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The quality of the windows and doors depends on four characteristics

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2024 / 02 / 05

The quality of the windows and doors is based on four pillars, all of which are important regardless of the type of window. What makes an windows and doors of good quality? What properties need to be examined in order to purchase a good window, door, or sliding door? The answers to these questions can be found in the following article.

1. Windows and doors profile system

Choosing the right windows and doors profile system is the first pillar of quality. Regardless of the material – wood, PVC, aluminum, or steel windows and doors – the selection of the frame system supplier (commonly known as the system provider) and the type of profile system within it is not the responsibility of the buyer, but of the sales professional.
We choose profile systems in every product category based on the necessary technical specifications, not price, but even within a single family of profiles, they can vary significantly. Of course, the size, windows and doors direction, external and internal color, shading, and other options will be the buyer’s decisions.

2. Manufacturing quality

Manufacturing quality is as important as the selected window, door, or sliding door profile system. Compliance with manufacturing regulations, training of professionals, adhesive and sealing discipline can vary from company to company.
The procurement and daily maintenance of quality automated manufacturing equipment, the culture typical of quality factories, does not exist in every window factory, so it is worth visiting the manufacturer’s facility. During such a visit – during a conversation – even laypeople will immediately sense the quality and any warranty-related issues that can be expected here.

3. Thermal insulation glass, glass panel

Thermal insulation glass, glass panels always come from a glass processor to the window factory or, in the case of aluminum windows and doors, mostly to the site. Glass processors are popularly referred to as glass factories, but in Hungary, architectural flat glass is currently not produced (previously Salgótarján and then Orosháza hosted this industry).
Thermal insulation glass in a good quality windows and doors consists of three parallel glass layers with some distance between them, combined in a single panel.

The properties of these combined glass panels can be classified according to a wide range of coatings, layers, adhesives, or heat treatment, such as thermal insulation, acoustics, admitting solar energy, delaying break-ins, color, and transparency. The responsibility for the knowledge and pricing of the glass panel lies with the window manufacturer, as well as its warranty compliance.

4. Installation of the windows and doors

The installation of the windows and doors is the most neglected stage in our profession (preparatory engineering and on-site technical supervision). Self-employed installers go to construction sites and leave sliding doors supported by small wedges, gaps without vapor barrier and insulation. Unfortunately, in 20-25 years, we have become laggards in this field, and the departure of skilled professionals did not help with this.
Our company has had its own installation team and installation vehicles for many years because handling the problems after subcontracted work became unbearable.

From the simplest windows and doors installation to high-level glass facades, motorized windows and doors, controls, cabling, and training are no problem for us. Connecting to smart home solutions has also become a daily routine in the field of automated aluminum windows and doors and shading systems.

Tips for buying windows and doors:

The responsibility for selecting a quality aluminum window, door, or sliding door lies with the buyer, so they should thoroughly and personally investigate everything. In the case of facade windows and doors, we are always talking about a significant amount of money, but the care invested in preparation will pay off. If possible, trust a technical supervisor at your own expense during the selection process, so you will have a professional support who will surely protect your interests.

Always remember that you are not buying just a window, but a complete window package! This package includes a manufactured product, intellectual services, installation services, and warranty elements. Before purchasing an aluminum window, door, or sliding door, check (or have it checked) in the company information system if the window manufacturer is involved in any official proceedings, what the ownership conditions are, but you can also find indications of its unstable financial situation here. The ownership conditions and the history of the window company determine the quality of the products they manufacture.

If you purchase from a trader, inquire about the window manufacturer, profile manufacturer, and selected profile system data when you receive your quote. If you have made sure of the expected quality as described above, include all the information (manufacturer name, product model, color, layering of thermal insulation glass panels, and technical content of installation) in the agreement.

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