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Typical fittings for tilt-and-turn windows

If we consider a standard plastic window, then this is a two-leaf or three-leaf window with a swing or tilt-and-turn sash fittings. Moreover, the second option is preferable, since it allows you to use, in addition to the standard swing, a folding type of opening, comfortable for ventilation.

The standard equipment has a basic level of burglary resistance, according to the European standard RAL-RG 607/13.

To complete the swing-out sash, additional strapping elements are used (perimeterally fixed clamping mechanisms):

• scissors;
• medium clamp.

The complete set of fittings may differ depending on the filling (weight of the double-glazed window) and the total weight of the sash.

Special types and properties of fittings

Hidden hinges

Hinges and their design on the window / door unit is an important aspect of aesthetics. In addition to the fact that metal elements can be decorated with plastic overlays in the color of the profile, there is a solution that allows you to exclude hinges as a visible attribute of the window. This solution is Roto NT Designo fittings.

Fittings with hidden hinges - Roto Designo offers a new look at the familiar: the window has no visible hinges, which is especially important when choosing the original version of the plastic window decor, as well as in a number of other cases. Among other things, hidden hinges are more reliable and better resist burglary.
The cost of a set of Roto Designo fittings for a window sash

Window handle collections

The handle is the most noticeable detail of a plastic window, which can change the impression it creates - making it brighter and more noticeable or, on the contrary, neutral and discreet.

The handle can be of several types:

• Handle standard with pin 35 mm;
• Handle standard with extended pin (>35 mm);
• Handle with extended shoulder (handle);
• Handle with key (blocking of opening).

Roto window handle collections:

Comfort and anti-burglary

Among the most significant technical properties of fittings are: opening method, burglary resistance class, additional options for comfortable use. What options are implemented in the Business-M production using Roto, Siegenia fittings are shown in the table.

Hardware care

The choice of such a schedule has an important advantage. In addition to the usual care, you can also switch the fittings to winter (more dense) and summer (less dense) clamping modes, as well as inspect the elements.

Check hardware for damage or damage

• Ease of movement: locking and opening of the sash must occur without the use of force.
• Full travel: The handle must make a full turn in multiples of 90 degrees. If the handle does not get into a strictly vertical or strictly horizontal position, your fittings do not work correctly, which can cause damage.
• Wear of parts: pay attention to the wear of the elements. The presence of heavy wear should signal the need for replacement.
• Reliability of fastening: fittings must be tightly fastened with screws. Tighten the loose screw if you find it.

Follow the instructions and your accessories will serve you much longer. Read more about the care of fittings and PVC windows in the material: Caring for plastic windows

Brands of window fittings

For the proper functioning of windows, we recommend fittings from the German brands Roto and Siegenia. Also, some models of accessories of the brands Maco, Hautau, G-U, Winkhaus are distinguished by high consumer qualities.

Roto (Roto), Germany	Maco (Mako), Austria	Siegenia Aubi (Siegenia Aubi), Germany	G-U (G-U), Germany	Winkhaus, (Winkhaus), Germany

German fittings are designed for a large number of locking-opening cycles, often this value is higher than the threshold, which is normal for domestic GOST at times. The use of less wear-resistant materials in inexpensive models, as well as in Turkish brand fittings, allows you to save on windows and doors. The cost of windows with Turkish fittings is cheaper (depending on the model) than with German fittings.

Features of fittings from various manufacturers

Hardware cost

In a standard PVC box the cost of fittings is approximately 20%. The rest is a profile, a double-glazed window and other small components.

For non-standard window blocks, a set of accessories is selected individually. The formed kit for the original PVC window can significantly increase the cost of the entire product.

For example, the use of electric traction adds to the cost of the product itself the cost of equipment (from 250 USD) and the cost of its installation (calculated individually from the amount of work at the facility).

Now the installation of metal-plastic windows is popular both in apartment premises and in houses. Such windows have a good appearance and are affordable, which makes them popular with a wide range of consumers.
Most often, PVC windows (frames and sashes) are complemented by components. The design scheme of today's plastic window is a system woven into one, which includes the necessary parts and mechanisms, main and secondary, such as a stand profile, a bay window, a corner, a flashing, etc. .

Main Ingredients

1. Frame. The frame on which other parts of the metal-plastic structure are attached (sashes, mosquito net mounts). It is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profile.
2. Impost. Divides and reinforces the frame into certain parts (balcony door, transom window).

   Most often its position is vertical, rarely horizontal.



3. sash. Attached to the frame, can turn and recline.
4. Double glazing. The largest part of metal-plastic windows. It is located on 90 percent of the area. One or more chambers that are bounded on both sides by glass.



5. Bead. It is located along the border of contact between the sash and the double-glazed window. Helps to tightly hold the double-glazed window in the window opening.
6. Accessories. This is a set of components that ensure the correct movement of parts in the window system.



