Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

• Eureka Profiles:

• 1) What are UPVC Profiles?
  UPVC window and door profiles are contemporary products used to manufacture ultra-chic, architecturally superior UPVC windows and doors. EumaxUPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd are a product of the right mix of UPVC resin, stabilizers, processors and environment friendly additives, guaranteeing the life of UPVC windows and doors in excess of more than 50 years.
• 2) What is the Manufacturing Process of UPVC Profiles?
  EumaxUPVC profiles manufactured in our state-of-art futuristic plant in Bangalore are products of precise engineering embracing both advanced chemical and mechanical science. Our in-house compounding of raw materials makes us one of India's most respected UPVC profiles manufacturers. The entire process from compounding, batching and extrusion is completely automated with negligible human contact or touch points.
• 3) What is the TiO2 % in Eureka's UPVC Profiles?
  TiO2 known as titanium dioxide is a key ingredient which defines true product character. EumaxUPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd, adheres to the German Standards of manufacturing UPVC windows and doors with the defined recommendations. More than optimum measure of Titanium dioxide used to manufacture Eumax UPVC profiles extend long-lasting protection from weathering and protect the UPVC profiles from environmental damage on prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• 4) What is the Warranty of Eureka's UPVC Profiles?
  Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd are manufactured with high quality constituents from the best sources in the world. With a warranty of 15 years for any structural changes of the profile, our products are known to set bench marks in the industry.
• 5) What is the Manufacturing Capacity of Eureka UPVC Profiles?
  Being one of India's largest manufacturers of UPVC profiles with more than 100 UPVC window fabricators across India depending on us for their needs we manufacture UPVC profiles which further make approximately 3 million sq feet of high quality UPVC windows and doors every year.
• 6) What are the factors that quantify the quality of UPVC Profiles?
  Quality, we believe cannot be an option, it is mandatory. Our strong manufacturing heritage with a keen eye to invest in the best of the best resources and infrastructure defines the pedigree of Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd. The use of the best PVC resins and chemicals from the world's best sources combined with stringent quality checks makes our products to be counted among the top UPVC brands in India.
• 7) What are the Benefits of Eureka Profiles?
  We stay strongly driven by improving customer experiences periodically. Hence, Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd come with a lifelong promise of stubborn product excellence.
• 8) What is the Colour of Eureka's Profiles?
  Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd. are available both in pure white and wooden laminate finishes. The immaculate virgin white of Eumax UPVC profiles is an expression of royalty, peace and class. Our wood finish laminated UPVC profiles are manufactured with the most modern hot glue lamination technique making our products cut the clutter and stand in a league of its own.
• 9) Can I put double glazing glass in Eureka Profiles?
  Yes. We have a wide array of architecturally elegant and dynamic glazing beadings providing for the use of multiple glass options where energy and noise management is a key requirement.
• 10) I want to put 12mm glass in UPVC Doors and Windows? Is it possible?
  Yes. We have a plethora of options to use compatible glazing beads varying for glass sizes ranging from 4 mm to 20 mm.
• 11) What is the Price in KG of Eureka Profiles?
  The price of Eumax UPVC profiles per KG depends on the profile series, chamber design, and prevailing raw material costs. For accurate and up-to-date pricing, please contact our sales team directly or get in touch with your nearest authorized Eumax channel partner.
• 12) Does Eureka have Wooden Finish Profiles? What Colour Options are Available?
  Yes. Along with pristine virgin white, we also manufacture colour laminated UPVC profiles which include Golden Oak, Teak, Dark Oak, Mahagony and Black.
• 13) Which Hardware's are compatible with Eureka Profiles?
  Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd. have been designed and constructed with fluid and dynamic engineering to house different types of hardware. Compatible hardware from top end to mid category UPVC window and door hardware (depending on client preferences) can be easily adapted on Eumax UPVC profiles.
• 14) Which Gasket is compatible with Eureka Profiles?
  The gasket universe for UPVC windows and doors comprises of EPDM, TPE, and TPV. However, we recommend the use of good quality gaskets, for all weather resistance, only from credible suppliers to ensure the right product experience. Consistent dimensional stability, effective leak barriers, and recyclability should be the qualifying criteria in order to use the right quality of gaskets.
• 15) Which size of Wool Pile is used with Eureka Profiles?
  Weather strip wool pile of 6mm x 6mm should be used to manufacture premium quality Eumax UPVC windows and doors.
• 16) Can these profiles be used in Extreme Weather conditions?
  Most definitely, yes. Eumax UPVC profiles manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd. are manufactured to endure climate hostilities of the severest kind. Our UPVC profiles recognized as a leading brand of UPVC profiles in India are manufactured with the right mix of chemicals to negotiate any sort of climate turbulence with complete ease and elegance. Being used in the hottest to the coldest to the windiest to the rainiest geographies nationally as well as internationally our products are resilient and stubborn to all vagaries of the environment with a service life in excess of 50 years.
