The design of domestic environments according to the diktats of eco-sustainability is an important step that aims to highlight both the aspects of health – in particular with regard to air quality – and safety. The choice of windows from a green perspective is driven by ecological reasons, linked to the urgency of reducing the environmental impact, but also by evaluations that look at the economic aspect. It has been demonstrated, in fact, that a large part of our energy consumption is due to the process of heat dispersion that takes place through windows. Designing the house by inserting quality fixtures in a context of structural reorganization, in the name of all-round savings (including on bills), is essential to safeguard the planet and reduce waste as well as pollution. As the team of infissiepersiane, a manufacturer of windows and shutters, explains, there are many variables that intervene in terms of defining the price of a window replacement intervention. If the goal is to reduce the environmental impact to zero, it is necessary to choose windows with high thermal efficiency.
The choice of materials, the scenic impact meets the functionality
Since the choice of windows for an apartment has both a practical value and linked to the aesthetic code of the context, particular attention must be paid when choosing the materials to be used. Each has specific characteristics: from wood to aluminum, passing through fiberglass and PVC. There is also a specific element that comes into play when evaluating the thermal qualities of certain windows: the so-called ‘thermal transmittance’, or the tendency of an element to exchange energy. Being able to reduce the impact on the environment through personal and at the same time collective choices, such as the smart replacement of windows for an eco-sustainable world, ensures the preservation of the planet for future generations.
PVC, cheap and reliable
The choice to place PVC windows in the apartment aims at both reliability and savings, compared to other types of fixtures. This material, thanks to constant research, has continuously improved in relation to some crucial characteristics. The reference is above all to the thermoacoustic and insulating properties (with a good quality-price compromise). Another interesting aspect, related to the choice of PVC, concerns its long life over time while maintaining high levels of efficiency: it resists wear and tear related to UV rays, bad weather and impacts. No complicated work is required for the maintenance of such fixtures: washing surfaces is simple, even in the case of major stains. Since PVC is an extremely light material, any disassembly of the structure will be easy.
Aluminium, low maintenance and a very long service life
In the event that you were to opt for aluminum windows, it will be useful to know that this material is made particularly resistant by the treatments to which the structures are subjected to ensure good acoustic and thermal insulation. Usually these windows are made up of profiles, often combined with plastic materials to reduce conductivity: in aluminum frames with thermal break, an ad hoc material with low conductivity is inserted, so as to stop the thermal conduction of the metal. The result is a stop to early school leaving. In the case of windows made of ‘open-joint’ aluminium, on the other hand, a system is activated that – through drain holes – conveys the water, preventing breakage of the seals or curvature of the frame.
Wood, the standards ensured in terms of insulation are excellent
Among the solutions that are most able to ensure excellent levels of thermal insulation, those offered by wooden windows should be highlighted. The standards are most often even higher than those relating to aluminum, while compared to PVC the results are practically the same. Specific techniques are normally used for woodworking, made high-performance and suitable for resisting atmospheric agents while also guaranteeing perfect acoustic insulation. Special glues and paints are used to ensure the healthiness of the air in domestic environments. Among the most interesting characteristics of wood for the construction of windows from an eco-sustainable point of view, there is also the ability to absorb moisture. In any case, periodic checks must be carried out to verify the good condition of the material.
The importance of taking advantage of deductions for the replacement of windows and doors
When you decide to replace the windows of an apartment, as part of a home renovation or to satisfy the desire for renovation from a green perspective, you will have to pay attention to the possible deductions that can be used: the Ecobonus in fact pays particular attention – facilitating them – to all those works that aim to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Of course, the context within which the work on the windows and doors is inserted and its specific extent will be evaluated.
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