A window is an important and necessary detail of a room; it is impossible to imagine a room without a window. Now these designs are made in different styles and designs. Vertical windows are an interesting design; they are becoming popular and in demand. Their difference from conventional swing models lies in the method of opening. The doors are fixed in a certain position. They do not require free space to move.
This method of glazing appeared in England. Later it was used in other countries. Previously, wood was used to produce profiles; nowadays, aluminum and plastic are still used.
How do English windows with vertical rise work?
One of the most attractive features of this type of glazing is that the sash is broken down into relatively small rectangular sections. Windows with this type of paneling have a strict, classic look, which corresponds to their name.
The design of a classic English window includes an external frame and two internal sashes. To open the window, you need to move one of the sashes in the vertical direction, and then secure it with special latches. As a rule, the lower part of the window is made movable, while the upper part does not open.
Movement is carried out through special grooves in the frame and corresponding guides in the moving part. Guides can be made either in the form of rollers or operate on the sliding principle.
To make opening easier, the blocks are equipped with special counterweights that compensate for part of the load when lifting the sash. The counterweights are located in the voids between the opening and the outer part of the frame, which makes them invisible to others and ensures a smooth ride.
The operation of such windows can be seen in our video:
ADVANTAGES OF VERTICAL SLIDING WINDOWS
| Noise insulation up to 23 dB | Ventilation without obstructions | High thermal insulation | Sashes without reinforcement |
There is a huge selection of different windows on the market today.
There are people who are not able to purchase standard windows because the opening is too narrow for them. In such cases, we are in a hurry to offer windows with a vertical sliding mechanism. The design is characterized by the presence of two doors located one above the other. The sashes can be tilted, which distinguishes these windows from plastic ones. After tilting, the sashes are fixed in the specified position. Fixation occurs thanks to the “vertical slider” compensator.
Each leaf has its own mechanism. They are independent of each other’s work, which allows them to be recorded at different levels.
These windows were brought from America, which produces windows not only for its climatic conditions. As for the characteristics, vertical sliding windows have:
1. Noise insulation up to 23 dB; 2. High thermal insulation and high-quality ventilation; 3. Light weight, which is due to the lack of reinforcement;
The profile width is 82 mm. This will allow you to install double-glazed windows up to 33 mm thick. The windows have a seal, which is represented by 4-circuit felt.
Manufacturing materials
For the manufacture of classic models, wood is mainly used. The most preferable in this regard is laminated veneer lumber of coniferous or hardwood (pine, larch, oak). To make the material resistant to environmental influences, it is treated with special impregnations and sealed with a protective varnish. Colored products are tinted with stains.
Modern designs are often made from metal-plastic or aluminum profiles. These products, as a rule, are more practical and allow the implementation of a variety of design solutions; in addition, profile models are more suitable for the construction of warm systems.
HS portal
Lift and slide system
When the handle is turned 180º, the movable sash rises by 10-15 mm and is easily moved to the side. By turning the handle, the sash can be fixed anywhere.
Schemes for opening the HS portal
Positive sides
English type windows have the following advantages:
- Like any sliding systems, lifting windows significantly save free living space, making it possible to place flower pots or decorative elements on the windowsill, avoiding the need to remove everything to open the sashes.
Wood laminated vertical sliding windows - The internal arrangement of the fittings eliminates the possibility of opening from the outside and thereby reliably protects the room from unauthorized entry from the outside. In addition, the design provides the ability to enhance security by installing alarm sensors.
- The lifting system of English windows allows you to ventilate rooms in any weather, as sliding sashes are not afraid of drafts, unlike swing models.
- The gaps between the moving elements of the window are sealed with sealing rubber bands, and the fittings are protected with special gaskets, which minimizes the likelihood of drafts and blows;
- Equipping small sashes with folding fittings allows you to easily wash frames and glass from the street side, even on the upper floors.
- Classic curtains look great on English-type windows, especially in combination with roller shutters or Roman mechanisms.
Ready-made solutions for your home
Window slider
- Total area: 1.26 m2
- Profile: MIKRON EnergyCore 82 (White)
- Accessories: Vertical slider
- Filling: 4M1-20-4M1
25,000 rubles
Window slider
- Total area: 1.26 m2
- Profile: MIKRON EnergyCore 82 (White)
- Accessories: Vertical slider
- Filling: 4M1-20-4M1
32,000 rubles
Window slider
- Total area: 1.26 m2
- Profile: MIKRON EnergyCore 82 (White)
- Accessories: Vertical slider
- Filling: 4M1-20-4M1
46,000 rubles
Negative sides
In addition to a large number of advantages, English windows have some negative qualities that cannot be ignored:
- When installing a double-glazed window, the elegance characteristic of this type of glazing will be partially lost, which can be solved by using external jointing of the sashes with decorative overlays (shpros).
- The shutters weigh a lot, especially large double-glazed windows, and the design of English windows involves lifting them manually when opening, which will require some effort, despite part of the weight being compensated by a lifting mechanism.
- The sealing rubbers must be replaced annually, otherwise the tightness of the connection between the sashes and the frame will be lost.
- An English window can only be opened half way, which means that in emergency cases it will be quite difficult for a large person to leave the room.
- Compared to their swing counterparts, English windows are significantly more expensive.
Popular system types
Sliding windows can be divided into opening types. They have different designs and different technical characteristics.
