Plastic or wooden windows? What windows choose: Wooden or plastic wooden windows are better than plastic
Tsugunov Anton Valerevich
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The demand for the installation of plastic windows, recently former at the peak of popularity, began to subsoine. Their competitors were structures from wood. In this case, both types of products have their strengths and weaknesses. We offer to conduct a detailed comparative analysis and find out which windows it is better to install: plastic or still wooden.
Ability to maintain heat
First of all, when choosing new windows, we are interested in how well they are able to maintain the temperature in the room.
The lower the thermal conductivity coefficient of the material, the less heat it gives to the environment.
The coefficient of thermal conductivity in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which goes to the manufacture of plastic windows, fluctuates in the range of 0.15-0.2 W / m · k. The thermal conductivity of the wooden structure depends on the wood breed: in pine and oak it is equal to 0.15 W / m · K, the larch is 0.13 W / m · k. Everyday practice was the manufacture of frames of wooden eurocon of glued timber, in which this coefficient is 0.1 W / m · k.
Conclusion: Wooden window structures hold heat indoors more efficiently than plastic.
What windows breathe better
The gaps from the previous generations of windows brought a lot of inconvenience, but it did not arise with problems with the influx of fresh air. The tightness of modern designs with double-glazed windows is seriously preventing the air exchange, and, as a result, humidity increases in the premises, the oxygen content is reduced.
Where plastic windows are installed, regular ventilation is necessary, since the polyvinyl chloride does not let the air. But hope that the situation will save the current wooden structures, do not have. The amount of oxygen, overcoming the thickness of the wood, compared to the needs of a person is negligible. In addition, the wooden frames of Eurocon are impregnated with a variety of protective compositions, covered with varnish that the air becomes another obstacle.
Conclusion: From the point of view of air permeability, the properties of plastic and modern wooden Eurocons are the same, their use requires frequent ventilation.
Note: The output will be the installation of ventilation valves, providing the influx of fresh air with closed sash. There are several options for such devices. The air conductive valve can be mounted even on the site of the window handle, where it can cope with both functions.
Environmental Safety
Polyvinyl chloride, serving the material for window profiles, under normal conditions - the substance is chemically inert. What will always say about stabilizers, modifiers, pigments, other additives in the PVC profile. But the work in this direction is continuing. For example, those used before the lead stabilizer gave way to harmless zinc and calcium compounds.
Speaking about the ecology of wooden windows, do not forget that the wood is treated with numerous impregnations: from insects and mold, unwanted exposure to moisture and ultraviolet rays. All such compounds have chemical origins.
Conclusion: To date, both types of windows manufactured with accurate observance of technology, the content of harmful substances does not exceed the permissible norms.
Aesthetic requirements
The windows must be attractive, harmoniously fit into the interior and the facade of the building. From PVC makes the designs of any configuration, including arched. The restriction is only the size: too small, as well as very overall sashs are complex in the manufacture. Plastic gives any color, laminate under the selected texture, the desired tree breed. Of course, the imitation will be visible to the naked eye, so for thin aesthetes plastic - an unacceptable option.
There are no complaints about the appearance of wooden structures. The natural material looks good in any case: windows of wood put in country cottages, they are organic in the architecture of old urban buildings, found a place in the interior of modern apartments.
On a note. Color usually sets the wood breed. But in some cases, they use a special primer that creates the desired shade. With its help, an inexpensive product from pine is visually transformed into oak, ash and even rosewood. Another option is to cover the frame with a decorative veneer from valuable wood wood.
Wooden windows also give the form of the arch, but here the variety is limited by the value of the bend radius.
Conclusion: In the plan of aesthetics, plastic window structures are not competitors, although they provide designers in an endless field for creativity. But in any execution, they do not achieve the natural sophistication of natural material.
Reliability
PVC frame under the influence of increased temperature at least slightly, but expands. As a result, a poorly reinforced window profile may be deformed. The likelihood is great that the frame from low-grade raw materials will overcome.
Today's wooden windows, in contrast to previous generations, are not worried, do not succumb, but the shortcomings are not deprived of them. For example, light wood frames under the influence of ultraviolet are gradually darker. Rain, hail, sun, frost over time leave ruthless marks on them. Even with all sorts of impregnations, they cannot withstand fire.
Note: Window structures made of wood and aluminum showed well, at the same time possessing the advantages of wood and metal capabilities to resist the adverse effects of the environment.
Conclusion: For strength and wear resistance, wooden frames are somewhat inferior to plastic. PVC windows are distinguished by strokes, do not need painting or varnishing, unresponsible to moisture. But all this refers to profiles from high-quality raw materials, made in compliance with technology.
