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What You Need to Know About Plastic Windows

PVC windows have long replaced wooden structures as they are cheaper, functional, and durable. In this article, we will explain the different types of windows and their distinctions.

Shapes of Plastic Windows

• Rectangular: The most popular shape used in both residential and commercial spaces. Their relatively easy installation contributes to their popularity.
• Square: The second most popular shape, often combined with windows of other forms.
• Arched: Feature an arched form at the top, a designer choice mostly seen in buildings with classical styles.
• Circular, Oval: Less common, often used for design accents.
• Trapezoidal: Applied in complex architectural structures and penthouses or where windows are close to a building's corner with a slanting roof.
• Rhombus, Hexagonal: Custom designer products for specific projects, often planned to fit windows of such forms.

Types of Opening for Plastic Windows

Based on their opening type, they are categorized as follows:

• Fixed: Windows that do not open at all.
• Sliding: Open horizontally, saving space as they slide inward.
• Tilt and Turn: Open by tilting and/or turning. They allow adjusting the degree of opening for ventilation.

Which Option Is Best It all depends on individual preferences, room layout, the number of interior elements, appliances, and other objects. If you have a small room and every square centimeter is crucial, a sliding window might be the better solution.

Number of Sashes

Plastic windows also differ in the number of sashes:

• Single-sash: Windows with one sash, fixed or hinged. One of the most common options.
• Double-sash: Two separate sashes that open independently, providing good ventilation.
• Triple-sash: Three separate sashes, which can either open or remain stationary. Often chosen for office spaces.
• Quadruple-sash: Four or more sashes with various opening combinations. Used in large buildings or architectural projects.
• Balcony Blocks: A combination of balcony doors and windows used to create a more aesthetic transition from a room/kitchen to a balcony.

Type of PVC Window Profiles

The profile type and the number of chambers largely determine thermal insulation, soundproofing, impact resistance, durability, and other characteristics. The most common PVC windows based on profile type and the number of chambers:

• Four-chamber profile: The simplest and most economical option. A standard choice for homes or commercial spaces in normal (non-extreme) climatic conditions.
• Five-chamber profile: An improvement over the previous option, providing better sound and thermal insulation. Used when increasing energy efficiency and optimizing electricity costs are needed.
• Six-chamber profile: Installed in buildings located in noisy areas where special sound and thermal insulation requirements are necessary.

PVC Windows Based on Glazing Type

• Single-glazed: Two layers of glass separated by a gas or air layer.
• Double-glazed: Three layers of glass separated by gas or air. One of the most common options for homes and offices, blocking external noise and offering high thermal insulation.
• Triple-glazed: Four layers of glass separated by gas or air. More expensive than double-glazed, with excellent sound and thermal insulation properties.
• Sun Protection Glazing: Blocks UV radiation and protects the room from overheating, recommended for installation in apartments, offices on the sunny side of a building.
• Soundproof: Thick glass that doesn't allow sound to pass through.
• Safety Glass: Also known as laminated glass. In case of breakage, the fragments are held by an intermediate layer, reducing the risk of injury. Additionally, laminated glass has anti-burglary properties.

Who Manufactures Quality PVC Windows in Ukraine

You have read about the different types of plastic windows based on various characteristics. All these products are available through regional partners of the OSNOVA Windows Factory. It is a Ukrainian factory specializing in PVC windows, providing certified products with necessary documentation and manufacturer's warranty. We have our own production - a complete cycle - using the best profiles; all products undergo checks, and defects are practically eliminated! On our website, you can find contacts of our representatives in your region or submit a cooperation request.

Window Production with Double Glazing at the OSNOVA Windows Factory

Double-glazed windows are an essential part of any glazing, as 75% of a window consists of double glazing. Many window manufacturers order double-glazed windows. However, the OSNOVA Windows Factory has a significant advantage - a fully equipped workshop for specialized production of various and high-quality double-glazed units.

Our clients always get the maximum - quality window structures with free delivery.

Types of Glass for Your Double-Glazed Units

We offer a wide range of glass for your constructions:

• Clear: Standard smooth glass used in most cases.
• Tinted: Glass with a special film that doesn't allow full light transmission.
• Reflective (sun protective): Glass that reflects light.
• Toughened: Glass that has undergone thermal treatment and rapid cooling, resulting in higher impact resistance compared to ordinary glass.
• Laminated (with protection class SU-1, SU-2, SU-3): Provides protection against physical attacks (mechanical break-in, shooting, etc.) while maintaining the properties of regular transparent glass.

Allow yourself to go beyond standard window structures!