A few years ago, plastic windows were something unusual and not everyone could afford to install them. Now, plastic windows are immediately installed in new houses, and there are not so many apartments in which the old, wooden ones remained. Plastic windows have earned their popularity due to ease of use, durability, reliability.
How can plastic windows be improved
It would seem that plastic windows themselves are very functional and few people would think that something could improve them. In fact, there are several types of useful add-ons that will help make their operation better. These add-ons are inexpensive, but will definitely come in handy:
- a handle with a lock, especially important if there are small children in the house, because the safety of children is paramount.Therefore, by installing a handle with a lock on the window, you can be sure that a curious baby will not lean out of the window if left alone in the room. The handle is functionally the same as in a regular window, just a lock cylinder is built into it, keys are attached to it, the ability to open the window to the ventilation position is also preserved;
- comb, a special element that allows you to fix the window in different positions to adjust the ventilation. During the heating season is very important, you can put the window in a position that will create a comfortable flow of fresh air. Very simple installation that does not require special skills;
- the ventilation valve, as the name implies, was created in order to ventilate the room more conveniently. Moreover, the valve allows fresh air to enter the room even when the window is closed. The airflow can be adjusted;
- reflective film (in other words, tinting) is especially relevant for those windows that are on the south side. Protects from heat, sun and UV rays. Holds securely, easy to stick;
- a sealant with a sticky layer, perfect right on top of the one that is already installed on the windows, especially in places where it is damaged, deformed, or the standard seal does not fit snugly. Holds securely, does not interfere with the closing of the window, glued easily.
- A latch with a cable allows you to ventilate the window, but at the same time, the cable protects against wide opening of the window, which is very important when you need to ventilate the room in the presence of a child and not worry.
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