What do consumers think of wooden windows with double glazing? Review reviews. Which wood is best for making Euro windows?

Windows - important detail room interior. They serve as the main source of light, provide air exchange and a favorable microclimate in the room. Below in the article we will talk about two wood materials, often used in production window designs: pine and larch. After reviewing the information about the properties of these woods, you will make a wise decision for yourself.

Larch windows: quality plus beauty

Larch wood has antiseptic properties, so it is not susceptible to mold and mildew. In addition, it exhibits high resistance to sea water, which even destroys a concrete monolith. Among the advantages window profile made of larch:

• excellent strength, comparable to similar oak products;
• reliability;
• resistance to significant temperature changes and rotting processes;
• good sound and heat insulation.

Having given preference to a larch profile, the owner equips his home with high-quality windows of a noble “appearance”. The natural yellowish tint of wooden frames does not require painting. Double-glazed windows fit stylishly into the interior decoration of the room and become its highlight, eye-catching.

Pine is the queen of inexpensive windows

A wonderful raw material for budget wood windows. Pine grows in almost all regions (there are no transportation costs), it has a soft structure, which makes wood processing easier, and therefore products made from it are inexpensive. Compared to oak profiles, pine windows are much lighter, but this does not affect their service life. Wood also tolerates sudden temperature changes, allows air to pass through well and keeps the room warm.

The external beauty of a pine frame helps in creating stylish interior living room, office, bedroom and other premises. This is facilitated by the striped texture of the wood. And the variety of its tones is additional opportunity add a special touch to the design of any room. We also take into account that pine windows are not only varnished, but, if necessary, painted in the desired color.

I would like to install a wooden window, but no one I know has installed it yet—no one to consult with? So, you have a direct route to the forums about wooden windows.

In general, is it worth installing wooden windows?

More precisely, this question sounds like this:

As main pros for wooden windows reviews cite the following qualities: environmental friendliness, durability, etc.

It is important for buyers that wooden windows have as many seals as possible

For example, Albert writes on the Vopros-remont.ru portal: “Wooden windows, unlike plastic ones, are not made with respirators. And one more thing: I don’t understand when they say that the tightness and sound insulation of plastic windows is better. Wood allows you to install 4 sealing circuits, and plastic only 2.”

Here the author cheated a little. Firstly, plastic windows can have up to 3 sealing circuits. But it is true that in tightness quality windows made of wood are not inferior to expensive plastic. Cheap wooden windows with double glazed windows are a separate issue.

Secondly, harmful substances are also released, so you can’t do without a respirator. Although there were precedents when it turned out: established for a long time plastic windows released harmful fumes.

If wooden windows allow air to pass through, it is not the wood that is “breathing”, but rather the entire window is breathing through cracks

Many people praise wooden windows precisely because they allow air to pass through. On the same website, Olesya writes: “The houses are made of wood, we ventilate them occasionally, and everything is fine. And in the office there is plastic - there’s nothing to breathe.”

Olesya, of course, gave a not entirely successful example. After all, how many people are in the office (and everyone is working, therefore breathing heavily) and how many are in the house. Perhaps wooden windows actually allow air to pass through. But the reason here is not at all the ability of wood to “breathe,” as many people think. After all, this is not a sponge for air to whistle through it.

Main disadvantage , according to consumers – high. The cost of wooden double-glazed windows was commented on as “unjustifiably inflated.”

Some citizens believe that wooden windows are only good outside the city. And for production premises and city apartments they are too “soundproof”. Let's add to this that repainting a wooden window in a high-rise building is also not very pleasant.

Pine or larch, oak or ash – which material is better?

We have already provided reviews of wooden larch windows in. Therefore, let's move straight to pine, oak and other species.

Reviews of pine windows

If you take good care of the pine glass unit, then there will be no problems with it

Many people believe that with double-glazed windows (even though they are the most inexpensive), they are quite reliable. The main thing is that it is processed correctly by the manufacturers. And you shouldn’t forget about regular painting – once or twice a year. Then no “infection” will stick to such windows!

