Anti -icing windows. Characterization, types, features

Theft has long been a craft for many. According to police reports, most often criminals penetrate the house through the window. The risk of the victim of households of private households and apartments located on the first and second floors is especially high. Given the current situation, window manufacturers developed a proto -fiber window. Let's talk about what it is and whether the anti -icing windows really protect against robbers.

Table of contents

1. Features of anti -icing windows
2. Anti -icing glass
3. Anti -icing fittings for plastic windows
4. Manufacturers of anti -ibal window profiles
5. Assembly of anti -icing windows

Features of anti -icing windows

Any window consists of three main elements:

• glass,
• accessories,
• frames.

Previously, the glass was attached in the frame due to fixing with wooden stoppers or even conventional cloves. To penetrate the apartment, the attacker did not even need to break the glass. With the advent of metalloplastic windows, it has become more difficult to get a double -glazed window, but in the presence of certain tools and skills, this will not take more than a few minutes.

On the other hand, if the window is in ventilation mode, it is enough to insert a wooden block and rest it on the switching mechanism, and then hit with force. From mechanical damage, the turnover passes into the open window mode and the thief easily penetrates the room.

With the development of technologies for the assembly of plastic windows, both the window frame and mechanical accessories were improved. This made it possible to minimize the possibility of penetration. Nevertheless, it was possible to tightly fix the double -glazed window and completely eliminate the possibility of hacking it only recently.

This technology is called the window of plastic anti -icm. It combines the following components:

• reinforced fittings,
• specific fastening of the double -glazed window,
• reinforced frame,
• the presence of several ribs of stiffness.

Depending on the manufacturer, the anti -icing accessories for the windows are made from:

• titanium,
• alloy steel,
• multilayer steel,
• ordinary steel.

Titan is the most reliable material, the rest of the brands have both their pros and cons, but there is no fundamental difference.

The double -glazed window in these windows is attached directly to the frame, which excludes the possibility of removing it with conventional methods.

The reinforced belt inside the frame is not installed in all double -glazed windows, but where it is, the window is reliably protected from breaking.

Stiffer ribs represent additional protection against breaking and knocking out the window. They evenly distribute the load, as a result of which, no matter what force the thief beats through the window, it will not be enough to shake the frame.

However, there is always the opportunity to break the window. Especially when it comes to private houses where the neighbors will not notice extraneous noise and will not react in any way. But this problem is also solved.

Anti -icing glass

A more correct term anti -suggested or armored glass. Initially, the technology was held in conditions of strict secrecy and was used exclusively in the US military industry. Initially, such glasses were equipped with military SUVs and cars of the first people of the country.

But, in the early 90s, the shockproof glass became accessible to the general public. The secret of this material is quite simple. Whether it is a bullet, a mechanical blow with a blunt or sharp object, the surface of the glass does not break, but cracks, while maintaining integrity.

Kinetic energy is evenly scattered over the surface of the glass, as a result of which many small, but not deep cracks appear. If you continue to beat or shoot in the same place, you will need from 40 to 9000 minutes to break through the material. The difference in time is significant and depends on the quality of the glass. On sale there are serial sheets with a thickness of 2 to 17 cm. In addition, some factories make armored glass to order.

According to the domestic GOST, it is customary to distinguish between the four main types of anti -icing glasses:

• SPBU-1 thickness 1.4 cm, withstands a shot of short-barreled pistols,
• SPBU-2 thickness 1.8 cm, withstands a shot of long-barreled pistols,
• SPBO-3 thickness 4.3 cm, withstands a shot of the Kalashnikov assault rifle,
• SPBO-4 thickness 16.8 cm, withstands a shot of a sniper rifle Dragunov or M110 SASS.

Important: these types will not protect against armor -piercing cartridges, for them another nomenclature class is usedB1-B6.

Although there are quite a lot of manufacturers of such products, according to experts and customer reviews, the Moscow company AbavatEchnology uses the greatest trust. It not only produces its own products, but also offers the glass of the German concern Silatec. The price of each specific product is negotiated with the buyer.

Anti -icing fittings for plastic windows

The above applies to new windows, but if there is no desire to change old ones, it is enough to establish high -quality accessories. In 90% of cases, this will stop the robber. Since there are a lot of protection elements, it is advisable to indicate the general criteria that should be paid to:

• the mandatory use of shutters with mushrooms,
• the response planks are made of steel or titanium,
• must be strengthened by the lower loop with a protective corner,
• using a protective plate on a rotary mechanism,
• the handle mechanism is enhanced by the lock.

All these elements are mounted by specialists in already installed windows. At the same time, it is important to entrust the work of the pros, since independent installation does not guarantee the expected result.

