How to Choose the Perfect Windows for Your Home

When architects design a house, they pay significant attention to glazing. This is due to the trend of panoramic windows, which makes the issue of energy conservation particularly important. Windows also play a crucial role in the ventilation system, and their aesthetics can be discussed endlessly.

Therefore, deciding which windows to install in your home is not an easy task. Let’s explore how to make this process easier for you. You’ll need to prepare a bit to be objective when choosing your glazing. It’s important to know in advance:

• Climate type.

• Wind loads.

• Difference between the lowest and highest temperatures.

• Building orientation: Windows on the sunny side will require UV protection, while those on the north side will need additional insulation.

• Nearby noise sources: highways, railways, airports, stadiums.

• Interior and exterior design.

• Security features.

• Personal preferences (if a contractor is choosing the windows).

For residents of northern states, windows with double-glazed units may be appropriate. To protect against break-ins, tempered, armored, and triplex glass can be used, while tinted and smart glass can provide privacy.

Advantages of Aluminum Windows

We primarily sell luxury products made from aluminum, so let’s examine this option and explain its significant advantages:

• Strength and Lightness: Aluminum is stronger than plastic and lighter, plus it is 100% recyclable (unlike vinyl windows, which can only be disposed of).

• Thermal Break: With a special thermal break technology, developers have managed to combine strength and thermal insulation in aluminum profiles.

Additional advantages include:

• Reinforced Structure: Aluminum is used in a blend with magnesium, copper, and silicon, making it well-suited to handle mechanical stress.

• Stability: Geometric parameters remain unchanged under the influence of moisture and temperature. The frame is resistant to insects, heavy pollution, aggressive substances, and mold.

• Flexibility: Allows for the creation of complex-shaped glazing.

• Aesthetics: The profile can be painted in any color.

• Minimal Maintenance: Simply wash the frames twice a year and lubricate the hardware.

The price may be higher than that of plastic alternatives, but the advantages far outweigh the costs.

Choosing a Glazing Unit

All types of aluminum windows for private homes come with universal glazing units. These are airtight constructions made of two or more sheets of glass, with spacer bars in between. Here’s what you should know:

• By Quantity: Two panes combine into a single-chamber unit filled with dehydrated air or argon. Argon significantly improves thermal and sound insulation, increasing the performance of the glazing units by 24%.

• Double-Chamber Glazing Unit: Comprising three panes, this is a universal solution suitable for northern states and Alaska. Special glass can enhance the construction’s capabilities; for example, for hurricane-resistant glazing in Florida, we use two panes with a film sandwiched between them, bonded under factory conditions, creating a uniquely strong product.

Types of Glass

When deciding which windows to choose for your home, don’t forget to understand the types of glass:

• Energy-efficient

• Solar-protective

• Tinted

• Smart: "Smart" glass that can adjust transparency, even to completely opaque. When connected to a smart home system, it can act as a security sensor, sending alerts to the controller in case of a break-in.

Design and Functionality

Choose wide-format glazing to make your home brighter. Mistakes in room placement can lead to a lack of light, especially if tall trees outside cast additional shade. 

Wide-format windows and doors can create an open-space effect, connecting the interior with nature. This approach can significantly enhance the feel of your home and make the interior appear more upscale and inviting.

Don’t skimp on details, as this can reduce your level of comfort.

Sliding door windows may have a low threshold or none at all, which is especially important for residents with limited mobility. Quality hardware will ensure smooth operation of glass doors and guarantee their durability.

If you lack the time to delve into professional details, entrust the selection of windows and doors to the experts. We are eager to help you create the perfect glazing for your home!