Excellent technical characteristics, practicality and presentable appearance allowed PVC window structures to become the most popular both in the domestic and foreign markets. Manufacturers are constantly improving their products, improving their sound and heat insulation capabilities.
One of the latest innovations is the five-chamber profile. Such systems have the highest performance and surpass their two- and three-chamber counterparts. What are their features? Do such structures have disadvantages? We will talk about this in our article.
Features of PVC windows with 5 cameras
Speaking of a five-chamber profile, you need to clearly understand what a camera is. In this case, we are talking about empty sections located in the window structure. The air inside each chamber prevents the penetration of cold into the room, which means that heat is stored much more efficiently.
The main difference between the five-chamber systems is that the metal reinforcing bar is removed from the window hinges, which prevents the occurrence of cold air currents in the mostdesign vulnerabilities.
If we look at the five-chamber profile in section, we will see that it consists of 5 sections. The central compartment is supplemented with a metal profile, which is a reinforcing element. On both sides there are two more hollow sections. They do not allow heat to escape outside the room, and cold air flows to penetrate inside.
Design features
The high strength of plastic windows with 5 cameras allows the use of such systems in places where reliable protection against burglary is required. The profile is suitable for operation in the temperature range from -60 to +60 degrees. At the same time, manufacturers guarantee an impeccable 40-year service life of their products.
A five-chamber profile of a plastic window is an opportunity to make your home quiet and warm, but before choosing such systems, pay attention to their parameters. Standard options are characterized by the following indicators:
- number of air chambers - 5 pieces;
- thickness of internal partitions - 3 mm;
- thickness of the double-glazed unit itself - 42 mm;
- plastic profile thickness - 70mm;
- block reinforcement system - closed type.
These values are important when you need to accurately calculate the load that the PVC system will exert on the opening. In most cases, this applies to dilapidated buildings.
How is the 5-chamber profile different from3-chamber?
When choosing between a three-chamber and five-chamber PVC profile, it should be understood that the main purpose of windows of the second type is to maximize heat savings. Such designs are great for installation in regions where low temperatures prevail most of the year. Three-camera systems are sufficient in the central part of Russia.
You also need to take into account the increased parameters of the block with 5 cameras. If the triple profile system has a width of 60 mm, then the option we are considering is 10 mm wider. If you decide to give preference to just such a design, pay attention to the parameters of your window opening. Sometimes installing wide systems is just not possible.
Specification comparison
When choosing a three-chamber or five-chamber profile, pay attention to the technical characteristics of both systems. Their main difference lies in the difference in heat conservation coefficients. For units with three chambers, this figure varies from 0.6 to 0.65 m2/kW, and for similar systems with 5 chambers - from 0.75 to 0.8 m 2/kW.
In addition, advanced systems with an increased number of cameras are distinguished by reliable protection against the penetration of extraneous sounds into the room. For blocks with a three-chamber profile, this figure is 30% lower.
PVC systems also differ in strength. Five-chamber varieties are much more reliable, they can withstand significantphysical influences. However, it should be borne in mind that, along with high strength, such structures have acquired additional weight. It is not recommended to install them in frame buildings.
Varieties of systems with 5 cameras
In PVC structures with a five-chamber profile, several types of double-glazed windows are used. Namely:
- single chamber varieties;
- two-chamber options;
- three-chamber views.
The selected glazing option directly affects the heat and sound insulation capabilities of the system. The total weight of the block also changes.
So, the single-chamber version consists of two glasses 4 mm thick, between which there is a gas or air gap. The total width of this variety is 24 mm. This is the most budget option with low functional performance.
A five-chamber profile with a double-glazed window consists of three layers of glass of standard width (4 mm). This design is able to provide a high degree of protection against cold and noise. Such systems are installed everywhere in residential premises.
Options with triple glazing consist of 4 layers. In this case, the thickness of the glass can be increased up to 6 mm. These varieties are ideal for operation in harsh climates.
Additional Features
Window five-chamber profile may have additional features. This includes a high degree of sound insulation, energy saving, protection against burglaries and UV rays.
The system's ability to save energy is acquired through the use of special glasses. UV protection is achieved by applying a special tint film to the glass, and resistance to mechanical stress is achieved through an anti-vandal coating.
There are varieties with curved and decorated glass, but they are rarely seen commercially and are more often made to order.
Which profile to choose: single-chamber or three-chamber?
Five-chamber systems are superior in all respects to their counterparts with three sections, but their installation is not always advisable. Firstly, such designs are quite heavy, and secondly, their price tag is 18-20% higher than the cost of standard products with three cameras. So which variety to get?
When choosing a window block, rely on the natural conditions of your area and the specifics of the environment. If the climate is close to harsh, and there is a noisy highway outside the window, then options with 5 cameras will suit you perfectly.
Three-chamber systems are quite suitable for operation at medium temperatures (up to -25 degrees). If there is no need for improved soundproofing of the unit, the standard options are preferable.
Summing up
When choosing window systems, cost always plays a big role. The price tag depends on the capabilities of the system and on the manufacturer. For example, a five-chamber Rehau profile with basic characteristics will have a price tag of 6,000 rubles for a standardbifold window. At the same time, products with a triple profile can be purchased for 3000-4500 rubles.
If you want to install a unit with maximum energy saving and UV protection, get ready to pay 20% more. Varieties with anti-vandal coating and decorative processing have the maximum price tag. Custom parameter constructs can also cost an order of magnitude more.
Cheaper options from Chinese manufacturers are also available, but the quality and durability of such products remain in question.
