As the saying goes, "windows are the eyes of a building", doors and windows not only decorate the building, making people living in the house feel comfortable and open, but also an important part of the building's exterior style and façade effect.

Modern doors and windows have formed a wide variety of systems according to different purposes and functional requirements, so how to distinguish these different types of doors and windows?

Different doors and windows can be classified according to performance, purpose of use, structure, and material. Here, from the perspective of users, we use the opening method of doors and windows as the basis for classification.

Doors and windows (we mainly take windows as an example below) can be mainly divided into movable windows that can be opened and fixed windows that cannot be opened.

The windows that can be opened are divided into various types according to the different opening forms.

What are upvc sliding windows?

Upvc sliding windows is a long-established movable window, and in modern residential buildings, sliding is also a common form. Whether it is upvc sliding windows in the bedroom, sliding doors in the living room, up and down upvc sliding windows in the bathroom, etc., they are the most common forms of sliding in practical applications.

The difference between upvc sliding windows and casement windows is that the movement of the sash is completed in the door and window plane, reducing the interference with the indoor space and the impact on the use of curtains.

In general, upvc sliding windows can produce a single fan size larger than that of a casement window, which can bring a larger effective ventilation area and effective entry and exit openings.

Compared with the flat opening, the push-pull form is also more convenient, and there is no need to lean out of the body or pull the window sash toward the interior. And upvc sliding windows are easier to install door and window accessories, such as screen windows, sunshade shutters, etc.

Therefore, when the indoor area is relatively small or the outdoor space is limited, upvc sliding windows can better meet the various functions required in daily life.

1. Basic functions of living

(1) Windproof and rainproof

As one of the commonly used door and window opening forms, upvc sliding windows can meet most of the basic functions of living. In terms of wind and rain protection, the former upvc sliding windows always gave people a feeling of unease, but the systematically designed YKK AP upvc sliding windows can overcome these problems more comprehensively through rigorous structural design.

2. Living safety

Security is another key point of door and window product features. One is to ensure that there is no danger caused by improper operation during use, and the other is to avoid the risk of accidental falling off. In both respects, these risks can be avoided through the installation of safety accessories.

(1) Anti-dropping accessories

Upvc sliding windows are equipped with anti-shedding accessories on the sash, which can prevent the sash from falling off and ensure safety.

(2) Safety limit lock

Open the safety limit lock, upvc sliding windows can open a gap of about 110mm, and then realize the function of micro-ventilation, and can effectively prevent others from entering and leaving, creating a safe and comfortable life.

(3) Safety limit crescent lock

Pushing the operating accessories, the upvc sliding windows can open a gap of about 70mm, which can not only be slightly ventilated for a long time, but also prevent children from going out to avoid accidents.

3. Living comfort

The comfort of doors and windows is mainly reflected in the environmental comfort, the use of comfort and the realization of the sense of openness. The outstanding performance of upvc sliding windows is that it can achieve good thermal insulation performance and sound insulation performance, and its various accessories can also make the operation easier to open.

Different sliding forms, such as lift sliding doors, also perform well in achieving visibility and a sense of openness.

4. Extended function

Since the movement trajectory of upvc sliding windows is pushed and pulled in the window frame, it will not occupy the surrounding space, and will not interfere with interior decoration such as curtains and outdoor sunshade shutters, so the surrounding space of doors and windows can be fully utilized.

Products such as upvc sliding windows and screens also work well in hot summer months.

Summarize

As one of the basic window types, upvc sliding windows can be fully realized in terms of basic functions, safety, comfort and extension functions of living, and can meet the requirements of most living space areas.