7. Corner mount (bay window). A connection that allows you to refract the structure at a certain angle.



8. Sandwich panel - used as an element of a balcony door or trim slopes.



Additional elements

Plastic window sills for PVC windows are a necessary addition to window functions.
These components can be used as a shelf, a stand for home flowers, a tabletop.
These components are varied. They are made from chipboard, different types of wood. The most expensive and practical material for it is oak.
Such accessories from marble are in demand.



Plastic window sills are also popular. The material gives the board resistance to moisture and heat resistance. Due to the coating with a hot-melt adhesive film, these boards are not afraid of exposure to sunlight. They do not become dull and they do not need additional painting. Made in different colors.

The classic white color of the window sill will suit any interior, as it is more neutral.

Bottom of window opening

Stand profile. A frame, window sill, ebb is attached to it.



The ebb is a component of the window structure, which protects the window frame and the mounting seam from moisture. There are different types of tides:

1. metal;
2. aluminum;
3. plastic.



Aluminum sills are made of metal of small thickness (3 mm), galvanized steel, which protects the sills from corrosion. Most often, the ebbs are covered with a special coating that absorbs noise from raindrops.
Metal ebbs are the most inexpensive components of this type, but they do not know how to withstand the external environment. Due to rain and other precipitation, ebbs without a special coating can deteriorate.
Modern ebbs are made from polymers.
Aluminum ebbs are covered with a layer of varnish, which protects them from mechanical damage. Therefore, aluminum structures are more reliable than metal ones.

Mosquito net

These accessories for PVC windows are considered optional for installation, but they protect the room from various insects in the summer, so consider their number and need when compiling the kit. The meshes are thin. They are easily dismantled for the autumn - winter period.



Some varieties, in addition to protective functions, also prevent pets from falling out of the room.

There are such types of networks:

1. Velcro;
2. framework;
3. anti-cat;
4. anti-dust.

External fittings

Handles for PVC windows should be reliable, made of durable material, because they are often used. Also, window handles are an indispensable element that plays well with any interior design. They are often used for active ventilation of rooms. Window handles are made from different materials, then treated with special compounds that protect them from various types of damage.



Types of window handles:

1. Single sided handles.
2. Double sided handles.



Ventilation element

The comb is a kind of limiter that helps to slightly open the window to an adjustable width. This component is similar to a comb, which is made of plastic and mounted on a frame inside the room. The comb is attached with self-tapping screws, and its counterpart is attached under the handle. The combs are easy to install and use. They can also be built-in and already belong to the fittings.



slopes

These accessories for PVC windows are used for interior decoration, and cover the entire space of metal-plastic structures. The main purpose of these components is to close the mounting seam of the frame with the window opening. They have a small thickness. Most often, slopes are used to finish the window at the final stage, which makes the window opening attractive.



Today, plastic slopes are considered the most beautiful, cheap and reliable. Their advantages are fast installation and thermal insulation. These components do not require special care and are not mechanically damaged.

Elements that hide imperfections

At the end of the installation, elements are fixed at the joints, hiding the mounting seam between the components and the wall. These components are often flashings. At the end of the installation of metal-plastic structures, most often when installing the glazing of balconies and loggias, flashings are used to protect the installation seam from the side of the street. Thus, the flashings made of plastic protect the seam from the effects of the external environment (precipitation, sunlight). In addition to protecting the seam, flashings give the structure a neat and aesthetic appearance. Therefore, flashings are mandatory components for glazing balconies and loggias.



The need for a flashing appeared due to the fact that, unlike windows, there is no “construction quarter” on balconies and loggias and the mounting foam of the seam is completely open. The installation of flashings does not allow dust, moisture to get on the seam. When installing windows, the design of the openings is different, its area is smaller, so the flashings are not used, and the mounting seam from the side of the street is plastered.

aesthetic moment

An element of beauty and addition to the design is a plastic corner. The window corner is made of PVC by bending a hot sheet, which has a small thickness. The corner is used when mounting slopes. It closes the gap between the plastic structure, the construction quarter and covers the mounting foam, protecting it from various harmful effects.



The corner is not only strong, but also durable. He gives the same features to the slopes. Also, the corner smooths out all the bumps in the corners.

Blinds

They form an obstacle to the active rays of the sun that penetrate the room, and also create a beautiful view.
interior. There are many options for blinds, distinguished by materials of manufacture and fastening systems.



Types of materials:

1. tissue;
2. wooden;
3. aluminum;
4. bamboo.

The system of aluminum blinds "Isolight" can act as a mounting option.

In addition to the window block, the glazing system includes other elements. These include slopes, ebbs, window sills, finishing corners and various accessories. Additional components are selected taking into account the parameters of the window, the concept of the interior design of the room and the wishes of the customer.

window sills

They give the structure a finished look and are characterized by increased strength due to the presence of stiffeners. Other benefits of plastic window sills include:

• resistance to mechanical damage, exposure to sunlight and moisture;
• ability to withstand high temperatures;
• ease of maintenance and care;
• reasonable price compared to products made of wood, natural or artificial stone.