Features of care
Current wooden windows do not require labor-intensive care, as before, but from time to time, the frame coverage needs to be updated. With plastic, things are easier: it does not require special procedures, everything is limited to the removal of dust with a wet cloth.
Conclusion: Plastic windows are easier to maintain and maintain compared to wood.
Terms of operation
According to different reviews, the time of using plastic windows ranges from 20-30 to 45-50 years and depends on the properties of the thermoplastic polymer (compound) used in the production of profiles, and operating conditions. Some German companies specially developed the technologies for the manufacture of PVC profiles in relation to the Russian climate for which frequent and extreme temperature differences are characteristic.
The life of wooden windows exceeds the time of using plastic. But this is possible only in the case of high quality execution, with special compositions that increase resistance to external influences. Also durability depends on the type of wood. Frames from larch will serve 50, pine - 55-60, oak - at least 90 years.
Conclusion: windows made of wood more than plastic, and the service life of both types of structures is calculated by decades.
Question price
Money on installing new windows will have to spend tangible. Savings on the quality of fittings, the thickness of the glass unit or ultimately turns cold in the apartment, icing or condensate on the glasses. But on the material frame to save you: plastic windows are cheaper wooden.
Conclusion: In the long run, due to the larger service life of the wood structures, the price partially pays off, but still the cost of their use is higher by 30%.
Probably, each of us, in the construction of the house, or when replacing the dilapidated frames in the apartment, came across, with the problem of choosing windows - plastic or wooden? Potrested and pyrous, with difficulty closing, stuffed between muddy openings of rattling glasses These elements of construction still from Soviet times became the subject of numerous ridicule and corn eyes by caring owners of families.
Why plastic windows?
In many respects, it is a stereotype that formed from the past, and contributed to the boom on the construction know-how - plastic windows. More precisely, metal-plastic, because the frame from the inside for stiffness is reinforced with metal. Product production began in the 1960s in Europe. First were brought from Germany and Poland. Then production was established in our country.
Plastic quickly won the windows market in Russia, it is advantageously released primarily with insulating characteristics, tightness, durability, aesthetic. As well as the lack of ever-jammed vents and the shatter, as it is equipped with a convenient opening system in two (three) directions.
A large role in the intensification of demand for plastic windows also played competently and culturally built service marketing. Manufacturers and Suppliers of PVC windows immediately set up service and service, offering the buyer to install "turnkey" products.
PVC-polyvinyl chloride is the main composition of the material.
It is enough to pay for the purchase of a purchase - and there are no problems: delivery, replacement of old structures, installation, even cleaning and removal of construction trash.
Wooden windows could not "boast" such attention to themselves.
First, they were not part of the assortment in woodworking enterprises, therefore, there were no significant changes in the production technologies laid during the USSR.
Secondly, the manufacturer in the 90s was in the handicraft segment of the economy, and therefore was a large percentage of marriage. Moreover, such a manufacturer was difficult to legally punish for unfair work.
Thirdly, the inexperienced buyer had to choose wooden frames, so look for the installation wizard - again, from the above-mentioned "folk craftsmen."
And the main thing is the convenience of using PVC windows, their cleaning, compared to wooden, was indisputable.
Why wooden?
Few people know, but plastic windows in Europe have long lost positions wooden. For example, today in the European market "Tree" takes 60%. In the EU, there are a huge amount of appropriate tools and lines for the manufacture of wooden windows.
Therefore, in the 90s, manufacturers of plastic windows so as not to lose sales, began to master the markets of post-Soviet countries, offering seductive prices and service, whose quality we mentioned above.
Gradually, thanks to thoughtful marketing and advertising, a stereotype was created for the residents of "Scoop" that PVC windows is a symbol of wealth and prestige. At the same time, in Germany, Austria, France or Switzerland, on the contrary, the symbol of well-being and respectability are wooden Euro-windows, being aesthetically attractive and environmentally friendly.
But more expensive, because the manufacturing technology does not have any comparison with Soviet "ancestors."
Earlier in the USSR, a solid wooden bar of pine was used for the manufacture of windows, which was economically profitable, but was the cause of the deformation of window frames under the influence of humidity and temperature.
In Europe, a wooden billet is used from a three-four-layer glued timber. For production, pine is selected (inside the bar), oak, ash, Siberian larch, but there are production technology and from mahogany - Meranti.
For example, light-red meranti according to characteristic analyzing oak, somewhat inferior in hardness.
To the discharge of elite, and expensive, it includes products from beech and chestnut. There are almost no market on the market, and not so much because of the high cost, as due to the complexity of the preparation of the source material and processing. For example, the manufacture of an oak window is preceded by a three-year drying of the billets under certain conditions.
