Peace and quiet in your home is now possible. Thermal-acoustic windows for your comfort.
Discover how European PVC thermal-acoustic windows combine profile engineering, glazing and airtightness to contribute to your home's thermal and acoustic comfort.
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01 · What is a thermal and acoustic window?
Its thermal and acoustic performance depends on a complete system. Tap each component to see its function.
Profile
Frame and sash structure. Its material and design determine how much heat is transferred through the opaque section.
02 · Thermal properties of PVC-U
A
Indicates how easily a material conducts heat. Low-conductivity materials, such as PVC-U, transfer heat more slowly than metals. Even so, the material alone does not determine a window's performance: geometry, glass, seals and installation all matter.
B
The internal chambers of a profile divide the air and can help limit heat transfer. Each system has its own design, and more chambers alone do not guarantee better insulation.
C
The type, material and shape of the reinforcement influence the frame's thermal performance. We attribute reinforcement technologies to a system only when documented in the manufacturer's data sheet.
D
Gaskets, joints, closures and junctions control air infiltration. This is a different phenomenon from conduction: a window can have a good profile and still let drafts through if it is poorly sealed.
E
These are areas where heat finds an easier path: the frame, the edge of the glass and the junction with the wall. Identifying them is part of the design; quantifying them requires a specific calculation.
Technical representation pending official material from the manufacturer.
I want to assess my windows03 · Uf, Ug and Uw
Complete window
Thermal transmittance of the entire window (window): combines frame, glazing, spacer and dimensions according to EN ISO 10077.
The three values are not interchangeable. A lower U-value indicates less heat transfer under the conditions of the applicable test or calculation method.
Consult technical information04 · Cerrasoluciones PVC systems
Deceuninck range Everest Max
Deceuninck range Sliding
Deceuninck range Bella Sliding
Profile values according to the official data sheet; the installed window's performance depends on the glass, dimensions, and installation. We also work with folding systems (technical data sheet).
05 · Glass and solar control
Sunlight enters as both light and heat. The solar factor (or SHGC) indicates how much of that energy passes through the glass; visible light transmittance indicates how much light passes through; Ug indicates how much heat is transferred due to a temperature difference.
Solar control and thermal insulation are not the same. Insulating, low-emissivity (Low-E) or solar control glazing combines these properties differently, and not all reflective glass behaves the same way.
We only publish glass values with the manufacturer's data sheet.
06 · Warm climate vs. cold climate
In warm climates, the challenge is to limit incoming heat. Facade orientation, glass area and glazing type influence how hard the cooling system must work. It is a relevant factor in cities such as Montería and Villavicencio.
I want to reduce heat gains07 · Humidity and condensation
When an interior surface is colder than the air's dew point, vapor condenses. Relative humidity, ventilation, temperature differences and thermal bridges in the frame and glass edge all play a role.
08 · Climate control and energy
Glass area, orientation, solar factor, transmittance, air infiltration, climate, space use, desired temperature and equipment efficiency determine consumption. We do not provide savings percentages without an energy study.
Request a thermal assessment09 · Before and after
Illustrative window replacement simulation. This is not an actual installation or a specific project.
| Criterion | Traditional aluminum | European PVC |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Highly conductive metal; product lines with a thermal break are available. | Low-conductivity multi-chamber profile. |
| Opening | Very common in traditional sliding systems. | Casement, tilt-and-turn, sliding and folding. |
| Seals | It varies considerably by product line and manufacturer. | Perimeter gaskets integrated into the system. |
| Glass | It depends on the selected model. | Supports double, laminated and acoustic glazing configurations. |
| Airtightness | Demonstrated through testing of the complete system. | Demonstrated through testing of the complete system. |
| Maintenance | Cleaning and hardware inspection. | Cleaning and hardware inspection. |
| Design and finishes | Lacados y anodizados. | White and foil-laminated finishes from the Deceuninck color chart. |
The aluminum systems presented in this comparison tool are references from the Colombian market used for educational and comparative purposes. CERRASOLUCIONES does not sell aluminum windows. The characteristics shown correspond to information published by their respective manufacturers and may vary by model, configuration, glass, dimensions, manufacturing, and installation. Cerrasoluciones does not sell aluminum windows.
Compare solutions10 · Acoustic insulation
Glass, profile, locks, seals, installation and noise frequency determine how much sound enters. We do not promise decibel values without testing the exact configuration.
11 · Design, finishes and security
Opening types, profile-to-glass ratio, natural light, hardware and safety glass, with finishes from the Deceuninck palette:
Approximate on-screen shades, not official codes. Confirm with a physical sample.
Explore designs and finishes12 · Deceuninck technology
Official manufacturer technical data sheets and BIM/CAD files, with source and date. We do not draw profiles: we display only official geometry.
View official documentation13 · Real projects
We only publish each project with photographs and the client's authorization.
Explore projectsFrequently asked questions
A window designed as a complete system—profile, glass, seals, hardware and installation—to contribute to thermal and acoustic comfort. Its performance depends on the chosen configuration, not on a universal figure.
Uf is the thermal transmittance of the frame, Ug of the glass and Uw of the complete window. They are not interchangeable: a good Uf does not guarantee a good Uw if the glass or dimensions are not suitable.
No. Solar control acts on radiation entering through the glass; thermal insulation acts on heat transferred due to temperature differences. Glass can have both properties to different degrees.
We do not provide savings percentages without an energy study of the space. Consumption depends on climate, orientation, glass area, use, desired temperature and equipment efficiency.
When the interior surface of the glass or frame is below the air's dew point, water vapor condenses. Humidity, ventilation and thermal bridges all play a role.
No. Cerrasoluciones works exclusively with European PVC. Aluminum appears on the site only as an educational reference.
Consultation
Tell us what affects you—heat, cold, noise, condensation or design—and an advisor will guide you on the appropriate system, glass and configuration. We install in Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Córdoba, Boyacá and Meta; locations in Bogotá and Medellín.