The French glazing of the loggia, the balcony to the floor helps to visually increase the balcony space, to make it lighter. It involves the installation of profile systems with glass in the entire length of the parapet.
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- Panorama 5-6m
Size: 2850х1420 mm (4.04 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Size: 2850х1420 mm (4.04 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Total size: 3650x1420 mm (5.18 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Total size: 3650x1420 mm (5.18 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Total size: 4390x1420 mm (6.24 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Total size: 4390x1420 mm (6.24 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Total size: 3460x1420 mm (4.92 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Total size: 3460x1420 mm (4.92 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Total size: 3680х1420 mm (5.22 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Total size: 3680х1420 mm (5.22 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Size: 5800х1420 mm (8.22 m 2)
Glazing constructions in one glass type Provedal
Size: 5800х1420 mm (8.22 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Warm panoramic glazing up to 3m
Size: 2800x2750 mm (7.7 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Warm panoramic glazing up to 4m
Size: 3900х2750 mm (10.7 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Warm panoramic glazing up to 5m
Size: 4800x2750 mm (13.22 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Warm panoramic glazing up to 6m
Size: 5750x2750 mm (15.82 m 2)
Glazing with two-chamber plastic windows REHAU Thermo
Smart windows with a French touch to your home
Our experts have many years of experience in the quality installation of profile systems with large glasses along the entire length. In the process, the profile is filled with tempered glass. The result is a double-glazed window that perfectly protects your space from extraneous sounds, dust and moisture. These are real "smart windows" that will help you create an incredibly comfortable microclimate in your home or apartment.
However, this line of goods pleases not only with excellent functionality, but also with an attractive appearance. Forget about the usual white plastic windows. You can choose any version of laminated windows with imitation of natural wood. This option will be a colorful addition to any interior.
The French glazing option can be considered as the most optimal glazing option for transforming your home and increasing its comfort level.
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Such windows received the unique name “window-doors” because later they look very similar to doors, and for small spaces they are not only a life raft, but also an extremely profitable solution that makes it possible to make an apartment more illuminated by expanding its visual space.
A panoramic view always transforms any dwelling, even if it is very small and even if the windows do not face the sunny side.
If you have a private house and you have your own garden, then French glazing is exactly what you need. This enlightenment will allow you to continuously enjoy the beautiful landscape “without leaving home”.
As for prices, here they are consumer-oriented, so you can easily afford this option at an affordable price.
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Benefits of French Balcony Glazing
- Practicality - French glazing means an increase in the flow of natural light that enters the room through the loggia. This has a positive effect on vision, allows you to save on electricity, visually enlarges the room.
- Aesthetic appearance - a solid glass surface looks harmonious regardless of the architectural style of the building. Execution options - frosted or transparent glass, tinting or filling with sandwich panels.
- Strength - the supporting frame for the French glazing of the loggia is made of reliable metal - steel or aluminum.
French balcony glazing from the company "Country of Balconies"
We carry out French glazing of loggias and balconies of both private and public buildings in Moscow. For convenience and ease of installation, the wizard makes a free measurement.
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Features, advantages and disadvantages
Panoramic French glazing involves installing a window instead of a balcony block to the floor.
Given this, the lower part of the structure can be made of frosted or transparent glass with tinted glass or plastic sandwich panels.
The main advantages of French glazing include:
- filling the apartment with natural light, which saves money on electricity,
- in this case, the decoration is not used and it is possible to move the glazing to a distance, so the territory of the balcony expands not only visually, but actually the useful area increases,
- saving on interior and exterior decoration,
- high-quality windows to the floor have excellent heat and sound insulation properties,
- a beautiful balcony with clear glass does not want to turn into a warehouse of unnecessary things.
The disadvantages of French glazing include:
- the cost of this option is much more expensive than standard glazing. The price is affected not only by the dismantling of existing structures, but also by additional options: heat-reflecting film, laminated PVC profiles and colored glass,
- Under the influence of direct sunlight on a hot day, the balcony overheats, and quickly cools in the winter. Therefore, it is necessary to use high-quality glass that does not transmit ultraviolet radiation and retains heat. And also take care of installing a forced ventilation system for the summer period and heating for the winter,
- To maintain an attractive appearance, such windows require more thorough care and cleaning. In this case, the window area increases at least twice,
- there is no privacy - passers-by on the street and neighbors from the house opposite can watch what is happening on the balcony.
