PVC window installation in Torres Vedras
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- Town
- Torres Vedras
- District
- Lisboa
- Position
- 39°05′ N · 9°16′ W
- Tilt and turn: opens to the side and tilts for fresh air.
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Between 300 and 2200 mm
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About Torres Vedras
Torres Vedras lies in the West, in the historical province of Estremadura, but belongs to the Lisbon district, about 50 km north of the capital. The municipality covers 407 km², has 15 parishes and about 83,000 inhabitants (2021). It borders Lourinhã, Cadaval, Alenquer, Sobral de Monte Agraço and Mafra, and to the west has the Atlantic Ocean.
The population is very scattered. According to Wikipedia, there are 21 urban clusters, most with fewer than 200 inhabitants, and only about a quarter of the people in the municipality live in the town, in the two biggest urban parishes. The others live in towns, villages and farms, near vine and fruit fields, or by the coast, which is very popular in summer.
The town was taken from the Moors by King Afonso I in 1148, and King Afonso III gave it a charter in 1250. Princess Leonor was born here in 1434. In 1808, nearby, Anglo-Portuguese troops beat the French at the battles of Roliça and Vimeiro, and in 1809 and 1810 Wellington had the Lines of Torres Vedras built, which protected Lisbon. The São Vicente Fort tells that story.
Today the municipality lives from trade, industry, farming and construction. Vines and fruit have a lot of weight, and Torres Vedras and Alenquer were European City of Wine in 2018. Carnival is the big festival, known as “the most Portuguese in Portugal”. For anyone choosing windows, the municipality is three places in one: the town among hills, the villages and farms in the countryside and the coast on the Atlantic.
What the climate of Torres Vedras asks of windows
English-language Wikipedia describes Torres Vedras as having a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Portuguese Wikipedia gives no climate figures, so we give none here. The municipality has an Atlantic coast, and the town sits among gentle hills, so wind and sea humidity are felt more near the beach than in the inland valleys.
Torres Vedras sits among gentle hills and valleys, a few kilometres from the Atlantic. The sea influences wind and humidity, even inside the municipality.
Winters are mild and rainy, summers hot and dry. A house in the countryside and a flat in town feel this in different ways.
- Atlantic wind
The municipality's coast is open to the ocean, and the wind reaches the valleys. On gently rolling ground, higher houses and those near the beach take it head on. A good seal all round and a firm lock avoid whistling and air getting in.
- Salt near the beaches
In town salt matters little. In parishes by the coast, such as Santa Cruz, salty air attacks hardware and metals over time. There it pays to choose hardware and finishes for a salty setting and wash the window with fresh water now and then.
- Winter rain and damp
Winters are mild but rainy. Water rarely gets in through the glass: it almost always passes through the joint between window and wall, or through blocked drainage slots. Humid air leaves droplets on the glass and mould in the corners of houses that are not aired.
- Hot, dry summers
Summers are hot and dry, with lots of sun. On south and west facades, solar-control glass and outside blinds keep the house cooler. Near the sea, the breeze eases the nights, and ventilating at the end of the day pays off.
| Condition | Level | Climate sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Medium | Hot and dry, with the sea close by. |
| Winter | Low | Mild, but rainy. |
| Rain | High | Rainy winters. |
| Wind | Medium | A coast open to the Atlantic. |
| Humidity | Medium | More near the sea and in the valleys. |
| Sun | High | Dry, sunny summers. |
Levels for comparison, not measurements.
