The level of comfort in a cottage is greatly influenced by glazing. Windows need to not only be selected, but also installed correctly. To select quality materials and ensure quality installation, read the recommendations from an experienced window company. We ourselves manufacture and professionally install profile systems and double-glazed windows from original materials. We carry out installation in accordance with GOST and are well aware of the manufacturers' technologies. Find out from the article which windows are best installed in a private home, what to look for when choosing window materials.
Glazing in a cottage requires aesthetics and functionality, compliance with the design of the facade and interior. If the windows are of high quality, they reliably insulate heat, block street noise and cold, protect the room from wind and precipitation, transmit light well, and are in harmony with the design of the cottage. Which ones are better to put in the house, what should you consider when choosing them?
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Classification by type of double-glazed windows
Types of plastic windows, differing in the type of glass unit, are considered the most numerous. The division here occurs according to several criteria: the number of chambers, the type of gas pumped between the glasses, multifunctional purpose.
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The meaning of a double-glazed window is hermetically connected, but not touching, sheets of glass located in parallel, at a distance of 1-3 cm (depending on the design features of the window) from each other.
Single-chamber double-glazed plastic window Source srbu.ru
Selecting window colors
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Any profile from which we make structures can be laminated to your taste. The film is applied in production using a special technology; this coating is resistant to mechanical damage and durable. The fittings are also available in various designs. The measurer will definitely bring lamination samples so that you can see in person and choose the color and pattern of the wood immediately when placing your order. Window frame color
Handle color
Accessories and additional features
In order for the fittings to work for decades, it is necessary to pay attention to the following criteria:
- Wear resistance. It is usually measured by the number of opening and closing cycles that the fastener will provide. High-quality fittings have at least 10,000 of them;
- Ease of maintenance. Fastening parts must be replaceable. It is easy to find replacements for popular hardware kits from well-known manufacturers. If the products are exclusive, they are more difficult to maintain;
- Anti-corrosion qualities. Metal parts must be protected from moisture and corrosion. The best material for them is stainless steel, with galvanized aluminum in second place;
- Ease of use. All moving parts must move, open, and close easily. During their displacement there should be no backlash, distortion, or creaking.
Burglar protection
To protect the premises from intruders, anti-burglary fittings are installed in window openings. Its features are a locking system with an offset locking groove and the configuration of trunnions and strikers. Such fasteners significantly open the window from the street. To protect the house from burglary by breaking windows, special roller shutters are installed. They are mounted directly into the opening, which somewhat reduces its light transmittance.
Microlifts
These parts support the moving parts of the window and help reduce the load on the hinges and avoid sagging of the profile.
Child lock
Mechanisms are installed in the window profile or window handle to block the opening of the sashes.
Child lock
It is mounted into the frame profile or directly into the handle, preventing the child from opening the sash on his own.
Hardware manufacturers
The best performance characteristics are characteristic of European fittings Roto, Siegenia. It lasts a long time, is easy to use, smooth and quiet, and resistant to corrosion.
Plastic windows for home and garden
Windows to the cottage
Windows to the dacha
Windows to a wooden house
Opening methods
What types of PVC windows are there according to the type of opening? The first option is a blind design, which is relevant if there are several sashes. Otherwise, access to the outside will be difficult. Users choose such models because of their low cost; they are installed on lower floors and in private homes, when the element can be washed from the street.
The modification with a rotary type of opening opens into the room, like its wooden counterparts equipped with hinges. Folding models can work in a vertical and horizontal plane. There is also a combined opening method (down, side and up).
There are also sliding structures, but they are usually used for glazing loggias, verandas, etc.
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Canopies and ebbs
What kinds of plastic windows there are and which ones are best to order visors and ebbs for them, we will consider further. The entire structure includes not only the frame and glass unit, but also a number of additional elements. Without them, the system will not have a complete appearance and will not fully fulfill its function. For example, when installing PVC windows, you cannot do without ebbs and canopies, which are responsible for draining rain and melt water.
These elements are mounted from the outside, top and bottom, and are not visually visible to household members from the room. Additional functionality of ebb and flow visors is protection of the assembly seam. If it is not closed in a timely manner, damage from moisture occurs, destruction of part of the wall, even the entire structure falls out. Canopies and ebbs are made of plastic, aluminum, tin or galvanized steel.
Helpful information
We examined in detail what kinds of plastic windows there are, the photos of which are given above. Finally, here are some useful tips:
- If there are small children in the house, it is better to purchase handles with locks or a special “child lock”.
- In new mosquito nets, the design includes a crossbar that increases the rigidity of the frame.
- Installation of plastic slopes is carried out immediately after window installation. The opening is leveled using a building level and a wooden batten.
