Micro-ventilation of windows - for whom and for what

When installing metal-plastic windows, the difference in the microclimate becomes noticeable immediately. With wooden structures, the air in the room was similar in humidity to the air outside the window, and the temperature in the room fluctuated noticeably with changes in the weather. Modern metal—plastic structures are much more airtight - and therefore protect the room from weather changes as much as possible. This is good, but not always, In addition, a simple influx of fresh air is useful for adults, children, and even home plants.

Naturally, for this purpose, modern windows have an airing function, thanks to which hot, smoky, stagnant or humid air is released from the room. Swing-out fittings will help to open a wide enough gap between the frame and the sash, a lock or a turn limiter will allow you to ventilate the room with maximum intensity — but this is a temporary solution suitable only for summer. It is micro-ventilation that will ensure a constant supply of fresh air, and at the same time will not significantly change the temperature in the room.

Features and organization of micro-ventilation

Micro-ventilation is not included in the basic configuration of the window, but when forming an order, this detail should be added. It's not difficult at all, and it's not that expensive:

• When ordering such a function, a small detail will be added to the package — although it is possible to install micro-ventilation in the finished structure even after its installation.
• This part will fix the sash just a few millimeters from the frame. The resulting lumen will already be enough for fresh air to enter the room.
• To activate the micro-ventilation mode, you only need to turn the window handle 45 ° up.

A more functional (and slightly more expensive) analogue of micro-ventilation will be step-by-step ventilation. In the case of installation of a stepped version, the angle of opening the sash will depend on the angle of rotation of the window handle. There are usually 4 or 5 such combinations — from a micro-slit to the complete folding of the sash and the maximum clearance between the sash and the frame.

Joint installation of fittings for micro-ventilation and step-by-step ventilation on the window is impossible, and there is no need for it, since the second type includes the first.

Advantages of micro-ventilation

Let's list the main advantages of micro-ventilation in comparison with standard ventilation by installing the sash in a folding position:

• It is possible to keep the window on micro-ventilation for a long period of time. Micro-ventilation is not noticeable from the street and intruders will not be interested in slightly open windows.
• The air during micro-ventilation comes in small doses, gradually mixing with the air of the room, so in winter the room will not be overcooled, and in summer it will not be too hot.
• Just a few millimeters of the gap between the frame and the sash will not allow raindrops, large insects, or garbage from the street to fly inside.
• Micro-ventilation will protect you from drafts, as the air movement will be minimal.
• When installing micro-ventilation in the kitchen, you can solve the problem of condensation on the windows: excess moisture from the room will leave without settling on the glasses.

Additional information about micro-ventilation

Let's add a few facts about micro-ventilation, which should be remembered when ordering the window configuration. Take them into account — and you will be completely satisfied with this feature.

• When the window is open for micro-ventilation, the sound insulation will be broken, and all the sounds of the street will be heard. Although, of course, their volume will still be lower than when the window is fully open
• You should not completely rely on the fact that micro-ventilation is invisible from the street. The main protection against hacking is provided only by anti-burglar fittings, which work with the sash completely closed. Therefore, if you leave or even more so leave the house, be sure to close the windows as tightly as possible, especially if you live on the first, second or last floor.
• Also, do not forget about the safety in the nursery. Periodic turning of the handle by parents can attract the attention of young children — and in order to protect them from playing with the window and possible tragedy, install child locks on the windows. Such locks are fully compatible with micro-ventilation fittings: ventilation will be provided, while the child will not be able to open the sash.

Micro–ventilation is an optimal and inexpensive solution for normalizing the microclimate after installing metal-plastic windows.

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