Balcony glazing

Glazed balconies and loggias not only look more neat, but also have protection from any weather changes, be it cold or heavy rain. Today there are many ways to glazing. Each of them has its own individual characteristics, which each owner of his own apartment should know about.

In the process of repair work, balconies and balconies require special attention. This is due to their being at a high level. For glazing such structures are difficult work.

All stages of the process depend on the area and location of the dwelling.. Apartments in the "Khrushchev" are small-sized, so their tenants have always tried in every possible way to increase the free space.In the course were reduced areas of the bathroom and kitchen rooms, as well as the demolition of internal partitions. Many turn to a simpler way and glaze balconies that make the apartment more spacious and bright.

To decorate the balcony in such apartments, it is necessary to first reinforce the concrete slab with the help of reinforcing mesh and cement screed. Initially, such structures are not designed for heavy loads, so without such reinforcing work just can not do.

Glazing the balcony or loggia can be in Stalin's homes. Apartments in them have high ceilings and are spacious. Such apartment buildings were built very reliable and durable. Many of them today are eighty years old, but they show no signs of destruction.

A distinctive feature of the "Stalinok" is not only a large area, but also an unsurpassed facade. It is necessary to reckon with this feature so that the glazed balcony does not stand out from the general picture and does not violate the original style.

Do not think that today the loggia can be issued only with plastic. In fact, there are a large number of other materials used in glazing.They have different properties and cost. Today, the market is a large number of different companies offering to issue a balcony block to people with any budget.

Glazing is made only after several stages of work. They can not be bypassed, since it will be unsafe.

Balconies and loggias are made in accordance with the glazing designs. It can be cold or warm glazing.

The warm version is completely sealed. It has high thermal insulation and protects the room from external noise.

Such windows are not only insulated from the external frame with a multi-pane window, but also special heaters installed on the parapet, floor and ceiling.

Most often this method is addressed if the balcony is combined with the living space. This allows you to significantly increase the area of ​​the apartment and make it more functional.

There is a special glazing, called cold. It is chosen only when the loggia needs to be protected from gusts of wind, snow, rain, debris from the streets and city dust.

Such systems are not warm. This system consists of cold profiles with glass. Profiles can be both wooden and aluminum. Often used improvised frames of different types.

These designs look very neat and beautiful. They perfectly let the light in, visually making the apartment more spacious and comfortable.

There are various types of frames:

• Oar designs are one of the most widespread and demanded. They were used in Soviet times and made of wood. Today, these windows function differently.

• It happens swing opening, like the classic frames of wood.

• A flap opening is the opening of only the upper half of the flap (by typevertical vents).
• In many systems there is an opening function in the mode of ventilation through a small slot.

Swing opening of the valves is used in many ways of glazing balcony blocks.

If you decide to design a balcony in this way, then you should know that frames made of wood and aluminum have a lower weight than PVC frames with hinged opening.

It is necessary to mention that for the open doors one needs a lot of space in the conditions of a balcony block. For many housewives this significantly interferes with the process of cleaning or hanging clothes.

Sliding doors ("Slidors") are very popular lately.. Most often they are used when installing frames made of aluminum. However, this does not mean that such structures cannot be present in plastic frames.

Sliding glazing is not very warm (regardless of the profile). It transmits noise from the street. These problems will not be solved even if you equip your balcony with double-glazed windows. In this case, you can only rely on semi-warm glazing.

A serious disadvantage of such windows is their susceptibility to freezing. If the yard is frosty winter, then the sash may freeze and just do not open.

They cost much less than, for example, swing options.

Wooden and aluminum frames are fading.. In their place comes frameless glass (otherwise - panoramic). Such systems have many advantages, but they should be installed only by professionals.

This glazing can be accessed by residents of both panel and brick houses.

Making your balcony in a similar way, you can get a spectacular overview.. Such a decision is particularly appropriate for homes located in scenic areas.

These systems use tempered glass, which is very safe to use.

