Methods glazing of loggias and balconies

Initially, balconies and loggias thought for people to have easy access to fresh air. But today almost all the balconies and the majority of glazing balconies. Reasons to glaze a loggia or balcony is more than enough: it is the desire to expand the useful area of ??the apartment, and a desire to improve teplosberezheniya, as well as a number of other technical or psychological reasons. Initially, balconies and loggias thought for people to have easy access to fresh air. But today almost all the balconies and the majority of glazing balconies. Reasons to glaze a loggia or balcony is more than enough: it is the desire to expand the useful area of ??the apartment, and a desire to improve teplosberezheniya, as well as a number of other technical or psychological reasons. Balcony is called an open space, which is adjacent to one side to the outer wall, while the rest closed fence height not less than 1 meter balcony - a platform with three sides surrounded by walls and with only one hand - the fence. The popularity of glazed loggias and balconies has resulted in the capital today glazing of loggias and balconies originally laid in the housing projects. Volume glazing of loggias and balconies are evaluated by specialists in 35 - 40% of the total volume of translucent design. Glazing a balcony or a loggia can be a different first method. Normal windows - set on the balcony of frames (metal, wood, plastic) with glass embedded in them (normal, tinted, stained glass, etc.). Such glazing slightly mute the noise on the street and 2 - 3 degree increase in temperature "space." As a result, instead of the usual balcony obtained glazed space - verandah. The second method. Evroosteklenie - better and more reliable but more expensive way of upgrading the balcony. The concept of "evroosteklenie" includes: installation of the import window profile, selection and installation of glass (sometimes glass) sealed the premises of the special foam or other sealant (fill the gaps between frames and walls). High-grade sealing not only prevents the penetration of moisture through the gaps in the balcony, but also improves the insulation, causing the aluminum profile powder coating. Paint additionally protects the structure from weathering, but at the same time and decorates her inner lining the balcony (this is done on request), use different materials - plastic, wooden wall paneling, plastic panels, etc. Balcony after evroostekleniya - more comfortable and beautiful, but not warm . And if there is willingness and ability to make extra room balcony, you need to warm it. The third way. Evroostekleniya combination with various kinds of special insulation. The procedure will pull a major construction and conversion, because the heat and dryness here can be achieved only by making the warm walls and floor. Therefore, except for glass, you need to do: to lay insulation around the perimeter of the balcony, as well as on the floor and ceiling; do waterproofing, do wall and ceiling paneling suitable (for taste and possibilities) material; to resolve the issue: whether the heated balcony, and if will, in what manner, to lighting, if the dimensions of the balcony and the construction of the house allows, you can build additional internal walls (eg, foam or "light" bricks). They "eat" part of the space, but the room will be much warmer. It should be borne in mind that the steam heating pipes to make the balcony is strictly forbidden, so the heating would have to use other methods - floor heating device (special electric heating system, operating based on a heating pad), the installation of the heater and other local heaters (radiator, heater or air conditioner ). A variety of types of glazing of balconies and loggias are amazing, here are some of them: Glazing light wooden frames. Glazed wooden frames of improved quality. Steel glazing (trolley version). Aluminum windows (native structure). Sliding aluminum windows (import profile). PVC windows. Frameless Glass. Glazed light wooden frames. The following list shows options for glazing balconies and loggias, which may be called industrial. Options that met in the Soviet times, when due to the scarcity of everything, including construction services, the citizens managed to invent the most incredible ways glazing of balconies and loggias of any material at hand, we do not consider. In the recent past, glazing of balconies and loggias light wooden frame was the most popular type of glazing. But not the most reliable, because any wood over time, begins to rot. Means to protect the wood from rotting slightly extend the life of the framework, but really they are only effective in enclosed spaces. The impact of aggressive environment immediately destroy any hint of presentation of the balcony glazing. Without exaggeration, one year or two at the uninitiated might get the impression that you are glazed balcony 20 years ago. And after 5, sometimes 10 years, the entire structure will keep the word of honor. If at the same glazing used throughout industrial window units - it would not be so bad. But alas, reality shows that the quality of the work of many self-made businesses and zhekovskih "masters, who took podhalturit approximately identical. The main drawback - the quality of wood does not hold water. Because of this wing, if not immediately after installation, at least, after a while, begins to "lead". Not only that they are ill-closed-open, so also there are gaps. Such windows must eventually "will flow." Unpleasant as the fact that almost always the frame because of its lack of strength "play", ie