If you want to install in your home windows, saving comfort and comfort, wooden windows will be a good choice. The use of traditional materials brings many advantages to modern interior, and windows in this regard are no exception. Unlike plastic glass windows, windows made of environmentally friendly wood, really "breathing" - gently and naturally regulate the microclimate indoor. In addition, they are successfully combined with parquet, door and furniture made of wood. Wooden windows are rather durable and with the right choice may be stopped for many years.
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Advantages of wooden windows with double-glazed windows
Modern wooden windows with double glazed windows:
- combine the functional advantages of high-tech developments, as well as the natural and environmental friendliness of natural wood;
- satisfy the highest requirements of functionality - provide reliable heat and sound insulation, and also differ in moisture resistance, high strength and durability. The estimated service life of the plastic window is 45-50 years, while wooden windows can serve much longer (from larch - up to 60-75, and oak - about 90 years).
Currently, the inhabitants of many countries gradually declare their choice in favor of wooden windows with double-glazed windows. According to statistics, in European countries, about 70% of windows are wooden.
The advantages of wooden windows with double-glazed windows include:
- their high aesthetic characteristics are wooden structures are a classic that will never come out of fashion. Such windows are elegantly fit into any atmosphere - a working office, a living room or a bedroom;
- ecology and vapor permeability - the main functional advantage of the wooden frame is that it does not interfere with natural ventilation, "breathes" - therefore, the air will be freely circulated in the room even with closed windows, which will avoid the accumulation of condensate on the glasses in the cold season;
- resistance to atmospheric precipitation and temperature drops;
- wear resistance and durability of functioning;
- high functionality in the form of high-quality heat and noise insulation;
- wooden frames are well reduced and repair.
Wood selection for window
First of all, it is necessary to determine the choice of wood frame material. They are made of coniferous wood (mostly pine) and hardwood (larch, oak, sometimes exotic materials - the red tree of Meranti, Mahagon, rosewood). The advantage of the frames of coniferous rocks includes their excellent thermal insulation properties, as well as a low price, so they are quite popular, although on a number of characteristics lift ram from hardwood wood.
Produce the following types of wooden windows with double-glazed windows:
- pine windows - wood coniferous breeds well maintains heat indoors, has sufficient strength for making frames, but it is rather soft and is subject to mechanical damage, as well as deformation. In the production process, this material is often processed to increase moisture resistance with special means of deep impregnation, which significantly reduces the vapor permeability of the pine frame. The advantages of using pine material include a pleasant golden shade and a beautiful wood structure, as well as the low value of the material. Pine windows are sufficiently popular;
- oak windows - this wood belongs to the elite, the rim from the oak is valued for beauty and durability, differ in a rich color and an unusual noble texture, are characterized by a large specific weight and high strength of their wear resistance of 2-2.5 times higher than that of pine. Like the other modern wooden frames, oak frames are made of glued timber, but the facial lamella is made of solid wood. Oak wood passes antiseptic processing, as well as drying procedures, grinding, painting or varnishing. For this material, a long-lasting natural drying is required for three years, or the use of a complex procedure of electric suite, and it is seriously mechanical processing. Oak frames are unusually durable and durable. The price of these windows with glass packages is quite high;
- larch windows - this wood belongs to the solid rocks of the tree along with the oak, while its wood is significantly easier, and also has a much lower price. Frames from larch are distinguished by a strength and durability, moisture- and fire resistance, withstand significant temperature differences;
- windows from Meranti (mahogany) is the most popular tropical wood for the production of windows. Meranti is characterized by high moisture resistance, suitable for installation in rooms with high humidity (for example, in baths, pools). Wood is resistant to the effect of atmospheric influences and "biological attacks" of insects, frames from such material are high-strength and durable;
- wood-aluminum windows - combine the advantages of aluminum with traditional elegance and heat of a wooden frame. Aluminum protects the tree from atmospheric influences, mechanical damage and static load. It is possible to stain an aluminum profile in almost any tone, as well as the use for frames of different woods. The windows of wooden-aluminum structures are very durable and served over 50 years, a minus is their fairly high cost.
Production of wooden windows
Before processing wood is thoroughly checked, raw materials with cracks, bitch, signs of rotting, defects are rejected. Large manufacturers carefully monitor the quality of the supplied raw materials and strictly control the process of processing.
In order to avoid twisting and change the shape of the frame with time, in the manufacture of wooden windows as a raw material instead of a solid wood massif, a glued three-layer bar is used (a wooden profile with a thickness of 78 mm), which significantly increases the strength of the finished product. Brous windows in the production process are covered with paints, after mounting, they do not need painting. The shrinkage of the glued profile window is no more than 1%, and this means the subsequent stability of the shape and size of the wooden frame.
The material is carefully dried and treated with special drugs to protect against moisture and insects. Wooden frames lacquer either paint water-based paints that do not prevent the "breathing" of the tree.
In the event that the technology of drying or subsequent storage of wood has been supplied, after a while the following problems may be possible:
- throwing, changes in the shape and size of the frame, the appearance of cracks, which will lead to the need to replace windows in several years;
- windows can begin to creak.
It is important to check the quality of processing - there should be no uneven joints, as well as roughness. It is necessary that the paint on the frame and sash be applied to a uniform layer.
Selection of glass package
There are the following glazing options for wooden windows:
- one or two glasses;
- double glass;
- combination of glass and glass package.
There are windows of almost any shapes and sizes. At the same time, the prices of wooden windows with double-glazed windows vary depending on the material and complexity of manufacture (from the economy version to stylish elite windows of standard sizes, as well as under the order).
The heat and sound insulation of the modern window depends largely on the design of the glass package. Single-chamber is two glasses combined with an aluminum frame. There are two and more chamber windows, the quality of the sound and thermal insulation of the room depends on the amount of glass, as well as the cost of the window. The size of the framework of wooden windows is strictly dependent on your window openings.
It should be borne in mind that with an increase in the number of glasses deteriorates the illumination of the room.
When using glasses with a special spraying, indistinguishable for the eye (so-called K-glass), there will be a cool price in summer and warm in winter.
For optimal energy saving, you can install two-chamber double-glazed windows with glasses with a thickness of both 4 mm (standard thickness) and 6 mm. For the best noise insulation, you should choose a glass unit with glasses of different thicknesses - it will be able to prevent an existing resonance, and the street noise will not penetrate the room.
Glasses with a mirror spraying of various shades of metal oxide possess sunscreen functions, and also reduce visibility from the street. The multilayer glass (triplex) with a special layer is characterized as an impact, effectively protects the room from street noise, while it looks like ordinary glass, but is much stronger.
Choosing accessories
Modern wooden windows are equipped with the same fitting that is used in the production of plastic windows. The window fittings include:
- a pen;
- swivel loops;
- locks;
- fasteners window.
It can be used both horizontal and vertical version of the opening of the sash. When choosing accessories, you need to check the presence of factory brand labeling. It is also worth paying attention - if there are various influx on products, this suggests that the accessories are made from low-quality materials.
It is necessary to take into account the weight of the flaps, you may need additional loops. For windows from oak, due to the considerable weight of the frame, it is necessary to select very strong fittings.
One of the conditions for a long service life is its high-quality installation. Defects can manifest itself in a year after purchase and installation, which is why it is important to choose a solid proven manufacturer. Good wooden windows made using modern equipment in strict accordance with the technology, subject to high-quality installation and proper operation will serve you not one decade.
