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Aluminum structures

Aluminum structures in the last 10-15 years have made serious competition to the most popular type of windows - products from plastic profile. This is
because of their excellent performance and low price when using a cold aluminum profile. But before buying such a window, it is worth understanding
what its design consists of and what its features are.

The main elements of aluminum windows are the frame, as well as one to several sashes. The latter can be both blind, i.e. not opening, and movable -
swinging or sliding. The sash includes a double-glazed window.

To create each of these elements is used aluminum profile. To connect its individual parts, so-called "breadcrumbs", while the joints are necessarily treated
with special means of sealing.

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Pros and cons of aluminum windows

The advantages and disadvantages of aluminum window


construction have their roots in the characteristics of the
aluminum profile itself.

The following can be attributed to the main pluses.

The ability to create constructions of huge size. Everyone knows that


aluminum is a rather soft material. Therefore, for windows, it is not used in
its pure form, but in an alloy with silicon and magnesium. Due to this,
aluminum structures are very strong and can be much larger than plastic
ones. In practice, this makes it possible to create aluminum panoramic
windows.

Fire safety. Neither plastic nor wood and close to comparing in resistance
to high temperatures with aluminum. Moreover, as it is not heated,
aluminum will not emit dangerous substances. This means that aluminum
windows are ideal for use in difficult or dangerous conditions.

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Pros and cons of aluminum windows

Opening methods
Depending on the method of opening, balcony windows are of the following types:

Swinging. Such windows are characterized by reliability and reasonable cost. They
provide free access to the outside of the glass pane. Swinging sashes can be
performed outward and inward. However, swing windows require free space when
opening.
Sliding. These windows save free space and are characterized by an attractive
appearance. Sliding windows can be vertical, parallel, and tilt-and-turn.
Advantages of aluminum balcony frames
The main advantages of aluminum balcony frames include:

high service life (up to 80 years);


durability;
low weight;
environmental friendliness;
convenience in operation;
resistance to temperature fluctuations;

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