000 feet, subject to intense heat and covered in volcanic ash, then there’s no need to worry just yet.