Hello,
we are currently in the phase of selecting windows with the carpenter.
I have received several offers.
All windows are triple-glazed. However, one carpenter says that nowadays windows with a frame depth of 82mm (3.2 inches) are usually installed, while another says 70mm (2.75 inches) frames are sufficient. Of course, the 82mm frames have a better Uw value (thermal transmittance). But how noticeable is the difference? Does it perhaps also look better aesthetically?
Please share your experiences.
we are currently in the phase of selecting windows with the carpenter.
I have received several offers.
All windows are triple-glazed. However, one carpenter says that nowadays windows with a frame depth of 82mm (3.2 inches) are usually installed, while another says 70mm (2.75 inches) frames are sufficient. Of course, the 82mm frames have a better Uw value (thermal transmittance). But how noticeable is the difference? Does it perhaps also look better aesthetically?
Please share your experiences.
The numbers alone don’t say much at first; they just indicate the profile’s installation depth. This can be reduced by fitting the sash more flush, meaning the overlap between the opening sash and the frame is decreased (this is usually what fans of slimmer profiles are aiming for, similar to the preference for “softer” edges). If the reduced installation depth results from more compact dimensions of all chambers, the profile may naturally become more expensive at the same torsional rigidity: intelligence costs more than material. I assume each of the two suppliers has their reasons for their choices. Sometimes these reasons relate to price differences (for more budget-conscious customers, the lower-priced profile is chosen), but other times they concern the risk of complaints (if the frames turn out to be less stable or the fittings experience more strain). Nobody will go to this effort just to get 12mm (0.5 inches) more space for larger flowerpots.
Could you clarify your statement
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Fabsta M schrieb:– do they really, and why?
Of course the 82mm (3.2 inches) windows have a better Uw value.
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Bookstar schrieb:
Definitely include sound insulation of at least level 3. Standard windows with 32 dB are absolutely useless.See, those are some really good ideas.
That's exactly what I planned. In fact, I believe you can never have enough soundproofing. In the end, the extra 1,000 euros for all the windows will probably be a great investment.
Gladly! At least others shouldn’t make the same mistakes we did. We were also grateful for any advice.
The 1000 euros are very well spent, because the entire building envelope should be roughly at the same level acoustically. Otherwise, it makes no sense. We later replaced all the panes for about 8000 euros because the noise was simply too disturbing, even though we live in a quiet residential area. Unfortunately, almost no one points out that standard windows perform so poorly in terms of sound insulation.
The 1000 euros are very well spent, because the entire building envelope should be roughly at the same level acoustically. Otherwise, it makes no sense. We later replaced all the panes for about 8000 euros because the noise was simply too disturbing, even though we live in a quiet residential area. Unfortunately, almost no one points out that standard windows perform so poorly in terms of sound insulation.
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