Panoramic balcony glazing, pros and cons

Cold (aluminum
sliding profile)

• Loggia
  25 000 r
• Balcony
  31 000 r

Warm (swing PVC
Rehau or KBE profile)

• Loggia
  33 000 r
• Balcony
  41 000 r

• Loggia
  39 500 r
• Balcony
  44800 r

Panoramic glazing and
association with the room

Specialists of the Osteklim.MSK company perform this type of repair and insulation. We guarantee you the quality and durability of the work performed. The price of glazing a balcony with panoramic windows is slightly higher than the cost of installing standard profiles, but, on the other hand, this type of decoration has several advantages:

• the maximum amount of light entering the apartment,
• visual and actual increase in area,
• savings on internal and external cladding,
• Aesthetic pleasure.

The panoramic balcony will be an excellent continuation of a room or kitchen, will be a great place for work, relaxation and flower cultivation.

TYPES OF FRENCH GLAZING

It is customary to distinguish three design options. The cold type is characterized by:

• full closing by floor-to-ceiling windows,
• lack of insulation
• low cost and availability,
• reliable protection against precipitation and wind.

The semi-warm view of the panoramic glazing of the balcony appeared relatively recently. Its features:

• use of a plastic profile of a sliding type,
• single-chamber double-glazed window,
• use of the balcony as a pantry in the winter.
• Warm look is the most popular, but also the most expensive. It is different:
• using a special PVC profile, which acts as an insulator,
• the ability to install only on the loggias,
• maintaining the temperature inside the room, which makes it possible to make the balcony part of the room,
• complete tightness thanks to specialized glass.

The cost of warm panoramic balcony glazing is significantly higher than cold, but it opens up new housing opportunities and brings its aesthetics to the design of the apartment. Stop looking at attractive photo extensions on the Internet - call us now and expect the arrival of the measurer.

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Which balcony is better to make panoramic glazing

Panoramic glazing, which holds the aluminum alloy profile, can be mounted almost anywhere. However, experts do not allow creating such a design on a loggia of any kind and size.

Such an architectural solution will look great on balconies belonging to the French type. They are characterized by narrowness and sufficient length, or sheer crowding. Glass surfaces occupying the entire space visually add volume to such a room, expand it.

If the loggia is of sufficient size, large area, then do panoramic windows should only be done when they go north. This solution will increase the amount of light in the room, in addition, it will not allow the occurrence of extreme heat in the summer.

In what situations can not do panoramic glazing

Panoramic window systems, actively created on loggias, balconies, are not always recommended for installation. Sometimes their installation is unacceptable.

Experts do not recommend this installation in the following cases:

1. Glaze the space related to the bedroom. The design creates the full visibility of everything inside, making an excellent overview for the neighbors. The bedroom requires a certain level of privacy, which the panorama completely deprives. Blackout curtains can correct the situation, but, they will reduce the flow of daylight into the room.
2. Finding an apartment in a warm region, with early spring and hot summers. This is especially true of apartments whose windows face south or east. Here, during the onset of heat, the rooms will warm up strongly by exposure to sunlight, which will require the cost of constant operation of the air conditioner (it will not always be able to cope with the cooling of the room). In addition, under this influence, indoor plants will actively dry.
3. The loggia is located on the side, constantly blown by strong winds. There are special calculations of the wind load, which do not allow mounting these systems at certain parameters. If you decide to install such windows, it is important to carefully calculate the technical characteristics and dimensions so that the window structure can withstand the load from the wind.

Advantages of panoramic glazing of the loggia

Panoramic glazing of the balcony is beautiful, sophisticated. This is always a stylish look of the loggia. Of course, he will not allow the owners to make a pantry out of space, which is widespread.

Such an architectural solution has undeniable advantages:

• highlighting your own balcony among others on the facade,
• the creation of a room that is maximally lit by natural daylight, which reduces the need for artificial lighting,
• the increase in the visual area of ​​the room, the correct placement of furniture, accessories, allows you to maintain this feeling in reality,
• the use of glass with an energy-saving function will allow you to let in only light, preventing the penetration of ultraviolet rays, which harm human health.

