When planning to change the windows in your house, the question immediately arises: which windows will be better to put – wooden or metal -plastic?
There is no monosyllabic answer to this question, both of one and the second type of windows have both pros and cons, so after weighing all the pros, only you yourself can choose the right window precisely for yourself.
As well as Velux, attic windows, metal -plastic windows can last a long time. It is also a plus that wooden windows create good sound insulation and thermal insulation. In addition, the life of wooden windows is quite high, up to 50 years with proper care.
The disadvantages of wooden windows include their rather large price, as well as the fact that the tree is exposed to temperature drops, sunlight, as well as water and humidity. Over time, the wooden frame is subject to fading and may dry out, so you need to carefully care for the frame. Wood windows must often be varnished or paint.
The advantages of metal -plastic windows include their rather reliable design, such windows do not refer over time. There is also no need to paint them every few years. When exposed to the windows of such natural phenomena as rain, snow and sun, there is no deformation of the metal -plastic window. They also have good warmth – and sound insulation. Metal -plastic windows protect the room from drafts and external noise well. There is a wide selection of shapes and colors of metal -plastic windows, which allows you to choose windows corresponding to any interior. It’s very easy to take care of plastic windows, all dust and dirt are removed by an ordinary damp cloth.
The disadvantages of metal -plastic windows include that if the window is mechanically damaged, then it will have to be completely changed. It is also often necessary to ventilate the room so that the air does not stagnate, since the plastic does not pass air.