In modern conditions, windows that have some unique characteristics are increasingly used. Often we are talking about the materials used to create a frame. If we talk about metal windows, then their main feature is the absence of even the minimum air transmission possibility. Moreover, such windows are incredibly durable, and externally they are quite good, especially if you compare them with old wood product options.

Aluminum windows received considerable distribution recent years. Surely the thing is that they have a rather modest weight, as well as phenomenal reliability. Now such products are actively used in residential buildings, enterprises, as well as many other objects.

Numerous manufacturers of aluminum windows note that the main feature of this product is durability. Some companies provide a guarantee on the windows that are valid for ten years. In such conditions, you can be sure that aluminum windows are the best option.

In this article, we will analyze the main features of aluminum windows, as well as consider the main steps of installing this product.

Features of aluminum windows

Immediately it should be noted that today aluminum windows are installed not yet as often as metal-plastic or wooden. However, the latest trends indicate that after a while, aluminum products will become quite common. Obviously, gradually this product becomes cheaper, and leading manufacturers try to improve windows characteristics using the most advanced developments in this area.

It is worth analyzing the main advantages and disadvantages of aluminum windows. And the following advantages:

• Modern appearance. Often, aluminum windows are practically different from metal-plastic. But at the same time it should be borne in mind that on sale you can only find a fairly limited range of coloring windows. With the classic variations there will be no problem for sure.
• Window weight. Often, if we take into account the current conditions, aluminum windows are used in the construction of high structures. Moreover, it is based on aluminum, windows are made that have large dimensions. The thing is that the rest of the windows are too heavy that is not very good of design considerations. On the same basis, it is necessary to take into account the safety of the operation of windows. Aluminum is a light metal, but at the same time it does not have significant drawbacks compared to other options for windows.
• Canceled heat insulation. This advantage is especially important at home, where it is necessary to maintain heat even in a terrible frost. Accordingly, in this case, aluminum windows are slightly superior to metal-plastic, and even more so wooden. To obtain better heat insulation, it is advised to install appropriate insulation.
• Easy maintenance. According to leading manufacturers, care for aluminum windows is simple. Moreover, in some cases, service may be even easier than in the case of metal-plastic windows. In many respects, this aspect depends directly from the window design.

Cons of aluminum windows are as follows:

• High price. To date, aluminum windows are still not available for ordinary consumers. Often they are ordered by companies that install windows in workshops or offices. For ordinary consumers, small orders may be simply failing in terms of finance.
• Some limitations available paintings. Many people consider the disadvantage that the range of this product is limited, especially if you keep in mind a modest list of possible colors. For example, most manufacturers are limited only by a pair of variants of the color "under the tree". On the other hand, aluminum windows have a wide range of shades than many other product options cannot boast.

There is still a lot of other advantages of aluminum windows. For example, such products may have arched flaps. It is also impossible not to mention the absence of visible wide jumpers.

Disadvantages of windows can also manifest themselves depending on the presented conditions, as well as the specifics of the structures. Thus, during the acquisition of windows, you should learn the entire list of necessary information in order not to encounter a number of serious problems later.

Appearance and design of aluminum windows

Many manufacturers are positioning aluminum windows as products that can have different design options. Accordingly, such windows can be used in a wide variety of conditions. Obviously, most of the original windows will need to be previously discussed with the manufacturer who will all descend and analyze the main details of the future window.

As we have said earlier, it is quite enough original paintings for aluminum windows, but a lot of classic color solutions. Accordingly, manufacturers provide a whole color palette from which you need to choose the option. However, as it is known, often people acquire the most common options for windows. Aluminum products, in its original form, has several grayish color, but often they can be confused with the most familiar for many metal-plastic windows.

As for the main types of aluminum windows, they are as follows:

• Warm profile. Such a product option has special thermal stores that are combined with glass. Most often, the thermal deposits are made on the basis of common insulation materials, among which it is possible to mark nylon, propylene and ethylene. This design also has up to 5 aircases. Accordingly, a warm profile will allow maintaining high air temperature in the room, while not at least a small external exchange. In addition, a special insulation is installed in such windows, which improves the insulation of the room from noise. This is especially true if it comes to industrial premises, where it is necessary to approach the sound insulation as responsibly.
• Cold profile. This variation of aluminum windows is not so often applied. From the name it can be understood that such windows do not have a special isolation. Moreover, under the cold profile, it is understood to use only one chamber. Accordingly, this version of the windows is most often used in warehouses, where there is no particular need for insulation. As for the residential premises, then in them the cold profile is used only for installation on balconies and verandas.

