How to choose the right windows in a private house so as not to freeze in winter
The windows are the eyes of the house, they make the room more spacious and lighter, allow the sun's rays to penetrate inside, and we can see through the windows what is happening on the street. But besides sunlight, wind and cold can also enter through the windows. To prevent such a disaster from happening, the windows must be correctly selected.
Major window manufacturers
There are many window manufacturers on the market. Once I was already faced with the need to choose a window into the room, then the budget was the determining factor, and I chose the cheap the window, of course, had three chambers, but with simple fittings that seized every summer season and blew out of it, it was terrible. Although it was installed well.
Therefore, when choosing windows for the house, and there were 11 of them, I decided to discard the budget options right away, and the choice was between the windows of the century, Rexau.
The double-glazed window was chosen three-chamber, and the profile was two-chamber. These parameters are recommended for the windows of heated residential premises.
Moreover, the project for the house had a clear indication: a reinforced profile.
Profile comparison
As can be seen from the comparative table, the characteristics are almost the same, therefore, in order to save money, I chose Rexau.
The fittings on the market offer a choice of Ascor or Mako. I had already met Ascor, and I didn't want to. I chose Mako.
Supplier selection
There are many companies that supply windows. My order was large, 11 pieces. Therefore, I chose those who offer the best price, big discount and fast delivery time.
Avgus, Ventana and a number of other companies disappointed me. I came across an ad on the web. A small private company supplies from the factory. We phoned to discuss it, given that some of our windows do not have a standard shape, I was offered an excellent price.
The master came to us, completed all the measurements, the next day, signed a contract, and I received an invoice.
With a 30% discount!
I want to say that in addition to the windows, we also took mosquito nets, and that's it. We will acquire ebb tides - after external finishing, since you need to know the thickness of the finishing layer, and slopes, window sills - after the inner, so that they do not get dusty and darken.
Windows coming in and a nuisance
In 3 weeks. Windows came to us
The windows arrived, I began to measure everything, check and one is 10 cm more than necessary. They raised the measurements, and everything is correct there. The supplier began to offer to expand the window opening, still a private house, a gas block. I said no - change the window. They did not argue with me, and a week later they brought a new window, and not a dimensional one remained with us as a gift.
We installed the windows on the first floor ourselves, on the second, we asked the guys - suppliers. The windows are heavy, they were afraid to install them at a height.
Do you know how to make sure that the window is reinforced - raise it. It's heavy. The three of us were barely dragging the large window to the second floor. In a private house, you need to choose a good window, reinforced (honestly reinforced, not falsified) window, since the house can "walk". Installation should be done with a gap of 2-3 cm around all edges.
The correct choice of windows for the house, the guarantee of a good microclimate, warm and bright atmosphere. When choosing, contact only specialized suppliers. In our village there was a case when a neighbor ordered windows without a contract with 100% prepayment and, as a result, he had no money or windows.
Brief summary:
· You should not choose budget profiles and accessories.
· Only verified suppliers working under the contract.
· Mandatory reinforced profile.
· If disputes arise, something went wrong, check the specifications, measurements, the mistake is not yours - demand replacement.
· If install by yourself, study the technology carefully.