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Plastic windows are found everywhere, both in residential buildings and in offices and educational institutions. Despite this, many people are concerned about them, doubting their safety and environmental friendliness. Some believe that wooden windows are better. However, plastic windows of Almaty not only have a lot of advantages, but also in many ways surpass the usual wooden frames.
Advantages of plastic windows
• Plastic windows window, in contrast to wooden ones, ensure complete tightness of the room. This allows you to save a little on heating in the cold season, and also eliminates the appearance of drafts.
• In addition to thermal insulation, tightness increases the sound-insulating properties of windows.
• Resistance to adverse weather conditions. Plastic windows do not dry out under the influence of sunlight and do not crack at low temperatures. High humidity is also not able to harm them.
• They have high strength and are not subject to physical damage.
• High quality for a relatively low cost.
• Plastic windows do not require special operating conditions. Caring for the frame and glass is not difficult and not time-consuming - it is enough to wipe the window from time to time with a cloth dipped in a solution of dishwashing liquid or soap.
• Long service life. Plastic can retain its original properties for half a century. This eliminates the need to spend time and financial resources on their restoration or replacement.
• There are several ventilation modes. By turning the handle up or to the side, the window can be partially opened or fully opened.
Disadvantages of wooden windows
• Wood of not the highest quality is often used for the production of windows. This significantly shortens the service life and deteriorates many characteristics.
• High susceptibility to adverse environmental effects. Unlike plastic windows, wooden windows crack easily in the sun and cold, and the paint peels off. Because of this, wooden windows need to be restored every 4-8 years. In addition, rain or fog can lead to the appearance of mold. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to treat the frame with a moisture-repellent coating before installation.
• Although wooden windows are made of natural materials, they are treated with a large number of different chemical compounds at the factory and during operation. This makes them non-ecological and potentially dangerous to health. Wooden windows should not be installed in rooms where children or animals will be.
• High price for quality wood. Wooden windows are more expensive than plastic ones.
In recent years, windows with frames made of polyvinyl chloride have become very popular. They surpassed wooden ones in popularity. This change in the window industry is more positive than negative. Wooden windows are inferior to plastic windows in many respects. However, there is nothing wrong with choosing wooden frames if a person prefers this material.
