Combined windows, main advantages and disadvantages

Combined windows

the increase in demand for combined windows is that they are manufactured using technologies that are constantly updated, manufacturesThe capacities are modernized, the finishing materials are improved and this affects the quality of the final product. An important role in the selection of such windows is given to their practicality and high technical characteristics.

Wood-aluminum structure

This type of product is today the most common, due to which they are often identified with the concept of combined windows. Due to the undeniable advantages of the design, wood-aluminum products have firmly taken positions in their segment of the market.

The advantages of windows include:

• environmentally friendly natural fabrication material;
• providing low thermal and sound conductivity;
• the possibility of a harmonious combination with any interior of the home;
• aluminum components are resistant to corrosion;
• lightness and strength of construction;
• preservation of structural characteristics with temperature changes.

The drawbacks of include:

• the need for protection of wooden components from atmospheric exposure;
• service life does not exceed 70 years.

Finnish type

These wooden windows are distinguished by the presence of two separate leaflets in the structure: the inner frame is made of wood, and the outer frame is made of aluminum. This allows you to simultaneously open each, using them separately from each other.

Construction reliability is ensured by a special rod, which is fixed at one end to the outer leaf and is stationary. And the other end can move along the inner frame and fasten it in the desired position. The distance between them is 95 to 200 mm, which allows to ensure reliable sound and heat insulation of the space.

Important! The inner frame is equipped with a standard double-glazed window, and the outer leaf has a single glass, which can be mirrored, sun-proof or shockproof if desired.

Among the most popular Finnish manufacturers are:

• TIIVI;
• DOMUS;
• FENESTRA.

Advantages of of Finnish type:

1. The possibility of installing blinds in the space between the frames.
2. Windows of DOMUS produce double-glazed windows using VAC technology, which ensures the natural appearance of the wood due to special impregnation.
3. Construction of the TIIVI brand has twin doors.
4. The windows of the FENESTRA manufacturer are equipped with a technology that prevents the appearance of dark spots on the wood frame.

Disadvantages:

• windows open only in one plane;
• designs have great weight.

Swedish type

This design has two frames, connected together by a static method. The outer leaf of the Swedish window is equipped with a single glass and is made of an aluminum profile, and the inside of the window has a double-glazed window. Today, the most famous manufacturer of Swedish-type windows is TIIVI.Advantages of :

• the ability to open the frame in two planes;
• the possibility of window equipment with folding fittings;
• the thickness of the profile box, reaching a value of up to 105 mm, allows you to mount the blinds inside the window.

The drawback of the is that the static structure makes it difficult to dismantle the embedded components if they fail.

German type

Window constructions of this kind have a striking difference from the analogs - they do not have a second leaf. The window is made with a single frame made of wood, on which is attached a protective lining of aluminum. To increase the reliability and improve the performance of the structure, the pad is as tight as possible and fixed to the wood by means of clips.

Advantages:

• reliability and durability of construction;
• simplicity of installation;
• ease of care;
• possibility of changing the lining, in case of its uselessness;
• resistance to weathering.

Disadvantages:

• need to break wood components;
• fire hazardous material.

Information on the key aspects of the choice of wood-aluminum windows can be seen on the fragment:

Aluminum-wooden structures

Windows with this combination of materials look like an aluminum profile, which is trimmed with wood on the inside of the profile. From the room this design looks quite aesthetically pleasing, thanks to the overlays of various designs from wood. Strength and reliable adhesion of the outer and inner flaps provides a thermal insert - a special lath made of fiberglass. It allows to isolate and store heat in a residential space by interrupting the heat flow.

Advantages:

• fire safety of used materials;
• aluminum components are characterized by durability, lightness and durability;The
• design tolerates atmospheric influences;
• aluminum is easy to clean, it is more slowly contaminated than polycarbonate and can be cleaned by any means;
• the ability to create window designs of any shape, such as opening, size and color.

Disadvantages:

• high cost of materials;
• need to dye the wooden profile components.

Decorative covers are made of different types of wood, which are pre-impregnated with a special composition. The thickness of such an element is from 20 to 25 mm, they are equipped with a rubber sealant and reliably protect the room from moisture, noise and pollution. Besides, from the offered assortment of the combined aluminum-wooden windows there are the special designs developed for operation in cold and windy weather conditions.

The most famous manufacturers:

• DECCO;
• OPENTEC;
• FORIS;
• WDS;
• DECEUININCK.

Wood-polymer constructions

Combined wood-plastic windows have not yet gained their popularity in the domestic space, but this does not diminish their merits. This design is a wooden profile, which is protected by a plastic component from the outside. PVC-component is fixed on the basis of the leaf by means of special holders. They make it possible to eliminate the structural stress that arises from the difference in the expansion of materials - PVC and wood.

Advantages of wood-polymer windows:

• are equipped with a moisture drain system;
• does not require special care;
• due to the variability of the decorative design of plastic components, the windows are in harmony with various design solutions.

Disadvantages:

• fire hazardous material;
• is an expensive installation;
• the stronger the profile seal, the smaller the airflow provides the window.

Polymer-aluminum windows

This type of construction involves the manufacture of a window profile made of plastic, which for greater reliability is covered with an aluminum cover from the outside. Such products have a number of advantages, and besides they differ in the variety of decorative variety, due to which they easily fit into the design of the building facade.

Advantages:

• plastic windows with aluminum protection are strong enough and light;
• due to the additional chamber inside the profile, the design provides good indicators of thermal insulation and noise insulation;
• profile is distinguished by its durability;
• products retain performance while changing temperature conditions;
• outside the windows is easy to care for, because any household chemical products are suitable.

Disadvantages:

• frost formation on the fastening components and guides, which can prevent the rapid opening of the system during the cold season;
• windows combined for the price of losing analogs, but they win by quality.

Accessories for

structures Modern window constructions made with a combination of different materials provide many options for improving the comfort of their use. The accessories presented in the sales not only improve the performance characteristics of the products, but also bring comfort to the living space. Consider the main types of accessories for combined windows.

1. Mosquito net - designed to protect the interior of the room from the penetration of insects, mosquitoes, dust. They also perform a protective function for pets, preventing them from falling out of the window.
2. Blinds - help to reduce the flow of sunlight penetrating the room. They can be mounted both inside the profile and outside the structure.
3. Shutters - to protect the living area from dirt, wind, isolate the room from noise and other household irritants. Also, roller shutters act as a protective element against undesirable penetration by intruders.
4. Supply valves - provide fresh air into the living space, regulating the moisture balance.
5. Double-glazed windows - help to design the light opening to your own taste, taking into account decorativeness, thermal protection, soundproofing, etc.

Additional accessories for combined window profiles can also be identified such hardware components:

• automated control of ventilation;
• function of child lock;
• micro airing mode;
• remote control of transoms and blinds;
• locks with anti-vandal locks.

Care for combined windows

The special care for combined window structures depends on the material of manufacture and the type of product. However, in the production of such windows, similar materials are often used, and therefore one can summarize the general recommendations for their content.

1. Carefully check the condition of the sealing tape on the frame. In the profiles of the combined type, they should be washed at least twice a year and impregnated with a special oil.
2. Every six months, clean and lubricate all moving parts of the hardware, its fastening components.
3. Regularly remove blockages in the drainage channels - holes specially designed to remove accumulated moisture inside the window profile.