German quality PVC window profile BauLine is distinguished by high functionality and unique aesthetic properties. Thanks to the use of innovative polymer compounds and steel reinforcement, such windows will successfully serve for at least 30-40 years, even in the most difficult climatic and operating conditions. We offer you to buy profiles for PVC windows with delivery in Moscow, the Moscow region and other regions of the Russian Federation.
Application
PVC profiles from the BauLine brand are used to create modern windows with excellent energy-saving, noise and heat insulation characteristics. Our products are in demand for the arrangement of residential multi-storey buildings, including new buildings and old houses, dachas, cottages, baths, hotels, offices, municipal facilities, shopping and entertainment establishments, etc. The system can be used for the production of standard and French windows, balcony windows and doors, office partitions, stained glass windows.
- Resistance to deformation due to steel reinforcement with a thickness of 1.5-2 mm;
- The use of wear-resistant fittings and hermetic EPDM or TPE seals ensures ease of use throughout the service life of the polyvinyl chloride profile;
- Security due to the high level of burglary resistance of the system;
- Availability of fire safety and hygienic certificates, which confirms the quality of the products produced;
- Ecologic recipe based on natural heat stabilizers;
- Silky-glossy texture and snow-white color thanks to the use of HochGlanz and Extraweiss technologies;
- Service life - from 60 years. Moreover, the guarantee for the profile is 2-5 years, depending on the technical parameters.
When determining the price of a PVC window profile, the size and shape of the structure, complexity and urgency of the work are taken into account.
BauLine profile types
Our range includes the following popular PVC profile options for windows:
- BauLine 60. The profile is equipped with 3 chambers and has an optimal level of noise and heat insulation; The BauLine 60 delivery program includes a system with a 13 mm fitting groove and pre-strung gray seals.
- BauLine 70. The classic system of 70 installation depth has 5 thermal insulation chambers and is suitable for installing 32/40 double-glazed windows.
- BauLine 70 4x4. This 4-chamber system with the ability to install the maximum 44-mm double-glazed window in its class is the most suitable solution for the Russian climate, and comes with pre-stretched gray seals.
- BauLine 80. The PVC profile for windows consists of 6 chambers, used for installing double-glazed windows 46-50. Recommended for use in innovative construction projects - for furnishing houses with minimal energy consumption.
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The profile is the basis for the manufacture of window frames and sashes. The appearance, durability and reliability of the entire window structure depend on its quality.
Classification by materials
Wood, aluminum, and PVC are used to produce modern window blocks. Each type of material has its own advantages and disadvantages, features and limitations in use.
Tree
The best and most expensive types of wood for the production of window profiles are oak and larch; alder and pine are also used. The high cost of wooden structures is associated not only with the use of natural wood, but also with the peculiarities of the technological process. The material for window profiles needs careful processing (drying, impregnation with antiseptics, painting, varnishing), and in the manufacture of the product, high precision and skill play a key role.
Advantages of wooden windows:
- environmental friendliness;
- good heat-shielding properties;
- maintaining natural air exchange between indoors and outdoors;
- aesthetic natural appearance.
Flaws:
- the possibility of warping and swelling if the production and installation technology is violated;
- low fire resistance;
- high price.
Aluminum
Since metal is not capable of retaining heat, aluminum profiles are mainly used for utility rooms when there is no possibility or need to install warm glazing.
Exist . A special thermal liner is placed in the profile, which provides high thermal insulation properties of such window structures. 
The advantages of aluminum profiles include:
- strength and durability;
- ease;
- resistance to external influences;
- fire resistance.
Minuses:
- low heat-protective properties of the “cold” profile;
- high price of the “warm” option.
Polyvinyl chloride
Reinforcing U-shaped profile for structural rigidity PVC profiles have become the most widespread for the production of modern windows, due to their low cost compared to wood and aluminum and excellent thermal insulation and performance properties. The main competitive advantages of PVC:
- high level of thermal insulation;
- ease of manufacturing and installation of finished products;
- high resistance to the influence of precipitation and chemical reagents;
- the ability to produce products of various designs and shapes;
- affordable price.
