Window - an integral part of any room and a wide space for the flight of design ideas. Today, with the rapid growth in the popularity of plastic windows, many new options have emerged that were previously not common in this region. One of these types is vertically sliding American windows Doble Hung.
What is the difference between vertical sliding American windows.
Sliding plastic windows differ from the usual ones only in the way they are opened. It is similar to how a compartment door opens - moving on rollers. The sash of the window moves in the same way, only not along a horizontal rail, but along a vertical one. This design gives a number of distinctive features and advantages to windows of this type.
Often such windows, due to the way of opening, are called English, and the type of opening is "gelatinous". The history of English windows comes from Europe, and they were made of wood. Due to the fact that they do not provide tightness when closed and significantly let cold air from the street pass, wooden sliding English windows have become widespread in warm regions of Europe. In Russia, such wooden sliding windows can be used in cold rooms. For the glazing of warm rooms and not only, (apartments, houses, verandas, gazebos, cottages, terraces, etc.), the American company Mikron Industries, Inc, has developed a warm PVC profile EnergyCore, which has been successfully used in the American windows Doble Nung designed by them. (Double Hang). At the moment, American windows are an interesting alternative to classic plastic windows. In addition, a new version of the American Single Nung window has appeared, in which the upper sash becomes fixed ("deaf"), and the lower sash moves up to a deaf one. This kind of opening, if there is no need to open the upper sash at a high window height (as a result, it is difficult to reach the upper sash or for other reasons), allows you to significantly save on buying windows and at the same time realize your design idea.
History of English windows
Frames that open vertically appeared in the 17th century. in the UK. The design consisted of two parts: the lower one rose by half the height of the window, or as required for ventilation. This type of windows became widespread in the warm regions of Europe and was brought to North America by the British immigrants. Until now, this type of window is the most popular in the United States.
Vertically sliding English windows
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The main advantages of vertical lifting structures
Having appeared in England in the 17th century, sliding windows have become an important element of home comfort, classic furnishings. Technologies are developing, new and improved parts are replacing old materials, only the opening method remains unchanged.
Among domestic consumers, such products are rapidly gaining popularity, and for the following reasons:
• Save free room space. The window board can be used as a shelf, for example, for books or flowers.
• They look aesthetically pleasing, fashionable, complement the interior and exterior of the building.
• Thanks to the profile system with air chambers and heaters, they maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room.
• Protect from unauthorized entry. It is not possible to open the sash from the outside.
• Compatible with mosquito nets, protective grilles, blinds and roller shutters.
Principle of operation and device
American windows work by moving the lower sash, walking on a special slide up / down, along the second, fixed part. Currently, plastic and wood frames are made in the classic style for one sash, as well as for two and three, which allows them to be installed in any room. In Russia, due to climatic features, the pseudo-English type is more common.
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Profile
Plastic slider windows have the same construction as classic wooden frames. They are equipped not with one large glass, but with a set of smaller ones, which are connected by slats. Modern window frames in the English style are made of PVC, equipped with a one-piece glass unit and decorative braces.
During the manufacture of the frame, pieces of molded PVC are cut to size and soldered to form the frame. A profile can have several hollow inner sections. The number of cameras affects the performance of the window: the more there are, the better the noise insulation. To prevent distortion of the supporting structure due to mechanical damage or temperature changes, the frame is reinforced with steel liners, which makes the frame more rigid. On request, it is possible to manufacture wooden sliders.
The more cameras, the better the noise isolation
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Glass unit
At the base of the window is a double-glazed unit made of several glasses. It is attached to the frame with special glazing beads. The design is characterized by complete tightness, which is ensured by an accurate calculation of dimensions, a thick layer of sealant at the ends and rubber seals. To prevent condensation from accumulating in the bag, small drainage holes are provided on the lower outer part of the frame.
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Fittings
The opening and reliable closing of the sash, the ventilation mode, the tightness of the closed window are provided by the guides and locking parts of the structure. Their quality directly affects reliability, burglary protection, heat loss and sound insulation.
The fittings include the following parts:
- handles that differ from the usual ones and are protrusions and recesses;
- bridges over which the doors slide;
- latches holding the open sash in the desired position;
- locking structure (it not only fixes the window in the closed position, but also protects against external burglary).
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Possible variants of the Doble Hung slider window
- One-piece Doublе Hung
Opening up / down. Any leaf can be locked.
from 21934 rub
- Two-section (multi-section) Doublе Hung
Opening up / down, up / down. The number of sections is not limited. Any leaf can be locked.
from 45182 rub
- Two-section Doble Hung with a fixed panoramic sash
Opening up / down, up / down. The number of sections of any kind is not limited. Any leaf can be locked.
from 34450 rub
- Three-section Double Hung with a fixed panoramic sash
Opening up / down, up / down. The number of sections of any kind is not limited. Any leaf can be locked.
from 47535 rub
Varieties of lifting windows
American frame designs are known throughout the world for numerous American films. The lower sash moves up parallel to the upper one, which is blind, and opens to the maximum or for ventilation. Latches provide the fixation, and there are no hinges in this window system.
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Classic English profile
In addition to the principle of operation, English windows differ in design. Their frames are divided into small blocks according to the type of lattice. The classic implies a vertically-sliding structure of two sections.The upper one is deaf, and the lower one moves up, goes behind the transom. This feature improves tightness, prevents dust from entering the room, and prevents drafts. Initially, these frames were made of wood. Currently, plastic and aluminum structures are common.
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Pseudo-English style
Such sliding windows are also called slide windows. They do not differ from the classic version in size and binding pattern. Their peculiarity lies in the direction of the moving sash - it does not walk vertically, but horizontally relative to the blind part, which is located respectively on the side. This type has gained popularity due to its space saving, ease of use and tightness.