Installation of windows instead of the balcony block to the floor is not possible for each balcony.
There are many disadvantages, but the advantages have their own weight. And if the decision to change the balcony is made - then it's time to act. First you need to study the weaknesses of the issue - a balcony slab, choose a design, and then proceed to the stage of collecting the necessary documents.
Types of glass and structures
A panoramic view is created using holistic structures. At the same time, a rather attractive view opens with a divided window block.
Panoramic glazing is divided into two types:
- solid block without frames,
- sectional structures with aluminum profile or plastic fittings.
Window blocks must be particularly reliable with a thickness of at least 7 mm and withstand vibration and shock. Window structures made of PVC profile do an excellent job with this function. Plastic double-glazed windows must have excellent soundproofing characteristics. In addition, multi-chamber structures reduce the amount of heat loss by about 3 times. But, having a lot of weight, with the wrong choice of design, can lead to the collapse of the balcony.
As an alternative, a single-chamber glass unit with an inert gas in the form of argon between the glasses and with an energy-saving film can be used to reduce heat loss.
There are two types of designs:
- Cold glazing is a more affordable option and is made of aluminum profiles. Protects from rain, wind, dust and provides some sound insulation. In winter, the room will remain cold.
- Warm glazing - performed using double-glazed windows and PVC profile. For this option, it is necessary to strengthen the balcony slab, to insulate the front part and the floor. The cost of warm glazing is significantly different from cold. But a definite plus is the possibility of combining a balcony with a living room.
If the loggia is located separately from a single balcony structure, then two options are possible: frameless glazing or installation of an aluminum profile with subsequent glass fastening. Windows on the "French balcony" can be sliding and tilt-and-turn.
Another feature of glazing - when you open two wings in the sides, the opening is completely freed and there is no vertical stiffener. Thus, the structure is mounted on frames and secures two windows to each other. The sides of the balcony can be made of frosted glass or plastic panels.
On the side with the sandwich panel, you can place a storage system.
Material
The supporting frame of the structure is made of metal, for example, aluminum. The type of profile is selected based on the climate. For regions with warm winters and light gusts of wind, an aluminum frame is used, and for northern territories with a sharp continental climate, a metal-plastic bag is used.
For warm glazing of the balcony, it is necessary to insulate the floor according to the principle of an heating pad. A cable is laid on aluminum foil with synthetic or natural coating, a screed is poured on top. After complete drying, a "liquid floor" is applied and a floor covering is installed (tile, board or other option).
Warm floors will maintain a comfortable temperature during the cold season. And condensation will not form on the windows.
Which balcony can I use?
French technology glazing is applicable for cottages and high-rise buildings. The decisive moment is the condition of the floor slab. At the initial stage, a number of calculations are carried out, and all typical and atypical loads for each structural element are determined separately.
The glazing project must not interfere with fire communications.
At the same time, a balcony for French glazing can have different shapes:
- standard rectangular
- semicircular
- without a platform - a miniature balcony.
Legal aspects of glazing in an apartment
To glaze the balcony using French technology in an apartment building, you must have permission of certain authorities. If the dismantling of the balcony structure does not affect the strength of the supporting structures and the reliability of the building, then obtaining a repair permit will not be difficult.
- BTI passport and certificate of ownership.
- The written consent of the owner of the building or of the operation service.
- The conclusion of the technical service about the possibility of making changes to the layout.
- Balcony glazing project - compiled by a licensed design organization.
- If the building belongs to architectural monuments or is included in the list of historical buildings, you must obtain the written consent of the relevant governing body.
- Notarized consent of all adult residents and owners of the apartment.
A full package of documents must be submitted to the municipal commission for consideration. Substitution of structures without permission entails litigation options.
Design installation
When installing a window structure, the usual parapet of concrete or metal is missing; it is replaced by glass or plastic. Sophistication of the balcony can add artistic forged vertical fences of a convex shape.