• 17) What is the Range of Profiles available with Eureka?
  We have among one of the largest and the most exhaustive range of UPVC profile sections in India. This allows for freedom of multiple design specifications and solutions to manufacture UPVC windows and doors which include sliding, French, fixed, combination, ventilators, top hung, bottom hung, tilt and turn, slide and fold and many more possibilities. In order to meet specific project needs we also have sleek UPVC profile sections in our product portfolio, which are manifested with substantial cost advantages too.
• 18) What are the USP's of Eureka Profiles?
  Available across India, our range of Eumax UPVC profiles come with a 15 years warranty. Our UPVC profiles have been recognized by various government agencies and bodies as an approved make of UPVC profiles for institutions, government constructions and buildings. Backed by solid certifications from reputed institutes such as CIPET, IGBC, Shriram Institute of Technology, CIDC and ISO our UPVC window profiles are the first choice of reputed builders, architects and engineers across India. Our extensive range of high quality UPVC profile sections allow for creative use of multiple and complex combination of window designs and openings.

• Eureka Doors and Windows:

• 1) What are UPVC Doors and Windows?
  UPVC windows and doors are modern day contemporary solutions for windows and door applications. As a concept, the UPVC window and door system was born decades ago in Germany and ever since has been the first choice for use in windows and doors in modern day constructions. An assembly of multi-chambered UPVC profiles, reinforced with GI steel, housing glass and hardware all come together into the construction of a good quality UPVC window and door.
• 2) How are UPVC Windows better than Aluminium Windows?
  Aluminium windows have been historically used for minimal efficiencies. While an aluminium window is assembled on site with limited functional elegance, UPVC windows and doors are fabricated with precision in a factory with the help of advanced machineries which involve accurate sizing, steel reinforcement insertion, joint welding, corner dressing, rain water duct slotting, high quality hardware fixing, which together construct an enchanting window experience. UPVC windows offer long term economic advantages as they save both - on insulation of energy and noise cancellation.
• 3) How are UPVC Windows better than Wood Windows?
  From times immemorial wood has been used for making windows. However, with huge negative carbon footprint involving degradation of forests and with the product characteristics of wood influenced by climate changes, UPVC windows and doors have bought in a fresh perspective with greater environmental responsibility and functional evolution. Unlike wood, UPVC windows and doors stay unaffected to climate changes and are functionally very consistent. Deficiency of wood with respect to design limitations and functions are well known and UPVC windows and doors are pure play architectural products. Safe and secure UPVC windows can be crafted into an assembly of different types of openings enhancing the elegance of the building, which would otherwise never be possible with wooden windows.
• 4) At what stage should UPVC Doors and Windows be fixed?
  UPVC windows and doors are completely customized solutions and each window and door is exactly manufactured only for the said opening. They are ideally installed after the window opening has undergone its complete civil dressing and the first coat of paint has been applied.
• 5) What kind of maintenance does UPVC Doors and Windows Require?
  Almost negligible. Except for periodic cleaning of the surface with a soft cloth, UPVC windows and doors are virtually maintenance free.
• 6) What is the Warranty provided for UPVC Doors and Windows?
  There are multiple components to a UPVC window or a door. UPVC profile is a major constituent, followed by glass, steel reinforcement and hardware. UPVC window manufacturers as a practice extend a 10-15 year warranty on UPVC profiles for discoloration or structural weathering and a 1 to 5 year warranty on hardware.
• 7) What is the Price for UPVC Doors and Windows?
  UPVC windows and doors are an assembly of the right specification of UPVC profiles, steel reinforcements, glass and hardware. The choice and source of these products is extremely crucial to determine the final window price. The prices of UPVC windows and doors are inversely proportional to its size too - larger the size the lower the price of the window. Additionally, the type of opening too influences the window cost. French windows or casement windows (Openable type) are relatively costlier to the sliding and fixed windows.
• 8) What is the After Sales Service provided by Eureka?
  All Eumax UPVC windows and doors across India come with the necessary profile warranty and prompt after sales service as the case may be. However, it is our endeavour and effort to build a strong culture of error free products and all after sales enquiries are addressed with swift urgency to ensure uninterrupted peace of our consumers under strictly followed SOP's.
• 9) How many days will it take to install the windows after placing the order?
  As each Eumax UPVC window and door is custom manufactured there is a pipeline queued with a first in, first out guidance procedure. However, the lead manufacturing time would be between 2-3 weeks from the time of order confirmation.
• 10) How can we choose the right window design?
  The right design for UPVC windows and doors is a manifest of the type of UPVC window opening desired. Different types of designs could broadly be - sliding windows, casement windows, French windows, fixed windows, combination of opening and sliding windows, combination of fixed and sliding windows, combination of sliding and casement windows, etc. Architectural elements and elevation elegance can also be crucial in determining the right design of UPVC windows and doors.
