In recent years, it is very popular to have large floor-to-ceiling windows or sealed balconies, 2-50,000 to change the window seems to be more common, my neighbor spent 50,000 to change the window, but after encountering a super typhoon, I knew that changing the window is not so simple, and the consequences are simply unimaginable!
Since Typhoon "Dusuri" landed one after another, many cities have been seriously affected, such as Quanzhou, Putian and other places, many owners have blown away the entire windows of the building, the glass has been blown away, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is also crumbling, and even the owners who live in the upper floors dare not move at all, trembling......
Many owners have replaced their windows, have your doors and windows withstood the test of typhoons? How to ensure that the structure of the house is not affected in extreme weather, and it is particularly important to avoid danger safely. What should be done to reduce the risk and improve the safety of living? Today, I will share with you that the most inexpensive place to decorate must not be careless.
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Windows are the first line of defense
Living in coastal cities, typhoons are actually very common, but a 16-17 typhoon is still dangerous!
Whether the window is strong or not is clear at a glance at this time, and it depends on it to avoid danger at home, so it must be strict and cautious before replacing and installing.
Some owners dislike the developer's poor quality windows, whether for safety, vision or other reasons, they must think clearly before replacement, and they must not try to save money, cheap and poor quality, and poor risk resistance. It is not recommended to replace new houses (in line with the quality standards required by the state), and second-hand houses, old houses or windows that are more than 10 years old can be replaced.
It is recommended that the frame window should be installed with a frame airtight window, which is best tested for pressure resistance, air tightness and water tightness, and the safety level is better.
The common plastic steel material is the most soundproof, but easy to sink and deform, it is definitely not suitable for extreme weather, it is not recommended to choose; if the economic conditions allow, it is recommended that you choose the first choice of system windows, followed by high configuration of broken bridge aluminum windows, remember to choose a big brand (small factory products are prone to problems).
System window vs broken bridge aluminum: The system window is an upgraded version of broken bridge aluminum, with better profiles, processes, and accessories, better overall performance, and more expensive than broken bridge aluminum.
The system window has a multi-cavity structure, the main cavity is large and there are many nylon strips, and the broken bridge aluminum window cavity is small and the number is small. The design of the mullion of the system window has a strong wind pressure resistance, and it is difficult to blow away when there is a typhoon, while the aluminum mullion of the broken bridge is single, not thick enough, and the supporting force of the window is weak.
The biggest disadvantage of the system window is that the price is expensive, ranging from 1500-2500 yuan/㎡, ordinary families really feel expensive, and high-grade broken bridge aluminum (800-1000 yuan/㎡) is also enough~
Choose good windows to resist bad weather and avoid shoddy products, be sure to pay attention to:
1. Whether it is a system window or a broken bridge aluminum window, it is best to use virgin aluminum, EPDM rubber sealing strip and PA66 nylon heat insulation strip;
2. Select the system window: in addition to looking at the profile materials, imported hardware, etc., make sure that it is the system design, not the assembly (broken bridge aluminum window), to avoid confusion, and distinguish from the price, the price of hundreds of yuan is definitely not the system window;
To choose the broken bridge aluminum window, you must choose the new national standard: 65/70/80 profile with a wall thickness of more than 1.8mm, the thicker the insulation, the better the safety, and the higher the price, you can choose the appropriate thickness according to the region.
3. Choose windows with hidden drainage and sealing design, and check the process details, such as waterproof card parts, glue strip treatment, pin injection process, etc., so that drainage can be achieved even if it rains, effectively resist rainwater backflow, and protect the overall stability of the window.
In addition, the way of opening the window will also affect the overall use effect, I advise you to give up the choice of sliding windows, the water tightness is poor, in short, the stricter the choice of windows, the safer, you must not try to save money to replace the windows.
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The glass is explosive, and the floor-to-ceiling windows are carefully chosen
The biggest pressure on typhoon days is the glass, many owners have broken glass, don't patronize the floor-to-ceiling windows, or consider the place of residence, weather, glass area and other influencing factors before deciding.
@网友豆花: In order to prevent the glass from being blown by the typhoon, a rice-shaped adhesive strip is pasted in case of future troubles, and it is said that to a certain extent, the pressure that should be concentrated in the center of the glass window is dispersed, and the glass can also be supported by tape, which will reduce the risk factor.
