Why You Shouldn't Save Money on Windows

When planning the glazing of a house or apartment, many are looking for how to save on plastic windows. In fact, there is exactly one effective way to save money — to buy windows in the optimal (this is important!) the equipment is tested (this is also important!) supplier.

But many people ignore this method, trying to buy plastic windows cheaper and thereby save money. Naturally, this can lead to undesirable consequences — and the more the buyer "saves", the more serious the consequences will be.

Cheap Profile

The first saving item is the purchase of a window based on a cheap profile system. What can this lead to:

• Fewer chambers means less thermal insulation. Choosing a three—chamber or four—chamber window for a residential space (at least 5 cameras, preferably 6), the buyer saves - but in the first years all the savings will be "eaten" by the heating bill.

Pay attention! If there is centralized heating in the house — due to increased heat loss, you will have to overpay for additional heating using electrical appliances.

• Fewer chambers, thinner reinforcement, thinner front wall — lower structural strength. And it is important not only for the large windows that are located on the upper floors. A window made of a cheap profile is more prone to deformations (which means that you will have to adjust the fittings more often) and resists hacking attempts worse.

Design is a separate factor. If the interior of the room is designed in a classic style, with an abundance of natural wood, then it is worth abandoning white windows in favor of more expensive, but more attractive laminated ones.

Savings on double-glazed windows

The importance of double-glazed windows cannot be overestimated, because the desire to install a conventional double-glazed window without energy saving or other additional functions cannot be called reasonable. The savings will be a penny, while:

• A double—glazed window without energy saving does not just let more heat through (hence the lack of savings). It also does not meet the requirements of the DSTU, which may be critical for some facilities.
• If the windows face the sunny side, there is no need to save on overheating protection. Without a sunscreen or a multifunctional double-glazed window, you will either have to endure the heat or spend electricity on air conditioning.
• If the window is located on the first, second or last floor — do not skimp on security. Yes, triplex or tempered glass are more expensive than ordinary glass, but the damage from a successful attempt at apartment theft will be many times higher.

Cheap hardware

Fittings are the most inconspicuous part of the window, because the temptation to save on accessories is very high. Did you have an idea to buy simpler accessories? Chase her for several reasons:

• Cheap fittings are made of not the highest quality metal. Firstly, it is susceptible to corrosion, and secondly, it either bends or breaks under load. In the first case, the hinges or locking mechanism will deform, which will affect the operability of the entire window. In the second case, the window will simply not work properly and it will need repair.
• Frequent adjustment is a problem of cheap fittings. The more often the window is used and the higher the mass of the sash, the more often the mechanism will have to be adjusted. Don't you want to pay the master regularly or spend time studying the adjustment instructions? Choose accessories designed for sufficiently heavy doors.
• Finally — security. If the window is in the risk zone, then saving on burglar-proof fittings will be as unreasonable as possible. As in the case of double-glazed windows: the potential damage from penetration will be many times higher than you can save.

Pay attention! Additional hardware elements are not required for installation, and therefore you can save money on them. But it is worth doing this only in the case of an extremely limited budget, because such a complete set significantly expands the functionality of the window and increases the comfort of using the structure.

Savings on installation

Finally, a factor that is often overlooked is installation. The best option is installation according to DSTU by a professional team. We wrote about why high-quality installation is so important in a separate article, because here we will simply give the consequences of an unprofessional installation:

• Unreliable fixation of the window in the opening.
• Increased risk of deformation.
• Less resistance to hacking.
• Increased heat loss (up to freezing).
• Violation of the natural ventilation of the mounting seam with the formation of condensation and the appearance of mold.

Saving on installation can lead to the fact that even a very high-quality window does not realize its full potential. Therefore, you should not entrust the installation to unskilled craftsmen, or try to install the window yourself, without having the skills and experience.

Reasonable savings when buying windows are possible — not for any room and not for any conditions, a design in a top-end configuration is needed. But it is very important that the savings are reasonable — otherwise the negative consequences will greatly exceed the benefits of the money saved!

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