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Metal-plastic windows, Exactly: prices and selection criteria
Earlier, when replacing old wooden windows, one could simply buy plastic ones and this was considered a sufficient step to improve the comfort of living. Today, the replacement of structures has acquired a new meaning: they should not only be beautifully outwardly and functionally, but also provide the main goal - energy saving.
In the market, not all metal-plastic windows are quality and such that will ensure the preservation of heat in the house . And, in order not to "throw money away", it's good to understand how to choose and buy windows correctly. To do this, let's try to find out what a modern plastic window is, and its role in keeping heat. And what questions should managers ask window managers when choosing window products.
What you need to know when replacing structures with new ones?
The window block is one of the main components of energy saving at home. Because of poor-quality window structures, the building (private house or apartment) can lose up to 30-40% of heat in the cold period of the year and, conversely, let it pass too much heat in hot summer weather.
A quality energy-saving window product should meet several mandatory parameters:
- The coefficient of resistance to heat transfer (the main indicator) should be at least 0.75. The higher - the better.
- Double-glazed windows should be chosen with two i-glasses - that is, two glasses (external and internal) must have a special energy-efficient layer.
- The thickness of the insulating glass - from 40 mm
- Use a double-glazed window filled with argon or heavier inert gas.
It is also desirable that the structure has a warm frame. In case the opening goes to the west or south-west, comfort in the room will significantly increase if you buy plastic windows with multi-functional insulating glass, i.e. a double-glazed unit in which one of the i-glasses is replaced with a glass with a multifunctional coating. Such a double-glazed window fulfills the function of both energy-saving and reducing the intake of solar heat. An alternative or addition to the use of multifunctional glasses is the installation of window blocks together with roller shutters, awnings or external blinds. For the Center with low-rise buildings, awnings can improve the appearance of the building. However, if they are of the same type and applied on all openings.
Check with the window vendor-consultants for the equipment and compliance with the specified parameters, at least. In case the consultant offers to reduce the cost of the product due to energy saving, OKNA.ua recommends choosing another company, because in this case the construction will not save heat, money and provide comfort. To check if the window blocks comply with the norms, and calculate how much you can save over 30 years of operation, you can use Calculation of the wind load on windows with selection of profiles ". Please note that the installation is also affected by the strength.
Important! The window that meets all of the listed characteristics falls under the terms of the energy efficiency program, in particular, the "warm credits" program,
Local energy-saving support programs
We recommend you to participate in local energy-saving programs in parallel with the state. It is possible to buy windows in Rivne with the help of such programs:
- The regional program on reimbursement of interest on loans. Compensation of 15% per annum on the loan body. The validity period is until 2018.
- The city interest refund program (until 2018 inclusive). The difference between the interest rate from the bank and the amount of compensation under the regional program is refundable.
- City program for thermomodernization of apartment buildings (until 2020 inclusive).
- 20% of the loan's body (but not more than 500 thousand UAH) is reimbursed subject to participation of OSMB in the program of State Energy Efficiency.
- 40% (but not more than 1 million UAH) - if the credit and financial institution does not participate in the program of State Energy Efficiency.
The conditions apply to windows with double-glazed windows (with energy-saving glass), VK
Why is it profitable to buy Ukrainian-made windows?
There are already domestic factories that have their own high-tech products and offer products worthy of quality, which is in no way inferior to the quality of translucent structures of production, for example, Poland, the price of which is higher than for Ukrainian SECs. Therefore, the competitive cost of the blocks produced in Ukraine, as well as their high quality are key arguments for choosing domestic window products. Such Ukrainian producers have not only modern production facilities but also use high-quality components (profile, accessories, double-glazed windows) of both European and domestic production.
Almost all manufacturers can make a window and NOT conforming to standards, and surpassing it significantly. In order to produce and install the "right" window you need to order it.
Search for products in the OKNA.ua catalog
In the catalog in a convenient form you can find out on the window Exactly the price (for This is necessary to click on the "Price List" of the selected company.)
In order to choose a truly high-quality product, pay attention to the official page of the company in the OKNA.ua catalog and such factors as the availability of comprehensive information about the company , a large number of product samples and, after contacting the company, for competence advice sales managers.
In addition to window products, other offers from Ukrainian companies can be found in the catalog: doors, gates, blinds, shutters, awnings, etc.