Main disadvantage– flammability, like all plastics. All other user complaints in most cases are related to the choice of low-quality products or installation errors.
Characteristics of PVC profile
The lion's share of all installed window units is made up of plastic products. The market offers windows from the profiles of dozens of manufacturers, which at first glance look the same. Often, a low level of quality manifests itself only after some time of operation, when it becomes obvious that the profile cannot cope with its functions and does not provide the proper level of thermal protection. When choosing a product, it is useful to know the main significant characteristics of a PVC window profile.
Wall thickness
According to this indicator, 3 product groups are distinguished:
- Class A. This includes products that have an outer wall thickness of 2.8 mm and an inner wall thickness of 2.5 mm. Such indicators are considered optimal for ensuring the best thermal insulation of a living space.
- Class B. Products with an outer wall thickness of 2.5 mm and an inner wall thickness of 2.0 mm. Such products provide less reliable protection against heat loss and are more susceptible to deformation during operation. The main purpose is installation in shops and public institutions.
- Class C. Products with thinner walls than in previous classes. Windows made from it are intended for glazing non-residential, warehouse, and industrial premises.
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Profile width
The indicator determines which double-glazed window can be mounted in a given profile. A double-glazed window consists of several glasses connected by a frame around the perimeter. The spaces formed between the glasses are filled with ordinary air or inert gases (in premium segment products) to improve thermal insulation performance.
A single-chamber package consists of two glasses and one air chamber between them. A two-chamber glass consists of 3 glasses, between which there are, respectively, 2 chambers, etc. The greater the number of glasses, the warmer the finished product.
Also, the width of the profile determines the installation dimensions for installing the window. As the width increases, the overall weight of the structure increases - this must be taken into account, for example, when glazing a balcony with weak base slabs.
Typically the standard value is 58-80 mm, some brands offer products up to 120 mm wide to produce products designed for use in harsh climatic conditions and characterized by improved sound and heat insulation characteristics.
Number of profile cameras
Not to be confused with the air chambers of a double-glazed window!
The plastic profile is hollow inside and separated by partitions. The thermal insulation properties of PVC profiles are due to the presence of hollow chambers between the lintels - the more of them, the lower the thermal conductivity of the window frame and sash.
Each cavity performs a specific function (moisture removal, fastening of fittings, ensuring strength), and their number (usually 3-8) and location are determined by technological calculations. The most in demand are 3-5-chamber types of plastic profiles.
Metal reinforcement
The plastic profile is additionally reinforced with a metal frame to impart rigidity to the structure. This significantly reduces the likelihood of deformation and sagging of the window sash due to many opening-closing cycles, temperature changes and other influences during use.
The shape of the frame depends on the size of the window:
- L-shaped– reinforcement is laid along 2 walls; sufficient for small windows;
- U-shaped– strengthening of 3 walls of the profile; suitable for window sizes up to 1.9 m in height;
- closed– the reinforcement is located along 4 planes and ensures the greatest rigidity of the product; For glazing large areas of loggias and panoramic balconies, it is recommended to choose this type of profile.
What to look for when choosing
It is difficult for the buyer to determine the quality of the profile on exhibition samples. In most cases, you have to rely on the integrity of the seller and the manufacturer of window structures. There are some features that will help you avoid buying a low-quality product:
Human nature is indestructible: some are looking for a “freebie”, others are trying to slip a beautiful candy wrapper with “slag” inside under the guise of candy. Our portal has already described ways to deceive consumers when ordering suspended ceilings. It turned out that this is also possible when installing plastic windows. An unenlightened customer may think that this is impossible - all windows consist of glass and profiles. At the same time, plastic profiles from all manufacturers are made of the same material - polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the assembled windows look almost the same.
The difference begins to appear after a few years (sometimes within a year), when the frame and sashes become deformed - they are difficult to open and close, there is wind from the street, condensation appears between the glass panes, and then black mold.
Therefore, it is very important to know the criteria to avoid fakes when choosing a profile for plastic windows.
