What type of glass should you choose when buying PVC windows?

The windows together with the doors give the overall perspective of a house, being necessary for them to fit to the type of the adopted architecture. With the right windows you can complete the picture of the house both aesthetically and functionally.

The decoration of a house is an important investment, and in what concerns the windows of to living space, you definitely have to make sure that it fits to your house and to your needs perfectly. Thus, there is a need for a documentation process in which to take into account their quality, the components and the materials they are made of, the reputation of the manufacturer, the energetic efficiency, the return of the investment and last but not least the purchase price.

Another element to consider when you decide to purchase a window is glass. You are probably wondering why it is so important. That is so, because glass is the main element that offers thermal and phonic insulation properties, but also an increased comfort in your house. It represents up to 70% of the surface of a window; therefore, it is worth focusing on the same thing when looking for the perfect windows for our house.

Glass used for the production of PVC windows

The thermal insulation glass used in the manufacture of PVC joinery consists of two or three sheets of glass. The space between the glass windows is filled with argon with inert gas to prevent the forming of condensation in the lower part of the window. The glass contains silicon crystals that have the role of absorbing moisture between the glass sheets. The current trends are oriented towards thermal insulation windows with PVC or aluminum joinery, modern variants with built-in technologies with 5 or 7 chambers, which offer thermal protection to the highest standards, being a modern, accessible and extremely efficient solution.

What type of glass should you choose that fully meets your needs?

The thermal insulation glass used in the manufacture of PVC windows can be of several types, each with specific properties and generating various benefits.

Low E glass - High UV protection

Low-E glass, unlike other types of glass, is coated with a layer of metal oxides that helps to reflect heat. As the metal layer can be scratched, this one will always be applied on the inside, in a sealed environment, in a glass package consisting of at least two glass panes. This type of glass is characterized by very low emissivity and is recommended in cases where temperature variations between the outdoor and indoor environment are high, helping to reduce heat loss in winter and to reduce overheating in summer.

Sticlă de control solar – Eficiență energetică optimă, indiferent de anotimp

In summer, it provides strong sun protection, reducing the greenhouse effect inside the house, while in the cold season it retains its thermal insulation properties. This type of glass is ideal for areas with large seasonal differences in temperature. This glass is not recommended for buildings with North-facing windows, the stronger solar reflection properties reduce the temperature inside the house and capture little natural light in the room, thus creating the risk of condensation.

It is suitable for rooms facing East or West, where heat and light enter the house much easier, so we recommend the use of a glass package with thermal insulation.

You enjoy of more natural light in your house for more time

This one combines the two properties that a glass window exposed to sunlight and heat should have, especially during summer. This glass has an excellent ability to reflect infrared radiation, and through solar control it reflects a large part of the UV rays. It is suitable for East and West facing windows, offering good light transmitting properties and allowing you to enjoy the light of day for more time.

Laminated Glass - An enviable soundproofing for your home. Enjoy life to the fullest in a quiet house

The laminated glass (also called duplex) or anti-burglary glass is commonly used in residential and commercial systems. It consists of several layers of glass glued together with a layer of transparent resin. If your house is in a noisy area, the laminated glass may be helpful, it provides high-performance phonic insulation compared to other types of glass.

At the same time, the resin used to glue the glass windows contributes to the security of your house, preventing the glass from breaking in the event of an accident. We recommend this type of glass for glazed windows or doors that can be impacted, as the resin layer and the manufacturing system for this glass ensure greater durability.

Ornamental glass - Take advantage of an increased privacy

The ornamental glass is mainly used to reduce visibility and to provide privacy without reducing the brightness of the room. It is ideal for offices, medical offices or law firms.

100% brightness and clarity

If you are looking for windows that allow natural light to penetrate up to 100% and to provide a high degree of clarity, Zupfinestre company finds the optimal solutions. However, it is not recommended to use this type of glass if you live in a crowded area where the noise is high and the temperature changes are significant between the seasons or during the day and night, as it does not have a high coefficient to reduce the noise and the thermal insulation. It is often used in combination with other types of reflective glass or solar control glass.

Therefore, the main criteria to consider when choosing glass for PVC windows are the climatic characteristics of the area we live in, the noise level and the orientation of the window in terms of cardinal points.

An ideal window should provide security and privacy, a high degree of insulation from heat and noise, and allow natural light to enter the room.

In order to increase the level of the natural light in the room, ZUPFINESTRE Company has created an innovative system that makes the glazed area of ​​the window with 29% larger than the common windows.

Meet the ZUPFINESTRE innovation and products! Choose what is best for your house. If you need original and sustainable ideas from real professionals, you can contact us at 0737.022.200 or you can write to us at office@zupfinestre.ro.

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