Against the backdrop of a constant rise in housing prices, as well as not very large areas, the majority of Ukrainians understand the desire of apartment owners to turn every centimeter into a usable area. One of the main ways to increase the area of an apartment is to maximize the use of balconies and loggias. In this case, glazing and insulation of a balcony or loggia becomes a mandatory item in the repair or arrangement of an apartment. In addition, many will agree that an additional barrier against burning, dust and noise from the street also does not hurt.
So, the question of glazing or not a balcony is not particularly worth it, it is much more important to think about how to do it right, spend as little effort and money as possible, but get a high-quality result. Glazing (depending on the functional need) can be warm or cold. Each option has its own requirements, various design solutions and, of course, costs. Cold glazing implies that there is no high heat and sound insulation.
Insulated balcony glazing
Warm balcony glazing more often it is made of a PVC profile with double-glazed windows inserted into it. A more expensive option is to replace the PVC profile with a wooden structure made according to the eurowindow principle, that is, also with double-glazed windows. Due to the tightness of such plastic or wooden balcony windows, the noise level is reduced and thermal insulation is provided. If you are going to use a balcony or loggia to increase living space, then it would be best to use balcony windows with hinged sashes, since one of their advantages is a fairly high level of sound and heat insulation. But at the same time, several points must be taken into account. First, airtight balcony windows take up some space. Secondly, it is desirable to solve the issue of waterproofing from the side of the street. Finally, tightness inevitably causes vaporization and collection of condensate, as it makes natural ventilation impossible, so it is necessary to provide for the possibility of air exchange in the room. In addition, if there is no additional heating on the balcony, then condensation will occur even with minor, for example, daily temperature changes.
cold glazing balcony
If there is no need for a very warm balcony, then you can get by with less losses. When your loggia or balcony is partially isolated from the rest of the room, then perfect sound and heat insulation is not required, it is enough to use sliding plastic windows to the balcony. They take up less space when compared to hinged ones, while providing natural ventilation.
In addition to choosing a suitable design for a balcony window, you need to ask about the reliability of window fittings. It depends on its quality how long the window will last you, how convenient it will be to use it. Check out the extra features. It can be a microlift, the possibility of winter ventilation, protection against tipping of the window sash. The most important element of the functionality of the window is the issue of security, and this is especially true for residents of the lower floors. Currently, anti-burglary fittings on the windows help to secure housing from penetration from the street.
Metal-plastic windows on the balcony with installation in Kyiv
When calling a master for glazing a balcony or loggia, be sure to discuss all the details with him. Check the condition of your balcony. Remember that the balcony slab is only able to withstand a certain weight, and every year, as the house ages, this weight becomes less and less. By replacing a light grate with a solid wall, you can exceed the capabilities of the slab, thereby exposing yourself and your neighbors to real danger. Pouring a new slab partially solves this problem, but it is better to entrust such a process to proven professionals, and not to people from the street. Decide on the size of the windows on the balcony that you would like to see. Remember that when choosing small balcony windows, you deprive the room of natural light.
Having chosen the design that suits you, you should calculate the number of window sashes and their dimensions, the number of glasses in a double-glazed window and their thickness, discuss the tightness at the junction between the frames, the parapet and the window on the balcony. Do not forget about the need for ventilation.
All questions that you ask the master should have specific answers. Do not trust the master, who cannot really explain, but is limited to the phrases: "Don't worry, everything will be done in the best possible way." Glazing a balcony or loggia is a serious construction process, and the safety, reliability and durability of your balcony depends only on you. In addition, the financial investment that such work requires is not so insignificant, and the losses from poor-quality execution can be even greater. Therefore, the easiest and most correct option would be to seek help from professionals in the world. Viknosystem windows! We will help you decide on the choice of balcony windows, as well as take into account all the nuances and subtleties in the glazing of your balcony!
