Какой большой ни была бы квартира — места всегда is not enough. Meanwhile, additional meters are at hand - on the balcony. You just need to glaze it correctly. Do you dream of a greenhouse, patio or "storage room"? Then our advice is just for you
A well-glazed balcony or loggia canbecome an important part of the living space. The main thing is to set the task correctly and not get confused in the wealth of possibilities. If you need a useful area for storing seasonal sports equipment or a terrace for quiet summer tea parties, there is no point in spending money on complex and expensive structures. Another thing is if you want to make your balcony habitable all year round. Both glazing options - both warm and cold - have their pros and cons. Which one should you choose?
Cold glazing
There is not enough cellar for summer cottage pickles,storage rooms for sleds, skis and bicycles? In this case, cold glazing is quite sufficient. For minimal money, you will get protection from dirt and bad weather, and the sliding design will significantly save space.
The simplest and most cost-effective option is aluminumProvedal system. It will protect you from rain, wind and snow, but from noise - only if the windows look into the courtyard of a quiet alley. Such a barrier is not an obstacle to the sounds of a busy highway. Due to seasonal temperature changes, the profile can "warp", and on frosty days, the seals often freeze and "jam" the sashes. The advantages include ease and speed of installation and the ability to "take" the structure beyond the balcony railing. This allows you to get additional centimeters and install a window sill for seedlings or holders for a folding table.
A little more expensive, but also much more reliable -plastic system Slidoors. Due to its strength and lightness, it protects better from both noise and bad weather and feels more confident in the difficult Russian climate. In such a room, you can not only store things, but also arrange spring tea parties, equip a seasonal terrace or a repair shop for summer equipment. For balconies of very small area, especially in old houses, where excessive loads are unacceptable, this is the best option. And besides, the only budget way to glaze a small semicircular space. But in winter it will still be cold in it.
Tatyana Serova, "Windows into the House":— When using the cold glazing method, we advise clients to install sliding frames. This is much more practical, especially in small spaces. They do not interfere with opening cabinets and drying laundry, hanging a bicycle on holders or watering flowers. And if installed properly, they serve as long and reliably as hinged ones. However, you should understand that even the most expensive of the cold structures will not save you from the costs of the harsh Russian winter. And if you want, for example, to use expensive finishing materials on a balcony or loggia, you should think about more reliable protection. vdomokna.ru
Warm glazing
To create on a balcony or loggiaa truly living space, you will still have to choose a warm glazing method. In essence, install the familiar plastic windows with double-glazed windows. But there are nuances and tricks here too. It all depends on what exactly you need to do: expand the adjoining room, build a recreation area or equip an office.
If you are planning to place a bet, for example,a treadmill on the balcony, the simplest and most economical systems (system 60) will be enough for you. In winter, it will be warm enough to play sports or sharpen your skates. And in summer, it will be quiet and cozy enough to escape from your household for a while and retire with a book or tablet.
It will take much more effort to transformbalcony into a full-fledged office or recreation area that can be used all year round. You will have to not only choose higher quality and wider profiles (70s and 80s systems), but also insulate the balcony itself from floor to ceiling. And in some cases, install a new balcony railing.
Tatyana Serova, "Windows into the House":— To make sure that the glazed room is truly warm and comfortable both in winter and summer, you need to choose a profile that is at least 70 mm wide, such as REHAU Sib or REHAU Delight. This is a three- or five-chamber profile that will not only protect you from the cold, but also provide sufficient insulation from any external noise. vdomokna.ru
Finishing
High-quality insulated and glazed balconyactually becomes part of your apartment or house. Accordingly, the choice of options for interior decoration is also expanding: from traditional plastic panels and "lining" to Venetian plaster and silk wallpaper. The profile itself can be made in any color to your taste - from white or "wooden" to red or black. If your windows face the sunny side and you are afraid that in the summer the glazed balcony will turn into an "aquarium", pay attention to the double-glazed window with a special silver ion spraying technology (Solar double-glazed window). This technology reflects thermal energy both from the inside and from the outside. That is, it retains heat in the winter and does not allow the room to overheat in the summer.
Safety
Almost the main disadvantage of warm glazingin addition to the price of the issue - the weight of the structure. Heavy thick frames, additional insulation and finishing materials are not a problem for most loggias, but a "stumbling block" for many balconies. Whether yours can withstand such a load can only be assessed by a specialist after a thorough inspection. Tatyana Serova, "Windows in the House": - The final decision on the choice of glazing method for the balcony should be made together with the engineer-measuring person who comes to you for a consultation. For no additional fee will a competent specialist undertake to insulate a balcony if he doubts the safety of the result. In such cases, we advise clients "cold" structures that can be installed almost anywhere. vdomokna.ru
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