Manufacturers are especially small - natural drying of the tree is replaced by the electric power plant. This leads to the fact that the profile can be covered with black spots.
Note that the compromise on the position of the "price-quality" is windows of an expensive tree outside and a stroke of pine - inside.
Billets are processed and soaked with chemical compositions that improve moisture resistance protecting against rotting, but at the same time - do not interfere with the tree "breathe".
It is worth noting a variety of paints and varnish coatings for wooden windows. It is better to give preference to German, Finnish and Dutch paints, which retain the properties of the tree, improve the appearance of products, emphasize the structure of the tree (if "under the lacquer"). Wide color and textured palette.
Differences of wooden and plastic windows: pros and cons
And on hearing, and on the Internet contradictory reviews. But it is worth paying attention to that most of them are initiated by interested parties, and therefore subjective, speculative, and pursue the goal of "drown" to a competitor or to propagate their goods.
For an objective assessment of wooden and plastic windows, it is rightfully comparing the advantages and disadvantages that manifested in the process of many years of exploitation. From the point of view of how these products have proven themselves in practice, common reviews and opinions are analyzed. So, proceed.
1. PVC windows are easy to operate
Because of this quality and gained popularity in our country. But remember that plastic windows appeared with us against the background of a miserable state in the production of similar products from wood. The modern wooden has an elegant appearance, and a profile for convenience is not inferior to plastic. In addition, partial repair of wooden windows is provided, the color can be easily refreed or changed.
2. Plastic windows have excellent tightness
But, unfortunately, even too sealed, and poor ventilation leads to the formation of mold and moisture condensation. This is one of the main flaws of metal-plastic products. To avoid this problem, you need to or buy windows with a built-in ventilation system, or separately acquire a trimming valve. Wooden is almost deprived of this shortage, because, as they say, they are "breathing." According to the average data, the standard wooden frame per day passes through its pores about 2.5 m cubic meters. air. Thus, wooden products contribute to the maintenance of optimal air consistency, as the tree stabilizes the moisture mode is better than other materials.
3. PVC windows are characterized by high thermal insulation
The question is controversial. Airplastic wind chambers significantly reduce heat transfer. But the main merit is not so profiles like double-glazed windows. And modern wooden frames are also equipped with high-quality single or two-chamber bags (connected by contour with windows, between which the space filled with air is formed). In addition, the wooden frame itself, due to the natural porous structure, has a smaller thermal conductivity than PVC, which is especially important in the conditions of Siberian cold or Asian heat. This type of wood prevents, unlike plastic, the appearance of condensate on the sash.
4. Plastic differ in high sound insulation
The statement is also controversial. As in the previous paragraph, it all depends on the quality of the glass package and the number of glasses in it: the more, the more noises are delayed. But the tree, due to its texture, is an excellent sound insulation material, not inferior, or even superior, plastic profile.
5. Plastics differ simplicity of care and washing, even using abrasive tools.
It's right. Wood products are more speculating to use detergents, especially not tolerated abrasive. Without proper care, they are quite quickly aging and come into disrepair. But on the other hand, in contrast to metal-plastic, wooden structures do not have electrostatic properties - they do not attract dust - therefore they do not need to be so often washed as plastic. This is especially important in industrial or arid steppe areas.
6. PVC windows without problems tolerates increased humidity
It's true. Even more: plastic refers to hydrophobic substances (repel water). In contrast to wooden competitors, plastic windows are very safely transferred even a long-term contact with moisture or the effect of atmospheric precipitation. Modern technologies are not yet able to completely protect the tree from the destructive moisture, which is the main cause of their rotting and mold.
7. Metal-plastic windows are well transferred to change the temperature, frost resistant
The statement is quite controversial. Frost resistance - this function is assigned purely glass packages. But very low or high temperatures (-40 - +40) are perceived in different ways with wooden and plastic design. The tree is a natural material hardened in the temperatural conditions mentioned, so it is in physically more resistant. Due to its natural origin, the tree, in contrast to all other materials, also has the lowest expansion coefficient, which makes it ideal for use, for example, in very cold conditions. That is why windows made of wood are particularly popular in the Nordic countries - Finland and Sweden. PVC windows, especially if we take into account the presence of metal parts in their designs, in this regard, it is quite vulnerable: a large temperature difference over time leads to the loss of insulating properties and in general the structural strength.