Such glazing is absolutely safe for children and animals and reliably protects the apartment from unsolicited guests.
Before installing the structure, it is necessary to verify the strength of the floor slab and, if necessary, develop methods of reinforcement. The wind load for the structure is also calculated and the optimal option and the required number of double-glazed windows are selected.
Window slabs are very heavy, so panoramic glazing cannot be done on some balconies with collapsing floor slabs. For the old "Khrushchev" and "Stalin", in which it is impossible to strengthen the plate to the required level, glazing with an aluminum profile can be used, which has less weight.
Glazing a balcony with the removal to a distance and increasing the area is more a necessity than a whim. Especially for owners of narrow loggias, because the insulation of the front part will "eat" the available area. And when strengthening the slab there is an opportunity to increase the bearing capacity of the entire structure. And the glazing is performed along the edge and extends the area of the balcony by several centimeters.
The following video will reveal the secrets of choosing French glazing on the balcony.
Window Design Options
The balcony can complement the interior of the room or be an independent separate room with its own character. A variety of colors, materials and textures will help to fulfill any task. Plastic constructions can be both white and with natural wood shades. In this case, the glass can be completely transparent or covered with a tinting mirror film with gold, bronze, blue, green or red frames.
The following methods will help to hide the balcony space from the eyes of strangers:
- Reflective film, which has excellent light transmission, will relieve the balcony of prying views from the street.
- Sandwich panels will significantly save money on glazing the balcony, while this design seems more secure. Plastic constructions hide the life of apartment owners from prying eyes. The only disadvantage is the fact that plastic interferes with the creation of a panoramic view.
- Stained glass on glass is one of the most expensive glazing options. For convenience and safety, a transom is installed near the lower part of the structure.
The use of such a film will be relevant:
- for residents of the first floors,
- if on the contrary a few meters is an apartment building,
- The balcony overlooks the sunny side.
In addition, it is possible to use various kinds of dimming with adjustable infrared transmission capacity. Or double-glazed windows with shutters - an excellent option that does not require additional care. The movable elements between the glasses are securely closed and will not get dirty, and covered with a layer of dust. Vertical blinds or curtains also provide privacy.
French balconies will add more light and space, and will hide personal life from unnecessary looks, which is especially important for residents of a modern metropolis. An ordinary small balcony in an apartment building can be turned into a terrace with blooming greenhouses, a mini gym or just a corner for relaxing and enjoying the view.
Pros of panoramic glazing
Windows that go to the floor have many advantages:
Much more light
The windows let the maximum amount of daylight into the room. The interior is well lit and seems more spacious.
Maximum viewing angle
This balcony offers stunning views,
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- give the appearance of the facade of the house attractiveness,
- modern window profile and double-glazed windows are designed in such a way that heat is stored in the room, and external noise does not penetrate into it,
- burglar resistant, as they are made of high-strength glass (opening elements are easily protected by installing an alarm on them),
- increase the area of the room.
If the windows face north, the large balcony can also be glazed with panoramic designs to make up for the shortage of sunlight. If you are interested in panoramic windows, then in some of our articles we talk about the portals PSK, FS, HS.
Cons of a panoramic design
- More glazing - more work to keep it clean
If in the case of a conventional design, it is necessary to wash only the “top row” of windows, then in the panoramic glazing of the window sections is twice as much. In addition, it’s difficult to get to those below, you will have to use a stick with a nozzle to wash them.
Heat, turn it into a stove
In the summer on such a platform (if it goes to the sunny side) it can be very hot, so you have to buy blinds or air conditioning.
And if aluminum glazing is installed, in the winter the balcony will cool quickly and it will be cold on it.
Financial aspect
French glazing costs a little more than usual. The reason for this is the large area of installation work. But, taking into account all the above advantages, we can say that the additional costs are worth the final result. Therefore, prices for French glazing are classified as quite affordable. Such a luxury as glazing a balcony from floor to ceiling, now many Russians can afford.
It is not always possible to put plastic windows.