unencrypted slightly subside under the weight of glass. Surprising, but still offer some artisans from glazing does not otstrugannoy wood. But the price, respectively, in general, is better than windows, than no. Thus, the tree - an environmentally friendly material (unless you cut down the forest in Chernobyl). When ordering windows light wooden frames are strictly stipulate the size and location of opening doors. Require frames and other details should be made only of wood planed and dried. Specify thickness of glass. For wooden frames optimally if it is - 4 mm. But some "very economical" suggest a steklo3 mm. The degree of drying wood, the move is difficult to define, so you'll have to rely on luck. Glazed wooden frames quality improvement in this version is much better, solve the problem of keeping warm. It should be noted that the heat "flowing out" through the windows in two directions (at least): 1 - Gaps. 2 - Glass. Immediately specify that the choice of the material from which made the frame and box affects the heat slightly. Of course, the coefficient of heat transfer in such materials as wood and metal is different at times, but the surface area, which "cover" the frame and the box is very low, relative to the area of ??glazing. Therefore, the quality of frames according to the criterion thermal insulation material is determined not so much as quality manufacturing, precision-fit, and eventually the absence of cracks. This version uses only factory frame. Fitted to the box, they are usually flawless, visually detect cracks is not possible. It remains only to solve the problem "utekaniya" heat through the glass. Double-glazed windows in the practice of the balcony glazing with wooden frames are usually not used as the frame got very massive and important incomparably expensive. Therefore put a double frame or frames with double glazing. But, alas, frame and box out very massive, and when mounted on a balcony railing, look out there like a bull in a china shop. Also, from what would have been done a balcony railing, as if you were not warmed, its coefficient of heat transfer is never equal the coefficient of heat transfer capital outside wall. Balcony glazing wooden frames with enhanced quality (without finishing, but sill, canopy and shade) in the home series P44 (about 6 square meters.) Will cost $ 400-450. Maybe $ 350, but it's suspicious, but if $ 300 and below, the "best quality" is not worth remembering. Steel glazing (trolleybus option) This option is colloquially called a "trolleybus" and the title is very accurate. The construction is made of iron, fastened on the balcony by welding. Glass - rounded, edged with rubber gaskets. The design is very robust. But there are drawbacks. Iron rusts. For him to watch out, that is, hides and dyeing. Locking devices on the wings reminiscent of similar devices in industrial refrigeration, and they sometimes break down. Some firms, instead they just put the latches. This type of glazing keeps the warmth of all the worse (imagine that in winter you are going in the tram, in which the heating is turned off). Also, this type of glazing is the darkest. The ratio of glass to the area of ??glazing is the lowest of all presented. Every man to his own taste, and the external appearance of the glasses may seem impressive. But the view from inside a much less aesthetic. Glazing a balcony in the trolley-bus "style (without finishing, but sill, canopy and shade) in the home series P44 (about 6 square meters.) Will cost $ 400 (plus or minus 10-15%). Thus, we considered the options, so called, conventional glazing. Now consider the most modern version of the protection of loggias and balconies - evroosteklenie. To be light ... Widespread glazed loggia with the profile of aluminum. Aluminum profile is 7 times stronger than wood, in 2,3 times - PVC. Fire safe, not crack, curl, does not oxidize. Aluminium frames are very aesthetically pleasing look on the balconies, old houses and buildings. This so-called, cold glazing: using profile without insulating spacers between the outer and inner layer of metal (aluminum cold ") and single glazing (usually - Bor glass M1 thickness 5mm). The design can be movable (sliding) and swing. Hinged windows structurally complex and requires more expensive components, so is almost twice as expensive as sliding. For example, in the same firm Sliding windows with the help of Spanish profiles Provedal worth $ 75 per square meter, and swing with the profiles of the same Provedal - already $ 135. Quality glass is highly dependent on the design merits of the profile and quality of installation. If we exclude the various self-made options, then in Moscow, the most frequent two systems: Vidnovsky profile and the Spanish system Provedal. As for the profile, and in either case profile is produced in Russia, though called import. The plant buys a license, the matrix and produces the above profile. Sometimes the similarity profile Provedal sold the manufacturing company against the extremely low price - from 60 U.S. dollars per frame. However, according to experts, the quality of the framework of such a profile can and should be questioned. Distinguishes the two systems of rollers, locks, handles, door seals. Provedal uses rollers only on the bearings, which ensures smooth running and long life. In vidnovskom version installed without the rollers bearings, making it difficult to move the valves, leading to accelerated wear and may even cause jamming. In Provedal locks provide designers, they are easy to use, easily closed and opened from the inside, and they are not able to open from the