8. PVC windows are less prone to strain, more long-term
Very controversial statement. Making conclusions about the durability of metal-plastic windows so far, since this product is in operation from the force of 20-30 years. In fact, each of us often saw old houses in which wooden frames did not change hundred and more years. Let them have the plated paint, the sash are already poorly fitted - but with appropriate repair, they can last for many more years. And these are windows made in those times when they did not think about advanced technologies and materials used now. The only enemy of wooden windows is humidity leading to their deformation, infection with fungus and mold. But with proper care, this danger can be avoided. Plastic windows are subject to other misfortunes. The main of them is a high expansion coefficient when the temperature drops, which gradually leads to loosening, loss of strength. And not only in the plastic itself, but also in the places of his junction with the opening window.
The fact is that wooden frames are made of homogeneous materials (identical in physical properties), which have a similar expansion coefficient and perceive external influences equally. PVC windows in its design have different materials (especially - metal fittings inside), in connection with which significant changes in temperature are worse than wooden.
The plastic without a metal base does not exist: the polyvinyl chloride itself is very continuing, so the profile may be deformed without proper reinforcement. Another significant problem of metal-plastic windows - rubber seals. Even qualitative over time lose their properties, harden, begin to crumble, especially under the influence of low and high temperatures, detergents, exhaust gases from the street, etc. They are inexpensive, but the replacement throughout the profile is troublesome business.
9. Plastic is dangerous for ecology
Polyvinyl chloride from which the window profile is made is extremely dangerous for a person. No less dangerous and diverse additives (plasticizers, dyes), which in small quantities are released into the air (especially when heated). It is this fact that is often given as the main argument in favor of wooden windows. But not everything is so scary. The first, most of all toxic and poisoning substances fall into the atmosphere not from the finished window, but in the process of producing raw materials PVC.
Secondly, if you consider the amount of plastics in the window and the size of the room in which it is located, then the "harm" from the substances released is actually reduced to zero.
Thirdly, even in the structure of the material and there are harmful substances, this does not mean that they must have to get into our body (if, of course, not burn and not inhale combustion products). In addition, we are so surrounded by a huge number of products containing plastic: linoleum, toys, vinyl wallpapers, various packages, etc.
Yes, there is actually there is not a single thing that would not contain any poison. Another argument, popular among the opponents of plastic windows, is unlike wooden, in the fire of polyvinyl chloride, very toxic and poisonous substances are distinguished. In this case, the Council is one: do not burn plastic windows in its apartment! Joke, but ... But if, God forbid, it comes to such a situation when windows will burn in the room, then these evaporation is unlikely to be significant in the common picture of the tragedy. Like ecologically safe burning of wooden windows.
A person is most expensive in the light of his health, therefore such concepts as the damage or security of some product became one of the main tools in the struggle for the consumer between competitors. It is not surprising that this sphere is most susceptible to subjectivism and bias. Sometimes dangerous to health product is advertised as almost healing, and vice versa: a neutral product is presented as an ecological catastrophe.
10. Wooden windows have an attractive view.
Wood products have always been valued for their beautiful texture, aesthetic and attractive appearance. But the tastes do not argue. For example, metal-plastic structures are more suitable for the modern building "concrete-glass-aluminum", rather than wooden. In addition, PVC windows are now very diverse both in shape and color (about 50). Wooden are somewhat limited in the arbitrariness of the structures (the arches radius is limited).
What windows are there?
What is it done from?
- Let's deal with what plastic windows are made: from the polymer and collecting chemical elements of the entire Mendeleev table in one bottle.
- And from what wooden windows? The wooden window block is a few dozen thin ecologically clean planes of the tree, purified from resin pockets and bitch, glued with special moisture-resistant glue impregnated with oil, lacquer, soil, which in turn also in its composition have a lot of chemical elements.
Technical Side
But to make the right choice of school, institute years and some logical thinking will help us. In the production of plastic windows, high-group safety polymers are used closer to class A (the profile class depends on the price and honesty of the performer). Also, all profiles from which plastic structures consist are special chambers and taps for micro-taking and dull moisture, a network of seals and a non-smaller network of silicone pistol.
"Budget" Wooden windows often have no cameras for moisture removal, do not have system channels for micro, but have the ability to absorb moisture, check out and swell during their improper manufacturer.
Video: Pros and cons of plastic windows
Video: Features and advantages of wooden windows
What about reliability?
Not quite familiar, our, who survived the Soviet times mentality plastic windows, of course, will not be able to replace ordinary wooden with vents, but from noise, dust and dampness to protect the dwelling in a state.
Wooden profiles with a double-glazed window, subject to quality manufacturers, can also be protected, but, alas, they will have to serve them every year, no matter how they spoke the manufacturers - a tree, it and in Africa, a tree and under any coating can either rot, or accumulate moisture and crack. And this is a fact known to everyone.
