How to determine how many cameras are in plastic windows

Owners of modern metal-plastic windows are often interested in how to determine how many cameras there are in such windows. The interest is quite understandable: everyone already knows about the importance of cameras, but they have not yet learned to accurately determine their number and influence on the characteristics of the window.

In the article we will try to figure out how to determine the number of cameras in the window profile and double-glazed windows, why they are needed and what number of cameras will be optimal for different conditions.

Internal chambers of the plastic profile

When they talk about cameras in a plastic window, they usually mean:

• Or cameras in a plastic profile.
• Or cameras in a double-glazed window.

The chambers in the profile are compartments into which the internal space of the frame, sash or impost profile is divided. The number of cameras is counted horizontally — so de facto there may be more such compartments than the manufacturer indicates. But it is important exactly how many parts the profile is divided into in the horizontal plane.

In modern profile systems, the number of cameras ranges from 3 to 6. At the same time:

• Three- and four-chamber profiles are not suitable for glazing residential premises — their thermal conductivity is higher than required by DSTU. In addition, profile systems with a small number of cameras do not have high mechanical characteristics. So their niche is windows for outbuildings, glazing of balconies, loggias, unheated objects like gazebos, etc.
• Five- and six-chamber profiles are suitable for glazing residential premises. But if a five-chamber profile is used mainly for the manufacture of windows that are placed in standard apartments, then six-chamber profile systems (WDS 6S, WDS 7S, WDS 8S) are suitable, among other things, for installation in cottages and private houses with good sound insulation indicators.

You can check how many cameras are in the profile when ordering a metal-plastic window in the company's showroom. As a rule, there are samples in salons showing the profile system in the section — you can not only count the cameras, but also estimate the thickness of the inner walls.

But on the finished design, it will be possible to determine how many cameras are in the profile, except indirectly — by width. As a rule:

• up to 60 mm — 3 or 4 cameras.
• 60-70 mm — 5 cameras.
• more than 70 mm — 6 cameras.

Pay attention! When ordering a large batch of identical windows, one of them — a control sample — is simply sawn for verification. But this method is expensive and when buying windows for glazing one house or apartment is not applicable.

So the best solution would be to order windows from a trusted supplier. So the manager will explain to you the profile with how many cameras is suitable for solving the task before you. In addition, you will receive a guarantee that the design will be made from the profile system you have chosen (and not cheaper).

 What else do you need to pay attention to?

The more cameras in the profile, the stronger it is, and the less heat it will pass. But in addition to cameras, you need to pay attention to:

• The thickness of the walls (especially the front). The thicker the front wall, the higher the strength of the profile, its resistance to wear and deformation. Windows based on a profile with a front wall of at least 2.8-3 mm are suitable for residential premises.
• The number of sealing contours. The standard is 2 circuits, but in some profile systems from the premium segment (WDS 8S), an internal third circuit is added. This increases the tightness of the structure and reduces heat loss, so that the third circuit is desirable.

Double-glazed window chambers

Much less often, when asking how many cameras are in a plastic window, they mean the number of cameras in a double-glazed window. And it's completely in vain — the double-glazed window occupies from 60% of the construction area, and its effect on heat and sound insulation is very high.

It is easy to determine the number of cameras in a double—glazed window - by the number of glasses that are perfectly visible:

• 2 glasses — one camera.
• 3 glasses — two cameras.

At the same time, single-chamber double-glazed windows (even when using energy-saving glass) do not provide energy saving according to DSTU standards. Therefore, windows that are installed in residential premises are equipped with double-glazed windows with at least one energy-saving glass.

Pay attention! As a rule, the formula of a double-glazed window with an indication of the number of cameras and their width is given on a sticker that is pasted on the glass by the manufacturer.

What else should I pay attention to?

In addition to the number of cameras , when choosing a double - glazed window , they take into account:

• The width of the chambers — two chambers with different widths in one double-glazed window provide better sound insulation.
• The material of the remote frame — plastic and composite remote frames conduct heat worse and provide better protection against heat loss.
• Glass thickness — the front glass is often made thicker to protect against damage and reduce noise.
• Type of glass — depending on the tasks, the double-glazed window is equipped with energy-saving, sunscreen, multifunctional glasses, as well as tempered glass or triplex.

Having figured out how to find out how many cameras are in a plastic window, you can get basic information about the characteristics of the design. But in order to understand which window to choose, you should not limit yourself to recalculating cameras! There are a number of equally important characteristics — and they should also be taken into account.

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