Materials and construction of wooden double-glazed windows
Mass migration of the Russian middle class to nature and the rush of ecological boom brought to life many forgotten natural materials and structural elements of elite countryside buildings. Plastic and metal profiles with double-glazed windows remained in dusty cities, the soul again demanded native wooden windows, only on a completely different quality level.
Device of a typical wooden window:
- main window profile;
- single-chamber or double-glass unit;
- wooden bezel;
- colorless silicone sealant;
- polyurethane sealant heat and sound insulation;
- sealing loop made of hollow rubber tubes;
- water spill from aluminum.
When assembled, this wooden window with a double or triple-glazed window provides not only absolute protection of all its structural elements, but also guarantees you reliable isolation from cold air, extraneous sounds, dust and natural disasters.
Wooden windows are made mainly of three kinds of wood( pine, larch, oak) and their glued derivatives, while the prices of such products, even in the simplest models, are approximately three times higher than those of plastic analogs. For information: a simple dull window block with a size of 1500x1200 mm, made of pine of the third category, can cost 11.7 and 17.6 thousand rubles, respectively.in the oak performance. Note that in their properties, these tree species are not comparable, therefore surcharge for valuable breeds has economic sense.
Advantages and disadvantages of wooden windows with double-glazed windows
- . Service life. Wooden frames have passed centuries-old tests, to which two-chamber and three-chamber double-glazed windows made of plastic still live and grow. Sulya on photos, modern technologies allowed to solve many problems of our old windows, providing reliable heat, sound and waterproofing of living quarters.
- Ecological cleanliness. This is now much talked about, but the return to natural materials in the new design and engineering performance of the surrounding objects is frankly pleasing.
- Mechanical and technical specifications. The tree has the lowest coefficient of thermal conductivity among the materials used in the production of window blocks. The specific weight of the structure is small, and the surface mechanical strength is higher than that of plastic.
- Interior and exterior design. The aesthetic qualities of wooden double-glazed windows made with a decorative layout, especially when glazing the veranda, balcony or porch, can be clearly seen in the photo. But the usual city apartment, too, there is something to brag to friends.
- A certain negative can only be caused by the economic side of the issue. We have already said that the average price for comparable blocks( say 1500x800) of wood and PVC, respectively, is 2800 and 6500 rubles.
What to look for when buying and installing
We offer a few simple recommendations that will help you make the right choice of a wooden double-glazed window and not regret later about the money spent.
- Decide on the conditions under which your new window will "live".A country house for permanent residence with good heating and freezing in the winter season cottage - two big differences. A tree does not like to be subjected to large fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
- Choose the best quality material( costs will pay off).For most of the Russian regions, larch is ideal, in the economy class - quality pine windows, for example, such as in the photo.
- Check out the photo galleries of the leading manufacturers and choose the design of future wooden windows with double-glazed windows for your house.
- Pay attention to the details: fittings, window sill, layout, mufflers. The presence of low tide, seals, slope is required. The quality and reliability of these components will depend on the reliability and life of your glass unit.
- Installation of a double-glazed window is better entrusted to professionals, but before that try to understand how such a job can be done by one's own hands. It will be easier to control the process.