The decision to install a “warm” PVC profile is not always feasible due to the heavy weight of such frames. Overlapping may not be able to withstand, but this is a rare problem that owners of houses of an old construction usually face.
Glass fogging
Due to the contrast of temperatures outside and inside the glass can fog up, become covered with frost (the heating system will help to solve the problem),
Lack of privacy
If you have a balcony located in the inner corner of the house, see photo. Or on the lower floors the glazed space will be made public. You must admit that not everyone likes it, and the owners of such apartments often cover the lower part with panels or film, see photo:
Re-equipment in the strictly French sense does not include the installation of window sills. Not all apartment owners approve of this feature, so they fix a narrow slab inside the outboard.
Legal issues
If the house plan did not initially provide for the type of glazing under consideration, the apartment owner will have to draw up a documentary permit for it. The conversion of a conventional hinged structure into the French version is considered a redevelopment, which, if not authorized, is regarded as an administrative violation. In the future, this problem may remind of itself when selling this housing and obtaining a bank loan secured by an apartment.
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Although I described the flaws in more detail, this does not mean that there are more than advantages.
I myself live in an apartment where such a balcony came from the developer and I can say with confidence that this is a great option for those who appreciate the design and plenty of daylight, which is especially true in the Russian climate.
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Benefits of French Balcony Glazing
Maximum natural light. A room with windows to the north side usually does not receive much light with ordinary glazing. By choosing French floor-to-ceiling windows, you get maximum natural light and save on electrical energy.
Visual expansion of space and viewing angle. The French balcony becomes an extension of the room. Lightweight frameless constructions give the balcony lightness and extra space.
Actual expansion of the balcony space due to lack of cladding and thermal insulation.
Savings on repairs and finishes. The balcony with panoramic windows does not have walls that need to be finished, insulated and repaired. In fact, from time to time you only have to worry about the ceiling and the floor of the French balcony.
Any design decision due to a wide variety of glass and its decoration.
Installation of French glazing takes less time than usual, because welding of structures, for example, is not required.
Disadvantages of French panoramic glazing of balconies and loggias
The cost of French windows is much higher than usual. Materials for such windows are much higher than usual.
Additional options in the form of a heat-reflecting film, various design colors, etc. add to the price of the french window. In addition, the installation of the French balcony is very complicated and requires experience and qualifications from the installers, which can also affect the cost.
Overheating in the hot season and hypothermia in the cold. Care should be taken to install a heat-reflecting film, a ventilation system, a system of underfloor heating or plinths on the balcony.
Permanent maintenance of the glass of the French balcony. A large number of windows will have to be washed almost daily.
Glass does not hide what is happening on such a balcony. You will have to take care of the order and cleanliness on it or install frosted windows or blinds.
French glazing has significant weight, which imposes restrictions on concrete slabs. On weakened boards such glazing cannot be installed categorically.
Features of balcony glazing French glazing
Before installing a French balcony in an apartment of a multi-storey building or Khrushchev, you should contact the authorities that will give permission for this kind of work to avoid problems and litigation in the future.
You should take into account the material from which the balcony itself is made. The power of the balcony should be compared with the total weight of the glass structure. In addition, buildings that were built in the seventies of the 20th century have certain concrete fences, the dismantling of which is not possible.
The type of glazing of the French balcony can be frameless or sectional.
Frameless glazing of the balcony allows for maximum visibility and illumination, creating the effect of the absence of glass. The balcony from the facade looks light and elegant.
Having chosen the sectional option, you can choose the number of windows and frames to your taste. Frames can be both reclining and sliding.
Glass and fittings for French glazing
Glasses for French balconies must be shockproof and have a thickness of at least 6 mm. To hide the owners from prying eyes, the glass can be matte or stained glass, and tinting will protect against excess sunlight.
Roller parts of the glass structure must be of high quality and resistant to external influences. It is best to choose a sealant from transparent polymers, whose service life is longer than usual.
In order to reduce heat loss, it is possible to install multi-chamber double-glazed windows or single-chamber with a warming film.
In fact, according to the experience of our company, French frameless glazing is the highlight of your house and apartment, which will not spoil the appearance of the building, but will be an adornment of its interior space.
