PVC window construction
PVC window construction guarantees high thermal insulation and tightness, making them the most popular type of window. The window frame is made of several plastic chambers reinforced with steel sections. Good quality windows have chambers filled with thermal insulation material, which reduces the heat transfer coefficient for the frame.
Standard windows have three chambers, while modern models, produced using advanced technologies, have as many as five chambers, which of course has a positive effect on the parameters of the window. In order to prevent the steel reinforcements from causing major heat loss, manufacturers try to fill them with insulating material, e.g. polyurethane foam. Technologically, the aim is to create window frames whose chambers do not require steel reinforcements. PVC windows usually have a glazing unit consisting of two or three panes of glass. A noble gas, argon or xenon, is placed between them. Plastic windows are equipped with two types of seals, glass and stop seals. They are designed to prevent water from entering the plastic profile and also act as a barrier to dust and wind. They also increase the level of sound insulation. Windows made of PVC are characterised by high tightness and thermal insulation. The tightness also goes hand in hand with the function of a sound barrier. Good quality plastic windows have a low heat transfer coefficient for both the entire window and the frame. The inside of the profile is filled with thermal insulation material, making them warm and energy-efficient windows. The great advantage of PVC is its resistance to weather conditions such as strong sunlight, rain, snow or frost. The profiles do not stretch or become leaky due to temperature differences. In addition, plastic is very easy to clean and does not require periodic maintenance. This is a big advantage that wooden windows, for example, do not have. So if we want windows that do not require additional work on our part and will retain their beautiful appearance for a long time, it is definitely worth choosing plastic window frames. An additional advantage of PVC windows is the possibility of colouring the plastic already at the production stage. This means that the window frames are available in a wide range of colours and can be easily matched to the colour of the door, roof or facade. The fact that PVC windows are extremely popular, and have been for years, proves that their advantages outweigh their disadvantages. Unfortunately, plastic windows do have some disadvantages. First of all, it is not possible to repair a damaged frame. In case of mechanical damage, cracks or severe scratches, the profile must be replaced. It is also not possible to change the colour of the frame by painting it, as is the case with wooden windows. However, these are minor drawbacks that do not reduce the functionality of PVC windows. Read also:Advantages of plastic windows
Disadvantages of PVC window frames
