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Before proceeding to the choice of glass is necessary to understand what it is. Glazing is the part of the window through which you see on the street, that is: the transparent part of the window. Double-glazed Windows are practical, convenient and comfortable.
Compared with the traditional wooden Windows, they are more convenient to use, have a long service life, better retain heat. Besides, you don’t have to paint them several times a year and to seal in the winter. And most importantly, have a nature conservation value.
How to choose the right glass, you need to consider when choosing how to avoid the mistake? First of all should pay attention to the manufacturer.
How to choose the manufacturer ↑
First of all you have to decide what manufacturer to give preference to domestic or foreign.
It is desirable that it was a well-known company with worldwide recognition. When choosing Windows, we should not pay attention only to the geographical location of the company, it will look at international standards. To do this, ask the manufacturer to show the certificates of guarantee. Thus, you will provide yourself and be confident in the quality.
The number of cameras ↑
What glazing to choose from: single chamber or double chamber? This question causes the most doubt about the choice of glass.
Unilocular ↑
These Windows are more economical, so worse let the daylight, bad at keeping you warm in the apartment or house, that is why they are not suitable for our climate.
Most often single-glazed Windows are used for glazing of balconies, unheated rooms and consist of two glasses.
Triple – ↑
This type is most common. They protect the room from a noisy environment, perfectly retain heat and save money.
This glass consists of three panes. Width of glass is selected depending on your preferences and can be a wide range of thickness.
Insulating ↑
These Windows are suitable for those who have outside the window never stops to boil life. Soundproof double-glazed Windows will save you from the traffic noise, loud music, noisy companies. For repayment of the sound used compact pressure valves and geometrical joints. All cameras and frame in this window differ from other width (6 and 4 mm) and quality.
Protective ↑
Usually impact-resistant glass is used for glazing Windows, objects, which holds cultural and historical values, in children’s rooms and the automotive industry. To create such a window using glass consisting of several layers.
In such insulating glass units uses one of two types of protection: application of armored film (often used in offices, banks) or the use of technology «Triplex» (ideal for country houses, cottages). A big plus protective steol is their bullet resistant.
Sunglasses ↑
This type of glazing protects the home from excessive ultraviolet radiation. Most of these glasses are placed in bedrooms, bathrooms, rooms, located on the Sunny side.
To create such a window can be used reflexively or tempered glass, tinted glass.
Tinting allows you to hide the room from prying eyes of passers-by, sometimes it is used for decorating and has all the properties of glass except for opacity.
Energy saving ↑
The main purpose of this glazing is heat retention. Depending on the coating, this glass can be both soft and hard.
Soft glass is obtained by coating the film on a normal, warm is produced by the use of special spraying.
This glass saves 30% more heat, it reflects ultraviolet rays and protected from any mechanical damages.
How to choose Windows for your home depending on the gas filling ↑
In the classic version of the double glazing the space between the panes filled with air and isolated from the external environment. But there are cases in which instead of air use fillers such as argon and krypton, i.e. the inert gases. Because of this, the insulating properties of the glass increase by 5%. Thus, you can save at least 25% of the heat passing into the environment. In addition, the double-glazed Windows filled with inert gases, improve sound insulation.
The distance between the plates ↑
Wondering «How to choose Windows», pay attention to the distance between the plates. Most double glazing Windows are typically installed at a distance of 2 cm from each other. Most often it is from 6 to 16 mm. the distance between the panes varies, depending on the number of cameras: the more cameras, the less distance.
Not to exceed the standard, manufacturers are advised to choose a different distance between the glasses: somewhere less, somewhere more. Besides, such decision will allow to improve sound insulation and hermetic quality of the glass.
With noise the situation is a little different. With increasing distance between the plates at 3mm, its performance of sound insulation increases by 10%. So if you are in the priority of noise reduction Windows, then preference should be given to the use of glass with a distance of 16 mm. the Ideal solution would be double-glass having a sound insulation performance by 40-45% higher in comparison with a single-chamber window.
How to choose a profile for plastic window ↑
A profile is a window frame of glass. You can choose wooden, aluminum or plastic frame. The most practical and economical are considered to be profiles of plastic. At its cost, they are divided into three groups:
- Economical. These frames are made from local raw materials, they are characterized by a simplified design or are made of primitive technology. Most often profiles economy class produce brand Russia.
- Average. The middle class are more high quality frame produced in Europe. These profiles are the most popular because they combine high quality and affordable price. These frames are characterized by a strong reinforcement, good color, resistance to various mechanical damage.
- Premium. The premium class include the world-famous brand. They have excellent quality and occupy a strong place in the market.
Profile selection depends on the preferences and taste of the buyer. The frame surface may be smooth, rounded, glossy or matte, to have different shades.
Reinforcement of plastic window ↑
The result is reinforcement of the regular plastic you can get plastic. To make the window unit more rigid and durable the camera is inserted into a steel profile. Thus, inside the window frame unit is formed.
Accessories for plastic Windows ↑
If you are thinking about how to choose the right glass for the house, you need to focus on the hardware of glass. The slightest marriage accessories can disrupt the main functions of Windows. From construction depends on the life of the window.
The accessories are all the window mechanisms to ensure proper functioning of the window. Such mechanisms include latches, hinges, handles, pulls, brackets, all the elements necessary for full opening and closing.
Installing cheap hardware can lead to permanent drafts and breakage of the hinges. Usually such accessories is made from soft metal and has a small lifetime.
Visual assessment of glazing ↑
An equally important factor is the visual evaluation of the glass. Please note that the product was labeled. Marking is made around the perimeter of the frame. A solid brand and the brand premium in addition to the brand to provide your phone number. In the case of marriage, you can contact this number and window to be replaced in the near future.
The glass should be free of cracks, chips. Please note that the glass was smooth and did not have any optical distortions, and obvious defects. Check out the quality of sealants. If the glazing meets all of the requirements can without a second thought to pay for the purchase.