But still, as practice shows, for example, in Europe, plastic windows are installed in Europe, and the wooden there is installed there. And why? They are cheaper, the service is only in rubbing the profile rag, adjusting the accessories from time to time, and the replacement of seals after a number of years.
The tree with a good slack stand will be long, but not as long as plastic. Polymers lose their properties more than 300 years, and a tree? Air, moisture, sun and wind - and after 20 years the window in Truh (remember the old frames at grandmothers). Two packages either will not save the tree from moisture and erosion.
But with the competent approach of the manufacturer, with a high-quality primer of a bar in several layers, no less weak color and impregnating with antipirens and so on, the tree can also hold out for a long time, but the price will then be equal to the double cost of the plastic window.
Video: Will the purchase of wooden windows justified?
Let's try to compare two types of completely different windows and come to a certain conclusion. For convenience of analysis, we chose the qualitative characteristics for which the windows compared with each other.
After analyzing each characteristic, we rated a compaable window type with ideal, in our understanding, window. We have been evaluated on a 10-point scale.
For what criteria we compared
- Need to ventilate
- Thermal insulation indicators
- Diversity
- Aesthetics
Need to ventilate
From what kind of material the window did not consist, in any case they need to be carried out. The ability to ventilate windows is an important characteristic of which it makes sense to compare the windows. Let us try to determine that in this regard it is better, plastic windows or wooden.
Carrying plastic windows
PVC, from which plastic windows are manufactured, does not pass the air, so the air ventilation must be performed using micro-taking or special supply mechanisms. Otherwise, a greenhouse effect is formed in hot weather or the air indoors is stored. An important feature of plastic windows is the possibility of installing the ventilation valve, which gives the air inflow needed for hum even with the window closed.
Carrying wooden windows
There is such an assumption that the wooden windows "breathe". Yes, the tree is a natural material, and it breathes, but modern wooden windows (eurowindows) have an important feature - they are impregnated with various kinds of substances that will not allow bugs in the wood, lose color, prevent the decoration of the tree under the influence of external factors. These substances do not allow air to penetrate through the wood. Modern wooden windows transmit only 3 liters of oxygen per hour. For a normal existence, one person needs 85 liters of oxygen per hour.
To ventilate in wooden windows, you can use micro-taking and cast back the sash. Installing passive ventilation valves on wooden windows is not possible.
Result
And plastic and wooden windows are equally necessary to air. Wooden windows breathe, but this is not enough. We give an estimate of B. 8 points and 6 points. Plastic windows receive 8 points for the ability to install the valves.
Service cost and service life
Important wind quality indicator is the life of their operation. The life of plastic and wooden windows directly displays savings from the purchase. To calculate, we used the following conditions: the windows are installed correctly, accessories and glass windows of perfect quality, about once every 5-10 years the windows are lubricated and adjustable. Only with this condition they will preserve the term allowed.
Operation of plastic windows
The average life of plastic windows is approximately 45-50 years. Comparing the cost of plastic and wooden windows, you can derive certain difference factors of these costs. Let's calculate the cost of operation of plastic windows in one day, for which we take the coefficient of the cost of the plastic window of equal to 1, and the conditional cost is 10,000 rubles per window. We learn the number of days: 47.5 years * 365days \u003d 17 350 days of operation. The cost of operation per day will be 10,000/17 355 \u003d 0.58 rubles per day (58 kopecks).
Operation of wooden windows
With wooden windows, the situation is different, since the life of wooden windows depends on the type of wood. The pine windows will serve 55-60 years, from larch 50 years, from oak about 90. The cost of windows is also different, for example, the accumulation coefficient on the pine windows is 1.4, from larch 1.7, from oak 2.1. The corresponding value of daily operation will be: for a pine window - 14000 / (57.5 * 365) \u003d 0.67 rubles; for the larch window - 17000 * (50 * 365) \u003d 0.94 rubles; Oak windows - 21000 / (90 * 365) \u003d 0.64 rubles. We obtain the average value of the cost of the operation of wooden windows: 0.75 rubles.
Compare result
A comparison of plastic and wooden windows in price and deadlines showed that the cost of using and the service life of wooden windows is 30% higher. If you laminate plastic windows, the wooden windows will become more expensive by about 20%. We take into account this feature when calculating points.
Result
Comparing windows in value Let's notice the plastic - 9 pointsand wooden - 7 points. If you compare for a service life, the plastic is evaluated - 7 pointsand wooden 10 points.