Types of profiles and their classification
The main structural element of the doors and frame is the profile. It determines not only the aesthetic perception of the window, but also its strength characteristics and service life. European standard EN 12608 SR and GOST 30673-99 profiles made of polyvinyl chloride are classified according to several parameters.
1. Thickness of outer walls. The profile is a closed hollow structure with a system of partitions inside. All the basic consumer properties of the window depend on the thickness of the walls that form the structure: cost, strength and durability.
The European standard distinguishes the internal and external walls of a plastic profile. The internal walls include all the outer walls of the profile in an already installed window that are invisible to the eye. From the first definition it logically follows that the outer (outer) walls are the front walls of the window and are visible both from inside the room and from the street (see photo).
Depending on the thickness of the polyvinyl chloride in the external and internal walls, there are three classes of profiles (in this regard, the Russian standard is more stringent):
- "A"— the thickness of the external walls is >= 2.8 mm, the internal one is >= 2.5 mm according to the European standard (minimum 3.0 mm for the external wall according to GOST), which ensures a high level of window strength and the best heat and sound insulation;
- "IN"— the outer walls have a thickness of 2.5 mm, the inner walls have a thickness of 2.0 mm (coincides with GOST). A profile of this class retains heat 10-15% worse, is 12-17% less resistant to various types of deformation, and blocks street noise 10-20% worse;
- "WITH"— the European standard and GOST do not impose certain requirements for this class of profile. It is mainly used to make windows for non-industrial facilities. A number of companies, meeting the requirements of one of the parameters of class B, which is important, make economy class windows for the population (in general, this is a class C profile).
Unscrupulous window installers, emphasizing the low price, persuade customers to install an “object” profile (class C, not a single parameter corresponds to classes A and B), intended for non-residential premises (in fact, the price is almost twice as high as the real one, but significantly lower than the cost profile B).
Such windows do not retain heat and quickly become deformed. It is visually difficult to distinguish such a profile from a standard one (class B or A) - measurements with a caliper are required. The inscriptions on the protective film “object” can also help determine the quality of the proposed profile.
Attention: only if both parameters meet the requirements of the standard, the profile belongs to a certain class, which must be confirmed by the corresponding certificate. Without presenting documents confirming quality, it is better to refuse the transaction.
It is easier for consumers who understand profile classes to decide which plastic to choose for their windows.
2. By temperature zones. In Europe and Asia there are countries with very hot, temperate and cold climates. Window manufacturers took the current situation into account and produced their own line of products for each zone. In Europe it is tied to the hottest month of the year, in Russia - to January.
Depending on the average temperature in January, the profiles produced may be:
- lightweight version - for countries with hot climates, where the average temperature of the coldest month remains positive (must withstand short-term temperature drops down to -5 degrees Celsius);
- standard version - for a temperate climate zone with an average temperature of -20 o C in January (maximum permissible negative temperature -45 degrees Celsius);
- frost-resistant - for the Far North, where temperatures drop to minus 55 degrees Celsius.
The last two types are mass produced in Russia. Lightweight windows are produced only by the Russian company “Krauss” (Krasnodar) - they cover the entire south of Russia.
3. According to impact resistance, the profile is divided into class I and class II. Class I PVC must withstand the fall of a special striker weighing 1.0 kg from a height of 1.0 m at a plastic temperature of minus 10 degrees Celsius. For class II, the fall height is increased to 1.5 m.
This classification makes it possible to determine how correctly the internal partitions are located (they counteract the deflection of the outer walls into the structure under mechanical stress) and how the plastic reacts to lower temperatures (everyone knows the property of plastics to become brittle in severe frosts).
Consumer properties of profiles that you need to pay attention to
Which profile to choose for PVC windows so that it is warm, quiet, airtight, inaccessible to burglary and, at the same time, not to contact scammers? The main characteristics will help with this.
System width
The first indicator you should pay attention to is the width of the profile structure. It depends on it how warm and cozy it will be in an apartment or wooden house. For consumers who are encountering plastic windows for the first time, it is difficult to understand how the width of the frame and sash affect the comfort in the room. Let's try to explain.
