Aluminum is not the most popular material for glazing windows in residential buildings in Russia. Nevertheless, this year, developers' interest in aluminum is growing noticeably. Thus, the Aluminum Association at the III All-Russian Forum of Window Technologies "Window Days in Russia" announced that it would actively promote the expansion of the use of aluminum windows in mass construction. According to experts, in Russia the share of using aluminum windows fluctuates at the level of 10%, while in Europe this share varies between 20% and 40%, for which there are reasons: aluminum windows are in many ways superior to their competitors in terms of consumer qualities.
Strength
Aluminum itself is a very durable material. Profiles made of this metal can withstand any wind loads, pressure drops, and also do not undergo deformation during long-term operation. In addition, the "winged metal" is resistant to ultraviolet light, does not corrode and easily tolerates high humidity.
Durability
Aluminum windows are durable products. During the entire service life, they invariably retain their strength characteristics and geometric shape, which can significantly reduce the cost of maintenance and repair and increase their service life (more than 80 years).
Environmental friendliness
It is known that PVC, when heated, releases substances harmful to our body. And the aluminum alloy from which the windows are made is an environmentally friendly material without impurities of heavy metals. It maintains all working qualities in a wide temperature range, even with sudden temperature changes, and protects against aggressive environmental influences. In addition, this material can be recycled and reused to make new products.
Fire resistance
Aluminum is fireproof and non-flammable, unlike wood alternatives. In the event of fire, windows using this metal will create a barrier to the fire and may limit its spread to adjacent rooms.
Manufacturability
Since, for all its high strength, the profile of aluminum alloys is easy to process, it is widely used in the manufacture of structures with complex shapes and non-standard dimensions. The use of advanced technologies for the manufacture and installation of structures, as well as high-performance equipment allows us to produce window units of varying complexity, to implement any design solutions.
Light transmission
Thin aluminum frames increase daylight penetration by 8% - 15%, which reduces the cost of artificial lighting, while ensuring an optimal indoor climate.
Practicality
Aluminum windows are very easy to maintain. The use of modern technologies of polymer-powder painting or anodic-oxide coating allows for additional protection of structures and minimizes the need for special window care during the entire period of the building's operation.
MP-58 series - affordable window for mass construction
One of the main directions in the production of "TATPROF" is the construction system "SOKOL". This is a set of unified structures specially designed for use in typical projects and providing the necessary operational and technical characteristics for window blocks, facades, doors, and internal partitions.
The warm aluminum window MP-58 of the SOKOL building system is aimed at the mass residential development of the largest projects in Russia.
Chief Technologist of JSC TATPROF Sergei Rachkov emphasizes: “One of our developments is a special series of the SOKOL system for the manufacture of window and balcony blocks for public housing projects. Because of its affordability compared to the alternatives, it is referred to by some as the "People's Window". The main idea of this solution is to give the consumer the opportunity to use high-quality aluminum windows in their homes, which are close in price to their plastic counterparts."
The main advantages of the MP-58 series of the TATPROF company:
- Price - one of the best conditions on the market for translucent structures - from 6 334 rubles / m2 (with installation);
Durability of the structure
- Completeness - a complete package of all necessary materials and documentation (certificates of conformity, test reports) for the delivery of the facility;
- Heat engineering - the calculated reduced heat transfer resistance of the "People's Window" structure with an energy-efficient filling of 32 mm is up to 0.67 m2 ° C / W;
- Instructions - provision of detailed instructions for the manufacture and installation of window blocks and junction units;
- Technologies - the use of advanced technologies for the production and installation of aluminum structures.
The current production volumes of aluminum profiles of the TATPROF company, its strategic focus on dynamic development allow us to optimistically assess the prospects for the growth of the use of aluminum structures in mass housing construction, as well as set goals for achieving a leading position in the application of aluminum glazing in Russia.
