In the selection of doors and windows in modern architecture, plastic steel windows, with their unique advantages, occupy a considerable market share and bring many conveniences to people’s lives. So, what about plastic steel windows? What are its characteristics and advantages? Next, we will analyze them in detail.
1、 The Development History of Plastic Steel Windows
Plastic windows were first developed in West Germany in the late 1950s and put into production in 1959. In China, the production of plastic windows began after the introduction of equipment in 1983. In the 1990s, the industry situation improved and a number of related manufacturers emerged domestically. In 1996, the country vigorously promoted and introduced manufacturers of advanced equipment from the 1990s, greatly promoting the development of the industry. Nowadays, plastic steel windows have become one of the most commonly used types of windows in modern architecture.
2、 Material composition of plastic steel windows
The frame of plastic steel windows is mainly made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin as raw material, and stabilizers, coloring agents, fillers, UV absorbers, etc. are added in a certain proportion, and extruded into molded materials. To enhance the rigidity of the profile, steel lining (reinforcing bars) needs to be added to the cavity of the profile that exceeds a certain length. The reasonable combination of these materials endows plastic steel windows with excellent performance.
3、 Performance advantages of plastic steel windows
Excellent insulation performance: The thermal conductivity of plastic in plastic steel windows is extremely low, and the insulation effect is 1250 times superior to aluminum. In addition, with good air tightness, even in cold regions where the outdoor temperature is as low as minus tens of degrees, the indoor environment can still maintain warmth, effectively reducing the loss of indoor heat and lowering the energy consumption for winter heating.
Significant sound insulation effect: Its structure has been carefully designed with tight joints. Through experimental testing, the sound insulation effect can reach 30dB, effectively isolating external noise and creating a quiet and comfortable indoor environment. Whether it is traffic noise or urban noise, it can be greatly reduced.
Excellent airtightness and water tightness: Plastic steel windows are equipped with multiple sealing strips or rubber strips at each gap, achieving first-class airtightness standards. This can not only fully utilize the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner, but also save about 50% of energy. At the same time, the unique waterproof structure of doors and windows can completely isolate rainwater from the outside, and the water tightness meets relevant national standards, effectively avoiding the impact of rainwater leakage on indoor areas.
Beautiful appearance and maintenance free: The appearance design of plastic steel windows is relatively beautiful and can match various architectural styles. Moreover, its material is not easily corroded by acid and alkali, and will not easily turn yellow or fade. It requires almost no special maintenance in daily use. When the surface is dirty, simply wipe it with water and cleaning agent to keep it clean as before.
Conclusion: Plastic steel windows have many advantages such as thermal insulation, sound insulation, and good air and water tightness. They are also relatively affordable and have a wide range of applicability in general home and building environments. When choosing plastic steel windows, as long as you fully consider their advantages and disadvantages, choose according to the key points of purchase, and do a good job in daily maintenance, plastic steel windows can bring comfort and convenience to your life, becoming a good choice for doors and windows in your home decoration.