With such glazing on the balcony there will be a lot of free space. Frameless glazing provides excellent sound insulation.

It is worth noting the fact that in these systems there are no accessories that have to be sent for repairs from time to time.

The disadvantage of panoramic glass can be called their increased light transmission. This property leads to the fact that during the hot summer months the balcony is very hot. You can cope with this problem with the help of blinds.

For original and non-trivial interiors, stained glass glazing is suitable. It is very easy, so even the owners of very old buildings can turn to it. With such glasses in the room will be natural light.

This type of glazing can certainly be called universal. It is easily installed on the balconies of different structures and any area.

Many people who turned to this design of the balcony, arranged on its territory a real winter garden.

Such systems have some drawbacks. They are not very easy to wash inside (due to the large size). As for the outer part, it can be cleaned only with the help of a special ladder, but it is better to call the specialists from the cleaning agency with all the necessary equipment.

In apartments on high floors, such glazing can vibrate with strong gusts of wind.

When glazing modern balconies and loggias are used different materials. Choose the appropriate option for any conditions.

Plastic construction is one of the most popular.. It is very simple, comfortable, aesthetic and durable.

In plastic constructions, sashes can be hinged and retractable. They do not require special care and perfectly keep the heat indoors. Protects such glazing from annoying street noise. Installation of such systems is quite simple.

Choosing such a glazing, you should know that it is quite heavy and hermetic in the closed state.

Another popular material is wood. Structures made of such raw materials have been accessed in the past - before the advent of plastic profiles.

Nowadays, wooden frames are very different from those used previously. They not only have an “expensive” appearance, but also have a completely different design. In such systems, there are micropores that allow frames to "breathe." Such a characteristic will contribute to the freshness on the balcony.

The main advantage of wooden frames is their environmental friendliness. They do not exude unpleasant odors and are absolutely safe for the health of all family members.

They are lightweight, so owners of old and small apartments can turn to them.

The main disadvantage of such systems is their cost. ABOUTnor expensive enough, so not everyone can afford it.

Over time, the wood will crack, causing cracks. It is necessary to constantly care for wooden frames: to cover them with special impregnations or varnish. However, even this will not save the design from burnout and loss of original appearance.

If none of the above types of decoration of the balcony blocks come up to you, then you should take a closer look at the structures that have aluminum frames. They are very durable, and in durability they have no equal at all.

Both cold and warm glazing can be made from this metal. In most cases, the above systems have sliding mechanisms for opening sashes, which take up very little space on the territory of a balcony or loggia.

This glazing is inexpensive and lightweight.. Modern manufacturers offer systems with profiles of different colors. They are not subject to corrosion and are not afraid of caustic chemicals.

The disadvantage of these types of glazing is their poor insulation.

You must first determine how you are going to glaze your balcony:

• If you decide to turn to the cold type of glazing, then be prepared for the fact that the room temperature on the balcony will not be maintained.
• Warm glazing can maintain room temperature in any season.
• French type means glazing around the perimeter of the balcony and its height. For this method, apply only durable tinted glass.

After that, you need to decide on the profile. The most popular are PVC windows, but you can easily choose aluminum or wooden versions. For PVC glazing should not apply if you live in an old house, as it has a great weight. If you still decide to decorate the balcony in this way, then it is better to entrust it to professionals.

Aluminum profile is worth choosing for cold glazing. This design is most often addressed by apartment owners who do not need to maintain heat on the balcony.

It is necessary to determine the method of glazing.

The option with the removal will provide a visual space of the internal space. This effect is achieved by the removal of the window profile.

If you want to turn to frameless glazing, then you get a large window without frames and partitions.

Before buying windows should calculate their size. To do this, you can use the usual tape measure. Measure the distance from the parapet to the ceiling, as well as from one wall to another. Today, many window companies themselves send their own master to the site for taking measurements.

Next you need to remove the windows from the windows. For opening sashes this can not be done. This is due to the severity of windows with double-glazed windows and the possibility of their damage during installation.

