uPVC Windows Sorrento: Coastal Double Glazing
Sorrento's heritage tourism demands specialist coastal window solutions.
Why Sorrento Needs Coastal uPVC
Sorrento Challenges:
- • Port Phillip Bay, historic, coastal village
- • Salt air corrosion
- • Sand and UV exposure
- • Temperature extremes
- • Strong winds
Why uPVC Perfect:
- ✓ Won't corrode (salt resistant)
- ✓ Marine-grade hardware
- ✓ Zero maintenance
- ✓ 30+ year coastal lifespan
- ✓ Superior energy efficiency
vs Aluminium Coastal:
- ✗ Aluminium corrodes 5-8 years
- ✗ Requires constant maintenance
- ✗ Poor insulation
Energy Savings Sorrento
Typical Sorrento Home:
Before: $2,400-$3,000/year
After: $1,200-$1,500/year
Savings: $1,200-$1,500/year
Investment: $32,000-$48,000
Payback: 7-9 years
Property value: +$50,000-$100,000
Climate Performance
Summer:
- • Coastal heat 30-40°C
- • Low-E glass reflects heat
- • Interior 7-8°C cooler
- • Cooling: -50%
Winter:
- • Cold sea breezes
- • Strong winds
- • Blocks drafts completely
- • Heating: -50%
Sorrento Home Styles
Beachside Modern:
- • Large windows (ocean views)
- • Sliding/stacking doors
- • Investment: $40,000-$65,000
Coastal Cottage:
- • Traditional aesthetic
- • Period-appropriate uPVC
- • Investment: $28,000-$42,000
Heritage (if applicable):
- • Victorian/Edwardian
- • Council-approved designs
- • Investment: $35,000-$55,000
Popular Features
Windows:
- 1. Large fixed (maximize views)
- 2. Tilt & turn (easy cleaning)
- 3. Casement (traditional)
Doors:
- 1. Lift & slide (deck access)
- 2. French doors (coastal charm)
- 3. Stacking (entertaining)
Frame Colours Sorrento
1. White (50%) - Classic coastal
2. Anthracite Grey (30%) - Modern beach
3. Black (15%) - Contemporary
4. Custom (5%) - Architectural
Coastal Maintenance
- Quarterly: Wipe salt residue
- Half-yearly: Full clean, lubricate
- Annual: Professional check
Cost: $50-150/year
vs Aluminium:
- • Aluminium: Repaint $4K-$7K every 5 years
- • uPVC: $0
- • Save $16K-$28K over 20 years
Pricing Sorrento 2026
• 3-bedroom: $28,000-$40,000
• 4-bedroom: $35,000-$50,000
• 5-bedroom luxury: $50,000-$75,000
Add for waterfront:
- • Marine-grade: +$3,000-$5,000
- • Premium acoustic: +$2,000-$4,000
Why Sorrento Chooses Us
- ✓ Coastal specialists
- ✓ Marine-grade expertise
- ✓ Salt-air experience
- ✓ Local knowledge
- ✓ 10+ years coastal installations
Case Study
Sorrento Beachfront:
- • Old aluminium corroded
- • Solution: uPVC marine-grade
- • Result: Zero corrosion, bills halved
- • Cost: $42,000
"Perfect for coastal. Should have done uPVC from the start."
— Owner
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Specialist coastal windows for Sorrento properties.