The French glazing of the balcony, which has become fashionable these days, forces us to fundamentally revise our view on the reason why apartment owners glaze their balconies. So, before the balcony had to be glassed in order to insulate both it and the apartment. On the balconies stored old unnecessary things - he was the second (and sometimes the only) pantry in the house. He was also a cellar, a greenhouse, a "smoking room", and all-all such a place for tenants. Today, with the rise in living standards, the balcony has ceased to be just a balcony. Today it is a full part of the habitat of the owners of the house. So, let's find out in more detail what it means in practice, this concept - "French glazing", as well as give some useful advice to everyone who wants to implement it in practice.
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French balcony - what is it and why is it needed?
Using the services royal-comfort.ru, you can order a French balcony glazing. If you characterize very briefly the French glazing of the balcony, then it is a continuous glass from the floor and up to the ceiling. As you can see, his description is as simple as himself! And you need a French balcony in order to keep up with modern fashion ("I have a French balcony!"), Or simply residents of the apartment really want to see more light in the house.
There are several types of French balconies. One such type is a balcony with a radiused glazing. An example of such glazing of the French balcony you can see in the photo below.
As you can see, the main difference between radiused glazing and classical is the shape - it is not rectangular, but semicircular.
Also there are such types of glazing, as lightweight - from the aluminum profile.
It is more suitable for residents of the warm southern regions of our country. Such a profile is expensive and inferior to metal-plastic for sound and heat insulation. For northern latitudes, PVC is more suitable.
However, in the French glazing there are several nuances that should be taken into account by all who wish to install such a balcony in their apartment. Let's briefly discuss them.
Advantages and disadvantages of the French balcony
First, it is not suitable for everyone. Those who live in the northern regions of our country, or simply in cold apartments, glass the balcony with the purpose of warming. With French glass, this option will not work. Here the price is more aesthetic characteristics. Plus, of course. reliable protection against dust and various unfavorable weather phenomena (dust, rain and snow). However, from the positive moments here it is possible to name also that such glazing does not take much place and does not clutter up so small balconies of "Khrushchev".
Secondly, it is necessary to take into account the presence of young children, who can easily fall out from the balcony along with the insufficiently securely installed glass. Therefore for the French balconies there are special fences, which you can see in the photo below. If you think. That this will require additional costs, then remember that, having installed the French window on the balcony, you saved on strengthening the parapet, on the windowsills and other additional elements necessary for installing a standard balcony. And, again, there is nothing more expensive than the health and safety of our children!
Thirdly, for fans to store on the balcony any rubbish (or smoke in their underwear), it also does not work - your little "secrets" will become a public good. And this, unequivocally, will cross out the whole meaning of French glazing. In this case, it is desirable to install a plastic sandwich panel below. But this will not be a real "French balcony". And in order to preserve his "Frenchness" and not lose the intimacy of his personal life, you can install on him not ordinary glasses, but special ones - those that are transparent to you, on the inside, and impenetrable to outsiders outside. However, this option will cost you a decent amount. Decide for yourself what is more valuable to you - money or personal life.
And, fourthly, the French window on the balcony will heat up (and even overheat) in the heat, and with it the entire space of the balcony will overheat. In the cold, it will not give heat. And the temperature on the balcony will differ little from the temperature behind it. Some masters for this reason are advised to install on the French balconies energy-saving double-glazed windows (and not single) glazing.
It is not easy to take care of such a large French glazing, especially for the elderly. Yes, and use it practical only for residents of apartments on the high floors of the house, because below it will be just a show "behind the glass"! However, if you are afraid of heights, then this option is definitely not for you. In this case, it is best to sew the bottom of your balcony with plastic (so it will not be very scary). A good alternative option in this case can be and panoramic windows.
But many people like the idea of French balcony glazing and we can only wish them success in this matter. And how to realize your dream for an independent French glass balcony of your own apartment, we will discuss further.
French balcony with their own hands
If you decide to install a French balcony with your own hands, then approach this issue with maximum responsibility. After all, this can be simply vital, since it is necessary to calculate, to the nearest millimeter, the force of the load acting on the entire glass structure from the outside. It should be as reliable and safe as possible, especially if you have small children.
It is also often necessary to work at altitude. For example, when expanding a balcony on a concrete slab, or to clear the floor of an old tile.
If you doubt your ability to calculate everything correctly, accurate to the smallest detail, it is best to address this question to knowledgeable specialists.
Also, decide in advance what doors you are going to install on the French balcony. Sliding systems are most often used, but fans of the classics like swinging doors. However, we advise you to sacrifice your preferences in favor of saving so not a great space - put the best sliding.
Before you begin to implement your plan for installing a French window on the balcony, you should clean up a little and prepare the balcony for work. Also, you need to remove the old railings and fences, and, if necessary, install additional power supports.
Further, before you begin to implement the idea of French balcony glazing, we suggest you see how the experts do it.
On how quickly and easily you can mount a French balcony with your own hands, you can see in a small but very useful video.
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