Thermal insulation indicators
An equally important indicator of the quality of the windows is their ability to maintain heat. Unfortunately, there are no correct data on the thermal insulation of windows, since thermal insulation, first of all, depends on the glass package and the quality of the accessories, and we only compare the material from which the frame consist. But we think, and so everyone understands that under equal conditions, wooden windows are warmer plastic. Plastic windows are obtained 8 pointsWooden - 10 points.
Exposure to impacts and reliability
Exposure to influences - the ability of windows to break. Under the fragility, limitations are implied in use, as well as the probability of breakage under the influence of various factors. Let's not forget that the window consists of a frame, double-glazed, fittings. In this section, we compare only what can happen to the window frame.
Reliability of plastic windows
Over time, the window frame of some manufacturers can yellow. The frame can shrink and expand under the influence of temperature. If the window is not reinforced properly, then under the pressure of the walls, the window profile can cross the arc. If scratches appear on the frame, they are easily eliminated.
Reliability of wooden windows
Wooden windows can bring you more surprises. If painting is light, then from the sun, a wooden window can darken. Also, if you are inappropriately scratching the frame, you can't close your scratch, so you need to be maximum caution with wooden windows. Wooden windows can light up under the influence of fire.
Result
Plastic windows are less likely to use and get for it 8 points, wooden - 4 points.
Diversity
As you know, windows can be any forms, any colors, in a variety of packages and variations. Compare and on this indicator of the window and determine which better.
Plastic windows
Plastic windows can be laminated, you can easily make them arched, you can paint in different colors from different sides. From plastic you can make the window of any shape and color, in any variation. The only one is not a pleasant moment, it is the complexity of the manufacture of too small flaps and too large.
Wooden windows
Wooden windows can also be arched, but there are significant limitations in the form of the arch. There are also restrictions on the primer of windows. Unfortunately, it will not work one side to be grined in one color, but another one. You can paint as you like, but not to primitive. Also, in wooden windows there are such concepts as a false sash and a diverse timber on the sash, without which, in some cases, can not do.
The dimensions are approximately the same as in plastic windows. There is one important feature in wooden windows - they can be connected to an aluminum overlay and get a window of completely different quality. In wooden windows it is impossible to install a single-chamber glass window.
Result
Plastic windows give great opportunities to designers, as well as are more versatile, for which we evaluate them in 8 points, Wooden windows get 7 pointsBut only thanks to the ability to make them wood-aluminum.
Aesthetics
Windows must be beautiful. This is a very important window parameter. Compare windows by their aesthetic indicators.
Plastic windows
The windows can be painted in any color, as well as laminate under any breed of wood. But still, the plastic will be visible to the naked eye. Artificiality of the material does not always add beauty windows. With any performance, such windows will be artificial.
Wooden windows
In aesthetic plan, there are no wooden windows. I think you will agree, the most beautiful are wooden windows. Undoubtedly, and undoubtedly.
Result
Plastic windows are common and all have long been accustomed to them. They already do not appeal to anyone's surprise, which cannot be said about Wooden. If you have a wooden cottage or cottage, then plastic windows, even laminated, will look at all like wooden. We estimate the aesthetic indicators of plastic windows in 6 pointsand wooden in 10 points.
Final result
We compared plastic windows with wooden and obtained different estimates for each of the parameters. For clarity of the result, we compiled a comparison table.
conclusions
The overall result of the comparison of plastic and wooden windows was absolutely the same. Of course, it is clear that for each person, the compared wind characteristics have different degrees of importance. Someone is important noise insulation, someone most importantly is that the windows were warm. We compared on the basis of our own preferences. For us, the result was the same, so it can be concluded that the need to install plastic or wooden windows varies depending on each particular case. We could not come to an unambiguous conclusion, which windows are better, plastic or wooden.
For residential buildings in the city, we would recommend plastic windows. For buildings of the Old Foundation and buildings, which are architectural monuments - plastic laminated or wooden windows. For cottages and country cottages, we recommend installing wooden windows.
Since its appearance on the market, plastic windows have become an undisputed sales leader, and consumers have not been puzzled by a choice. They ordered this modification without inflatable. Such dominance of the designs of the PVC profile lasted until the technology of production of wooden windows did not significantly improve their operational characteristics and reduce the cost. From now on, many buyers began to doubt what windows are better - wooden or plastic?
No matter how surprisingly, but there are no definite criteria in this matter. In its own way, both options are good. The products from the wooden profile won something in the windows from PVC, and according to some criteria - inferior. The final decision is made on the basis of the allocated budget, the features of operation and personal preferences.
