How to choose wooden windows?

This article is based entirely on real events.

I'll start with my personal experience.In 2008.My grandmother decided to replace old windows in your home.I decided to order PVC windows (well, as all the neighbors).I have long tried to convince her and persuaded to order wooden euro-windows.At that time, I have been dating with the manufacturer of the product, allowing for the price of PVC ordered tree.But Granny flatly refused my offer.

And 2 months after this story, I have come to visit her.I asked, "how the window?"She almost burst into tears, becauseFive of the seven windows were faulty, more sweat glazing.Inside was condensation.The company in which it ordered the windows give a guarantee of 5 years.But no one like phones, office and they did not.

Stelopakety I replaced at their own expense, but a year later led the frame and yellowed plastic.In winter the barrel where possible, Grandma began to freeze.It's just awful!

As a result, in the spring, we put her wooden windows with glazing made of pine, with triple-glazed windows.Grandma was so happy and so far no problems!I'm not saying that PVC windows are bad.Just have a high-quality PVC windows, and there is a cottage industry in the hangar.But the elite are PVC windows as well as wooden.

Here are some tips on how to choose the wooden box:

1. Call the company, calculate the euro-wood.If the price suits you, then be sure to make a visit to the office.Talk to the manager.

2. Check gager all normal company for free.Or the cost deducted from the contract.

3. After measuring, you can enter into a contract.Carefully read the documents, then you can sign it.

Usually prepayment when ordering wooden windows from 50 to 80%.Rest payable only after the installation of windows.

Inspect wooden windows, when they will be delivered.On wooden windows can often find scratches, chips, etc.The rate, as they say it does not vliyat, but skidochku can scrounge.

Main issues a manager on the phone, how to choose wood windows:

-you manufacturer or the dealer?

-what profile you use 68 or 78?

-Where you wood?

-What hardware manufacturer?

-Mounting GOST or those.conditions?

-How long have you been on the market?

-where you can see your work?

-What product warranty?

-aktsii and discounts

There is a very popular site for the sale of wooden windows, but the product quality is poor.When choosing a window note the following points:

1. Connection frame and sash must be "a thorn in the spike," it is the most robust and reliable way.Many manufacturers use a technology called "dovetail" at 45 degrees.In my opinion it's not a very good option.

2.Uplotnitel should not rubber, and polypropylene, kostory not lose elasticity in the cold and do not require lubrication with silicone.

3. Accessories German, a very important point

4. water-based paints, they will retain a natural material for many years

5. IGU least 2 cameras and 3 glass.

6. Euro beam 78mm minimum for Russian severe climate.

Good luck in choosing wood windows.