But if you do the opposite, you may end up like one of the users living in Moscow. On the Forumhouse portal he reports: “I have had a wooden double-glazed window made of pine for the 3rd year. The tides on the first floor have moved a little, the coating has washed away, and it’s leaking a little in one place.” But despite this, the author of the review is generally satisfied with the windows.

What do they think about oak double-glazed windows?

Most members of the forum literally worship. And there is a reason for it. “We have had oak windows in our dacha since 1930, if not longer. The glass was changed, but the frames were never replaced! Well, who will now say that oak is not best material? - writes Daria on the Oknamedia.ru forum.

Few people have oak windows, but many dream about them.

But, alas, the prices of such wooden windows with double-glazed windows discourage all desire to buy them. Oleg, one of the users of the “Your Home” portal, decided to calculate how much a wooden double-glazed window made of oak 1400x1300 costs. The calculator on several sites showed that 32-38 “tyr” would be required.

The prices, of course, are barbaric when compared with the cost of inexpensive pine windows. But believe me, it's still inexpensive. That's when the cost will be calculated for you, including slopes, ebbs, window sills, etc. – be even more surprised!

Some of our compatriots had experience using breeds: ash, beech, etc.. Judging by the reviews, they are no worse than oak (beech), or even better (ash). So, if your finances allow you to order these, then go ahead and sing!

Do you want beautiful windows on the balcony or in the penthouse? Please note.

Not such a sophisticated option. But it allows you to slightly increase the area of ​​the balcony or loggia.

They expand the room visually, not actually. But the light becomes 2 times more!

Consumer opinions about wooden windows of different “nationalities”

The country of origin is not of primary importance to consumers. It is much more important to acquire wooden double glazed windows inexpensive. And also choose better wood.

German wooden windows are the undoubted leader among consumers

However, there were a couple of reviews on this topic. They were remembered well German and Finnish double-glazed windows made of wood. They say they are of very high quality, “wear-resistant”.

Italian and recognized as unsuitable for the Russian climate. A Belarusian and Russian- simply of poor quality.

Here’s what Voloshinets, a member of the “Your Home” forum, writes: “The main drawback domestic manufacturer- "saving". Abroad, up to 7 paint and varnish compositions are used when processing timber. For us, it’s good if there are 2 – tinting and varnish.”

Of course, the user is right in his own way. But do not forget that Russia and, for example, Germany are completely different price categories.

Therefore, we will end this article with the advice that every second person gives in discussions: “You shouldn’t save on wooden windows.” P.S. It is better to install expensive plastic windows than cheap wooden ones.

Which tree is better?

Made from three-layer laminated veneer lumber78 mm, and smaller sizes - 68 or 56 mm - are not suitable for Middle zone Russia. It is the laminated veneer lumber that guarantees the resistance of the entire structure to weather conditions(such a window will not warp even over time), has higher strength and durability compared to ordinary timber the same section from the array. Before the timber is made, the board goes through three stages of drying, after which the wood is rejected: removal of knots, resin pockets, and cracks. Then the finished board is spliced ​​into timber along the length and then through the thickness. For gluing, water-repellent glue is used, which makes finished window not hygroscopic. The different directions of the fibers and water resistance obtained from this type of timber production make it possible to increase strength and prevent deformation of the window block due to temperature changes. The strength of glued products increases by 80%, and rigidity by 40% (compared to similar solid wood products).

The following types of lumber are used: pine, larch, oak, ash, beech, meranti. And definitely - radial cut. Precious wood veneers glued to a pine profile are also used. According to professionals, after a while the veneer begins to bubble (if thin) and peel off, since there is a difference in expansion coefficients different breeds under the influence of atmospheric and climatic factors. In addition, in the central part of the profile, as a rule, there is a single-layer material (solid) pine. This significantly worsens the stability of the profile geometry, and the ends of the valves look unaesthetic.

