Leading the Way in Sustainable Building: Finestral Hosts Ministerial Visit

At Finestral, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s at the heart of everything we do. This commitment was recently recognised during a ministerial visit by Energy Minister Dr Miriam Dalli and Construction Sector Reform Minister Dr Jonathan Attard, who toured our facility to see firsthand how we’re driving energy efficiency in Malta’s built environment.

Sustainability at the Core of Our Operations

During the visit, our directors Kenneth Azzopardi and Jonathan Pace shared how Finestral continues to invest in greener operations. Today, 90% of the energy needed for our daily processes is generated through solar panels installed on our premises. Furthermore, any offcuts from our PVC frame production are recycled, contributing to a circular economy and reducing unnecessary waste.

We’ve also recently upgraded all our factory machinery to energy-efficient models, significantly lowering our energy consumption and carbon footprint.

“Finestral is proud to carry on its mission of offering energy-efficient solutions through our PVC apertures. From our end, we strive to guarantee a fantastic product and level of service,” said Kenneth Azzopardi, Director at Finestral.

Government Support for Energy-Efficient Choices

Our work aligns closely with national efforts to promote sustainable housing and building practices. Through the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), Maltese homeowners can benefit from grants covering 50% of the cost (up to €1,000) for upgrades like roof insulation and double-glazing. Since 2022, over 781 applications have already been submitted—proof that more households are embracing energy-saving upgrades.

Additionally, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has introduced the “Ixtri Proprjetà Sostenibbli” scheme, offering up to €9,000 over three years to eligible homebuyers purchasing energy-efficient properties. It’s a major step forward in incentivising greener living across Malta.

“It is truly encouraging to witness companies like Finestral leading the way in sustainable construction practices… Finestral’s initiatives exemplify the standards we aspire to achieve,” said Minister Jonathan Attard.

A Shared Vision for a Greener Malta

Both ministers commended our leadership in adopting sustainable practices, highlighting how Finestral’s example demonstrates the critical role the private sector can play in Malta’s energy transition.

“These companies are making significant investments in energy efficiency and are actively reducing waste and enhancing their recycling efforts,” noted Minister Miriam Dalli.

At Finestral, we are proud to be at the forefront of Malta’s sustainable building movement. We remain committed to helping households and developers transition to more energy-efficient solutions—today and for the future.

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Finestral Sponsors Excellence in Construction Awards

Last Saturday marked the inaugural edition of the Excellence in Construction Awards. As Finestral, we were honoured to be a main sponsor of this prestigious event. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the organizers, award winners, and all participants on their achievements.

We believe in supporting such initiatives because they inspire companies and organizations to continuously strive for excellence in their services and products. When this happens, we are all winners – suppliers and clients alike.

Such events also provide excellent networking opportunities, enabling attendees to build meaningful connections that can lead to new opportunities for all involved.

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FINESTRAL WINS BEST APERTURES AWARD FOR THE 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Finestral won the Best Apertures Award at the Top Build Awards 2024 ceremony which was held last Saturday, 20th January. The team is especially proud of this achievement since this is the second consecutive year they have won this award. This acknowledgment reflects the dedication, quality, and excellence demonstrated by Finestral in the field of apertures.

The company would like to thank the Top Build Awards 2024 organisers for creating this platform through which excellence in service is rewarded. A special commendation goes to the entire Finestral team for their hard work and commitment, contributing to this remarkable success. The company would also like to take this opportunity to thank the general public, esteemed clients, and judges for their support and trust which played a crucial role in making this achievement possible.

This recognition will undoubtedly serve as motivation for Finestral to continue raising the bar for excellence in the field of apertures and set new standards in the industry.

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Save Money & Protect the Environment with Finestral

We have been successfully operating as Finestral for over 20 years. In the last 15 years, the company specialised in the manufacturing of PVC apertures. We are licensed in the manufacturing and installation by Deceuninck Group, a Belgian company considered to be the number one producer of PVC profiles worldwide. This means that through our experience we have become indeed experts when it comes to PVC apertures. The market offers various options when it comes to materials in which to produce your windows and doors. One of the main attributes which convinces our clients to choose Finestral is the money saving factor.