A double-glazed window is installed in the window sash, which consists of several glasses fixed around the perimeter with a PVC profile frame. The air pockets between the glasses are called chambers. In standard windows, there is simply air in them; in the “Premium” segment, inert gas is pumped into the chambers to improve all the characteristics of the double-glazed window.
From school physics lessons we know that air is a poor conductor of heat, and glass with an air pocket is a poor conductor of sound. Therefore, the more cameras in a double-glazed window and, consequently, the number of glasses, the more comfortable it is to stay in the room. Window manufacturers mainly offer the classic version of the profile width - 58 mm, which allows the installation of single-chamber windows. For two cameras a minimum of 70mm is required.
For regions of the Far North with their extreme temperatures, windows with three or even four chambers are offered. But this requires an appropriate profile width: 90 mm for 3 chambers, 110-120 mm for 4. This type of product belongs to the “Premium” class. Due to their heavy weight, such windows are not recommended for installation on balconies and loggias.
Number of profile cameras
The window design has two units with cameras. One is a double-glazed window, which is discussed above. The second is the profile itself. The profile is hollow. To create structural strength, fasten fittings and increase the level of heat and sound insulation, there are partitions inside the profile. The hollow volumes created by them are called chambers. The more there are, the better the performance of the window. The location of the jumpers is calculated mathematically - each of them performs a specific function.
On sale you can find 3-chamber profiles (this is the minimum possible number of cameras) and 7-chamber profiles. The most popular ones are 5-chamber ones. They offer the best combination of price and quality.
It is difficult to check the quality of the samples offered by the company by the installer, but you can pay attention to the little things that will say a lot:
- The company logo, date and place of manufacture applied to the protective tape will with a 90% probability confirm the origin of the product;
- The surface texture will also help: for high-quality windows, the surface of the plastic should be perfectly smooth. Graininess indicates the Chinese origin of the product or Russian handicraft production;
- The applied paint should be uniform in color and without streaks.
Profile Manufacturers Rating
The manufacturers' ratings will help you figure out which profile for plastic windows is better. In this case, the rating can be compiled based on the popularity of the product, its cost, levels of heat and sound protection, strength, etc.
There is also a commercial factor involved. Some manufacturers buy sites from sites in general ratings, which is difficult to do when ranking products based on one indicator. Therefore, so that the portal’s editors are not suspected of a commercial approach to ranking windows, we will create two types of ratings: for global brands and Russian manufacturers.
Rating of the world's best manufacturers of plastic windows
Various specialized sites put KBE, Rehau, Century, Salamander, Mont Blanc in first place. It all depends on the indicators that were taken as a basis. But these manufacturers are distinguished by nuances, and it may turn out that the leading Rehau is not exactly suitable for a particular buyer. Therefore, we will consider the products of these companies without determining a specific place in the ranking - they all deserve to be in first place.
In terms of popularity on the Russian market, it is inferior to all the companies listed in the rating, since there is no plant in Russia. In terms of technical indicators, it is not inferior to any manufacturer.
Produces profiles with a width of 60-76 mm:
- Design 2D - 60 mm, number of cameras 3.5 (4);
- Design 3D - 76 mm, number of cameras 4.5 (5);
- Streamline - 76 mm, 5 cameras.
Advantages:
- excellent design;
- European quality control;
- control of sales points (dealers) throughout Europe.
The main and only disadvantage is the high cost (compared to Veka and Rehau, it is 35-40% higher).
KBE
A famous German company with factories in Russia (the cities of Voskresensk and Khabarovsk). Experts did not find any differences in the quality of windows from the products of competing companies, with the exception of some nuances.
Attention: the company has come up with an excellent marketing ploy - it issues the best window assemblers an “Official Partner Certificate”, which does not give any guarantees to the customer regarding the quality of the windows.
The factories offer the customer a fairly impressive line of profiles, with a width from 58 to 127 mm:
- “Engine” and “Etalon” - 58 mm, 3 cameras;
- "KVE-Expert" - 70 mm, 5 cameras;
- “KVE-88” - 88 mm, 6 cameras;
- “KVE-Expert+” - 127 mm with 5 cameras in the frame and sash and 4 in the impost.
