You have started repairs in the apartment, and you think about which windows to choose? The construction market offers several options: aluminum, PVC and wooden windows. There are many myths about the latter. Someone believes that they can only be put in a country house, someone says that this is an expensive pleasure. It is not clear who came up with these myths, but they still scare buyers.
Myth No. 1: Wooden windows have a high price
Of course, beyond the windows from an array of larch or some rare tree you will have to lay out a tidy sum. But the frame can be made from inexpensive rocks. Any buyer will easily allow himself. Some variations are made even from glued beams. And they are quite environmentally friendly. So in reality the variety of materials – on any wallet. This is a great advantage over other types of window structures.
Myth No. 2: short -lived
In fact, high -quality windows will last about 40 years, and maybe more. The only nuance: if you live in an unfavorable area with a constant eruption of harmful substances into the atmosphere, then you will have to take care of the windows a little more.
Myth No. 3: Wooden windows must be repainted every year
Yes, it is necessary. But provided that they were installed 50 years ago. Modern technologies allow you not to apply paint so often. Moreover, this is not even recommended. The fact is that initially a wooden profile is covered with special varnish, allowing to “breathe” structures. And it is it is better to update every two to three years.
Myth No. 4: It is difficult and expensive to care for wooden windows
No, the care of wooden windows is no different from caring for windows from other materials. In general, the recommendations are as follows: you can not use abrasive and corroding agents and wash the frame with soapy water.