Dismantling PVC windows is simple: remove the beadings from plastic and remove the glass

From an aluminum frame glass gets after removal of all opening details.

It is necessary to engage in strengthening the balcony block and its supporting structure. Along the perimeter, you can place special parts from the bar, which will take the main load from the frames and glasses.

For a more aesthetic appearance, it is worthwhile to engage in the external covering of the block. To do this, you can stock up on siding, since this material is not afraid of sunlight and is durable.

It is worth remembering that exterior plating should be dealt with before glazing. If you do the opposite, it will be much more difficult to sheathe a block with siding, and calling specialists with climbing equipment will cost you a pretty penny.

How to sheathe the balcony from the outside, see the video below.

Such work should be started if you have at least minimal knowledge and skills in this area. If you doubt your abilities, it is better to entrust this business to professionals.

For covering the balcony you need:

• Make fastening belts of wooden bars - upper and lower. Further siding will be attached to them.
• To the wall you need to attach the bars (using liquid nails). With each other they should be connected with iron corners.
• Then you can begin to install siding. Need to start with the side parts. Do not overtighten the screws. They should be left in the middle of the hole.
• After the installation of the panels is completed, you need to hide all the screw heads. This can be done with the help of platbands.

Balconies and loggias with the removal can be equipped with a roof (visor). All this must be installed before the immediate glazing. First you need to attach the visor to the ceiling using dowel-nails. After secure fixing, you can proceed to the glazing.

Before this, it is recommended to fix the anchor plates on all sides except the bottom.

How to install the visor, see the video below.

After the exterior of the balcony block, you can proceed directly to its glazing.

First you need to install the stand profile and insert the frame into the slots. The plate-clamp must be securely driven into the slots and rotated ninety degrees to attach to the concrete wall.

Next you need to install the frame in the opening.As smoothly and accurately as possible, this can be done with the usual level. The frame can be fixed with screws. They need to be screwed, but not driven

When all the frames are in place, they should be attached to the parapet, the ceiling and the walls with anchors. After that, you need to seal all the cracks. Here you can use regular mounting foam.

It remains to insert the glass in the frame. After that, you need to check the health of all mechanisms.

All stages of the balcony glazing, see more in the video below.

Stained glass windows of a large loggia will look very “expensive” and attractive. - especially if all the frames are white. On such a unit, you can place a couple of small soft chairs with a wooden base, a coffee round table and a cupboard by the side wall.

The frameless glazing of the loggia can be supplemented with a wrought outstanding parapet. It can be light or contrast. Such details should be addressed to the owners of apartments on the high floors of new houses.

Panoramic windows look great on the balconies of large and medium area. Opposite the high light windows you can put wooden contrast chairs and tables with flowers.In such a room, you can relax and get some rest, especially if a beautiful picture opens outside the window.

Before modern buyers - a large selection of glazing options. You can choose the right option for any balcony and wallet.

People come to the delight of stained glass and panoramic glass. Similar details look really luxurious. Many advise blinds to slightly cover the room. Such balconies attract a lot of attention, and passersby often feel free to look at everything through large glass panes.

Often on these balconies can be seen these flower beds, made up of different pots and racks, studded with colorful colorful buds.

Wooden windows have a beautiful exterior.. Apartment owners often address them, as they are eco-friendly and beautiful. However, many note the inconvenience in the operation of such frames. They need to be constantly tinted and varnished, which still does not save the wood from drying and cracking.

Most consumers recommend turning to warm glazing. This method allows room temperature to stay on the balcony, even in winter. However, the owners of such balcony blocks note that in hot weather, the room becomes stuffy and uncomfortable.

It is unlikely that plastic windows will lose their relevance. Many owners turn to them, as they are distinguished by a low price and are very common. They serve for many years without losing an attractive appearance. People noticed only that in such constructions the fittings fail from time to time, and it has to be changed.