• 11) How can I clean the UPVC Windows?
  Eumax UPVC windows manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd are sparingly minimal on maintenance. The high quality of polymer engineering makes our UPVC profiles resistant to easy attraction of dust from daily use and can simply be wiped with a soft cloth to keep it looking in stunning glory.
• 12) How can I get a quotation for my requirement?
  We have a carefully trained and well equipped back end team with proficiencies in using advanced software to make available quotes and costs to our time starved customers and channel partners. However the practice to share quotes for enquiries is based only on the actual and real understanding of site status, which should be ripe for UPVC window installation. Our pre-sales back end team will vet the preliminary details to understand the site status.
• 13) Do you charge for an in house estimate for UPVC Doors and Windows?
  No. As a practice we do not charge to extend any estimates or quotes for Eumax UPVC windows manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd. subject to the genuineness of the enquiry.
• 14) Will I get spare parts of the UPVC Doors and Windows if required?
  Most definitely. All possible and timely support will be provided as and when desired.
• 15) What type of Mesh will be provided in UPVC Doors and Windows?
  Essentially two major varieties of mosquito screens are used in Eumax UPVC windows and doors manufactured by Eureka Windoor Systems (P) Ltd –
  1. Nylon Mesh Screens &
  2. SS Mesh screens.
  Each of the screen options come with its inherent strength and is provided as per the client preference.
• 16) What types of glass can I get in my Doors and Windows?
  There are a number of glass options available with Eumax UPVC Windows and Doors. It could vary between different shades, opaqueness, transparency and thickness. However, depending upon client preference and architectural requirements different types of glass options can be chosen.
• 17) Can I get Soundproof UPVC Doors and Windows?
  Yes, soundproof Eumax UPVC windows and doors are one of the finest alternatives to all traditional materials such as wood and aluminium. The technically superior gaskets, seals and the multi-chambered profiles together make Eumax UPVC windows and doors unassailable to noise invasions.
• 18) What is the life of UPVC Doors and Windows?
  Built with solid and resilient Eumax UPVC profiles and with reinforcing structural elements, Eumax UPVC windows and doors come with an assurance of a service life of in excess of 50 years.
• 19) What is Double Glazed UPVC Doors and Windows?
  Double glazed UPVC windows and doors are simply two glass sheets separated and filled with inert gases and sealed to create insulation serving two principal purposes – a) Creating a solid barrier for sound permeation & b) Preventing energy leaks resulting in incremental saving in energy costs (air conditioning).
• 20) Can I get customized sizes and designs for my Windows?
  Every single Eumax UPVC window and door is customized as per the size of the civil opening. With a broad array of Eumax UPVC profile sections and compatible ancillaries there is exceptional design fluidity with a number of design options available.
• 21) What is the strength of UPVC Doors and Windows? Are they easy to break in?
  Eumax UPVC windows and doors are designed for grace, elegance and impregnable security. Our products are crafted with multiple locking options and the ability to also integrate iron grills makes our UPVC windows and doors completely safe and secure.
• 22) Do I need to install grill for safety with UPVC Doors and Windows?
  It is suggested to install grills where easy access remains a possibility in architectural designs of homes and edifices. However, the use of safety grills is predisposed to client preferences.
• 23) What is the Manufacturing Process of UPVC Doors and Windows?
  Eumax UPVC windows and doors are made with immaculate precision customized exactly to the nature of the window opening. The process broadly entails meticulous shaping up of UPVC windows and doors to the finest detail in advanced multiple machines, which involve cutting of UPVC profiles, beadings, insertion of reinforcements, welding of joints, slotting for hardware and rain water ducts, fixing of hardware and glazing, cleaning of weld excesses, etc.
• 24) Is the Sealant done both inside and outside? Which Sealant is used?
  It is always recommended to seal the spaces between the window and its sill with all-purpose sealants from reputed and credible sources only.
• 25) What are the locking mechanisms used in UPVC Windows and Doors?
  There are multiple locking options available in Eumax UPVC windows and doors meeting client needs. However, the most widely used options remain to be touch locks and crescent locks for sliding UPVC windows and espag multi point locking for UPVC doors.
• 26) Can you paint over UPVC Windows?
  Eumax UPVC profiles are manufactured for universal dignity and graceful surfacing which on their own do not need any color supports. However, should the clients need color options, then it is suggested to use Eumax UPVC color laminate windows which come in varying shades such as teak, mahagony, oak and steel grey.
• 27) Can UPVC Doors and Windows be Recycled?
  Eumax UPVC windows and doors are responsible building products with maximum recyclable quotient. Our UPVC windows and doors are conferred as a "green building product" due to the minimal environmental load we create right from its process of creation to its residual reuse.