PVC window installation in Abrantes
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- Town
- Abrantes
- District
- Santarém
- Position
- 39°28′ N · 8°12′ 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 Abrantes
Abrantes is a town in the Middle Tagus, in the Santarém district, in the historical province of Ribatejo. It has 16,802 inhabitants (2021) and lies on the right bank of the Tagus. The municipality covers 714.69 km² and has 13 parishes, and it borders Vila de Rei, Sardoal, Mação, Gavião, Ponte de Sor, Chamusca, Constância, Vila Nova da Barquinha and Tomar.
The town stands on a hill about 100 m above sea level and looks over the Tagus valley. English Wikipedia says the hill is covered with olive groves, gardens and vines. Two bridges join the banks: the road bridge, finished in 1870, and the railway bridge, opened in 1889. The Tagus runs 30 km through the municipality, and the Castelo do Bode reservoir also touches it.
On top of the hill stands Abrantes Castle, a Property of Public Interest since 1957. The town received its first charter in 1179 and became a city in 1916. Today it is a commercial and industrial centre for a fertile farming region, with metalworking and engineering industry and a truck maker, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Europe. Local specialities are mostly sweets, such as the palha de Abrantes, bolo real and queijos-do-céu, and the National Fair of Traditional Sweets fills the old centre on the last weekend of October.
What the climate of Abrantes asks of windows
English Wikipedia describes a Mediterranean climate in Abrantes, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The town lies on the Tagus floodplain, so the gap between day and night is large: the average yearly low is 8.7 °C, the average yearly high is 23.3 °C, and there are on average 31 days below 0 °C in the cold months. We have no rain or wind data from a reliable source, so we give none.
Abrantes stands on a hill above the Tagus, about 100 m up, with the valley at its feet.
The climate figures come from English Wikipedia: cool nights, warm afternoons and dry summers.
- From day to night
With an average low of 8.7 °C and an average high of 23.3 °C a year, glass and frame go from the cold of dawn to the heat of the afternoon. The profile expands and shrinks every day. A firm fixing to the opening and flexible gaskets cope better with that movement.
- Frost on winter nights
There are on average 31 days below 0 °C in the cold months. In single glass, or in a frame without a thermal break, the cold comes through and droplets, even ice, appear inside. Double glazing, a multi-chamber profile and a continuous seal reduce the problem.
- Dry, hot summers
Summers are hot and dry. On a hill with little shade, a sunny facade heats up until late afternoon. Outside blinds, light colours and, on the west side, solar-control glass do more than the type of frame. With cool nights, it pays to air the rooms at dawn.
- Wind and passing noise
The town sits on a height, next to important rail and road links. The source has no wind or noise data, so the position of the house counts: near the line or the avenue, ask about glass of different thicknesses; on the high streets, ask for firm locks.
| Condition | Level | Climate sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | High | Hot and dry, according to English Wikipedia. |
| Winter | Medium | Mild and wet, but with frost on some days. |
| Humidity | Medium | Wet winters; no measurements in the source. |
| Rain | Medium | More in the cold months. |
Levels for comparison, not measurements.
SourcesWikipédia (pt): AbrantesWikipedia (en): AbrantesWikipédia (pt): Castelo de AbrantesCâmara Municipal da Sertã: Património natural (albufeira de Castelo do Bode)
Solutions table for Abrantes
| Window | Glass | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local condition | PVC | Aluminium | Double glazing | Triple glazing |
From day to night | SuitableA continuous seal and a firm lock are enough for the high streets of the hill. | SuitableCopes well; check the gaskets and the lock now and then. | SuitableThe glass changes little in wind; the gain is in comfort. | Needs careHeavier: hardware and frame must be up to it. |
Frost on winter nights | SuitableNo salt in the air, so it only needs simple cleaning. | SuitableFar from the sea this is no big problem; clean the tracks. | SuitableNo issues on this point, just clean it. | SuitableSame as double glazing on this point. |
Dry, hot summers | SuitableA good base for cool nights, with the glass less cold inside. | Needs careAsk for a thermal break; without it the frame freezes on frosty nights. | SuitableCuts the droplets; airing at dawn still helps. | SuitableWarmer glass inside; only worth it on cold walls. |
Wind and passing noise | SuitableLight colours and an outside blind help on hot afternoons. | It dependsDepends on colour and profile; with a thermal break it heats up less. | It dependsOn west-facing facades, ask about solar-control glass. | It dependsKeeps the heat inside; look at the solar treatment. |
- Suitable
- Needs care
- It depends
In Abrantes, the distance between the cold night and the warm afternoon counts more than wind. The installer confirms on site what suits your street.
Homes in Abrantes
The homes in the area change what is worth asking of the windows.
Historic centre
On the hill, around the castle and the churches of Santa Maria do Castelo, São Vicente and São João Baptista, the streets are narrow and the houses have several floors. The castle is a Property of Public Interest, so speak to the council before changing a facade that can be seen from it. Many openings differ from one another, and each needs its own measurement.
Traditional houses
In the rural parishes, such as Mouriscas, Bemposta or Alvega, expect old houses with a yard, and the area still keeps crafts such as basket-making, esparto weaving, pottery and hand weaving. Houses like these have thick walls and lose heat slowly. Before replacing a window, look at the render and the stone around the opening.
New apartments
The municipality grew from 7,255 inhabitants in 1900 to more than 41,000 in 2001, according to English Wikipedia. So expect blocks from many periods, with windows that differ a lot from one district to the next. The newer ones often lack their own ventilation: with the home shut tight, damp from the kitchen and shower has nowhere to go.
Local notes
Abrantes Castle has been listed as a Property of Public Interest since 1957. Near listed buildings there may be rules for facades; check with the town council before changing the outside look.
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Abrantes in photos
A hill above the Tagus
People living at the top of the hill have wide views, but the high streets and the facades facing the valley take more sun and probably more wind. Wikipedia gives no wind data, so check on site.
With cool nights and warm afternoons, what you notice most is the distance between the cold glass of the morning and the sun of late day. A window that insulates well and an outside blind hold the heat by day and the cold by night.
Trains, roads and bridges
Abrantes lies where important rail and road links cross, such as the Beira Baixa line and the access to the A23, according to English Wikipedia. Anyone living near the line or a main avenue may hear more noise, but we have no measurements.
Here the glass counts for more than the frame. Double glazing with two panes of different thickness and a continuous seal usually cuts more noise than changing only the profile. Tell the installer which side the sound comes from.
General notes
Abrantes Castle is a Property of Public Interest. Near listed buildings there may be rules for facades. Speak to the town council before changing how the outside looks, and bring photos of the current facade, so the installer can propose a similar design.
According to English Wikipedia, there are on average 31 days below 0 °C in the cold months. It does affect them: cold glass inside makes droplets and, on the hardest nights, ice on the frame. Double glazing, a multi-chamber profile and a continuous seal reduce the problem.
No, if the fitting is good. The profile expands by day and shrinks by night, and the gaskets must follow. Ask for a firm fixing to the opening and check the lock after the first winter and the first summer.
Yes. Write the parish in the request and the message goes to installers in the area. We say upfront that we do not install: we connect the person asking with the person doing the work. Say whether the house is on high ground or by the river.
For noise, the glass counts for more than the frame. Double glazing with two panes of different thickness and a seal without gaps usually helps. We have no noise measurements for Abrantes, so tell the installer which side the sound comes from and ask for options to be compared.
Shade first: outside blinds and light colours. Then the glass, with solar control on west-facing facades. Since nights are cool, open the windows at dawn and close them in the morning, before the sun heats the facade.
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