@网友萌萌: I thought the typhoon went to Xiamen, but I came to Quanzhou, I was completely unprepared, the glass couldn't bear it, and the wind poured in directly after it was broken.
In extreme weather, whether it is a high-rise or a low-rise, the glass is easy to derail and break, and the key is that the glass quality is poor and the installation and sealing are not strong enough.
If the glass area exceeds 3 square meters, it must be designed in the middle of the mullion, and it is really not recommended to install large-area floor-to-ceiling windows in coastal cities exceeding 5 square meters.
To choose glass with 3C certification, it is best to choose three-layer hollow laminated glass, give up the selection of tempered glass, laminated glass is relatively safer, and the noise reduction effect is also good.
The larger the glass area, the thicker the glass must be, if it is not proportional, the glass will shake, and there are potential safety hazards.
▼Maximum usable area of safety glass
Recommended parameters: 5mm (glass thickness) + 12mmA (insulating thickness) + 5mm (glass thickness), the same is true for three-layer insulating glass. It is best to choose 6+12+6, 8+12+8 or LOW-E tempered glass, there must be a LOW-E film, or choose three-glass two-cavity, three-glass, one-cavity and laminated profile of broken bridge aluminum, once it is exposed, it is not easy to fall downstairs and hurt others, reducing the risk.
If you have enough budget, it is recommended to choose ultra-clear glass, because it has few impurities, and the chance of self-explosion is only one-third of that of ordinary glass.
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The quality of hardware should not be taken lightly
@网友发发猫: After replacing the windows in my house, it will leak when it rains, and we must pay attention to the hardware accessories and installation details when changing the windows.
Hardware is directly related to the sealing and service life of the window, stability, in fact, the wind and rain leakage is still because of the poor hardware, the installation is not sealed.
Hardware refers to the accessories of the window, including door handles, wind braces, hinges, locators, crescent locks, etc. are very important, although the hardware is not charged separately, you must choose the big brand of LOGE, and you should pay attention to this detail when purchasing.
Be sure to choose rigidity, high strength, corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy material, so that the doors and windows are stable enough, there are economic conditions is the best choice of imported hardware, such as German Noto, German Siegenia, etc., otherwise after a long time, the window is loose and broken, which is a big problem.
In addition, the thermal insulation strip must not be inferior PVC (pvc is flammable, can be identified with a lighter), deformation, cold shrinkage will leak air, choose PA66 thermal insulation strip, strong anti-aging ability.
Whether it is window frames, glass, hardware, or waterproof adhesive and other materials, we must choose products with brand protection; in addition, the construction process should also pay attention to the overall installation process, if one of them is unqualified, it may affect the overall quality of use.
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Do a good job of waterproofing, and the internal and external walls should be regularly inspected and reinforced
When decorating, the balcony waterproofing can not be ignored, otherwise the downstairs will suffer, must be strictly closed water test for more than 24 hours, to observe whether there is water leakage on the balcony floor.
In addition, be sure to install and check the drain around the floor drain, and be careful in daily use to avoid clogged sewers, or the washing machine drains back, causing water accumulation.
If you have time, it is best to be present to supervise the whole process when installing the windows, and ask the property to do a good job of inspection and repair every year.
In case of cracking of the wall and falling off of the masonry, it is necessary to communicate with the property in time to ensure that the windows are extended and the building structure is strong enough and does not leak.
When changing the window, special attention should be paid to the window edge, which is easy to seep water, and the corners must be waterproof and sealed, otherwise long-term decay will also affect the window structure, and you can't be careless.
Usually, if the interior wall is moldy, blackened, and the wall skin is peeled, it is necessary to check whether it is outdoor or in the cracks of the water seepage problem, and repair it in time; the windows should also pay attention to daily cleanliness to avoid the blockage of drainage holes, otherwise it will leak everywhere......
High-quality windows, construction process details in place, and daily attention to maintenance and inspection will definitely reduce or avoid risks. In short, the hard decoration must be in place, and it will be safe and secure to live in the later stage.
After the storm, we must have a new understanding of decoration safety, whether it is to change the window or demolish the wall, etc., which involves safety issues, do not blindly decorate in order to save money and be beautiful.
There is a lot of rainy season in summer, so everyone is reminded to take protective measures in advance and travel safely~