Pine is considered the most “democratic” material for manufacturing. It is even more widespread than larch, and is easy to process due to its softness, so it remains inexpensive. It is this softness that leads to the fact that after several years of use, many dents and deep grooves remain on the frames and window sills. When scratched, wood without varnish begins to turn blue and then rot. To prevent rotting, porous pine wood is saturated chemical compounds by deep impregnation method. As a result, it becomes inert to biological influences and approaches environmental properties to plastic: it stops “breathing” and begins to emit chemicals into the space of the room. Nevertheless, pine is often chosen by those who select windows in the price range good plastic- most customers admit that pine windows still more environmentally friendly and beautiful.

Oak belongs to the elite class of wood. It is valuable for its outstanding aesthetic qualities, evokes a feeling of reliability, solidity, and can often be found in expensive interiors. Oak lumber is presented on the market in much smaller quantities than coniferous wood. How hard rock, it is difficult to dry and process. Choosing oak greatly increases the price of window timber and therefore oak windows much more expensive. Unfortunately, reports are increasingly appearing that windows made from improperly dried oak have become damaged after a few months. In addition, oak doors are heavy, so it is recommended not to make them too wide so as not to overload the fittings. Wood needs care varnish coating and protection from the beetle: without varnish, oak becomes gray, and although it resists rotting, it cannot resist the grinding beetle.

Ash, beech, meranti. These look very nice. These species are quite expensive and rare: there is no large-scale timber harvesting, the distribution areas of these species are small, and some of the lumber is exported (not counting meranti, which, on the contrary, is imported). Meanwhile, for the Eurowindow, for which great value has high accuracy and static stability of the resulting profiles, these materials have practically not been studied. Before the advent of laminated timber technology, windows were not made from them. And now it is unlikely that anyone will give guarantees that such a window will last the allotted 25–50 years. And only a few customers agree to experiments. But today it is quite common to see mahogany windows in cottages. The answer is simple: as a rule, good varnishes very closely replicate the colors and even the iridescence of shades of exotic species.

Siberian larch. The hardness of this species is at the level of oak. This means that there will be no dents or grooves left on larch frames and window sills from flower pots. Thanks to the polymerization of resins, the hardness even increases over the years. Larch windows resistant to biological destruction: blue stain, rot, fungi, bugs. Therefore, larch wood does not require chemical impregnation and remains environmentally friendly, releasing only natural phytoncides into the atmosphere. Larch is unique in its resistance to water - it practically does not swell, does not rot or warp. Siberian larch practically does not react to rain, frost, heat and dryness. As for European larch, it also has these properties, although they are significantly less pronounced. The volumes of harvesting larch timber are less than pine, but larger than oak and other deciduous trees. Larch wood is difficult to dry and machining. It requires programmable drying chambers, Expensive cutting tool, and the process must be controlled by highly qualified workers. Drying is carried out in stages and very slowly (the cycle lasts at least three months). True, if larch is dried in violation of the cycle, then drying defects - cracks and leads - are visible immediately, and not after several months, like with oak.

Combined windows

The materials used for bindings have their advantages and disadvantages. The desire to maximize benefits and minimize negative traits each of them led to the creation of so-called combined windows. They are divided into wooden-aluminum, aluminum-wood And wood-plastic. When reviewing them, to compare prices, a window measuring 1.5x1.5 m (area - 2.25 m2) with two sashes and a double-chamber double-glazed window with a thickness of 32–36 mm was taken.

Wood-aluminium. Currently, this is the most common type of combination windows. Aluminum is used to protect the wooden frame. The durability of such structures is more than 80 years (minimum design service life). After surface treatment of aluminum products, they become resistant to corrosion caused by rain, snow, heat and smog. The leaders in the production of such windows are Germany and Scandinavian countries. Good Russian windows are made according to German, Finnish, Swedish technology, suggesting different options combinations of these two materials.

