What kind of window accessories to choose

Despite the fact that the plastic window have become an indispensable element of the interior, not all pay due interest on the hardware.It performs several important tasks.Firstly, the window provides a multi-mode operation, and secondly, to protect it from tampering, and thirdly, creates an attractive appearance.

What window hardware?

Accessories is a system of mechanical components that provide a snug fit of the window to the frame around the perimeter and can give an open flap desired position.
There are several types of window accessories:

• turning,
• swivel-hinged,
• sliding.

swivel and swing-out mechanisms are used to activate the window sash or balcony door to open fully or restricted to airing position.Use a similar window fittings for wooden windows and doors, as well as for steel structures.

Sliding hardware is used, it corresponds to the name, for sliding shutters doors and windows.The designs are sometimes combined with the sash nondisplacement or turning into one unit, and are used in vertically installed windows and doors.

Perimeter hardware works as follows: using the rotary knob and locking pins, put up the selected position of the handle, hardware provides the following operating modes:

1. When the knob is turned straight down the window closes, tightly adhering to the fold with a rubber gasket.This position ensures maximum soundproofed design.The air in this case also passes.
2. Turn handle 90 ° to the right or to the left to open the flap completely.
3. If the handle from the closed position rotated 180 °, then in such a case will fold position on ventilation.The upper part of the leaf falling by a few centimeters from the opening and is locked at an angle, allowing air flow.

worth noting that the window fittings, which can be bought from different suppliers, should differ durability and reliability.

What qualities must have a high-quality window accessories?

All hardware elements must demonstrate the following parameters during operation:

• High wear resistance.Window accessories are often exposed to a strong and constant load, especially in the windows installed in the office.During the day the windows are often opened and closed, so high-quality components are designed for a large number of cycles.One cycle means by a one-time opening and closing of windows.It is believed that good fittings withstands 15,000 cycles of opening and closing.True, pleased to note that the triple-leading hardware manufacturers, such as Maco, Roco, Siegenia guarantee a trouble-free life of up to 60 000 cycles.This is one reason why these companies is almost completely absorbed the entire market of window accessories, the price of which justifies the quality.

• corrosion resistance.On the hardware elements are often, especially in the winter time, affect the temperature drop when the window below zero, and in the room plus, and the difference can be up to 50 ° C.Moisture is also able to induce a response reaction of the metal.Quality fittings able to resist rust, and therefore in this case it is not necessary to save.
• smooth buttery move all elements softens the wear and tear of parts during their operation.In addition, do not have to make additional efforts with the opening and closing of doors and windows.
• security of all elements.Good manufacturers often use in their designs simple, but effective solution, when in conjunction with the mushroom pins at the bottom and top of the frame shutters installed in resistant striker plate.In addition to this, some pens made with protection against drilling and have buttons or lock slot.

What made window fittings?

known manufacturers of window fittings made the production of steel, characterized by a good degree of strength.The surface of the parts is protected by galvanizing or chromium plating, and in some cases, varnished and painted.Sometimes the elements are made of aluminum and brass, but the foundation of it is steel.

To meet the finishing, furniture has three primary colors:

• golden,
• silver,
• black.

Mounting plates made of rolled steel, except for those performances, which are intended to counter the hacking.In their composition used solid alloys, sometimes with an admixture of chromium - why most drills break when you try to drill such accessories.

What elements are included in the window accessories?

As a rule, the standard set of accessories includes:

• upper and lower hinges for shutters and frames, which connect the sash and the window frame to each other.
• knobs and levers that make the leaf exposed to the desired position,
• Anchored on the movable elements leaf fittings, called constipation.During the movement of the handle locks are moved in the slots with pins, falling into the grooves on the mounting plate.This is the cause flaps in the desired installation position.
• limiter locks the sash in the half-open position, without letting it fall.
• inhibitor incorrect position of the handle does not rotate with its flap open loop and prevents loss by turning the handle, while the valve is in the open position.

• slotted vent that holds the sash in slightly open position at a distance of 10 mm from the frame.This situation is true for airing in the winter, when you want to ensure a flow of fresh air at the same time, the amount should not be a problem for the temperature in the room.
• Some equipment accessories include a protective lock that prevents accidental slamming shutters, for example when exposed to drafts or wind.

Overview window hardware manufacturers

lion's share of all made up window fittings models from the Austrian manufacturer of Maco and German Roto.Their mass fraction of the market is that often many installers of windows offer exactly the products of these two companies to choose from.Therefore correct to start your review it with them.