outside. At the same time locks to fit perfectly into the design. In vidnovskoy system locks constructively generally not provided. Today, however, vidnovsky profile often establish accessories brand Provedal. By itself, the Spanish manufacturer of fittings are of high quality, but installed on a domestic profile, it gives consumers a lot of criticism. By the way, sellers themselves are aware of this, so such "international" products provide short-term warranty - one year. In Provedal special rubber grades: no wear from time to time, does not suffer from the cold, does not issue a characteristic smell when the heat. In addition, unlike vidnovskogo profile products brand Provedal fetrouplotnenie established around the perimeter, at the joints, as well as closing all the rails. Balconies and loggias, glazed aluminum profile, transmits light well, and protect the balcony from the wind and rain. Already in the early spring the temperature can make them on a sunny day, indoor plants and seedlings, and in summer, for example, grow a decent crop of cucumbers and tomatoes. For this purpose, movable structure is preferable because it does not "eat up space." Small width, the ability to select low-key profile, such as silver, allows you to make yourself a balcony, which when viewed from the street will have advantages and from the red wooden balconies, and the overly bright white plastic. The drawbacks of sliding structures in addition to weak insulation balcony or loggia include that bearing the lower track are not sufficiently protected from falling rain. If this does not provide openings for the withdrawal of water outward movement of the valves can be difficult. It is believed that the use of simple, not tempered or reinforced glass can be very dangerous in case of accidents, catastrophes and natural disasters. However, tempered and wired glass, because of its high cost, used in its production does not exceed 1% of domestic firms. Glaze loggia (unpolished, but sill, canopy and shade) system Provedal dimensions 3m by 1,5 m will cost ~ 480 USD (Plus or minus 10-15%), vidnovskim profile ~ 450 USD (Plus or minus 10-15%) to be warm ... PVC windows have an excellent reputation in Russia. But for balcony glazing PVC frame is very cumbersome, so the firms - manufacturers offer special balcony frames. They are usually sliding, therefore, are at risk. All the advantages of PVC window frames do not possess. However, if you want to turn the loggia into a small room, having a range of insulation works, it makes sense to put it thermo PVC double glazing. Of course, in itself no provide excellent thermal insulation design, because, as we have already noted, the main heat losses are through the walling and glass. Usually, the PVC-glass balconies enough to use the three-chambered profile and single-chamber windows. This will make the loggia pleasant place to rest, and in a room adjacent to it, will be significantly warmer. True, some restrict access to natural light into this room by the width of the PVC-profile, large numbers of cusps and two or three glasses tseklopaketa. Install the frame PVC glazing only on concrete or brick fence because of the significant weight of the structure. When planning the number and types of valves should be aware that coming off a turning way valve should be wide to open the form does not "eat" and without too much useful terrace area. The location of opening the valves should be such that it was possible without risking their lives to wash the outer surface of the blind folds. A large number of opening one or two ways folds increases the cost of glazing. Lead to even approximate price per square meter of PVC-glass balcony is very difficult, because the value of options varies within wide limits. PVC windows, in addition to obvious practical use, and complements the interior of your apartment. However, remember that it also significantly affect the general form of the facade of the house. This should be taken into account, despite the fact that the city authorities still turn a blind eye to the inconsistency in the glazing of balconies, which, in truth, disfigure the face of the city. Depending on how many folds and how they will be opened (from four swing and the two wings of the Deaf and finishing option, when the six swing open, and two of them are still open and the folding method), the square meter of glazing can cost from 120 for. e. At the price of the same influences and configuration of the windows than they are, the more expensive. So, to glaze the balcony (without decoration, but sill, canopy and shade) in the home series P44 (about 6 square meters.) Will cost ~ $ 800 USD (plus or minus 10-15%). To be comfortable ... The most progressive today is Frameless Glass. It will protect you from cold and from penetrating the balcony of strangers. It has the form a solid glass wall, because it has no frames, no vertical supports. It does not destroy the intent of the architect in the older and elite homes and exacerbating the usual variegated facades of apartment buildings. The basis of design are aluminum extrusions that go around the perimeter of opening a balcony or loggia. The upper and lower profiles are guides for the all-glass doors. The upper profile is a carrier. For its two built-in shelves, double roller mechanism moves, carrying sash. Glass leaf is used particularly strong - usually tempered glass brand Bor M 6 6 mm. The maximum possible height of the valves - 2m 10cm. In those cases, when required higher leaf, using the glass thickness of 8 mm, as it increases the sail wing. It is particularly important to take care of