Structures of plastic and wooden windows
Wood and plastic windows are distinguished not only by material for the manufacture of binding. With their assembly, different technologies and opening mechanisms are used.|
Parameters |
Plastic |
Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Method for connecting parts |
Solid welds |
Joinery "Ship-Paz" and "Lastochkin Tail" |
| Internal profile structure for building assembly |
Hollow profile that is from the inside is divided into several isolated aircases |
Solid bar |
| Structure of material |
Homogeneous |
Recently, the manufacture of the Eurobrussa is practiced - gluing in the press of individual plots (small hundreds) in a solid timber, but it is still possible to manufacture windows and from a solid massif |
| Number of tightness contours |
2 or 3. |
1 or 2 |
| Fixation of stroat |
Snap in special grooves |
Near cloves |
| Sealing glass windows |
Tightly pressed with the help of sealing contours integrated into profile and headquarters |
Isolated with a clear silicone, which is applied with outdoor and inside |
| Loops for hanging active sash |
Standard kit |
Perhaps the use of screw loops |
| Furnitura |
Standard |
It is allowed to use the handles with the clinch, runner and vertical stack |
| Availability of universal auxiliary profiles for assembling structures of complex shape | there is | Not |
| The presence of a drainage system | there is | Not |
| Internal reinforcement of galvanized steel profiles | there is | Not |
When considering these parameters, plastic windows are superior to wooden only in the issue of fixation, as well as the sealing of double-glazed windows and staps. This difference is not felt during operation, but when dismantling these elements. Strokes and double-glazed windows from wooden models are extremely harder and longer than plastic. This nuance should be taken into account when ordering windows, since double-glazed windows for different reasons have to be changed. In addition to the problems with the extraction of adhesive glass windows and the removal of old silicone, it is necessary to keep in mind the need for the restoration of the strokes, the surface of which can be damaged during the work.
Plastic and wooden windows - what is better?
To find out what is better than wooden or plastic windows, you need to compare both operational characteristics. A comprehensive study of the main parameters will help make a choice in favor of one or other material.|
Parameters |
Wooden windows |
Plastic windows |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum energy efficiency of the whole design |
1.35 W / m² × ° C |
1,13 W / m² × ° C |
| Achievable sound absorption level |
48 dB. |
44 dB |
| Durability of structures |
50-100 years |
40-60 years |
| Number of ways to open sash |
7 |
7 |
| Durability of the exterior of the design |
5-25 years old |
20-60 years old * |
| Compatibility with auxiliary elements: blinds, ventilation devices and electric drives |
Compatible |
Compatible |
| Minimum price 1 m² design ** |
4000-5000 rubles |
2000-2500 rubles |
| Frost resistance |
Up to -60 ° C |
Hold the temperatures below - 60 ° C *** |
| Thermal conductivity of Rama |
0.15-0.2 W / m × ° C |
0.1 W / m × ° C |
** As an example, the minimum cost of windows from pine is given. If for the manufacture of structures to use larch, oak, ash or red tree, the difference in price will increase.
*** Since in the manufacture of windows is mainly used by Eurobrus, it is necessary to take into account the frost resistance of not the material itself, and adhesive connections. Usually, this figure varies from -40 to -50 ° C, and it is enough for our climatic conditions with a margin.
As can be seen from the table, wooden windows are superior to plastic in one parameters and inferior on others. Tree designs are more durable, better keep warm and absorb noise. But plastic windows are more resistant to atmospheric phenomena and have an affordable cost. When comparing heat and sound insulation of structures, it should be borne in mind that the maximum indicators are observed in more detailed about which in the detailed review on the window.
Some wooden-windows sellers still say that their products, in contrast to plastic, breathe. This is not true, because after processing the surface of wood, primers and paint compositions are blocked. In terms of airproof, the model from the bar does not differ from the windows from PVC.
What plastic windows are better
You can compare plastic windows from different profile systems only if they are configured by the same double-glazed windows and accessories. In this case, the characteristics of sash and frames are considered. Subsequently, this analysis and advice of managers will help find out what plastic windows are better to put in different situations. The quality of polyvinyl chloride, from which the profiles are made by authoritative manufacturers today are approximately the same. As a result, it is necessary to estimate the products according to the following criteria:- the thickness of the outer walls (2.2-3mm) - Ideally, you need to strive for greater value;
- number of internal chambers (from 3 to 9) - in our climatic conditions for equipping residential heated premises, it is recommended to use systems that have at least 5 cameras;
- installation depth (58-150 mm) - the more this parameter, the better;
- depth of folding glass - It is desirable that this size is at least 20 mm, but the optimal value is considered to be 23-25 \u200b\u200bmm;
- the maximum possible thickness of the installed double-glazed windows (30-56 mm) - Thick double windows better hold warm and quench the sound waves, therefore, in this case, you need to strive for the maximum value.