• Austrian producer Products Maco known in the market for decades.In 2014 the company celebrated its 67-year presence in the market.High product quality is ensured by control at all stages of production.Factories are traditionally located in Austria, so no need to worry that the components are manufactured in China under the auspices of the brand, as do some other manufacturers.It is useful to list the main advantages of this brand:
  • all elements of hardware work even under extreme loads and constant exposure to adverse weather conditions.Moreover, structurally they are made in the hidden performance in which hardware components do not protrude beyond the design;
  • spring elements are made of a multilayer stainless steel, thereby providing additional strength;
  • all elements of accessories, including hidden ones, are treated with wax to reduce friction and increase corrosion resistance;
  • special edge on the outside of the tire thus reducing the degree of friction between the tires and give the hardware design for stiffness;
  • window fittings equipped lifter - a special mechanism, which prevents sagging sash in the closed position;
  • lower hinges are adjustable;
  • built-blockers can prevent damage to the mechanism in the case of wrong selected item or excessive force applied to it.

warranty period to be submitted by the manufacturer for its products is 10 years.According to the
and user reviews, window fittings Maco benefits by simplifying assembly and minimizing the number of parts.This achieves great simplicity and lower design speed of assembly.

• More than 50% of all products Roto gets to Eastern Europe, and Russia is the leader in terms of procurement of accessories of this brand.As an Austrian rival German manufacturer also gives the customer the possibility of such products as the highest quality, smooth operation mechanisms and their durability.Guaranteed period of operation is 60 000 cycles.
  • among other things, Roto hardware patented flat locking tab.According to experts, it is an engineering solution allowed to evenly distribute the stress on all parts on the surface of the touch.The angle of the entrance to the bar tab unchanged and amounts to 45 °.Due to this significantly reduced friction between the engine and the bar, and the force for opening and closing the required minimum;
  • swing-out mechanisms of accessories designed for the weight of the valves up to 130 kg and have considerable strength.Hinges and basic mechanisms also have a hidden design;
  • Roto window hardware is reliable and correct operation.The functionality of the different versions is achieved variability, which allows to choose the high-quality accessories for any request.However, due to this sacrificed to simplicity of design.However, complexity does not affect the quality;

• fittings Siegenia-Aubi or just Sigenia, as the group became known as products after the merger, as a tradition of high quality, proven not one decade.Siegenia products takes 30% of the European market and is a leader in terms of the introduction of anti-burglar systems.Further, the manufacturer offers a wide range of accessories for innovative solutions for windows and doors, all kinds of used machinery.

In fact, much of a difference between the output of said trio no.Since the word "German" has long been synonymous with "quality", many experts recommend to buy Roto products.

High quality involves substantial value of the goods.Window accessories is no exception.Basic package for one box will cost at least $ 100-150.If you need to install anti-burglary protection, then the price will double.With this in mind it makes sense to talk about producing more affordable, which worked well.

• Accado - Turkish manufacturer has taken its place in the average price range segment, it offers the customer the following arguments in the direction of choosing this product:
  • adjustable pins are made of high-strength steel, not pure light metals for the individual parts;
  • in constipation and corner transmission using four-layer steel;
  • warranty for corrosion-resistant coating is 12 years;
  • scissors used double clamp;
  • mikroprovetrivaniya system and the lifter;
  • fanlight system;
  • leaved system.

Accado demonstrates that it can find a suitable range of accessories for any client requests.

Company Vorne range is low-cost and high-quality products, but it remains little-known.Mechanisms are simple to operate and maintain, the softness in switching mode and ensure a tight fit of flap.

German company G-U main focus in the development of its products makes it to ensure tightness at the casement to the frame.On the inner side of the loop was even has a special groove for rubber seal, which is pressed evenly loop when closing the sash.In addition, a special screw sleeve allowed to strengthen snuggling up to 1.5 mm for maximum effect a snug fit.

not all manufacturers of window accessories have been described, but that's not much use, since none of them are able to get closer to the three "whales»: Maco, Roto, Siegenia.In discussion forums periodically inflame battles of figuring out who is the best of them.However, so far the answer has not been found as leaders occupy senior positions and stand firm on them.But all the debaters agree on one thing: it is necessary to purchase their products, and the rest do not pay attention.This opinion is confirmed by the presence in the equity market.