Scandinavian type
Scandinavian windows's key features:
• There are many types of various combinations of Scandinavian windows, so they can be combined with architectural facade and individual taste or needs.
• Windows can be combined with differently arranged sashes, whereas their panes - separated by muntins and divided into single packages.
Specifications of Scandinavian windows:
• 1-chamber double-glazed unit‘s heat transfer coefficient matches the U = 1.1 W/m2K value. Overall heat transfer coefficient - U = 1.5 W/m2K, at post's width - 68 mm with 1-chamber double-glazed unit.
• 2-chamber double-glazed unit‘s heat transfer coefficient matches the U = 0.7 W/m2K value. Overall heat transfer coefficient - U = 1.1 W/m2K, at post's width - 68 mm with 2-chamber double-glazed unit.
Scandinavian windows opening systems:
- Fixed windows with non-openable sash or only with a double-glazed unit in the jamb. Feature - used as shop windows, adjustable to the next-door windows or doors.
- Side overturning windows. Windows with modern opening system. Suitable only when it is impossible to insert overturning window due to the size standards. Especially popular in multi-storeyed houses. Feature - easy and safe windows cleaning.
- Side-opened windows. Traditional side-opened windows. Feature - produced both with eyelet and handles. Possible to bind with galvanized, white colour or decorative hinges.
- Top lifted windows. Lifted from the bottom to the top. Feature - possible production with "old-fashioned" closing eyelets or handles, bound with galvanized window hinges.
- 90° degree sliding windows. Feature - maximal air-conditioning of the premies. Suitable if cleaned windows are easily accessible from the outside.
- 180° degree reversible windows. By pulling the window from the bottom to the top, it is possible to turn it in the way for the external pane to appear inside the premises. Usually, the handle on this window is placed at the bottom of the frame. Feature - safe an easy windows cleaning.
Scandinavian type doors and windows examples