How to choose the right wooden window

If you want to install windows in your home that save coziness and comfort, wooden windows will be a good choice. The use of traditional materials brings many advantages to the modern interior, and windows in this regard are no exception. Unlike plastic double-glazed windows, windows made of environmentally friendly wood, really "breathe" - gently and naturally regulate the microclimate in the room. In addition, they are successfully combined with parquet, a door and furniture made of wood. Wooden windows are durable enough and with the right choice can last for many years.

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 naturalness and environmental friendliness of natural wood;
• meet the highest requirements of functionality - provide reliable heat and sound insulation, as well as differ in moisture resistance, high strength and durability. The approximate service life of the plastic window is 45-50 years, while the wooden windows can last much longer( from larch to 60-75, and oak - about 90 years).

Currently, residents of many countries are gradually choosing their choice in favor of wooden windows with double-glazed windows. According to statistics, in European countries, about 70% of the windows are wooden.

The advantages of wooden windows with double-glazed windows include:

• their high aesthetic characteristics - wooden structures are classics that will never go out of fashion. Such windows gracefully fit into any setting - a study, a living room or a bedroom;
• ecological compatibility and water vapor permeability - the main functional advantage of the wooden frame is that it does not interfere with natural ventilation, "breathes" - therefore, air will circulate freely in the room even with closed windows, which will prevent accumulation of condensation on the windows during the cold season;
• resistance to precipitation and temperature changes;
• durability and durability of functioning;
• high functionality in the form of high-quality heat and noise insulation;
• wooden frames are well repairable and repairable.

Wood selection for the

window First of all, it is necessary to choose the material of the wooden frame. They are made from coniferous wood( mostly pine) and hardwood( larch, oak, sometimes exotic materials - redwood meranti, mahogany, rosewood).Advantage of the frames from coniferous rocks are their excellent thermal insulation properties, as well as low price, so they are quite popular, although for a number of characteristics lose frames from hardwood.

Produce the following types of wooden windows with double-glazed windows:

• pine windows - softwood wood preserves heat well in the room, it 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, to improve moisture resistance, this material is often treated with special deep impregnation means, which significantly reduces the vapor permeability of the pine frame. The advantages of using pine material include a pleasant golden hue and a beautiful wood structure, as well as a low material cost. Windows made of pine are very popular;
• windows from oak - this wood belongs to the elite, oak frames are appreciated for their beauty and durability, they are distinguished by rich color and unusual noble texture, characterized by high specific gravity and high strength. Their wear resistance is 2-2.5 times higher than that of pine. Like other modern wooden frames, oak frames are made of glued beams, but the faceplate is made of solid wood. Oak wood undergoes antiseptic treatment, as well as drying, grinding, painting or varnishing procedures. This material requires a long natural drying for three years, or the use of a complex procedure for electric drying, and it is difficult to machine. Oak frames are unusually strong and durable. The price of these windows with double-glazed windows is quite high;
• larch windows - this wood belongs to solid wood species on a par with oak, while its wood is much lighter, and also differs significantly lower price. Frames of larch differ in strength and durability, moisture and fire resistance, withstand significant temperature changes;
• windows of meranti( mahogany) - the most popular tropical wood for the production of windows. Meranti has a high moisture resistance, suitable for installation in rooms with high humidity( for example, in baths, swimming pools).Wood is resistant to the influence of atmospheric influences and "biological attacks" of insects, frames of such material are high-strength and durable;
• wood-aluminum windows - combine the advantages of aluminum with the traditional elegance and warmth of the wooden frame. Aluminum protects the tree from weathering, mechanical damage and static load. It is possible to paint the aluminum profile in almost any tone, as well as use for frames of different types of wood. Windows of wooden-aluminum structures are very durable and will last for more than 50 years, the minus is their rather high cost.

Production of wooden windows

Before processing, the wood is carefully checked, the raw material is culled with cracks, knots, signs of decay, defects. Large producers carefully monitor the quality of the supplied raw materials and strictly control the process of its processing.

In order to avoid twisting and changing the shape of the frame over time, in the manufacture of wooden windows as a raw material instead of a solid wood mass, glued three-layer timber( a wooden profile of 78 mm in thickness) is used, which significantly increases the strength of the finished product. Windows of the beam in the production process are covered with paint and varnish compositions, after mounting they do not need painting. The shrinkage of the window from the glued profile is no more than 1%, which means the subsequent stability of the shape and dimensions of the wooden frame.

The material is carefully dried and treated with special preparations to protect against moisture and insects. Wooden frames are varnished or painted with water-based paints that do not interfere with the "breathing" of the tree.

In case the drying or subsequent wood storage technology has not been maintained, the following problems may appear after a while:

• tilting, changing the shape and size of the frame, the appearance of cracks, which will lead to the need to replace the windows in a few years;
• windows can start to squeak.

It is important to check the quality of the machining - there should be uneven joints, as well as roughness. It is necessary that the paint on the frame and flaps be applied evenly.

Choose the

double-glazed windows The following wood glazing options are available:

• one or two glasses;
• double glazing;
• combination of glass and double-glazed windows.

On sale there are windows of almost any shape and size. At the same time, the prices of wooden windows with double-glazed windows vary depending on the material and the complexity of the manufacture( from the economy variant to the stylish elite windows of standard sizes, as well as to order).

The heat and sound insulation of a modern window largely depends on the design of the insulating glass unit. Single chamber is two glasses, combined with an aluminum frame. There are two and more chamber double-glazed windows, the quality of sound and heat insulation of the room depends on the number of glasses, as well as the cost of the window. Dimensions of frames of wooden windows strictly depend on your window openings.

It should be noted that with increasing the number of glasses, the illumination of the room deteriorates.

When using glasses with a special coating, indistinguishable to the eye( the so-called k-glass), the room will remain cool in the summer and warm in winter.

For optimal energy savings, you can install a double-glazed window with a glass thickness of 4 mm( standard thickness) and 6 mm. For the best sound insulation, you should choose a double-glazed window with glass of different thicknesses - it can prevent the existing resonance, and street noise will not penetrate the room.

Mirror-coated glass in various shades of metal oxide have sun protection functions, and reduce visibility from the street. Multilayer glass( triplex) with a special layer is characterized as shockproof, effectively protects the room from street noise, while it looks like ordinary glass, but is much stronger.

Choice of accessories

Modern wooden windows are equipped with the same accessories that are used in the manufacture of plastic windows. The window fittings include:

• handle;
• swivel hinges;
• locks;
• window fasteners.

Both horizontal and vertical versions of leaflets can be used. When choosing accessories, you need to check the availability of factory marking of the trade mark. It is also worth paying attention - if there are different sags on the products, this indicates that the fittings are made of poor-quality materials.

It is necessary to take into account the weight of the leaflets, additional loops may be needed. For oak windows, due to the considerable weight of the frame, it is necessary to select a very strong hardware.

One of the conditions for a long service life of a window is its quality installation. Defects can appear even after a year of purchase and installation, which is why it is important to choose a solid proven manufacturer. Good wooden windows made with modern equipment in strict accordance with the technology, provided that the quality of installation and proper operation will serve you more than a decade.

How to choose wooden windows.

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