Glass balcony: how, what and how much

Balcony has long ceased to be a warehouse of useless things and more storage area, where fits all, which had no place in the apartment. Today, a balcony can be a full bathroom that is used year-round. Or turn it into a kind of summer veranda or terrace, which are so lacking residents. But how would you decide not to use your balcony, make it nice and cozy not work without quality glazing.

Many landlords would like to have a gazebo but fear the high cost of such works, or are unsure of their balcony slab strength. Question is not idle, but do not deny yourself in a beautiful balcony, because each situation can find an appropriate solution.

"Warm" and "cold" glazed balcony: what is the difference?

Balcony glazing can be of two types, a "warm" or "cold".

The difference here is that the "cold" balcony glazing protects only against the wind, dust and rain, and the "warm" version will provide even and heat insulation. For each type of glazing used a different window profiles:

- aluminum for the "cold" glass;

- plastic (PVC profile) to "warm" glazing.

For glazing balconies also important that they are, firstly, differ greatly by weight (of the plastic profile is much easier from aluminum). And secondly, the plastic profile is suitable for equipment "warm" balcony, a full additional room.

First of all, to the glazing has been a reliable, high quality and was not overly burdensome for bearing balcony designs need to spend quality inspection of the technical condition of your balcony. To this should apply only to the specialized companies that are engaged in glazing of balconies and loggias, and even better, themselves produce window designs. Then the experts will give you a qualified opinion on whether the glazed balcony is possible in principle, and what type of glass should prefer warm or cold.

But there is one important caveat. Due to the large weight of the plastic profile and the glazing, "warm" method can glaze every balcony, but only if the carrier plate is able to withstand severe loads. That's what you need to first of all examine the supporting structure.

The old houses of the "Khrushchev" is often impossible to make a "warm" balcony. But this does not mean that it is impossible to make the room more attractive, neat and protected from rain, snow and dust. For these purposes, just fit a "cold" glazed aluminum windows. Their advantages for glazing balconies in older homes are undeniable:

- light weight and durability;

- affordable price;

- sliding design saves space.

In addition, you can use not heavy glazed windows and a simple glass, which will further facilitate the design.

If the technical condition of the balcony makes it possible to establish a "warm" window PVC profile, insulate in addition other elements balcony, you get a few square meters of high-grade residential area. We need to insulate the floor and the walls, except the wall adjacent to the bathroom in the apartment.

How much is a glazed balcony?

The price of a balcony glazing depends on several factors:

- glass area;

- View Profile;

- type of glass or glass;

- the cost of the installed hardware;

- systemic depth (width) of the profile;

- the need for additional structures (parapet, visor, low tide);

- installation services.

Immediately it should say that the desire to save and the refusal of proper installation, can play a cruel joke with customers. After all, no matter what quality did not own windows for the balcony, if you install mistakes have been made, is the use of such a purchase will not. And these experts will provide a guarantee on their work, and you will be protected from possible trouble. Make your balcony nice and cozy is easy, if you do have such a desire.