- When installing canopies and ebbs, first install the lower element, and then the upper one. First, silicone sealant is applied to the fastening site. The canopy is brought inside the room 300 mm and fixed with dowels.
Types of plastic windows depending on functionality
Types of energy-saving windows
The level of heat saving is especially important for suburban real estate. It is assessed by the window's heat transfer resistance coefficient. Shows what temperature difference should be between the inside and outside of the window so that after 1 sq.m. 1 W of heat passed. The higher this coefficient, the more heat the enclosing structure retains. For the type of heat-saving windows, the heat transfer resistance coefficient must be at least 1m2•°C/W.
Photo: the higher the heat transfer resistance coefficient, the warmer the house will be. © oknamedia
Components of the type of energy-saving windows:
- profile from 76 mm wide / from 5 air chambers inside,
- One, and preferably two, energy-saving glasses in a double-glazed unit (I-glass, multifunctional glass),
- warm spacer frame (made of plastic or a combination of plastic and metal),
- inert gas (argon, krypton) inside the glass unit,
- EPDM or silicone seal,
- accessories made in Europe,
- 3-layer assembly seam according to GOST.
Types of sun-protection windows
The level of sun protection is assessed by the “solar factor” indicator. It indicates how much solar heat enters the room (% of the total). The lower the indicator, the less the air inside heats up. For residential premises, the comfortable solar factor is in the range of 30-50%. A double-glazed window with this indicator reduces the heating of the room by 3-5°C. The air conditioner can be turned on for a shorter time or not turned on at all. For comparison, a 2-chamber double-glazed window with ordinary glass without sun protection has a solar factor = 72%.
Components of solar control windows:
The main element of such windows is a double-glazed window with solar control glass. It is preferable to choose multifunctional glass. It performs 2 functions at once - heat conservation and sun protection.
| Attention! Solar control glass should not be installed in windows on the north side of the building and in the shade of awnings, canopies and trees - it will shade the room. |
Types of soundproofing windows
A regular 2-chamber double-glazed window reduces noise by 29-30 dBA. For noise protection purposes this is not enough. GOST 23166-2021 “Window blocks” requires a reduction of at least 36 dBA. If there are sources of increased noise nearby, then it is necessary to install a special soundproof window.
Installation location: apartments located near major highways and railways, train stations, airports, active construction sites; country houses in densely populated villages.
The main purpose of types of soundproofing windows is to reduce the level of noise that enters the room.
We talked more about window sound insulation in the article “How to increase window sound insulation?”
Complete set of types of noise-proof windows:
- The main role in noise protection is given to double-glazed windows. To increase the sound insulation of windows, use thicker outer glass of at least 6 mm (+2-3 dBA) or triplex (+3-5 dBA), acoustic triplex (+5-8 dBA).
- wide profile from 70mm;
- high-quality installation using special tapes to close all possible cracks,
- ventilation devices (ventilation valves, wall-mounted ventilators with noise-absorbing inserts).
Types of windows based on glass light transmission
This indicator is important for types of constantly shaded windows.
Place of installation of types of windows with increased light transmission: 1-3 floors in courtyards with dense vegetation; windows under awnings, canopies; balcony blocks with a glazed balcony; windows on the north side of the building.
The purpose of this type of window: maximum possible light transmission to maintain the level of natural light in the room.
Components of windows with increased light transmission:
- minimum number of lintels (imposts) in windows,
- coated glass (without a greenish or bluish tint) – light transmission is 15-20% higher than conventional energy-saving glass. When making glass, iron oxides are removed, thereby making it more transparent and neutral.
Which fittings should I choose?
Fittings for heavy, constantly opening and closing windows must be durable and reliable. Otherwise, the handles will break, and the sashes will sag and jam. The brands Winkhaus, Siegenia Aubi, Roto, GU, Maco have earned trust. High-grade steel with anti-corrosion coating is used for the manufacture of fittings. Polymers are allowed only for plugs and decorative covers.
The best fittings are those that can withstand 50–60 thousand cycles and have a 10-year warranty. The cycle consists of 4 actions: opening for ventilation, closing, swing opening followed by closing.
When purchasing, you should choose adjustable fittings that will allow you to open the sash as needed, and special stoppers will prevent involuntary slamming. Owners of private houses, ground-floor apartments, and summer cottages prefer windows with anti-burglary devices that will prevent intruders from entering. If desired, the fittings are supplemented with details that provide:
- slot ventilation;
- turning limitation;
- functioning of the microlift:
- sash tilt in several positions;
- restricting children's access and other functions.
Expert advice: choose fittings only with the functions you need. Make sure that the extras you pay top dollar for (high-quality European fittings are expensive) are what you actually need. For example, anti-burglary devices are unlikely to be useful on upper floors.
