In this article, extracted from the volume Fixtures and windows: damage and defects, published by Maggioli Editore, Massimiliano Aguanno And Daniele Cagnoni clarify the most frequent doubts.
If I use a branded profile, will I get a high-quality fixture?
This is an urban legend based on the product. Choose a profile from one of the best brands in the industry it’s good practice. The only performing profile However, it is not a guarantee of a good final result.
On the product side, the glasswhich must have the same certifications and the same quality level as the profile in question. To determine the performance of the window, there is also the way it is assembled.
Create a frame “Frankenstein”made of profiles, hardware and glass of different brands, does not always give a good result. Assembly can never be overlooked and it is important to seek guarantees in this respect too. Once a high-performance window has been guaranteed, with the necessary certifications, it will be useful install it well in the masonry.
As happens for theacoustic insulationthe final performance of the frame is determined by how it is installed, by the installation products used and by the tricks that allow us to resolve critical issues of the construction site and to obtain an optimal result.
In general, this urban legend is so half true. It is always better to choose quality profiles, but we cannot ignore everything else, with particular attention to the processes that allow the window to maintain its factory values, even once installed.
If I buy a good product, will I get a good result on site?
We take it for granted that by purchasing a quality window, perhaps one considered the workhorse of an important brand, we can solve all our problems. Choose one of the best fixtures, made by an industry leader, it’s the first step to obtain a good final result, but it’s not enough.
First of all, we need to carefully evaluate what we mean by a good product. Home fixtures must meet specific needs. In their own way, they solve and prevent gods problems that may vary from house to house and from room to room. Choosing a good product is the result of analysis and design work. You need to find a fixture that is suited to your needs and in line with the technical characteristics of the home and the room where it will be installed.
- An excellent aluminum frame with triple glass could make a darker room.
- A large glass window with important performance could do it overheat a room if we don’t manage it properly.
- The best of PVC windows could do not give the aesthetic result that we expect in a particular context.
These are just some examples of how, when choosing fixtures, the concept of “best” is more complex than what happens in other sectors, such as a smartphone or a PC.
Let’s get back to talking about installation. The installation must be carried out with the utmost care and be compliant with the regulations on the installation of windows and doors. Even by choosing the best window and door on the market, tailor-made for the needs of the home, without correct installation the result would be affected.
The factory performance and characteristics of the fixture must be validated by him attack on the wallan integral part of the frame.
To find out more, continue reading from the volume
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