Pros and cons of plastic windows
To estimate the attractiveness of this type of product, you need all the technical characteristics to translate to the language-friendly language. It is best to do this by listing their advantages:- Durability - Thanks to special plasticizers and additives, PVC profiles do not change their shape, color and sizes during the term applicants.
- Minimal care - Plastic windows simply maintain in a working and aesthetically attractive state. It is enough to clean and lubricate the accessories with sealing circuits on time, as well as periodically wash the surface of profiles and double-glazed windows.
- Tightness - The designs of PVC profiles are not allowed in both directions air, water, dust and noise.
- Energy Efficiency - With the right selection of the type of profile and double-glazed windows, the plastic windows are not allowed to freeze the slopes and retain heat in the interior.
- Universality - These models can be adapted to any interior design. The exception is the elite setting in the classic style.
Since the benefits of PVC profiles are much more than flaws, they willingly acquire them for installation in residential, municipal, commercial, sports and production facilities. These unpretentious designs can be used everywhere where they are harmonized with facades and an internal interior.
What wooden windows are better
Although for the manufacture of wooden windows today, approximately the same techniques, operational and aesthetic characteristics of different modifications differ significantly. They depend on several factors:- wood breed - larch, pine, ash, oak, meranti and mahagony, which are used today for assembling sash and frames, have different properties;
- window type - there are single and double, vertically-sliding and sliding models, and their heat engineering characteristics are largely dependent on the design of the binding;
- species of paints and varnish - the quality of the finish treatment of the wood surface determines the appearance of the windows and the durability of the protective and decorative coating;
- view of Bruus - Details for assembling windows can be made of a solid or scrambled array.
Advantages and disadvantages of wooden windows
Modern wooden windows have practically the same advantages as plastic - tightness, energy efficiency, durability and functionality. In addition, these products have personal advantages:- Fire resistance - The wooden bar is impregnated with a special composition with thermal exposure charred, and not melting as a PVC profile. It gives more time to leave the room through the windows during a fire.
- Pleasant tactile sensations - Touching a natural tree can not be confused with anything else.
- Rich selection of decors - Despite the limited number of breeds, which is used to produce wooden windows, surface finishing technology expanded the designer capabilities of manufacturers. Through the use of various techniques, verses and paint mixes, any texture of the window can be created.
- Respectable appearance - Even products from low-cost rocks ennoble interior of indoor rooms and make it solid. In terms of aesthetics with high-quality models of wood, neither plastic nor aluminum structures can compete.
- Ability to manufacture structures with large active sash - According to GOST, an increase in the base cross section of the bar allows 10% more than the maximum allowable dimensions of products.
Wooden windows are advisable to put in cases where the use of plastic structures will negatively affect the internal interior or the appearance of the facade. In addition, such products need to be used, if necessary, to a minimum reduce heat exchange processes between the walls and the frame. However, in any case, it is desirable that there is free access to the outside of the design. This will allow regularly to care for the tree surface and preserve its aesthetic appeal longer.
Which windows are better to put in the apartment
To figure out which windows it is better to put in the apartment, it is recommended to consider the possibility of care for their outer side. Wooden windows will sooner or later require the restoration of the frame and sash on the side of the street. On the upper floors, this procedure is quite difficult, even with the involvement of wizards for high-rise work with special equipment. The paint layer should be applied in hermetic chambers, and it is impossible to create such conditions from the outside of the multi-storey house.In addition, multi-storey buildings are usually located in the most polluted areas of the city. The unfavorable environment is faster destroying the paint and varnish and wood itself. PVC is more resistant to such conditions. As a result, plastic windows for apartments are the optimal option. If the interior design requires the use of wooden frames and sash, it is possible to laminate the profile. You can imitate the surface of the natural tree only with one or immediately from two sides of the frames and sash.
When installing wooden windows, you need to immediately take into account the problems with which you will have to face with their restoration. To perform a high-quality replacement of the paint layer, it is often necessary to disassemble the design, and it is almost impossible on the upper floors.
Which windows are better for a wooden house
To install in houses from a log or timber, preference is better to give wooden windows. For this there are several reasons:- The laminated PVC profile decades retains a saturated color, and the natural tree gradually fills. After a few years, plastic windows under the tree will strongly stand out against the background of the front plane of the house from the bar or logs.
- The neighborhood of natural and artificial materials often harms the interior and negatively affects the overall environment.
- Wooden windows are much better combined with decorative platbands, which are used to decorate openings.
Regardless of the type of windows, they should be installed in wooden houses on a special technology that will exclude the battery. This technique provides mobility of frames relative to the walls, thanks to which the binding designs are not deformed even with a significant satellite.
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