PVC window installation in Vila Real
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- Town
- Vila Real
- District
- Vila Real
- Position
- 41°18′ N · 7°45′ W
- Tilt and turn: opens to the side and tilts for fresh air.
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Between 600 and 1800 mm
Between 300 and 2200 mm
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About Vila Real
Vila Real is in Trás-os-Montes, on a plateau about 450 metres up, on the headland where the Corgo and Cabril rivers meet. The oldest part, the Vila Velha, sits above the Corgo cliffs, and in the background are the Alvão and Marão hills. The municipality has about 50 thousand residents in 379 km² and 20 parishes, and borders Sabrosa, Peso da Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Amarante, Mondim de Basto, Ribeira de Pena and Vila Pouca de Aguiar.
The region has been inhabited since the Palaeolithic, and nearby is the Panóias rock sanctuary, from Roman times. The present city was born in 1289, with the charter of King Dinis. At over 700 years old, it was called the Court of Trás-os-Montes, because of the houses with coats of arms of the nobles who settled here, linked to the Marquesses of Vila Real. Carved coats of arms can still be seen on facades.
The city grew a lot from 1986, with the creation of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, which brought more people and life. Nearby are the Mateus Palace, a baroque work attributed to Nicolau Nasoni, and the Alvão Natural Park. The city is also known for the Vila Real International Circuit, car races held since 1931.
Life in the municipality is split between the city, with new districts and the Vila Velha, and dozens of hill and vineyard villages tied to the Alto Douro wine region. In the villages, houses are stone and built for the cold.
What the climate of Vila Real asks of windows
According to Wikipedia, Vila Real has some continentality, because the Marão and Alvão hills act as natural barriers. Winter is relatively long, with about 25 days a year at temperatures below zero, and it usually snows at least once a year at heights above 600 metres. Summer is moderately hot, with high maximums but notably cool nights, and there are sometimes sharp temperature swings. For windows, winter commands: insulation and sealing matter more than anything.
Vila Real is on a plateau, with the Alvão and Marão hills acting as a barrier. Sea air barely arrives and winter is long.
Here the window is above all a barrier to cold: sealing and insulation matter more than anything else.
- Cold draughts
In winter, cold plateau air comes in through any gap. Good gaskets and careful installation cut the draughts. In the villages of the Alvão and Marão, the house catches the cold wind with no shelter.
- Dry air and dust
Far from the sea the air is drier, and dirt roads and building sites raise dust. Dust builds up in the tracks, and gaskets dry out if not looked after. A simple clean, once a season, is enough.
- Cold and frost
There are about 25 days a year below zero, according to Wikipedia, and it can snow on higher ground. Double or triple glass and an insulating frame save on heating. In stone houses, the opening should be well sealed to the granite.
- Summer sun and cool nights
By day summer heats up, by night it cools. Light colours and solar-treated glass help by day; airing early in the morning cools the home. On south-facing rooms, external blinds stop the sun.
| Condition | Level | Climate sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | High | Long, with frost and snow on higher ground. |
| Summer | Medium | Hot by day, cool nights. |
| Rain | Medium | More in winter. |
| Humidity | Low | Far from the sea, the air is drier. |
Levels for comparison, not measurements.
SourcesWikipédia: Vila Real
Solutions table for Vila Real
| Window | Glass | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local condition | PVC | Aluminium | Double glazing | Triple glazing |
Cold draughts | SuitableGood sealing cuts cold draughts in winter. | Needs careNeeds good sealing and a thermal break to keep the cold out. | SuitableCopes with a normal winter, with a good frame. | SuitableCuts the chill next to the window on freezing days. |
Dry air and dust | SuitableCopes well with dry air. Wipe the gaskets now and then. | It dependsDry air: check the finish and clean the tracks. | SuitableGlass does not suffer in dry air. | SuitableSame as double on this point. |
Cold and frost | SuitableInsulates well against cold and helps save on heating. | Needs careWithout a thermal break, the frame freezes and gets condensation. | SuitableA fair minimum in cold areas; better with a good frame. | SuitableThe most comfortable on frosty days, if the frame keeps up. |
Summer sun and cool nights | SuitableDry, sunny summer: light colours help. | It dependsHeats in the sun. Depends on colour and thermal break. | It dependsIn a dry summer, solar-treated glass can help. | It dependsHolds heat in the home; airing at night helps in summer. |
- Suitable
- Needs care
- It depends
In Vila Real cold decides almost everything. The installer confirms everything on site.
Homes in Vila Real
The homes in the area change what is worth asking of the windows.
Traditional houses
There are houses with coats of arms and stone houses with thick walls and tall windows, many with carved arms on the facade. When replacing, ask what may be changed in the outside design, and ask the installer to respect the proportions of the opening. In the villages, granite houses hold winter cold.
Historic centre
In the Vila Velha, on the headland of the Corgo and Cabril, the streets are old and the houses pressed together. There may be rules for facades, so talk to the council. The opening should be measured on site, because old walls are rarely true.
New apartments
In the newer part of the city, near the university and the avenues, there are apartment blocks. With long winters, insulation and sealing of the windows count, and the shutter box is often the weak point. On high floors, plateau wind is also felt.
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Towns near Vila Real
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Long winters, cool nights
Wikipedia mentions sharp temperature swings and snow, at least once a year, above 600 metres. At home, that means:
- Heating works for many months, so windows weigh on the bill.
- The shutter box and the opening are places where cold gets in.
- In summer, cool nights let you air the home early in the morning.
It is worth raising this with the installer at the start.
Houses with coats of arms and hill villages
Vila Real was the Court of Trás-os-Montes, and still has houses with carved coats of arms. Around it, villages in the Alvão and Marão have stone houses built for the cold. Each type needs different care:
- In houses with coats of arms, the facade design is part of their identity. Ask for windows that respect the proportions.
- In village houses, small windows and thick walls call for well-sealed joints.
- In new houses, the shutter box and the joint decide comfort.
Tell the installer what kind of house it is and which village or parish it is in.
General notes
How many cold days are there in Vila Real and how does that change windows?
Wikipedia mentions about 25 days a year below zero. So what matters most is insulation and sealing. Ask for a frame and glass designed for cold winters. The shutter box also deserves attention.
Is triple glazing worth it in a home in Vila Real?
In cold homes with many windows it can pay off. For others, double is enough. Ask for a comparison, thinking about the hours a day the home is heated. Triple is heavier, and the frame must cope.
I have a house with a coat of arms, or a stone house. Can I replace the windows?
You can, but how the facade looks matters. In a historic house it is worth checking with the city council what may be changed. Ask the installer to respect the shape of the opening.
Why is there water on the glass in winter if the air is dry?
Cold glass condenses the damp the home itself makes, even with dry air outside. Cooking, showering and drying clothes help create it. Airing for a few minutes and having glass that insulates solves it in most cases.
Do the cool summer nights help choose a window?
They do: with cool nights, it is worth being able to air the home early in the morning. Tilt-and-turn windows let air in without standing wide open. Ask the installer to explain the options.
I live in a village in the municipality. Can I ask?
Yes. Write the village or parish name in the request. It goes to installers who cover the area; JanelaCerta does not install. Since the municipality is large, give the rough altitude too.
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