Window is considered an important component of any structure. The rays of the sun come through it, as well as amazing views. At the same time, there is a wide variety on the market today, and sizes affect the creation of comfort. Therefore, before installation, it is worth arming yourself with knowledge and making the right choice. There are many things to pay attention to.
Dimensions and location
Types of windows are varied, but small and ridiculously located spoil the perception of the room as a whole. And if they are too big, then you get the feeling that you are in an aquarium and there is no conditional security.
Proportions
Builders believe that the appropriate proportions are as follows: 55% of the width of the living room should be filled with windows. Another point: in order to sit and look out into the street, the window sill should be located at a height of 90-100 centimeters. The upper corner of the window is at a distance of 200 centimeters (five percent error allowed). At the same time, do not forget about the decoration process.
What else matters?
Importantwindow frame and sashes. The latter may have several varieties of the opening system:
- Recline or spin around.
- Open in different positions.
- Open like a door.
So that the glass does not fall out, it is fixed on the glazing beads. To prevent water from entering between the wings, there are special ebbs. If there are several opening structures, then additional retaining elements can be installed inside. Any locking device always has its own characteristics. Today, standard handles are most often used.
Window shapes and sizes
It is clear that there are enough types of window decoration. In addition, many began to create designs according to individual sizes. As a result, correctly chosen sizes allow windows to serve for a long period of time. If a colossal load is applied to a large element, it begins to break and rock the structure over time.
In a small room, it is unacceptable for the doors to be long and strongly enter the room. It also happens that the windows look terrible from the outside. There is an ideal shape: 80 by 130 centimeters. The opening system began to change, and in addition to the standard one-way opening, tilt-and-turn counterparts appeared. Thus, now you can find many types of windows with a variety of shapes and sizes.
What's on the market?
Models are varied, and you need to choose your own for each room. Today you can choose:
- Window with two frames. This is the easiest and most popular option. This design has an upper and lower frame. When the location of the structure is done well, the craftsmen manage to decorate it and complement the overall appearance of the building.
- Folding - opens inwards. It is important to install it correctly so that interference does not occur.
- Sashed outwards. This type of opening windows is convenient to use: the design is easy to use with a lever handle.
- Ranch. This is an interesting design, which is mainly mounted high from the floor. Most often, the frames here are sliding and they are located in the countryside. Decorating such a window is difficult, but if you try, you can make it very beautiful.
- Window-awning. This is a universal design, because it opens at any angle. If you think through every moment, then the design fits neatly into any interior.
- Among the extraordinary solutions is a blind window. Opens with a lever. This design is recommended to be made to order.
- Panoramic design. This is a relatively new type of window. Suitable for homes in picturesque areas where there is something to see. Most often, these types of large windows are made from one glass panel without the possibility of opening. Although today they are trying to carry out a block for ventilation. In terms of design, the panoramic view of the windows is not so complicated, because the design itself becomes the highlight of any building.
- The smallest structure in a niche is called a skylight. Decorating it is difficult.
- Change the entire lookrooms can be installed if you install a window in the bay window. It is located in the protruding part of the house. You can make a variety of design decisions.
- Cathedral - just a unique wall-to-wall design.
- Double window. As the name suggests, these are closely spaced installations. For decoration, a single direction is used.
- French door. This window has a pair of sashes that open in either direction.
- Modern design is a sliding door. Most often it goes to the entire wall. Its size is significant, and at night it is difficult to sleep in such a room. It is worth considering this moment.
- Arch. This window has many interesting twists and can be customized.
It turns out that it is really possible to choose any design for a house. With it, you can create an individual direction of the entire structure. Another important issue is the materials from which the windows are made. We will consider this point in detail below.
Tree
This is the most common material from which many things are built. For many years, the tree has been serving a person, helping him create home comfort and warmth. Making the design of any interior is very simple, using such material. This design has enough advantages: it is both complete safety for a person and a pleasant appearance. Such structures are created from both hardwood and softwood.
Today they produce modern designs that can be additionallyinsulate. They also offer maximum sound insulation. It is clear that if the tree is not further processed, then it undergoes rotting and mold formation. By creating modern designs, any impact is excluded. This increases the service life and also maintains the appearance.
Besides the advantages, there are some disadvantages. You need to know about them:
- The cost of this design is high.
- Since wood is a natural material, in order to create a high-quality and reliable construction, additional procedures have to be carried out.
- Rotting is inevitable. Over time, the design becomes moldy.
- Microorganism damage.
- Increased level of combustibility.
Oddly enough, but even a modern design must be subjected to special care.
Plastic
Another type of windows is plastic. These are modern designs that have become widely used in recent years. There is always an emphasis on increasing service life. This design has special requirements:
- Durability.
- Practical.
- Ease of use.
But at the same time, everyone tries to install environmentally friendly and beautiful models in the house. That is why various types of plastic windows are in demand today. They are lightweight, durable, and every designer can create their own unique design.
The material does not emit harmful impurities into the environment. The service life of such structures can exceed 30 years. materialswell tolerate the effects of weather conditions and temperature changes.
Today, plastic types of windows (the photo of windows is presented above) do not freeze through and create protection from sounds. In addition, there is also a division into:
- Cold models (without maximum protection). They are most often glazed loggias and balconies. They have a small double-glazed window, from one to two. Also, products can be used in unheated rooms.
- Warm. These are several double-glazed windows, between which there is a thermal insulating insert. This provides maximum protection against extraneous noise and cold. Such designs are used in any residential premises and are able to create a good microclimate.
Such windows can be decorated. There are special profiles for this. The first types of large plastic windows were white. This is not always a good color solution when designing a house or apartment. Today, there are many organizations on the market that create custom-made plastic windows. Available in green, black, brown, etc.
It is convenient that any kind of PVC windows do not need to be painted and additionally insulated in the cold season. There is a special installation technique. But those who once held any tools in their hands today will be able to independently carry out these installation works. There are also specialists ready to organize measurements, production and installation at any time.
Besides this, it is possible to create any design of plastic windows. These are showcase, standard, hinged, wall-to-wall, etc.
Types of glass
There is a separation of windows and according to the selected glass:
- Regular. Applicable everywhere unless otherwise specified.
- Safe. They have a protective layer, so most often they end up in shop windows, winter gardens and other buildings.
- Energy-saving glass. A special tool is applied to create the desired conditions.
- With sun protection function. They are capable of reflecting rays, but at the same time they can be absorbing. Such conditions are created with the help of additional application of special means.
- Self-cleaning. An additional coating is applied to the entire surface. When there is dirt on it, then when water is supplied, it flows down, washed off, leaving no streaks.
Conclusion
So, we found out what types of construction data are. Any of these glasses may end up in a plastic construction. It is easy to understand that each manufacturer tries to make their windows unique so that the models are in demand. It is enough for the buyer to plan the appearance of his interior and think over the shape and size of the windows. If the apartment has non-standard window frame sizes, then the corresponding companies will cope with this difficulty and make windows to order.