We list their types:

1. Finnish type. The window unit uses two separate sashes. The outer one is made of aluminum, and the inner one is made of wood. The doors are movably connected to each other and can open either simultaneously or alternately. A two-frame Primus window from Fenestra made of pine costs $520-530, Domus - $560-580, TIIVI - $760-1000. An oak window is twice as expensive, since oak requires more thorough drying and processing. It is also possible that the frame of the doors is made of pine, and all other components are made of oak ($800–900). Currently, you can find windows made according to Finnish technology Russian manufacturers. These products cost 10–15% less than imported ones. However, we do not do vacuum impregnation of wood. It is carried out only by Finns.

2. Swedish type. Such a window consists of two frames with paired sashes: an external one (made of aluminum profile with single glass) and internal (wooden, with double-glazed windows). The products are presented by TIIVI. The thickness of the box is 90–105 mm. The advantages of the window include the ability to open in two planes and a not very narrow window frame, which nevertheless allows the installation of inter-frame blinds. Such a product, made in Murmansk, costs $860, and in Finland - $1200.

3. German type. The wooden frame is protected by an aluminum trim, which is placed around the entire perimeter of the window. But the frame itself remains single. Window with tilt and turn sashes, made according to German technology using materials from Germany, costs $750–780 (pine) and $1450–1500 (oak). Fenestra produces Fenix ​​single-frame windows. The cost of a pine product is $570–590. Russian windows made using German technology will cost $500–590 (pine), $550–560 (larch), $900–1475 (oak).

Aluminum-wood. This window has an aluminum profile frame trimmed with wood on the inside. The frame is strong, durable, well protected from any weather influences. And from the room, the window looks cozy and warm thanks to wooden trims that perform a decorative function. The advantages of such windows include their fire safety. In addition, aluminum gets dirty much slower than plastic. A window made using Italian technology using Italian profiles and wood costs from $1,350 (with oak linings) to $1,500 (with oak linings). exotic varieties wood). A window made using Italian technology, but from Russian materials, will cost 20% less. Wooden overlays can be very different. It is only important to pay attention to the fact that the wooden trim is not glued or screwed to the wooden frame.

Wood-plastic. In this case wooden frame The outside of the window is protected with plastic. In Russia, such a system is not yet widespread. Plastic plays the same role as aluminum in wood-aluminium structures. The cost of a pine window is $570, an oak window is $1,085, and a mahogany meranti window is $670.

What determines the quality of wooden windows?

Source material. Its choice should be approached with special care. For the manufacture of windows must be used quality wood without pronounced or hidden defects.

Quality of material processing. The wood of the window must be dried to the required humidity, following the drying technology. It must also be processed accordingly modern materials in compliance with technology. Special wood processing, including drying, impregnation, priming and painting, significantly increases the service life wooden windows. Thus, with the help of impregnation, wood is protected from fungi, blue stains and mold that destroy it; changes in humidity are significantly reduced, thereby reducing the likelihood of cracks and deformations. At deep impregnation wood rot is prevented. After impregnation, a primer is applied. The main purpose of primers is to create reliable adhesion of the top layers of coating to the surface to be painted. For final finishing window blocks, both covering paints and revealing compositions can be used natural beauty wood texture. The paint layer regulates the moisture content of the wood, improves appearance windows, making it easier to care for.

The design of the window and its individual parts. To achieve high quality, it is necessary to use modern designs for both the entire window as a whole and its individual parts: glass, double-glazed windows, seals, fittings.

Appearance. One of important criteria, defining the class wooden windows, are their aesthetic properties. Beauty, elegance of profile shapes, cleanliness of surface treatment, color nuances various breeds wood are of great importance when choosing a window. Only high modern technologies allow you to achieve high quality surface treatment, giving complex shapes profiles, etc. Casement windows of any of the above designs consist of a separate window frame and a casement window frame.