Among the advantages it should be noted:
- democratic price - products are available to mass consumers;
- high quality;
- launch of the greenline technological line.
No disadvantages were identified either in consumer reviews or in the expert community.
MONT BLANC
Austrian manufacturer of budget, high-quality products. After the construction of a plant in the Moscow region (Elektrostal), it became well known to the Russian consumer.
Produces a line of 7 types of profiles with a width from 58 to 120 mm:
- “Logic” - 58 mm, 3-chamber;
- "Tempo 60" - 60 mm, 5-chamber;
- “Nord 70” - 70 mm, 5-chamber;
- "City 120" - 120 mm, 5-chamber.
Among the advantages:
- budget price;
- long period of operation without loss of consumer properties;
- wide range of produced profiles.
Among the disadvantages, one can note the shortcomings of the marketing service - for 15 years the company has not made any attempts to obtain an ISO certificate for the products of the Russian plant.
VEKA
The German company with half a century of experience is one of the sales leaders. Built the VEKA Rus plant in the Moscow region. It produces white and colored profiles with a width from 58 to 90 mm, which do not turn yellow when exposed to UV rays.
The profile line consists of a number of models with a width of 58-90 mm:
- “Euroline” - 58 mm, 3-chamber;
- “Proline” - 70 mm, 4-chamber;
- “Swigline” - 82 mm, 5-chamber;
- "Alphline" - 90 mm, 6-chamber;
- "Softline 82" - 82 mm with 7 cameras.
Product advantages:
- Consistently high quality;
- large model range.
A significant disadvantage of the product is that the consumer significantly overpays for the brand - Russian-made products are practically no different in price from the profile produced in Germany.
REHAU
Another German company with extensive experience in the production of plastic windows. The company was created to produce products for the middle class. Currently, this line has been erased - at a price you can find products for every taste. It adheres to an interesting tactic: it maintains the price level of its main competitor, the Veka company, on the market.
In 2002, the company launched its own plant in Gzhel (Russia). Profiles are available in widths of 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm and 86 mm:
- “Blitz” (economy class products) - 60 mm, 3 cameras;
- “Brillant-Design” - 70 and 80 mm, 5 and 6 cameras;
- "Geneo" - 86 mm, 6 cameras.
The manufacturer’s pros and cons completely replicate the advantages and disadvantages of its competitor, Veka (see above).
Rating of the best Russian manufacturers of plastic windows
Enterprises with purely Russian origin have a short history, but have managed to compete with Western manufacturers - the sales volume of Russian windows is increasing every year. Among the best:
Kaleva
A Russian company with a Finnish name, the only one in the country that operates in a full cycle: from profile production to installation of windows for the customer. This is both a plus and a minus for the company at the same time.
- Plus: by producing and installing a very high quality profile yourself, the manufacturer significantly reduces the price of the finished window.
- Disadvantage: in the regions they are not ready to work at the level of the main enterprise - most of the installed windows do not last the warranty period and have to be reinstalled. The company is not yet eager to somehow influence the work of its regional centers, leaving customers alone with dealers.
PANORAMA
The company from St. Petersburg has 20 years of experience. According to experts and consumers, the product quality is one of the best - it can easily compete with German brands. The profiles have an ideal balance of rigidity, good noise and heat insulation, and a nice design.
However, the legacy of the Soviet past is taking its toll - the company's management works poorly with consumers and pays little attention to advertising. In terms of potential, the company is capable of becoming the leader of PVC windows in Russia.
PROPLEX
Proplex is a young Russian company that is rapidly winning the market from the old-timers. Windows developed specifically for Russian conditions (the model range consists of profiles with a width of 58-127 mm) have affordable prices and high consumer characteristics.
Further expansion in the Russian market and entry to the international level is hampered by two unpleasant moments:
- backward profile design;
- lack of an international ISO quality certificate.
Selecting the StroyGuru portal
When choosing a leader among global brands, the portal's editors unanimously voted for Rehau. Our choice is explained simply: thanks to this company, window production is on the verge of revolutionary changes - the innovative material “Rau-fipro” has been patented.
