Wood
Wood is historically the first material that was used for the construction of the windows of a building for private use. But there was a time when its sale was very low because of a low cost considered affordable by consumers.
Fortunately, he returned with increasing velocity and a lower price to better serve the global needs of reducing the emission of greenhouse. This is scrub by its warmth and nobility because of its characteristic of insulation and its contribution to the aesthetic side of the house. But its price is still the highest on the market.
The wood comes in many types and forms on the market. It is the owner to choose the one that best meets their expectations. In addition to the advantages just mentioned, this material also has the advantage of its convenience to the large windows via the technique of laminated.
But it also has some disadvantages:
- The need for frequent maintenance
- design longer duration up to 2 months
PVC
PVC is the top ranking of the materials most used in the construction of windows with more than half the market. The polyvinyl chloride, is suitable for homes with normalIn addition, its price is relatively low for a more optimal performance in thermal, acoustic and Sustainability. With this, there is no need to conduct frequent interviews. But the aesthetic side, it is less presentable from the wood. Moreover, it is not greener and that it is not suitable for large format.
In addition, it should be noted that in some areas, the use of PVC is limited. We must therefore be well informed before making their purchases.
Aluminum
Aluminum has landed in the market for building material as a window period still newIt is now increasingly popular with audiences in search of contemporary design. A window has an aluminum device thermal break to defend themselves against condensation and runoff water.
The benefits that are associated with its use are more numerous than those mentioned above. Indeed, it is among others with good insulation, adaptability to a large format, non-frequent maintenance required, tenacity and a guaranteed supply excellent environmentalIt has the main drawback is its price more expensive than the PVC.
It is recommended to be careful when purchasing this material because there are vendors that sell systems without a thermal break. |
