Installing plastic windows when renovating your apartment is not so common. However, if necessary, it is important not to make a mistake in choosing…
Due to the rather harsh climate of our country, the thermal insulation of the premises is of great importance. For example, successful construction projects that performed well in the mild climate of Europe are often completely unacceptable for us.
However, some building solutions from old Europe not only turned out to be suitable for Russia, but also quickly gained popularity. The most famous example is plastic windows, without which it is already impossible to imagine any modern house or apartment. Moreover, the installation of a plastic window in accordance with GOST involves the choice of a suitable double-glazed window depending on environmental conditions and your preferences.
Nowadays, a rare apartment renovation in a new building requires the installation of double-glazed windows. For a little over twenty years, they have been successfully replacing obsolete “soviet” window frame models. The most popular among them are single-chamber and double-glazed windows. Single-chamber consists of two glasses, between whicha vacuum is created from rarefied air. Double-glazed windows perfectly retain heat in the room. They consist of three glasses. Such double-glazed windows in our country came especially "to the court", as they are able to effectively retain heat even in harsh domestic winters. In addition, the installation of a plastic window in accordance with GOST involves careful plastering and leveling of the window opening.
However, it should be noted the infinite remoteness of this GOST from real conditions: the plaster will dry for at least a week, and all this time the opening will be completely open. In a residential apartment overlooking a busy street, nothing like this can be done. Thus, the installation of plastic windows (the prices of which can vary greatly) in the field does not involve plastering window openings.
Double-glazed windows with a "triplex" design will perfectly protect the apartment from external sounds. Triplex glass has a special design, consisting of two glasses and a transparent film between them, therefore, upon impact, the fragments do not scatter, but remain on the film. Tinted glass will protect the room from prying eyes and from exposure to sunlight. There is also a transparent sunscreen, which delays ultraviolet light, but lets the sun's rays through. In this case, the installation of a plastic window in accordance with GOST involves checking the quality of such coatings using special industrial devices.
The cheapest and bestan option would be to install standard single-chamber double-glazed windows. Models with special properties will cost much more. For example, modern industry even produces “mirror” double-glazed windows, which not only reflect excess infrared radiation, preventing the air in the room from warming up above a comfortable mark, but also reliably protect the details of your personal life from prying eyes. This solution will be ideal for owners of apartments on the ground floor, as well as for those whose housing faces south. It should be noted that in any case, the rules for installing GOST plastic windows require a three-layer assembly seam, which reliably prevents heat loss.
Indoor comfort depends on the installation of double-glazed windows. Modern technologies allow you to choose double-glazed windows that meet all the requirements of the buyer. New windows can significantly improve the quality of life, and the installation of a plastic window in accordance with GOST will contribute to this!