The portal’s employees would personally install windows from only two companies: “Mont Blanc” and “Panorama” - why pay for a brand if the quality of the named companies is no worse. The votes were evenly divided.
Conclusion
The polyvinyl chloride profiles presented on the Russian construction market are able to satisfy consumer requests in all basic parameters: cost, strength, durability, design, level of heat and sound protection. The only thing is to be careful and not fall into the hands of scammers.
IVAPER GmbH is one of the leading suppliers of PVC profiles in Russia. The main activity is the production and supply of IVAPER window and door plastic profiles. The production process takes place under the constant supervision of German technical specialists. Branded quality, reliability, stylish design are the distinctive features of profiles from IVAPER.
LG Chem, Ltd., South Korea - is a division of the international corporation LG, which has long been well established in Russia. Today LG Chem is the largest manufacturer of PVC profiles. As a manufacturer of PVC profiles, the company has a long history, the first batch of profiles came off the line in 1976. For 30 years now, we have been improving our systems, focusing on internal needs and the characteristics of product markets. The LG profile is successfully sold in the USA, Japan, China, India, Turkey, and other countries.
The Provedal profile system has been successfully used for more than 15 years. The developer of such profiles is the Spanish company Provedal Systemas. In Russia, due to their high thermal conductivity coefficient, they have found their main application for glazing loggias and balconies. Made of metal and glass, they perfectly protect against strong wind, noise, dust and precipitation.
In 2003, a joint Russian-South Korean enterprise was opened to produce slidors profiles, specially adapted for use in Russian climatic conditions. SLIDORS (Sliders) is a sliding profile PVC system for glazing balconies and loggias, developed by the South Korean company HANWHA.
Currently, in the Russian market of window products, despite the increasing number of sales of wooden and aluminum structures, plastic windows remain the leader. This is facilitated by a lot of advantages that PVC products have. The main ones, of course, are excellent heat and sound insulation, long service life, the ability to use additional accessories that increase the functionality of the window (mosquito net, thermometer, etc.), as well as excellent appearance coupled with an affordable price.
As you know, the basis of plastic windows is the profile. In the entire light-transmitting structure, its share accounts for approximately 10% of the total area of the product. The remaining 90% is occupied by double glazing.
It is no secret that all PVC profiles included in the windows sold are the same. In order to choose the best option that would fully meet the requirements for appearance, level of sound and heat insulation, as well as price, the buyer needs to have an understanding of each window element and be able to freely operate with technical terms associated with each of its components.
In this article we will take a detailed look at the main points that you should pay attention to when choosing a window profile, describe its design, and explain the meaning of basic technical terms.
How many cameras should a plastic window have?
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When considering the characteristics of the light-transmitting PVC structure model you are interested in, special attention should be paid to three points:
- profile;
The most significant characteristic of a profile is its chamberness, that is, how many chambers it consists of. Their number directly determines how well the plastic profile retains heat.
Profile with three cameras. For residents of regions where cool weather conditions reign most of the year, the most preferable option is a three-chamber window profile. Three chambers reliably protect the structure from blowing, which means they perfectly retain heat in the room. In addition to this, they have a built-in metal frame designed to strengthen the plastic sidewalls. The three-chamber profile of a plastic window, as a rule, has a width of 5.8 cm.
Profile with four or five cameras. Products that contain four are either intended primarily for use in areas of the country where the summer season is not long and the temperature conditions clearly leave much to be desired. The protection provided by a profile with such an increased number of chambers copes with even the lowest temperatures (30 C and below). Therefore, inside the room, glazed with windows with a multi-chamber profile, it will be warm and cozy in any weather. It is worth noting that the use of such windows in warm regions of the country is little justified due to: mild weather conditions; prices that significantly exceed the cost of their three-chamber “brothers”.
Single-chamber and double-chamber profiles. They are mainly used for glazing apartments and private houses located in the southern part of Russia. The design flaw, which does not allow them to efficiently retain heat at low temperatures, is more than compensated for by their price - it is significantly lower than the cost of plastic window models, the profile of which has a larger number of chambers.
Structural elements of plastic profiles. Clicking on the mouse enlarges the image.
