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Thermal insulation as an important tool for saving money
Chernigov is a city in the north of Ukraine with a continental climate. The air temperature is a couple of degrees lower than, for example, in Kiev with a temperate continental climate. And for the city, the insulation performance of housing is important, and the growth of energy tariffs has brought this issue to the forefront. According to the Energy Efficiency Department of the Chernigov Economic Development Department, the heat loss of buildings on the city's balance sheet averages 200 kWh per 1 m2 of heated space per year. And for example, a house built or reconstructed according to the Passive House standard loses no more than 15 kWh/m2. To achieve maximum effect and save money from thermal insulation, experts recommend making complex insulation. According to the results of a study of German companies Kebab and M.U.TZ. the potential for savings and consumption of thermal energy for wall insulation is 15-22%, replacement of window blocks - 6-19%, roof warming - 4-17%, basement - 4-7%. However, this is expensive, so often the measures for thermal insulation are divided into stages.
The first important step in improving the efficiency of the building, from the position of the invested funds and the result obtained, is the replacement of old structures with "warm" windows,
Which products fall into this category?
Chernigov's Energy Efficient Window
Chernigov, according to DBN В.2.6-31: 2016 "Thermal insulation of buildings", enters in the first temperature zone of Ukraine and the minimum value of heat transfer resistance (R) for window con It is recommended to use windows with R> 1,0 m2·K/W which are already widely available in In order to satisfy the minimum requirements (R>=0.75 m2·K/W), the window blocks should be no worse than those made from PVC profiles with mounting width 70 mm with a 40-mm double-glazed window with two energy-efficient layers (two i-glasses) filled with argon.
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How to profitably buy windows in Chernigov e
High-quality energy-efficient units are not cheap. Plus, additional costs are required for installation. And the State took upon itself the decision of the task: to make the purchase of energy-efficient materials attractive to people. The result is the "Warm credits" program. A similar initiative for private individuals is offered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - the IQ Energy program. And in addition, the city has local programs to stimulate energy saving in residential apartment buildings (for OSMD and HBC).
Opportunities for private individuals:
- Warm credits program: compensation 35% of the loan amount.
- "IQ Energy": a loan at 20% per annum with a compensation of up to 20% (from July 11, 2017, compensation is 35%) of the loan amount, if energy savings using purchased materials will reach 20% or more of the initial level.
The program conditions apply only to window blocks, so the window sills, slopes, low tide windows, blinds, roller blinds, dismantling and installation of windows is paid separately.
For condominiums and HBCs:
- "Warm credits": 40% of the loan amount.
- Repayment of 40% of the loan amount for the purchase of energy-efficient materials, including metal-plastic windows in Chernigov. Effective until 2019.
- For the overhaul, 80% of the total cost of work is allocated from the budget, not including delivery.
Also, window companies periodically hold shares or come up with special offers. The window market is seasonal, therefore in the cold weather, when people are not in a hurry to change the construction, the price is profitable.
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OKNA.ua started in 1999 and became the first window Internet site. Over the years, the largest database of window companies has been assembled - more than 4,500. It includes manufacturers, dealers and window salons. It is convenient for buyers to look for a company in one place and to recognize the price of several offers at the windows of Chernigov.
Features of choice
The main emphasis in the article is on insulation, but when deciding to buy plastic windows, the owners other advantages from high-quality products, for example, ease of care and long life.
For residents of the historic part of the city (the Center) there is an additional task of preserving the facade. The design of windows is especially important to save in such cases. Safety is another important parameter that is enhanced by a special set of fittings and double-glazed windows with tempered glass or triplex.
In apartments on the fifth floor and above, and for houses located in open areas, it is important to take into account wind loads. The wind load calculator is used to check the structures. Actual may also be the issue of sun protection, which is recommended to solve with the help of external shading: marquises, outdoor roller blinds. For residents of microdistricts with a typical building (Electron, Sherstyanka, Niva, etc.), sellers can offer inexpensive windows of Chernigov, windows are a long-term investment in comfort and energy conservation, before buying, it is better to get acquainted with all the benefits of more expensive offers. Cheap offers may not have the necessary set of characteristics for use in territories with a continental climate.
For the private sector (Leskovitsa, Novoselki), the burglary resistance of products is also important. A common solution is the use of gratings. And the question of sun protection is closed with the help of curtains, internal blinds, sometimes, shutters. External shutters are not so popular. Although external sun protection is the most effective, and conventional grids are not as reliable as a burglarproof modern window block.
Also, mosquito nets that protect against mosquitoes and midges are very relevant for the inhabitants of the lower Leskovitsa, where the lake is located, and allow you to calmly ventilate the house in the evening.
