Parlun offers a custom service for modern basement windows in a variety of materials and colors. A lot of heat is often lost through old or leaky windows in the basement, which means increased heating costs. Therefore, it is important to renovate or replace old basement windows. Basement windows—and front doors, windows, or balcony doors—you can choose the material, fittings, glass, etc. In addition, you can choose your favorite color from the RAL palette.
Custom Basement Windows: Made of Different Materials
Just like front doors, balcony windows and doors, basement windows can also be customized to meet the individual needs of customers. The following materials are great for making basement windows:
– Plastic
– Wood
– Aluminum
Plastic windows are popular with many customers. This material is particularly durable, inexpensive, easy to assemble and, most importantly, extremely easy to maintain.
If you value optimal thermal insulation, you should use wood basement windows. Cons: Wooden windows are slightly more expensive and require more maintenance.
Additionally, wood windows must be varnished or glazed every few years to maintain the color. The assembly is similar for all types of material.
Custom Basement Windows: Other Important Functions
In addition to the material of the window, the choice of fittings is also important for many customers. The purpose of the basement is different, and the customized products are also different.
1. Tilt-turn mechanism
Basements that are also used as living spaces, tilting and turning PVC windows are often used. The tilt and turn opening mechanism is a smart opening technology with many advantages, such as:
– Easy ventilation
– Robust construction, hardly any wear
– Easy to clean
– Airtight
Choose windows of this construction to keep your basement ventilated and prevent mold growth.
2. Custom Multi-leaf Basement Windows
Of course, custom multi-leaf basement windows are also available. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 2- or 3-leaf type: contact us to learn more.
3. Thermal Insulation
Whether it is doors or windows, thermal insulation is very important. Older windows, in particular, often have little or no insulation, which can lead to increased heating costs, especially as oil and gas prices rise.
Therefore, the installation of windows in the basement is subject to energy saving regulations. They must have a specific heat transfer coefficient, also known as the U-value. To achieve this insulation value, several factors play an important role.
– Glass: Windows with only one pane are a thing of the past. In the past time, multi-pane insulating glass is actually mandatory to improve the thermal insulation of windows. That’s why custom windows should have at least double glazing – triple glazing is even better. There is a layer of inert gas between each glass plate to improve insulation. This even enables heat transfer coefficients as high as 0.7 W/m2K.
However, due to their size, double glazing is often sufficient for basement windows.
– Frame: For custom basement windows, it is not only the quality of the glass that matters, but the quality of the frame. The wooden frame is impressive and well insulated. But plastic basement windows aren’t bad either, thanks to their multi-chamber system. This means that the profile of each basement window divides the chamber individually according to size; this further improves the insulating properties of the window.
– Roller Shutters: Of course, you can also customize roller shutters to install in your basement. When closed, they are not only good-looking and protective, but also provide additional thermal insulation.
At Parlun, it is possible to customize your own basement windows – of course you don’t need to worry about quality.