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Improved designs
Gradually, manufacturers of classic designs have improved the familiar frame by offering window systems with hinged mechanisms. This feature makes it possible to change the position of the section, which has a positive effect on the ventilation and maintenance features.
Classic English profile Pseudo-English style Modern designs
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Materials for making
Structures are usually made of three materials. The choice depends on the design and architecture of the building, cost, reliability.
Aluminum
Frames made of aluminum have the following advantages:
- profitability;
- a light weight;
- strength;
- long service life.
The aluminum profile will last at least 50 years, retaining its functionality and not losing its decorative effect. The material does not provide good thermal insulation. It is mainly used for cold glazing.
Wood
A suitable option for our climate is wooden windows.
Benefits:
- Withstand temperature extremes, summer heat, high humidity.
- They are characterized by environmental friendliness, good heat capacity.
Disadvantages: high cost.
Such windows are used for warm glazing. The installation requires a good base, such as brickwork.
Natural wood creates a prestigious design. High-quality processing ensures the reliability and durability of the product. Most often they use oak, larch, alder, pine.
Plastic
Designs made of PVC are especially popular.
Among the advantages of such a profile are noted:
- High load capacity thanks to internal steel frame.
- Double glazed windows protect against cold, wind, noise and dust.
- Such products are quite affordable.
- Resistant to moisture.
- Do not rot.
- They do not crack, do not swell.
Thermal insulation is provided by hollow chambers installed inside the profile. Plastic withstands weathering well.
Advantages and disadvantages of English windows
The positive qualities of frames of this type include the following features:
- The sliding design saves space. This expands the functionality of the window sill, for example, you can arrange flowers without having to remove them every time you need to open the window.
- Placing fittings inside the structure excludes the possibility of opening the window from the outside. This type of frame allows the installation of additional alarm sensors.
- The lifting sash system allows you to ventilate the room even in strong wind outside. Bad weather does not threaten to break the open sash.
- The moving parts are equipped with seals, and the fittings are equipped with special gaskets. This reduces the risk of blowing and drafts.
- Systems with tilt fittings make it easy to clean glass from the outside on any floor.
- Classic curtains complemented by roller shutters are well suited to English windows.
Despite the list of positive qualities, there are a number of negative aspects of English-type windows:
- The installation of a double-glazed window removes the elegance inherent in the style of these windows. This drawback is solved by joining the sashes with shpros - decorative overlays.
- The sashes are heavy, and the design involves manual lifting.This requires effort, even taking into account the compensation of some mass by the lifting parts.
- It is necessary to change the rubber seals every year, otherwise the tightness of the joint of the shutters will be disturbed.
- English windows open 1/2 sash maximum. In an extreme situation, a large person will not be able to leave the room through the window.
- Compared to swing structures, the English type has a higher cost.
English windows look beautiful in the interior
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What are American (English) windows?
American windows Doble Nung service spaces. In them, it is preferable to fold the doors inside the room, which makes it possible for easy washing and maintenance.
The absence of protruding handles on the sash of the American window Double Hung saves space, and also allows you to use all types of rods and sun protection mechanisms at any distance from the window. This gives you additional space for your fantasies.
Instead of traditional handles, English and American windows use pressure locks. They allow you to implement the necessary manipulations: open, close and tilt the American window without any extra effort.
All accessories in this type of window, seals and brushes of American production, such companies as: Caldwell MFG CO NA, LLC; Amesbury Group, Inc. and others.
For the production of English windows, we use the American EnergyCore profile of Mikron Industries, Inc. Mikron company, one of the largest manufacturers of PVC profiles in the USA. It is part of the Quanex Building Products Corporation, a well-established company that produces only quality, environmentally friendly products for the construction market. One of the best products is EnergyCore - a profile that has no analogues on the world and Russian markets.
EnergyCore profiles incorporate combined technology to deliver superior energy efficiency. At the core of EnergyCore is an extrusion insulated air chamber system, which is an excellent thermal barrier. In contrast to the manual foam filling process, the new tri-extrusion technology guarantees complete profile isolation and avoids internal pores. The addition of an air chamber core to the extrusion reduces the thermal conductivity by 6 times compared to a fiberglass profile, 4 times than that of a rigid PVC profile and 3 times less than that of a pine profile.
The installation width of the EnergyCore profile is 82 mm. In addition, EnergyCore systems allow the installation of double-glazed windows. This makes our windows even warmer and quieter.
English windows can be completed with:
- any decorative layout, even the most non-standard form
- mosquito nets
- additional handles for opening from the outside
- single-chamber, two-chamber and energy-saving glass unit
- frosted glass
- corrugated and other types of glass
- stained glass drawings
- toning
- protective film
- sun protection film
- sandwich panels
- Without extras and imposts
English and American windows do not require additional additions, as well as unnecessary imposts, which significantly reduce the light opening - In any color
American and English windows can be made in any, even the most extreme color, or laminated under a tree in one of more than 100 shades.
- Design possibilities
American and English windows can be made with decorative layouts or stained-glass windows according to individual sketches.
- Any sizes
Classic American and English windows can be made in almost any, even the largest, sizes.
- Strength, lightness and warmth
Despite the apparent simplicity of the design, American Double Hung windows are distinguished by their strength, lightness and warmth.
- Modern double-glazed windows
Our English windows can be made with two-chamber, one-dimensional double-glazed windows, as well as with energy-saving glass.
- Versatility
English windows are perfect not only for private houses and apartments, but also for government institutions such as schools, kindergartens, gyms, thanks to the possibility of ventilating the room and at the same time not being afraid for the life of little fidgets.
