What are the differences between standard installation, warm installation and installation in the insulation layer?
Standard installation is based on the use of mounting foam and anchors, warm installation uses advanced insulation techniques with vapor barrier tapes, while installation in the insulation layer involves the use of specialized thermal insulation materials, aiming to minimize thermal bridges and achieve the highest energy efficiency.
| Standard assembly | Warm mounting | Installation in the insulation layer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durability | 3-5 years of leakage maintenance | 15-20 years of leakage maintenance | More than 20 years of leakage maintenance |
| UW permeability | 1.1 UW | 0.9 UW | 0.7 UW |
| Energy efficiency | Standard efficiency, possible thermal bridging | Minimize thermal bridges, better insulation | Compliance with standards and guidelines, highest energy efficiency |
| Reduce heating costs | Standard costs, no change for window replacement | Reduce annual insulation costs by up to 15% (compared to conventional installation) | Reduce annual insulation costs by up to 25% (Compared to conventional installation) |
| Sound insulation | Standard insulation | Improved sound insulation | Optimal sound insulation in compliance with standards |
| Installation costs | Lower costs | Higher costs associated with better materials | Investment in upfront costs for long-term savings |
| Application | Recommended for buildings where the main priority is not energy efficiency but cost of installation | Recommended in areas where thermal and acoustic insulation parameters are important | Recommended for modern buildings that require the highest standards of energy efficiency, safety and sound insulation. |
| Products used for installation | Installation foam, anchor | Installation foam, vapour-proof tape, vapour-permeable tape | Expansion tape, under-window profile, liquid window film, quick-setting adhesive, primer, installation board, insulation wedge (type II) |
Standard installation involves using mounting foam and anchors to fix the window. The durability of maintaining the seal is usually 3 to 5 years. This is the recommended installation when the main priority is not energy efficiency, but installation costs. The heat transfer coefficient (UW) for this type of installation is usually around 1.1 UW.
Warm mounting is a more advanced method, using mounting foam, vapor-proof tape and vapor-permeable tape. It aims to minimize thermal bridges and improve sound insulation. The durability of maintaining airtightness is 15 to 20 years. It is recommended in areas where thermal and acoustic insulation parameters are important. The heat transfer coefficient (UW) for warm mounting is about 0.9 UW.
Installation in the insulation layer (MOWO) is the most advanced technique, which uses a series of specialized materials such as expansion tape, under-window profile, liquid window film, etc. It aims to achieve the highest energy efficiency and provide optimal sound insulation. Durability of leakage maintenance exceeds 20 years. It is recommended for modern buildings that require the highest standards of energy efficiency, safety and sound insulation. The heat transfer coefficient (UW) for installation in the insulation layer is about 0.7 UW.
