Malfunctions Encountered in PVC Windows

1-Window sash adjustment malfunction;
Generally, the wing may sag due to the displacement of the wedges used in wing adjustment. The wedge settings need to be made and siliconed.

2-Loss of function of the arm;
Long-term use, misuse, impact, etc. may be attributed to factors. In these cases, it is necessary to replace the arm.

3-The hinges lose their function;
It may have lost its function over time due to certain reasons. In such cases, a solution should be tried with the existing product, if this is not possible, a new hinge should be replaced.

4-Espagnolettes not working;
It may malfunction due to lack of maintenance at regular intervals, misuse and time. In these cases, if the problem cannot be solved with the existing espagnolette, a new product should be replaced.
 

Malfunctions Encountered in PVC Doors

On the door as on the window,

- Wing misalignment,
- Loss of function of the arm,
- Hinges losing their function,
- We encounter problems with the espagnolettes not working.

In some cases, the espagnolette cannot lock because the cylinder does not fit into the slot and the cylinder malfunctions. In these cases, it is necessary to replace the barrel.

Door espagnolettes are locked by turning the handle upwards. If you try to lock the handle without lifting it, espagnolette malfunctions will occur.

How Should PVC Systems Be Cleaned?

Cleaning should be done carefully to prevent sand and similar solid particles that accumulate on the surface from damaging the profile surface due to contamination that may occur during transportation and assembly. Paint and mortar on the profile surface; Materials such as these should be cleaned immediately before they dry. The cleaning process should be done without scraping the profile surface. Especially limescale splashed on the accessories and glass surfaces. or construction materials such as cement must be cleaned without delay as they may react on the surface. Profiles should be cleaned using a clean cloth and diluted liquid detergent that does not contain solid particles.

Cleaning with surface corrosive chemicals (acetone, methylene chloride, thinner, etc.) should be strictly avoided.

Cleaning of laminate coated (coloured / wood patterned) windows should be done with a moistened cloth.

The Effect of PVC Door and Window Systems on Insulation

Energy need throughout the world is increasing in parallel with population growth and consumption. Due to large amounts of energy consumption, natural energy resources are decreasing and therefore energy costs are increasing. 32 percent of the energy used in our country is consumed in buildings. The fact that a large portion of the energy consumed in residences is for heating and cooling purposes emphasizes the importance of energy savings to be achieved through thermal insulation in buildings. 28 percent of heat loss in buildings occurs through windows that do not have sufficient insulation features. Therefore, windows not only complete the building aesthetically, but also play an important role in heat and sound insulation. The thermal insulation of a window is expressed as the U value (heat transmission coefficient) of the window. The U value shows how the building material carries heat. The decrease in the heat conduction coefficient (U value) indicates that the material transfers heat more difficultly and therefore it is a more insulating material.