Modern residents not only of apartment buildings but also of the private sector try to glaze balconies and loggias. It's one thing when we live in the south by the sea, where open windows give freshness and coolness and a completely different question when we live in the middle or northern strip of Russia.
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Aluminum glazing of balconies
Glazing balconies and loggias is not just a whim, it becomes an important necessity, because in this way we try to hide from noise, dirt and gas pollution of the environment. An important factor is the additional area, which, under the condition of warming works, will make the balcony or loggia comfortable not only for plants, but also will allow the cabinet or workshop to be equipped. We conclude that the work on glazing of loggias and balconies should be done qualitatively, observing the technology and much depends on the choice of material.
Aluminum profile, when glazing balconies and loggias, occupies almost the leading position.
Such popularity is explained by the merits of this material, such as:
-high resistance to fire;
-stability to the influence of an aggressive environment;
- strength and resistance to damage.
Frames can be installed, both sliding and swinging structures.
A more economical option for glazing is a sliding structure. Although more convenient to use is a swing construction.
But since the technology of glazing of the swinging structure is more complicated, in operation it is necessary to use more expensive components - this explains the higher cost, this glazing will be 2 times more expensive than the sliding structure.
The use of an aluminum profile for glazing requires professional installers and a quality profile - adherence to these conditions increases the service life of aluminum frames and reduces heat losses.
The advantage of glazing aluminum profile can be attributed to a large area of glass, which creates a good view and lets a lot of sunlight.
The color of the aluminum profile can be varied, but it has a small width.
Aluminum profile systems suitable for glazing of loggias and balconies
Basically, two systems for glazing of loggias and balconies with an aluminum profile have been widely used, the Spanish system is considered to be more popular, the second system is the domestic system from the Vidnov profile.
These two systems differ in the quality and design features of locks, rollers, seals, stop valves.
The Spanish system has made use of quality rollers on bearings. Due to the bearings, the rollers serve for a long time, when closing and opening the action are carried out smoothly, without jerking.
The aluminum profile of the Vidnov system is cheaper than the Italian profile, but since rollers without bearings are placed in the Vidnov system, the frames are inconvenient to open and close because of a lack of smooth running, so the rollers wear out quickly and inconvenience the consumer.
All the locks and fittings of the Spanish system showed it in its work very qualitatively and at the same time very reliable, since it is impossible to open the window from the outside.
But the Vidnov system does not put locks on the doors at all.
The same can be said about the gaskets, the Spanish gaskets are made of high-quality rubber, which, because of its resistance to weathering, serves for a long time, qualitatively creates a seal and from this rubber there is no unpleasant smell that can occur in some rubber at high temperatures in the street.
Unfortunately, sliding - sliding designs have one big drawback, the bottom, the bearing frame of the frame is not protected from moisture, and if there are holes in the system for removing water, then the Vidnov system does not provide such apertures.
In addition, the thermal insulation of loggias and balconies with an aluminum profile is not up to the mark.
PVC window profile
Plastic windows at the peak of popularity due to high quality, long service life and good thermal insulation.
Modern manufacturers have learned to make special frames for glazing of balconies and loggias.
In this case, the structure can be not only sliding-sliding but also swinging.
Customers install frames from the thermoprofile with double-glazed windows. After glazing, usually make a thermal insulation of the loggia or balcony and get a wonderful warm corner.
If the balcony or loggia has a small width, when ordering, it is necessary to take into account this width and not make wide doors, provided they are opened in a rotary manner.
It must be taken into account that windows need to be washed, preferably safely for health.
Therefore, the valves need to alternate through one: a swish-blind, etc. Naturally, the more opening flaps, the more expensive the product. Therefore, the glazing of balconies with a PVC profile is an excellent choice, but it is not economical.
Frameless glazing
The most modern glazing of balconies and loggias is frameless glazing.
The buildings, with frameless glazed loggias look very stylish and modern, as they appear as a solid glass wall.
The basis is the construction of the aluminum profile.
Above and below, along the entire perimeter of the balcony or balcony opening there is an aluminum profile, which is a guide for glass flaps.
The upper profile is a carrier, a roller mechanism moves along it and this mechanism carries a glass leaf.
Glass is used for special strength, it is tempered bor glass, glass thickness is 6 mm.
For glazing, the wings are not more than 210 cm.
If the height of the leaflets is higher, use a glass thickness of 8 mm.
The advantage of this design is the convenient washing of the windows, since the doors fold on the sides and work with them is not dangerous.
But, although all mechanisms for moving the leaflets are well protected against moisture ingress, the design has low leakage and large heat losses.
Wooden frames
Wooden frames have proven themselves as quality frames, environmentally friendly, well retaining heat.
It is better to put factory frames, high professionalism allows you to install such frames with high quality, without cracks, but with glazed windows, the best and heat savings are realized.
Glazing with wooden frames is expensive and not everyone can afford.
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