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Security – Custom Windows Systems
Windows: materials, glazing, sun protection
Whether for new builds or renovation of old buildings: Choosing the right window is no easy task for building owners. Because, among other things, energy consumption depends on the material used. The most important information on window frames and glazing, as well as awnings and shutters.
Windows fulfill a variety of functions: They protect against cold and heat, against burglars, and ensure adequate lighting in the house. In many cases, modern double-glazed windows even insulate better than old masonry walls. When choosing the frame materials and the type of glazing, builders have various options.
For your windows, there are different types of glass/glazing depending on the expectations you may have. We have presented some of them to you in dedicated articles, here we recap all the glasses you may face when deciding to buy windows.
Burglar-proof glazing
If you want to bring additional security to your window , know that there are burglar-proof glazing . The resistance time of the glazing during a break-in varies according to its quality:
- single and double glazing: about 30 seconds
- double laminated glazing: 3 minutes
- double glazing delayed break-in: 6 minutes
It is recommended to equip yourself with at least laminated glazing in order to deter potential burglars. These are several sheets of glass which, allied and associated, make the glazing incredibly resistant to all impacts. To properly protect an opening, burglar-proof glazing is part of a security and protection approach that must be comprehensive. It can include the security window, a window alarm, and possibly a grille.
The purpose of burglar-resistant glazing is to resist attempts to break the glazing. You must therefore also check the hardware of your window which must be optimized anti-burglary as well. When we talk about hardware, we are talking about all the elements allowing the opening and closing of a window: hinges, screws, nails …
If you want even more resistance, you can decide to equip yourself with a wired glass : this one being manufactured by the addition of a grid inside the glazing itself .
Thermal glazing
This involves installing double glazing (at least, but triple glazing is recommended) and choosing tempered glass. The glass has been treated at a very high temperature , which makes it very resistant to the various thermal shocks that can occur. Thermal double glazing is a combination of two 4mm glasses separated by a 16mm air cushion.
With some manufacturer , you can strengthen the performance of your glazing by installing reinforced insulation glass also called VIR
Soundproof glazing
The glazing sound is a glass wherein the thickness of the outer glass is larger than a thermal glazing normal. It will allow you to mitigate noise pollution by reducing the air cushion between the panes which will reduce the space left for passing sound.
“Innovative” glazing
There are different ones, you will find here for example the ornamental glazing , as we have already presented them to you, or the self-cleaning glazing . Also think about heated, caulking, anti-reflective or solar glass. Finally, note that there is also the possibility of setting up what is called double windowing which allows you to double your protections as well.
Clear or Opaque
Every room in your home, especially the bathroom, should have a window as a source of natural light. Light is necessary for the well-being of body and mind. Without light, humans quickly feel tired and unwell. Smooth glass is normally used for windows and patio doors. However, it is advisable to install a structured or opaque glass for your bathroom window. This way, you benefit from a bright window protecting you from prying eyes from outside.
Opaque glass
With Millennium Windows and Doors, you will find a wide range of Custom Windows Systems glazing at your disposal including thermal insulation glazing (double or triple), sound and security glazing as well as a selection of structured or opaque windows. All these glazing can be integrated into the frames of windows or doors in wood, PVC or wood-aluminum. Structured or opaque glazing is resistant to scratches, bases and acids and, in addition, to light. The production of opaque glass is environmentally friendly since no liquid tin is used and less energy is required for their manufacture than for smooth panes.
Bathroom Window
Custom Windows Systems For the bathroom in your home, it is advisable to install a PVC window fitted with structured or opaque glass to protect you from the outside view. These special panes for bathroom and toilet windows and for a ventilator have the same characteristics as any other window. They can be integrated into any joinery either in wood or mixed wood-aluminum. In addition, they offer you above all protection against prying eyes from the outside without depriving you of natural light.
Which glass to choose?
On the Millennium Windows and Doors site, you have the choice between a wide variety of structured and opaque glasses! A real “spoiled for choice”! The most widely used glasses at the moment are Satinato and Master-Carré® glazing. Known for their longevity, Chinchilla and ornate glazing are the most widely used, especially for bathroom windows. As for the ornate Silvit and Cathedral glazing, which was the strong trend of the 1970s, they have not lost their retro value in the market. Finally, it’s up to you to choose the type of structured or opaque glass for your bathroom window.
