Glazing options for loggias and balconies

Glazing of balconies has always brought significant benefits to the owner, because in addition to the lack of dust and fluff in the summer, you get excellent sound insulation, as well as extra square meters of housing. In winter, rainfall, various cigarette butts from neighboring balconies or loggias will not get to you, and also, if the loggia is on the lower floors, glazing will prevent entry into the home. In addition, the glazing looks very aesthetically pleasing both outside and inside, therefore it will give the appearance of a balcony or loggia a comfortable look. There are two types of glazing: cold and warm.

Warm glazing

If you want to make an extra room out of the balcony, it is better to choose a warm version of glazing, and put double-glazed windows. With this design of a balcony or a loggia, you will get extra meters of housing practically for nothing. The loggia is qualitatively insulated and additional lighting and heat sources are carried out, in addition, it is decorated with plastic or wooden panels, if necessary, a warm floor is mounted.
You can combine such a loggia with an apartment or make it an independent recreation room, an office, or even arrange a winter garden there. If you have a balcony, then you can also warm it to make the removal of frames at a certain distance to increase its area, which is also important. In addition, an additional strengthening of the balcony is made, so it becomes a cozy corner for your relaxation at any time of the year.
You can choose different frames for plastic glazing: folding, sliding, swivel, so the design of the balcony depends on your preference. With such glazing you will get protection from dust, precipitation, drafts and excellent sound insulation, fire safety and cleanliness, which is especially important when living in a metropolis. Thanks to high-quality glazing, the apartment will become much warmer, which will allow you not to feel the temperature changes due to frost.

Cold glazing

When cold, an aluminum profile is installed, which is mounted most often with guides for sliding the glasses to the side. This is a very convenient option, which saves space on the loggia and makes it possible to protect it from dust, precipitation and creates a harmonious look.
Such a cold loggia or balcony can be used as a pantry of various pickles and can rest comfortably on it in the summer. If the balcony is on the top floor, roof installation is additionally carried out. The aluminum profile is durable and does not require painting, so it will not cause additional trouble.

Glazing methods

Glazings with removal - this type of glazing allows you to achieve a slight expansion of the space, because during installation, the window profile is installed a little further than the main fence.

Benefits:

• increase in living space;
• possible installation of a window sill, which allows you to compactly place things and makes the room more convenient and functional;
• strengthening the parapet and the top plate, which is important for old houses;
• beautiful appearance of the loggia or balcony;

Frameless glazing a more modern way, which allows you to get a solid glass wall without frames and uprights, due to this the space is visually expanded.

Benefits:

• durable modern design, resistant to rain, the wind and other environmental influences;
• ease of use;
• aesthetic appearance;
• visual expansion of space;
• ease in leaving;
• good lighting;