For the convenience of customers, manufacturers of anti -icing windows have developed a special marcking system that allows you to easily and quickly choose the right accessories:

• WK1 is the cheapest accessories that protects against hacking without the use of special tools, efficiency 5-10%, average price from $ 50,
• WK2 protects against the use of a screwdriver or wooden wedges, efficiency is 7-15%, the average price is from $ 80,
• WK3 more reliable protection capable of withstanding a break and exposure to a screwdriver, efficiency of 20-25%, average price $ 100,
• WK4 A middle class of protection that protects the mechanisms from the effects of a sawing and chopping tool, the efficiency of 40-50%, the average price is $ 120-150,
• WK5 Reliable protection against power tools, efficiency is 70-80%, average price from $ 200,
• WK6 The most perfect protection class, which fully protects even from a powerful power tool and completely excludes the possibility of penetrating the apartment by hacking the fittings, the average price is above $ 300.

Prices are indicated for a full set of fittings, but if desired, they are bought separately and protect first of all the most vulnerable places:

• lower loop,
• window pen.

Although there are more than a few dozen manufacturers in the domestic market, only three are worth considering:

• austrian concern Mayer & Co Beschlge GmbH products under the Maco trademark,
• turkish Grand Kale, known due to the not high price of its products, which is 20-40% lower than that of competitors,
• the French company Roto, which offers the widest spectrum of the WK1-WK4 class fittings.

Since only WK5 and WK6 are really effective, the choice should be stopped at Maco products. Economy version of ROTO. The accessories of the Turkish manufacturer, as a rule, are installed in office premises, since it does not always meet the stated standards. However, Kale is much more reliable and durable than most other companies.

Another high -quality manufacturer is the Italian company SPI, but in Russia it is extremely bad.

Manufacturers of anti -ibal window profiles

The most reliable option is to buy all the elements of the window separately and collect them in the nearest workshop. Since we are already talking about glass and accessories, consider manufacturers of window profiles:

• Veka German concern, who was one of the first to present his products to the domestic manufacturer. However, the first does not mean the best. The company positions itself as a manufacturer of available technologies, as a result, saves on the creation of window profiles.
• Vinbau is another German manufacturer. It is a financial project of the GLAST GmbH investment company, as a result, the manufacturer cares more about profit than about quality. Despite this, the window profile is already equipped with a reinforcing frame.

• Wink Haus is one of the young, actively developing German companies. Highlight compactness and manufacturability of products. Quality is achieved due to the reduction of the components of the mechanisms and an increase in wear resistance parameters. Twelve years of experience of the company made it possible to correct all defects of primary projects and present a degree in high -quality, unique goods.
• Rehau is the most famous German plastic manufacturer. This circumstance has two sides. Firstly, the window profile is really high-quality and meets all anti-ibal requirements, and secondly, the wide fame of the company led to the appearance of many low-quality fakes.
• KBE, although these Germans are the last in the list, their products deserve attention in the first place. The company specializes in innovative technologies, which positively affects the quality and operational properties of products.

The cost of a window frame depends on the size of the opening, the presence of opening elements, jumpers, complex geometric shapes. In addition, profiles differ in type and chamber, as well as some other parameters. Thus, the price varies from $ 100-150 to $ 800-1200 per frame.

Assembly of anti -icing windows

Anti-icing windows, the price of which is at $ 100-200 per package, will not be protected from hacking in practice. In addition, cheap fittings often breaks and complicates the use of the window. Having examined in detail the features of anti -icmal protection it is advisable to make several typical projects, from which you should be repelled when choosing your own option:

• Creation of anti -ibal protection on already installed windows. It is carried out in two stages. On the first, it is necessary to insert a shockproof glass, on the second, completely replace accessories. It should be understood that the window frame remains not reinforced, in addition, the installation of the response bar will most likely require a full repairs. Without these elements, protection is effective only against ordinary robbers who do not use special expensive equipment. Fortunately for us, in most cases, law enforcement officers face just such thieves. Glass is suitable for SPBU-1 or SPBU-2. Cosmetic repair will cost an average of $ 400-500, depending on the size of the window.

• The complete replacement of the windows is more preferable, as it allows you to fully protect against uninvited guests. This option involves a separate purchase of a profile for a frame, SPBU-2 glass and accessories. In addition, the work should be entrusted only to a professional team specifically specializing in the installation of anti -icing windows. The total cost of one window varies within $ 600-800. The only drawback if the lock of the inlet armored door is equipped with the same high -quality protection system, and the keys are lost, it is impossible to get into the apartment.