What about carpentry?
Of course, a bathroom window is not just a simple structured or opaque pane. Before you can choose you must select the material and profile of the joinery and the dimensions of your bathroom window.For this specific part, it is strongly recommended to choose either PVC or wood for the joinery.
Especially PVC offers you excellent qualities for your bathroom window:
easy maintenance and cleaning thanks to the high-quality material and the smooth surface high level of thermal and sound insulation thanks to the system with several chambers and several seals lightness and stability of the joinery possibility of integrating double or triple glazing using the traditional method or the modern gluing technique customizable security level several colors and decorations available All information on PVC joinery is available on the Millennium Windows and Doors website as well as all information on thermal, phonic and safety glazing.
Choose the bathroom window according to your requirements! The wide range of joinery, colors and glazing is at your disposal to configure your bespoke bathroom window.
A bathroom window can only protect you from prying eyes from the outside, but can also be equipped with some sound protection and security features. Thanks to the integration of a protective film, you can equip your glazing with soundproofing that reduces exterior noise inside your bathroom. With soundproofing, you can enjoy a quiet room so that you can relax and gain energy after a stressful day.
When it comes to the security of your window, you can choose between security fittings so that the carpentry is not a weak point and serves as an entrance for burglars. Whatever the opening direction of the leaf, there are the perfect fittings to properly protect your home against break-ins. The locking systems (basic security, RC 1 (WK 1) and RC 2 (WK 2)) are all optimal for the use of tilt and turn windows.
For more security, you can add a lockable handle and a roller shutter which offers more security during the night.
Window frames:
These materials are available
If you want to renew your windows, you can choose between different materials for the frame: plastic windows are robust, easy to care for and also comparatively cheap compared to the other alternatives. With increasing age, the surface of the plastic windows often becomes matt or faded – but they can be whipped back into shape with special lacquers or foils and with some effort. Wooden windows, on the other hand, are even easier to prepare. They can be sanded down several times and repainted or glazed. With proper maintenance, they are also very durable – although usually a little more expensive than plastic windows. Window frames made of aluminum have a slightly higher price, but also have a longer service life. Maintenance is limited to a minimum. For good thermal insulation they usually have a wood or plastic core.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Different construction possibilities
Structured glass is particularly suitable for interior parts of a home, so that enough light passes through but there is no visibility. We find this type of glass in an intermediate door and in a bathroom window for example. The windows of the shower stalls are also pre-intended for this type of glass. The optics are thus enlarged by the transmission of light from the glass, without having a detailed view.
Both in the door openings and in the entrance doors, ornamental glass presents a high-quality optical alternative. They lighten and relieve the vision and make the room a larger space, like in a bathroom. Another field of application is that of lampshades and lamp covers. These smaller ornamental glasses can be assembled and used as lampshades. Curved structural or decorative glass is suitable for outdoor lamps and other similar items.
The other possibility of installing patterned glass is the use of a glass partition. Glass partitions between the living room and the dining room or in the office are a great way to delimit the space without losing light. Thanks to the non-slip steps, the stair treads can also be made of ornamental glass. The spacious staircase steps fitted with this ornamental glass represent a grandiose look.
Very pleasant decorative glass can also act very pleasantly on inlays of furniture. The glass can be transformed to the size chosen for the table top or be used as a shelf. Styles and design options depend solely on personal preference.
Exterior glass is ideal for facade glazing and spandrel glazing. The house quickly takes another turn with ornamental glasses rather than concrete blocks, it becomes modern, bright, and resists variations in weather. Even in winter, the bright situation is pleasant with stale glass. Structured glass is naturally suitable for the window, like smooth glass. Thermal insulation is also quite possible with ornamental glass. Just ask us which glass best suits your needs. The versatility of decorative glass is almost limitless, both in construction and in form.
Cleaning
Cleaning ornamental glass is easy
Cleaning the ornamental glass is simple. Wipe them down with your regular window cleaning cloth and a mild detergent simply removing dirt from the glass and then after with a soft cloth, such as a chamois leather. The structured glass will thank you for that cleaning with a lasting shine and durability.