Plastic window sills are not subject to shrinkage and can be installed in rooms with high humidity. A variety of decorative design allows you to choose a structural element in accordance with the style of the interior.

low tide

They are installed on the outer side of the windows and serve to protect the assembly joints from excessive moisture. In addition, tides give the building an aesthetic appeal and complete the architectural ensemble. For their production use:

• aluminum, which combines lightness, wear resistance and strength;
• 0.5 mm thick galvanized steel, which is not subject to corrosion and dampens vibrations due to the rigidity of the structure.

Low tides prevent the appearance of mold and fungus indoors and increase the life of the window.

slopes

They are used as a finish, with which they decorate sections of the wall adjacent to the window profile. In addition, slopes perform the following functions:

• mask assembly seams;
• prevent moisture ingress and condensation;
• provide a high level of tightness and thermal insulation of the structure.

For their production, sandwich panels are used, which consist of two sheets of PVC and polyurethane foam filler between them. They have a long service life and are easy to clean from dust and dirt. Slopes made of plastic are resistant to mechanical damage and retain an attractive appearance under the influence of sunlight.

Mosquito net

Designed to protect the interior of an apartment or a private house from large particles of dust, sand, poplar fluff and insects. The design of the product is a frame with a mesh stretched over it. The frame is an aluminum profile painted with a special composition using powder technology. Protective decorative metal coating prevents corrosion and is resistant to atmospheric and chemical influences. The mesh is made of a durable polymer, which contributes to a long service life of the structure.

Depending on the technical characteristics and purpose, mosquito nets are:

• standard;
• with a high-strength canvas that prevents cats from falling out of the window.

Mosquito nets do not require complex care: it is enough to wash them 1-2 times a year with a soft sponge and a product that does not contain abrasive substances. At the end, remove the remnants of the cleaning agent from the canvas under running water.

Combs

Serves as a limiter and is used to regulate window sashes. The use of combs provides a number of benefits, including:

• protects against unauthorized opening, which is very convenient in the presence of children and pets;
• allows you to ventilate the premises without fear of intrusions of strangers;
• provides the ability to change the intensity of fresh air intake and avoid drafts.

The limiters do not harm the window profile and fix the sashes, preventing them from hitting in windy weather. They do not require special care and do not violate the tightness of the window.

For decades, components for PVC windows have been actively developed and improved, but always included approximately the same elements. Regardless of the manufacturer and model of the plastic window, there is a certain set of components and accessories in the composition, which are useful to understand before ordering the product.

For the production of metal-plastic windows, they use a chemical product protected from moisture, cold and ultraviolet radiation. Inside the profile, there is necessarily a metal reinforcement, which gives the structure additional strength and durability.

The thickness of the window sash is determined by the number of air chambers provided in the double-glazed unit of a particular model. For operation in temperate and cold climates, it is better to choose 2-chamber and 3-chamber, and for hot countries - 1-chamber double-glazed windows. If increased protection from street noise is needed (for example, the windows face a busy roadway, or the house is located near railway tracks), the number of cameras should be increased.

The set of PVC windows includes the following elements:

• Frame - a fixed element located around the entire perimeter of the window. It is mounted in a window block, consists of a PVC profile and a reinforced frame inside;
• Leaf - a movable part of a metal-plastic structure, attached to the frame and opened by a fitting mechanism;
• Impost - divides the frame into several parts. For example, one half before the impost can be deaf, and the second - opening;
• Bead - a plastic component necessary for reliable fixation of a double-glazed window;
• Double-glazed window - occupies most of the PVC window, consists of several glasses and sealed air chambers between them;
• Fittings - all the mechanical elements in the composition of the window, responsible for its opening. They can support various ventilation modes and be supplemented with an internal lock;
• Sealing rubber - provides additional sealing of the window due to the tight joint of the sash with the window block.

Optional plastic window accessories:

• Low tide - placed on the outside, serves to remove precipitation and moisture;
• Slope - located on the inside of the window opening, invariably deformed in the process of replacing the window with a new one. Therefore, after installation, it is necessary to finish the slopes, which perform not only an aesthetic, but also a protective function: it is thanks to them that the installation seam does not collapse over time;
• Window sill - installed under the PVC window, above the heating battery. It should be borne in mind that the window sill should not cover the entire battery, otherwise drops of moisture (condensate) will appear on the glass surface;
• Insect net - stretched over the double-glazed window and serves to protect against mosquitoes, flies, leaves and fluff. Recommended for installation in rooms where there are pets and small children. It happens both removable (seasonal) and permanent.

Before buying a plastic window, consider the availability of all necessary components and accessories, as well as consult the manufacturer on related issues. And remember: it is always better to overpay for a full set of components than to buy something in addition and install it yourself in the future.