Since ancient times, wood has been used in construction and is considered a traditional material. Recently, new windows have been actively appearing on the market, in which a tree is used to replace plastic as blocks. Such windows are completely environmentally safe. Wooden windows are natural beauty, comfort and warmth. Such windows will be well combined with wooden doors, parquet, furniture and the interior in the apartment will be finished. In addition, the technology of wood preparation and its processing is improved - it significantly extends the life of the tree, protects it from damage and spoilage. Modern wooden windows are characterized by a high level of sound insulation and thermal insulation. A good wooden window with proper use will serve up to 50 years.
Types of wooden windows and their differences
By the way of production it is necessary to distinguish between simple classical wooden windows and modern wooden euro windows. A simple window is a wooden frame, made of solid pine or a more expensive tree, with ordinary glass. The usual wooden frames undergo a simple treatment for drying and assembly. Inside the frame, one piece of glass is inserted without pre-treatment. The window is closed with a latch or handle. Everything is very simple and inexpensive. And, depending on the imagination of the owner, the frames can be made in a variety of shapes and experiment with the shapes of the window, insert the windows and decorate any interior. Simple windows are preferred by low cost. They are inferior to more expensive options in tightness and service life.
Modern wooden euro windows are made of a beam of pine, larch or oak, which is treated with antifungal and sealing means and does not require additional painting. Such a profile is three glued beams with a different direction of the fibers. This technology protects the tree from deformation during operation. In simple words - the beam does not "twist". A glass unit is installed inside the frame. The newest window units provide an ideal abutment of the sash to the frame in the closed position, easily open and with a special mechanism are fixed in the desired position. Such windows are more expensive than plastic windows, but they serve twice as long.
Advantages of wooden windows
The main advantage of wooden windows is natural wood, environmentally friendly natural material, it does not release hazardous substances to health, unlike plastic. Wooden windows regulate the humidity of the room. Windows made of natural materials support natural ventilation in the apartment. In a room with wooden windows, the atmosphere is favorable, natural humidity and fresh air, it is always kept warm. Wooden euro windows can be repaired and restored to their tightness without changing the window.
When installing large panoramic windows, wooden structures are well-shaped and do not form any slots unlike metal-plastic counterparts. They will make the room more spacious and lighter, will keep cool in the summer, and in winter it will be warm.
A window is an architectural detail in any apartment. The fibrous structure of the tree makes it possible to produce carved wooden windows, to choose different shapes that will be a beneficial addition in any interior and will correspond to the design of the premises.
More and more people are convinced that the right windows are wooden. This choice raises the quality of life and prestige in the eyes of others, because the windows made of natural wood were and will remain a symbol of the reliability, comfort, coziness and naturalness of our home.
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