One popular option is parallel sliding windows . Such designs are well suited for balcony structures and verandas; Most often, their automatically opening version can be found at the entrance to large supermarkets. Doors such as a sliding wardrobe open, which allows you to save as much space as possible, since they do not require additional space on the wall to accommodate the door.
Parallel sliding windows move using rollers along a special rail, which is usually recessed. Therefore, if the structure is from floor to ceiling, there will be no threshold. One of the doors of this design is always stationary, the second can move. It is not suitable for installation in a heated room, for example, in an apartment, due to poor sealing.
Parallel sliding mechanism
Opening can occur either manually or using an electric drive. For example, in stores, doors are equipped with a motion sensor and open automatically; for a balcony, a manual opening method is suitable: it does not require much effort. Modern sliding plastic windows are lightweight.
Parallel sliding plastic windows are easy to use and allow for uniform ventilation. To do this, just turn the handle, like a regular plastic window, and give the sash the desired position. The window can not only move to the side, but also open slightly in a horizontal position. The tilt-and-slide design allows you to tilt the section for ventilation or move it to the side.
Lift-sliding windows do not open left or right, like a conventional design. In this case, the sash will rise upward. Quite often, such a system is used for apartments or offices, especially abroad. Special spacers prevent the sash from falling down on its own. This is convenient if there is little space on the facade of the building, and it is more convenient to open the window upwards. You can make the sash rise from the inside of the structure.
Lift and slide windows
Read about the benefits of glazing a balcony with plastic in the article “ Sliding plastic windows - how much space they will save on the balcony!” Also on the website you can find out what advantages and disadvantages wood glazing has. And which is better: plastic or wood?
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Profile, fittings and design options
The most common are two types of profiles: classic sliding vertical windows and the pseudo-English version.
Classic profile. It is a two-section structure, the moving part of which slides onto the stationary one. Most often, classic windows are made of wood.
This arrangement makes it possible to achieve maximum density of elements joining, which in turn excludes the ingress of precipitation, cold air and any debris from the street.
Pseudo-English profile. The design of this type does not provide for the presence of a stationary section - both the upper and the lower ones are movable in it.
Such windows are made mainly from metal-plastic, less often from aluminum profiles. During the operation of pseudo-English windows, you should not move both sections at the same time, as if the frame is small, one of the sashes may jam.
The fittings have the following features:
- No hanging loops;
- Special handles or without them (secret);
- The section moves relative to the frame along grooves or bridges;
- Rollers rotate in the grooves or the lifting process is implemented by sliding;
- The sash is fixed in the open position using a latch.
Design features of American sliding windows
The main highlight of rising windows is the layout method. The glazing itself is installed in wooden or metal-plastic frames and has the ability to move in the vertical direction using a special mechanism.
Lifting windows can have a different number of sections:
- single-leaf. They are moved thanks to a sliding-type lifting mechanism. The sash is lifted by a rotary-lifting device and, when closed, presses it tightly against the frame;
- double-leaf. They consist of a fixed upper part and a mobile lower part, or vice versa. The sash moves vertically using a roller mechanism and is fixed with a braking device;
- tricuspid. In such windows, a stationary section is installed in the central part of the window frame, and the upper and lower sections can be raised or lowered using a sliding mechanism with a brake.
Different types of vertical sliding frames differ in the width of the profile, the number of glasses in the package, as well as the design of the brake mechanism. It is possible to partially open the doors to ventilate the room and install a mosquito net on the windows.
Choosing a double-glazed window
The glass unit is selected depending on the glazed room. If this is, for example, a dacha, single glass will be quite sufficient. For greater thermal insulation, you will have to use a single-chamber energy-saving double-glazed window.
The glazing must be light, so the package is made of low-emissivity glass, and the chambers are filled with inert gas.
This design can reduce the heat transfer of the opening by 45% compared to single glass.
FS portal "Accordion"
Folding sliding system
Allows you to open the opening as much as possible, thanks to the fact that the doors fold like an accordion. This degree of opening is not possible in other sliding systems.
Schemes for opening the FS portal “Accordion”
Where is the best place to install
The thermal insulation performance of English-type windows is somewhat lower than energy-saving casement windows, which somewhat limits their scope of application. The most convenient and elegant option, with single glass frames, will be relevant anywhere in the country house, summer kitchen and other buildings that are not heated in winter.
If you plan to glaze a residential building or apartment, you should pay attention to structures with an insulated profile and double-glazed windows that are suitable for the weather in winter. However, in regions with extremely cold climates, it is better to refrain from using English windows, even the most energy-efficient ones. After all, their homeland is Britain, and there it mostly rains, not thirty-degree frosts.
PSK portal
Parallel sliding system
At the bottom or top of the opening there are rail guides along which the shutters move (movable relative to static).
Schemes for opening a PSK portal
Approximate prices
Let's look at some examples:
- The cost of a meter by one and a half window block, made of pine with single glazing - 5,000 rubles ;
- Another organization offers a 1m x 0.9m window for 40 thousand rubles ;
- In St. Petersburg you can find options with a minimum cost of 12,000 rubles. It will be the size of a meter by one and a half or a similar area, made of the simplest metal-plastic profile and equipped with the same double-glazed window.
The cost of English windows depends on the degree of thermal insulation, construction material, sash frame and country of manufacture. Finding classic options in the regions of the country is quite difficult. Due to climatic conditions, they are not very popular. Pseudo-English variants are relatively common, the prices of which vary depending on the manufacturer.
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