The best PVC windows can faithfully serve their owners for up to 40 years or more. Why are some buyers dissatisfied with their purchase and complain about the quality of windows produced by very worthy companies? Most often, the reason is that the customer initially made a mistake when choosing, not having all the information necessary to make an informed decision. In this article we will tell you how to choose PVC windows, what they are and what details you should pay special attention to when choosing. Types and characteristics of PVC windows PVC plastic windows can be divided into different groups according to certain characteristics.
Types of designs Tricuspid windows . They consist of three wings, two of them are usually deaf, and the third can open. Often used in living rooms, bedrooms and other large rooms. Double-winged windows . They consist of two wings - deaf and opening. One of the most common types of windows. Single-leaf windows . It is possible to install either a window that opens or a dull window. Typically, such windows are found in balcony blocks, houses of the old type - "Stalin" and "Khrushchev", as well as in cottages and country houses. Balcony block . This is the name of the window with the door, which serves as an exit to the balcony or loggia. Windows for loggias and balconies . There are special requirements for the glazing of balconies and loggias: the glazing area is large, so the structure should be lightweight and at the same time rigid and strong. Very often balcony windows have sliding sashes. Important! You can measure the windows yourself, but this data should be used only for approximate determination of the price. Do not order windows according to your own taken dimensions: this will deprive yourself of the right to free fix defects during installation. Calling the measurer in almost all companies is a free service, do not neglect it. Want to buy euro windows? We offer a wide range of products on our website.
Types of opening Swivel structures PVC windows with a rotary type of opening most resemble ordinary wooden windows. This is an inexpensive design, but it has its drawbacks: in winter, you will have to leave the room to ventilate the room, since the air will go into the room with a very powerful stream. Such windows are unsafe for families with small children and pets. And finally, the owners of the pivot windows will not be able to put anything on the windowsill, otherwise the window will be impossible to open. Swing-out structures The most popular type of window. They can open both vertically and horizontally - recline. They have all the advantages of pivot windows, but lack their disadvantages. For ventilation, the sash is thrown back (and there is no need to remove objects from the windowsill!), And in order to wash the window, it can be opened wide open. Some models also have a micro-ventilation system. It allows you to open the window quite a bit, just enough so that fresh air from the street enters the room. Sliding structures Sashes in sliding windows slide along the rails. This option is suitable for small rooms, small kitchens, loggias - in short, for rooms where you need to save space. Types of double-glazed windows Single chamber double-glazed windows . A double-glazed window is glass sheets hermetically fixed in a frame. A single-chamber double-glazed window consists of two sheets of glass with an air chamber between them.
A single-chamber double-glazed window is optimally suited for loggias and balconies, as well as for kitchens (especially facing south). Two-chamber double-glazed windows consist of three glasses and two air chambers between them. They provide much better heat and noise insulation than single-chamber. Therefore, such double-glazed windows are recommended for most residential premises. Three-chamber double-glazed windows (four glasses and three air chambers) are the best choice for a cold climate. Such windows provide very good sound insulation, they are installed in rooms facing the north or on noisy roads, they are also suitable for very high floors. Three-chamber double-glazed window - the best option for the bedroom. Additional options Windows with ventilation function . This function allows you to slightly open the window. A very useful option for the cold season, when you do not want to open the window wide. Windows with ventilation valve . For better ventilation, you can install a ventilation valve - a small device that is built into the frame and allows air to pass through even when the windows are closed. The installation of the valve does not require dismantling the windows, does not affect the heat and sound insulation, and the air flow can be adjusted either manually or automatically.
Automatic windows . Windows can be equipped with electric drive and remote control, which will allow you to open and close windows without touching them. This feature is useful for windows located in inaccessible places, such as at high altitudes. Energy saving windows . Glasses of energy-saving windows are covered with a thin film, which helps to keep the room warm in winter and cool in summer. This coating does not affect the transparency of the glasses. Windows with a comb . A comb is a limiter for opening a window, and today it has moved from the category of additional functions to the category of practically mandatory. The comb fixes the window in a slightly ajar position, preventing it from slamming or swinging open even in strong winds. Windows with sash rotation limiter . The leaf turn limiter is a simple device that allows the window to open only a certain width. We can say that this detail is an alternative to comb.
Constructs with hidden loops . A window with hidden hinges looks much more elegant than usual - the hardware does not spoil the appearance of the frames and does not violate the harmony of the lines. In addition, such windows provide slightly better protection against cold and noise, since the sealant is laid around the entire perimeter of the window without breaks. Window constructions with anti-vandal fittings . According to police statistics, windows are often used to illegally enter the room, and in 70% of cases, attackers simply remove the shutters from the frame. To protect yourself and your property, you can equip the windows with anti-burglary and anti-vandal fittings. It is divided into several classes: WK1 - resists normal physical impact, WK2 - makes it difficult to break windows with screwdrivers and small crowbars, WK3 - protects against breaking with crowbars, WK4 - resists breaking with a saw, hammer, hand drill and so on.