the strength of the glazing glass balconies on the upper floors, where they have great wind loads. Along the edges of the balcony or loggia shifted wings fold into their space as a large glass sheets of the book. As such, they can rub, remaining at a safe distance from the edge of the balcony railing. Mechanisms of sliding valves are protected against ingress of moisture through peaks and ebbs, as well as water-repellent grease. However, the construction itself, by definition, does not differ complete integrity. Through small slits on the balcony or loggia will act outdoor air, so the extra insulation, this system does not possess. Necessary once a year to re-process the rails and roller mechanisms of silicone spray. The manufacturer gives Frameless Glass warranty for two years and during this period of free hold preventive lubricant and teach you how to do it themselves. With the same purpose you can use the familiar to motorists lubricant for locks WD-40. The cost of frameless glazing is higher than aluminum. Price per square meter depending on the glazing systems - 180-250 dollars, of which 25% are installing the product. Finishing of balconies and loggias Lining and Europol - the most popular materials for finishing of balconies. In domestic enterprises (Petrozavodsk, Arkhangelsk and others) to produce the imported equipment, usually German. Wall paneling and batten different thickness and profile. Lining and Europol and its quality characteristics are divided into classes. "A", "B" and "C". Class "C": The lowest quality. Board does not fit snugly together. May occur sub-standard. Often there are rotten knots and cracks. Such products are suitable only for finishing barn or something like that, and then not always. Class B: Boards adjacent to each other quite closely. Dried. Cracks should not be, but rotten bitches can sometimes get caught. Class "A": Boards perfectly adjacent to each other. Perfectly dry. Knots caught much less frequently than in the previous class, but not rotten. Drawing a tree on the eyes. We note that with each passing year the popularity of new types of finishing loggias and balconies with plastic panels that are in common are called plastic lining. Typically, customers prefer the white plastic articles width 10cm. Sometimes you can hear that the plastic panels under the influence of the sun start to discern the smell or "burn", but this criticism is totally justified. For this finishing material has lots of advantages. First, attractive appearance, and secondly, longevity. Third, the plastic panels retain heat better than their wooden counterparts. And, finally, to care for plastic panels are much lighter than wood. Electrical heating device of balconies and loggias as a heating element used EIMT wall heating panels, power - from 250 to 400 watts, the area from 0,5 to 1 m, thickness - 20 mm, the degree of protection - 1, protection class IP67, the warranty life of 10 years. The panel is a sandwich on the back of the fixed heat-insulation, front side - smooth sheet metal, painted in any color powder paint in the center - electric heating element. Another option of execution - a device "warm floor" with the replacement of the external metal sheet to the liner with ceramic tiles. Installation of the thermostat face with a range of adjustments from 0 to 50 C, as well as the set of devices to automatically maintain the desired temperature in the room. With the advanced patented design is achieved energy savings (25%), absolute electrical fire safety and durability. Informations In conclusion, we note that the choice of the firm, which will serve as windows in your home, you need to approach carefully and prudently. Unfortunately, to determine the real cost of glazing a balcony or loggia, to enjoy the stated price per square meter is quite difficult. Often called the manager of the firm figure, multiplied by the required area of ??glazing, not the final price of the reservation. For it is necessary to add on the cost of interior balcony, and the cost of works to strengthen the balcony fence, as it will form the brunt of the construction. In addition, manufacturers often indicate in advertisements cost only the frames, while accessories, canopies, sills, window sills, which cost quite palpable, are calculated later. Of course, in pursuit of lower costs unfair firm can offer you the windows without any additional elements, but is "poluosteklenie" completely failed to fulfill its functions. But after installing the frames, peaks and ebbs, unfortunately, it is impossible to establish. Beware of companies that are in the process is called different prices: one on the phone, when measuring the second, but in the end the third. The final cost of works known to us after the measurement. And finally, the safeguards. The warranty on installation work is usually granted for one year, less two. But the warranty on the frame depends on whether the firm is confident in the products that it offers. For example, the well-established profile Provedal, some companies give a guarantee of 5 years. Inspired by ideas of transformation of their homes, full of creative plans, we sometimes forget about the most important - the safety and legality of our actions. Balcony or loggia in our house - it's not just a place for rest or food storage, but also the way the evacuation of people from an apartment in case of fire, and this path should be free. If you want to do everything by the rules, so keep this in mind, that would be written in the advertising producers. The material was prepared by Vitaly Lviv Editors thank the firm of Imteks »remontinfo.ru