Aluminum Frames: The Most Durable Shield Against Weather Conditions
It’s no exaggeration to say that weather conditions can significantly impact our lives and irreparably damage our homes. Especially in recent years, with extreme weather events increasing even in areas where they were once rare, we often face frost, heatwaves, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and countless damages that disrupt our daily routine (and our budget).
Unfortunately, weather is a factor beyond our control in both its manifestations and severity. Since we cannot avoid weather “attacks,” the best option is to resist them as effectively as possible.
Doors and Windows: The First Line of Defense
The first step to protect the life inside our home—and by extension our health, rest, and peace—is to keep the unwanted effects of weather outside.
For example, maintaining the indoor temperature at the desired level regardless of outside conditions is crucial. We all deserve to enjoy our home warm and welcoming in the heart of winter and cool and comfortable even on the hottest summer days.
The most effective way to influence a building’s thermal behavior is to replace old frames with the latest technology aluminum frames. The benefits of such an upgrade are immediate and clearly noticeable. Simply put, we ensure sufficient insulation all year round, optimizing the energy efficiency of our heating and cooling systems.
Specifically, installing EPAL doors and windows with dual thermal breaks (combining polyurethane and polyamide) achieves maximum reduction of heat transfer from outside to inside and vice versa.
Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer
Effective heating and its cost are a constant concern for most of us, even in areas with shorter or milder winters. Especially when children or elderly live in the home, prolonged exposure to low temperatures is a problem that requires a radical solution.
EPAL aluminum frames prevent cold, wind, and rainwater from entering through exposed windows (using EPDM rubber seals and a specialized water drainage design). At the same time, they keep the indoor heat from escaping, maintaining the desired temperature throughout the home.
During summer, especially in heatwaves, a hot house is uncomfortable for everyone and potentially harmful to vulnerable individuals. Aluminum frames block heat from entering, and with special coatings, the glass reflects sunlight, contributing to a cool home even during the hottest hours.
The Secret to Protection That Doesn’t Weaken Over Time
Aluminum frames undeniably offer high protection against weather conditions. But how long do they last? Since they are continuously exposed to the elements they protect us from, how resistant are they to wear and time?
The answer, as always, lies in the quality of manufacturing and materials. The more carefully and robustly the aluminum frames are made, the longer they will provide maximum protection.
For example, EPAL aluminum frames are coated with an electrostatic paint that protects them from oxidation, weather, and natural wear. The mechanisms, which are crucial, receive a special coating that shields them from external damaging factors, ensuring their proper function over time.
Switching to aluminum frames greatly improves energy efficiency and weather protection for the home, but choosing the right frames is equally important. With aluminum frames designed to withstand wear and time, we ensure cost recovery and protection that remains strong and intact for many years.