SourcesWikipédia (pt): Torres VedrasWikipedia (en): Torres Vedras
Solutions table for Torres Vedras
| Window | Glass | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local condition | PVC | Aluminium | Double glazing | Triple glazing |
Atlantic wind | SuitableGood, with a continuous seal; Atlantic wind reaches the valleys. | SuitableCopes with wind. Check the lock and the gaskets. | SuitableFor wind, the glass hardly matters. The seal does. | Needs careHeavier: the frame and the hardware must carry the weight. |
Salt near the beaches | SuitableDoes not rust. Pick hardware made for salty air. | Needs careNear the beach it needs a coastal finish; in town it matters less. | SuitableGlass is not bothered by salt in the air. | SuitableSame as double glazing on this point. |
Winter rain and damp | SuitableA tight seal cuts the cold and reduces water on the glass. | Needs careWithout a thermal break, the frame gets cold and water shows up. | SuitableKeeps the inside pane less cold than single glass. | SuitableThe inner pane stays even warmer. Airing the room still counts. |
Hot, dry summers | SuitableGood in dry summers; light colours heat up less. | It dependsDepends on colour and profile. Dark profiles heat up more. | It dependsSolar-control glass exists. Ask if it suits your facade. | It dependsHolds heat in but lets the sun through. Look at solar control. |
- Suitable
- Needs care
- It depends
In Torres Vedras, the choice changes between town, countryside and beach. The installer confirms on site what suits your home.
Homes in Torres Vedras
The homes in the area change what is worth asking of the windows.
Traditional houses
In the villages and farms of the municipality, tied to vines and fruit, there are old houses with thick walls and small windows, which lose heat in winter and let in dust and air. When replacing, look at the state of the wood and render around the opening, not just the window.
Detached and semi-detached houses
With the population so scattered, there are many houses, some isolated in the countryside. They have more walls exposed to wind than a block and more windows to replace. It is worth planning the work facade by facade and starting with the most exposed, usually the one facing west.
New apartments
In town, in more recent blocks, ventilation is often missing: well-sealed windows without airing leave droplets and mould, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Ask for windows with an airing opening and check whether there are grilles in the walls.
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Towns near Torres Vedras
Live in a village, on a beach or in a neighbouring municipality? These lie around Torres Vedras. Write your town in the request.
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Torres Vedras in photos
A town among hills, the coast a few kilometres away
The town lies among gentle hills and valleys, and the municipality’s coast is very popular in summer, according to Wikipedia. In a home in town salt matters little. In a home by the beaches, as in Santa Cruz, wind and salt count more.
Say in the request where the home is and whether it is lived in all year. A beach house that stays closed from September to June has different damp problems from a home lived in every day, and the choice of windows, hardware and ventilation changes with that.
A house in the countryside, among vines and orchards
The municipality has a strong farming presence, mainly vines and fruit. In a house in the countryside, the windows take more wind and soil dust, and exposed walls lose more heat in winter.
Ask the installer how the joint will work with old stone or rendered walls, because in farmhouses the openings are rarely straight. Ask for measuring at several points and a quote that explains the joint, the drainage and the hardware. A good joint is worth as much as the window.
General notes
I live in a house in the countryside, among vines. What windows make sense?
With walls exposed to wind and dust, the seal and ease of cleaning count. PVC needs no painting and wipes clean with a damp cloth. Ask the installer to look at the joint and the drainage slots, because that is where winter water usually gets in.
Do PVC windows cope with winter rain?
They do, if well sealed and well fitted. Water almost never gets in through the glass: it gets in through the joint between window and wall, so ask them to check that point. Clear drainage slots and intact gaskets also help.
Near the beach, in Santa Cruz, what changes?
Salt and wind weigh more. Choose hardware for salty air and wash the window with fresh water now and then. PVC does not rust, but locks and hinges deserve attention. If the house stays closed part of the year, ask for its own ventilation.
Is solar-control glass needed?
Summers are hot and dry. On sunny facades, solar-control glass and outside blinds reduce the heat that comes in. On north-facing or shaded facades, it is normally not needed. Ask the installer to look at the orientation of each window.
Can I ask if I live in a village in the municipality, far from town?
Yes. Only about a quarter of the people in the municipality live in town, so give your locality in the request. We do not install, we only connect the person asking with the person who does the work. The more exact the place, the more useful the quote.
What should I have to hand to ask for a quote?
Measure the width and height of the opening, preferably at three points, and note the type of opening you want: casement, tilt-and-turn or sliding. Take photos of the outside and the inside. Give the locality, the age of the house and whether it has blinds. With that, whoever visits the house can prepare better.
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