What spraying uPVC involves
The frames are cleaned and degreased to remove the film that builds up on plastic outside, then lightly keyed so the coating can grip. Glass, seals, handles, sills and surrounding brick are masked. We spray in thin coats of coatings made for uPVC, with drying time between each, all on site.
Because the work is outdoors, it depends on dry, mild weather. Spring to early autumn is the easiest time to book.
uPVC spraying in Swavesey: houses, doors and conservatories
Houses make up about 87% of homes in the village, and with so many detached properties, a full set of windows plus doors and sometimes a conservatory is common. A front door is a sensible place to try a darker shade first.
If your home is in the Swavesey conservation area or is one of the 28 listed buildings in the parish, check with South Cambridgeshire District Council before changing frame colours. Our uPVC spraying page explains the preparation in more depth.
Swavesey at a glance
- 14 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 20 minutesOSRM routing
- 23%were built 1965 to 1982VOA Council Tax stock
- 36%were built 1983 to 1999VOA Council Tax stock
- 87%are houses rather than flatsCensus 2021
- 72%of homes are owner-occupiedCensus 2021
- 1conservation arealocal council
How we approach upvc spraying
Graham checks each frame for cracks or failed seals before quoting, since a coating can't fix a window that needs replacing. Spray day starts with washing, degreasing and abrading, then glass and brick are taped off and the uPVC coating is built up in light layers, left to cure before any window is opened. The full method, products and FAQs are on our upvc spraying page.