Our PVC apertures can help you save money in the following ways:

  • They are highly energy-efficient, meaning that they can help keep your home well-insulated and reduce your heating and cooling costs. It goes without saying that the less heat or cold you have in your property; the less energy will be needed in order to cool to heat it all year round. This directly and positively impacts your electricity bill. Less energy needed means less electricity used which translates into lower electricity bills. Now, who doesn’t like that?
  • PVC apertures are durable and require minimal maintenance. It might sound too good to be true but it is indeed true! Minimal maintenance means minimal cost to enjoy your apertures for the longest time possible. These types of apertures will not make you incur costs of repairs or replacements.

Our PVC Apertures help Protect the Environment

  • When speaking about the environmental impact our PVC apertures have, the first thing which comes to mind is that since they offer excellent sound insulation, they automatically reduce noise pollution. As a result, this helps maintain a peaceful living environment.
  • We also do our bit when it comes to the protection of the environment. In fact, each piece of PVC aperture that is cut off in order to form the aperture, is gathered and recycled. No matter how small or big the part is. As you can imagine, these pieces accumulate very quickly in our factory and therefore the effort we make in recycling them has a great impact.

Overall, investing in PVC apertures can be a wise financial decision for homeowners looking to save money and increase the value of their property.

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Finestral wins Best Apertures Award at Top Build Awards 2023

Finestral won the Best Apertures category at the Top Build Awards 2023 organized by Bøye Designs. The awards ceremony took place last Saturday 21st January at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Golden Sands.

3 businesses were nominated per category. These businesses were selected by the general public. The directors at Finestral agreed that being recognised as one of the leaders in their industry by the general public was an achievement it itself.

The awards went to the businesses which managed to achieve the highest score of votes. The total votes consisted in 70% of votes from the general public and 30% of votes from the panel of judges selected for these awards.

Asked to comment after the awards ceremony, the directors at Finestral said that “…this confirms our commitment to be the leaders in our sector. The award we won is a token to reward all the hard work of our dedicated team at Finestral as we continue to put quality and customer experience at the top of our daily agenda. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our team without whom this result would not have been possible”.

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PVC Apertures Cleaning Do’s and Don’ts

One of the great advantages of opting for PVC apertures is the fact that they don’t need any maintenance. Having said that, as any other window or door, these will get dirty too and will need your attention. Here are some do’s and don’ts to make sure you care for them in the best way possible.

DO’S

  • Open the window as far as you can and remove any built-up dirt using your vacuum cleaner. Do not forget to also clean the hinge or opening mechanism. If your vacuum cleaner has a soft brush nozzle, use it to minimise the risk of scratching your PVC windows.
  • Use a bucket of warm soapy water – no need to use any specific products, washing up liquid will do – and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down the dirty window. Remove any excess water and dry using a clean and non-abrasive cloth such as a tea towel, kitchen roll or old rag.

DON’TS

  • Apply too much pressure when cleaning the PVC
  • Use bleach
  • Use Cif and Jif-type cream cleaners – they’re slightly abrasive. This may leave the surface of your white PVC-U windows looking clean but they will also leave small invisible scratches so that dirt will build up more quickly next time.
  • Use Methylated spirits
  • If you are using a purpose-made PVC window cleaner take care not to use too much. It will be great at cleaning and lifting dirt from PVCU frames but using too much can loosen silicone sealants.
  • Use Nail varnish remover
  • Use WD40
  • Use White spirits
  • Use Wire wool or iron wool
  • Use Scouring pads
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BENEFITS OF PVC APERTURES – PART 2

Thinking of investing in PVC apertures? If you weren’t convinced enough by our first blog post listing some of the benefits of choosing PVC for your apertures, we bet the remaining list below will convince you!

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BENEFITS OF PVC APERTURES – PART 1

When thinking about buying or even evaluating property, normally apertures are not one of the first things we think about. However, when one emphasizes the benefits of one type of material used for aperture against another, it is easy to realise how important this aspect is.

Here are some advantages which PVC offers you when choosing it for your apertures:

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