Obviously, the second option is significantly cheaper than the first, therefore, in the current conditions, the cold profile is most often used. But with a certain scenario, it still makes sense to overpay and become the owner of energy-efficient windows whose positive parties will be well felt in the winter.

The expediency of acquisition of aluminum windows

Many people who want to establish new windows, look after various options for this product. It should be borne in mind that to date, aluminum windows - is not the best option. We have already talked about the fact that the aluminum products will cost substantially more expensive reinforced plastic and wood. But at the same time, these windows have numerous advantages, which certainly will appeal to those who want to achieve optimum energy efficiency in the home.

However, the aluminum windows are not good enough to pay for them too much money. Accordingly, the money saved can be invested in the purchase of insulating materials, which will be much more effective in a normal residential building.

In such conditions, you can only wait a couple of years when the prices for aluminum windows will be significantly falling. The trend points exactly that very soon the cost of such windows will be at the level of metal-plastic products. If we are talking about a cold profile, then there is no point in overpaying here, since the differences from metal-plastic packages here only in weight.

Installation of aluminum windows

It should be noted that the process installation of aluminum windows Muffally differ from the similar procedure with metal-plastic products. However, some differences are still available. It should be noted the fact that individual manufacturers are implementing certain innovations in their windows and original latches that you need to first learn. Often, companies engaged in the release of aluminum windows, all the necessary information indicate the documentation.

The best option will be the installation of windows directly by professionals from production. In this case, it can be confident that all the actions performed will be qualitative. Moreover, if some time, the disadvantages of the window or flaws will be found, you can safely refer to the manufacturer, which uniquely provides a flexible warranty.

Often the installation process consists of the following steps:

• Preparatory process. At the very beginning you need to prepare the window opening for the further installation of the aluminum product. First of all, it is necessary to clean everything from dust, after which it is necessary to analyze the state of the outlook. Most often, if an old wooden window was installed earlier, there are many irregularities in the opening, which you need to get rid of as soon as possible. For an ideal result, you can put a putty opening, but the same process can be spent after mounting the window.
• Insert and the process of alignment of the window frame. Experts advise to make quarters under the windows of aluminum. We are talking about side grooves directly in the opening. As for alignment, wooden wedges will unambiguously help in this issue. Separately, it is worth noting that during the insertion of the frame, many owners are trying to push aluminum windows in the opening. Of course, such actions are unacceptable. The fact is that aluminum can be easily bend, so the installation should take place as carefully.
• The distance between the frame and side sides of the opening. Often, the technological documentation indicates that the above distance should be about 5 mm. In the event that this value is exceeded, it may be necessary to resort to the attachment using additional plates. The plates themselves cannot be metallic, since because of them can be damaged by the aluminum base of the window.
• Fastening the frame of the aluminum window. Often the fastening process is based on the anchor plates. Thus, through one hole in the anchor plate, screwing the self-press in the frame, and through the other - directly into the wall.
• The process of marking. Of course, the swapping is the usual process when installing windows. In this case, the process takes place in 2 stages. At the very beginning there is a marking throughout the perimeter of the window. Somewhere after 2 hours it is necessary to extract all the wedges, after which you should fill the emptiness by mounting foam. After drying, the foam can be cut it with a building knife. Outside, you can stick a vapor-permeable film that will successfully resist the passage of moisture and water.
• Installing low tide. Here we need to arm yourself with self-drawing and attach the tide to the external bottom of the window. Already after installation, the same mounting foam is useful, which you need to fill the space between the tump and the frame. In the outer joints of the joint you can use the sealant.
• Installation of aluminum window sill. Here is still the same as with metal-plastic windows. Aluminum windowsill simply start under the frame, while installing in a special groove. If there is a gap between the frame and the windowsill, you can use the sealant again.