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Different types of windows and how to use them,
Windows are an indispensable element, fundamental to creating more comfort in a room.
Besides the required connection between the interior and the exterior,
through its openings it is possible to provide natural light and ventilation to the rooms.
Today, window frames are made of aluminum, steel, wood or PVC.
There are several techniques for selecting eyeglasses and the treatments they can receive.
The quality of the lighting in the room can be improved by these treatments,
as well as the thermal and acoustic insulation.
If the design of some windows is improved, as they make better use of space,
others follow the most popular models on the market.
Casement windows
Glass windows are usually installed on the side of the frames and rotate vertically.
Installing locks on the walls to secure the papers to prevent them from being closed by the wind.
tilt windows
Slanted windows are suitable for areas that need continuous ventilation, such as kitchens, service areas, and bathrooms.
They open from a side lever and, depending on the glass treatment,
can maintain complete privacy from the environment while being ventilated.
Folding windows
Folding windows have the greatest aesthetic appeal.
When opened, its leaves fold like an accordion, allowing for different room layouts, or a very wide opening out.
Therefore, they usually have a larger span and are placed in larger rooms such as living rooms, bedrooms or hallways.
sliding windows
One of the most popular ones on the market.
It has at least two leaves, and when one of them is open, the air circulates in the room.
For bedrooms, it is important to choose models that have light control.
For kitchens and living rooms, where natural light can be more abundant, it is possible to use glass in both sheets.
Fixed windows
The fixed window does not have any kind of opening.
They only serve to provide light to the room while being part of it.
sash windows
Common in older homes, the sash window has a fixed part at the top and another that slides from bottom to top,
and to keep it fixed it is necessary to install locks.
In addition, you can receive two other opening leaves, which are usually shutters to help control luminosity and privacy.
Maxim-air tilted window
One of the most commonly used windows in small rooms, the Maxim-air window is similar to a tilted window,
with the difference that it always opens outward.
Tilt and turn windows
This window is very versatile because it allows different openings: swivel or tilt.
Thus, it is possible to control the wind by allowing its partial or total entry.
It can have a glass panel and a shutter to control the light – ideal for rooms that require darkness, such as a TV room.
Pivot windows
This window has two axes that form the axis through which the glass will rotate to open.
In this way, while one part of it occupies an interior space, the other occupies an exterior space of the house.
tilted window
The tilting window mechanism is the opposite of the maximum air window mechanism,
opening into the room and from above, allowing continuous ventilation.
shutter window
A very popular window, ideal for environments that receive a lot of sunlight or for privacy,
as it allows air flow even when closed.
Their sheets are usually made of wood or metal and, depending on the frame,
may be accompanied by opening or sliding sheets of glass, allowing for a wider use.
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