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UPVC Guide

Everything you need to know before choosing doors and windows for your home.

Why UPVC

Why choose UPVC?

UPVC is ideal for Indonesia's tropical climate — functional, elegant and built to last for years.

Two-storey house with white UPVC windows on both floors

Weather resistant

Does not easily expand, fade or rot from heat and rain.

Low maintenance

No repainting, no rust, easy to clean.

Sound & heat insulation

Keeps rooms calm and energy-efficient.

Eco-friendly

Lead-free and recyclable.

Safe & strong

Reinforced with high-quality material to last.

Profile cut-away

Getting to know UPVC material

This is the inside of a UPVC window corner. These five things make it strong, sealed and long-lasting.

Cut-away corner of a UPVC window: a hollow white profile with a steel core inside, a black rubber gasket and a glass pane.
  1. Selected formulation

    Produced with a selected formulation so the profile stays rigid.

  2. Flexible glass bead

    A flexible glazing-bead design that works with any glass size.

  3. EPDM gasket

    Makes the room more soundproof and water-tight.

  4. Galvanised steel core

    Internal chambers hold galvanised steel — adding maximum strength, security and durability.

  5. Fusion-welded corners

    Joints are stronger and withstand pressure.

Illustrative cut-away photo. The shape and number of chambers vary with the profile series chosen.

Comparison

How it compares with other materials

Wood Aluminium UPVC
Cost Expensive finishing Fits a budget No finishing needed & budget can be tailored
Maintenance Intensive upkeep Joints need intensive care No upkeep needed — corners are welded
Sound insulation Not soundproof Moderately soundproof Soundproof thanks to rubber seals on frame and sash (same principle as a car door)
Weather & heat resistance Swells, leaks, rots, not heat resistant Expands, leaks, not heat resistant Withstands all weather and tropical sun heat
Corrosion & termites Prone to rot & termites Can corrode Corrosion-free, resistant to water & humidity

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

UPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) is a rigid, strong profile material. In Gerha profiles the internal chambers are reinforced with galvanised steel and corners are fusion-welded for strength and pressure resistance.

No. UPVC needs no repainting, does not rust and is easy to clean. Corners are welded, so joints need no upkeep.

Yes. Every product is tailored to your needs and site. Our team visits to survey and measure, then sends shop drawings for your approval before production.

In stages following progress: a down payment of at least 50% to start production, a second instalment once production is finished (a condition of delivery), and the balance after installation and your confirmation.

Black Glitter, Grey Glitter, Japanese Wood, Dark Oak, Golden Oak, Solid White, Black Color and Glossy Brown — from minimal looks to natural wood grain.

We take custom orders in Semarang and Ungaran. For other locations, please contact us to discuss.

Ready to upgrade your home with UPVC?

The Gerha team is ready to help from consultation to installation — fast response, clear schedule. Contact us for:

  • Needs consultation
  • Survey scheduling
  • Best-solution discussion
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