As a result. If you need maximum protection from the cold, opt for plastic window models with a 4 or 5 chamber profile. If there is no need for maximum heat conservation in a glazed room, for example, in the southern regions of the country where hot weather prevails, one- or two-chamber PVC structures should be chosen.
For most buyers, the best solution for their home would be to purchase three-chamber systems.
Criteria for selecting a profile, depending on its thickness.
Sectional profile. Click to enlarge.
An important characteristic of a PVC profile is its thickness. It depends, first of all, on the number of chambers and indirectly speaks about the ability of a window to retain heat: the wider the profile the warmer it is, as a rule.
When choosing the optimal profile width of a plastic window, it is necessary to take into account that there are only a small number of options, of which the following should be highlighted:
58 mm. The profile, 5.8 cm wide, is the most popular on the Russian window market. Compared to other, thicker brothers, it stands out due to its low price and fairly tolerable characteristics. As they say - cheap and cheerful. However, if the buyer pursues the goal of glazing a window opening without any claims to super-results, then plastic window models with a 58 mm profile will fully satisfy his desire.
70 mm. The profile width of 7.0 cm allows the product to accommodate from 3 to 5 cameras. This thickness is more than enough to provide the glazed room with the appropriate level of heat and sound insulation.
90 mm. The widest profile option for PVC windows, which best copes with the issue of heat retention in the apartment. Contains up to 6 cameras. The main disadvantage of this 9.0 cm solution is its price, which is significantly higher than other similar products that have a smaller thickness.
There are also designs whose profile width is quite impressive 110-130 mm! Such windows are also called “Danish” or “Dutch”. They are, so to speak, designed for the amateur.
Cross-section of a double-glazed window.
A double-glazed window, as mentioned above, occupies about 90% of the area of the entire window. Today, there are three types of double-glazed windows, differing in the number of glasses installed in them:
- Single glass option. Not suitable for installation in residential buildings due to the presence of insufficient characteristics of such a double-glazed window. The main flaws in the design of single-glazed windows are poor heat retention, as well as the lack of protection from. With the onset of the cold season, such disadvantages can contribute to the cooling of the room, as well as the formation of an impressive layer of ice on the glass.
- Double glass design. It is the most optimal solution for installation in an apartment or private house due to its good price-performance ratio. The so-called heat loss is practically eliminated, and heat in a glassed room is retained much better than when using a double-glazed window that contains only one glass.
- Three glass solution. With installed triple glazing, you can achieve not only the greatest heat savings, but also maximum protection of the apartment from all kinds of noise entering its territory from the street. Triple glazing has only two disadvantages - high cost and.
From the above information it follows that for most buyers the best option would be to purchase double-glazed windows, which will contain three glasses. If you lack funds, you can opt for double-glazed windows, which have the best price/quality ratio.
Selection of profile depending on manufacturer and class.
When choosing a suitable window profile, in addition to its characteristics, you should take into account its brand and class. Regarding the manufacturers of this type of product, it can be noted that today on the domestic window market you can find a fairly large number of brands that produce various models of plastic windows, differing in their constituent elements and, accordingly, characteristics.
Important! This issue was covered most fully in our previous materials entitled “” and “”.
Now a few words about choosing a profile class. There are two classes of such products:
Profile class A can be used both in residential buildings and geometrically complex facade structures. It has a long service life and has a wall thickness of at least 3 mm.
Class A profile. Click to enlarge.
Due to the design features, the class B profile is usually classified as a budget solution. The main factor influencing the price is the presence of a thin wall of the product. It is precisely because of the savings on the thickness of the material used for the chamber wall that manufacturers of PVC profiles class B were able to keep prices for their products extremely low. Price comes at a price, however, the buyer should remember that such a marketing ploy cannot but affect the service life of a plastic window equipped with such a profile - the service life of the system will be significantly shorter.
To summarize all of the above, I would like to draw attention to a very obvious fact: all the elements of a plastic window are interconnected. When choosing a warm double-glazed window, you should also take care of purchasing a warm window profile. Otherwise, the design, due to significant differences in technical characteristics, may turn out to be unbalanced.