Lighting

Glazing a balcony in a multi-storey building by the method of creating a panorama allows you to fill the inside with a maximum amount of daylight. For a house with many apartments, standing in a group of the same buildings, this is the only way to get the rays of the sun, especially rare in the winter.

Windows that extend from the floor to the ceiling line will let in maximum light. This will reduce the need and frequency of use of electric lighting, which will necessarily lead to financial savings.

Important! It should be remembered that in the summer, this ability of windows will become a drawback, so you need to take care of the advance purchase of sun shades, blinds.

Energy saving

When the balcony is glazed by such a system, the waste of electrical energy is significantly reduced. As noted below, the constant penetration of daylight into the room leads to the fact that the need for the included lamps disappears. The light turns on only when the street becomes completely dark. Therefore, you have to pay less for electricity than before.

Important! This design has good thermal insulation performance, which saves on the air conditioner.

Saving money on finishing the loggia

The panorama gives any, even the most standard loggia, a highly aesthetic, presentable appearance. This glazing method is an occasion to save on interior finishing work on the balcony.

Frames are fixed strictly along the edge of concrete slabs, so the external and internal types of decoration are not used here. This technology does not cause the need to additionally spend the money required to create the parapet, installation of structures that strengthen it, as well as internal insulation.

Design solutions

The use of technology is a great opportunity to implement any design decisions. For design use different materials. This design is done using the following options:

Important! Even at the stage of project development, it is necessary to evaluate the possibility of creating a single space that will combine the loggia and the room attached to it.

Panoramic glazing of balconies: cold version

The possibility of a visual increase in space due to the installation of a solid glass partition on a balcony or loggia, their assimilation into a part of the adjoining room is a trend among many urban residents. The French method is especially favored - an airy and lightweight construction, the installation of which is carried out using panoramic windows from the lower level to the upper plate, often framed in thin metal frames. Today, such a solution is applicable both to mini-balconies that do not have a full exit platform, and to standard loggias or cantilevered elements of the facade.

This type of fencing originally came to us from France, a country with a milder climate, where seasonal problems of energy conservation are not as acute as in Russia. But the cold with single windows "on the floor" provides maximum exposure to sunlight, sufficient wind and dust protection, elegant and weightless appearance, which for many interiors is a real design find.

Thin metal (aluminum) frames give design rigidity. An alternative to the aluminum profile is plastic or damage-resistant composite material. But there are also frameless options for a cold balcony system with panoramic planes made of toughened tempered glass, which has a thickness of 6 millimeters to one centimeter. Such glasses are mounted on movable guides, which enable individual glazing elements to be folded up in a “book”, rolled to the side, or opened by the oar method.

Frame glazing, although somewhat bulky, is more reliable than frameless structures. Also, having a cheaper budget, the frame version of the glazing provides better sound insulation, temperature comfort in the demi-season and winter periods. The possibility of installing mosquito nets on frames should not be neglected.

Unfortunately, cold profiles are prone to fogging during the cold season, and insufficient thermal insulation does not make it possible to fully use the balcony in the winter. If you do not want to limit yourself to rain and street dust protection options, installation technicians recommend that you consider the benefits of a panoramic warm type.

Warm types of panoramic design

A relatively new trend that can be seen on the elite facades of Moscow buildings is French balconies with a Russian accent, whose warm panoramic system is made using large-format multi-chamber double-glazed windows enclosed in extruded PVC profiles. Modern swing systems provide simple and reliable solutions for opening windows. The most popular used in practice:

Loggias are designed in the same way, combining the fashionable direction of design with the ability to provide excellent sound insulation from street external noise, increase the comfort of year-round use of “outboard” square meters, and move the general status of housing to a higher level.

Insulation of the balcony superstructure

The panoramic method requires compensation for heat loss and additional measures for heating the balcony or loggia. No need to get too carried away by the multi-chamber glass units, the mass of which increases the load on the supporting structures. Pay attention to coatings with an energy-saving film, double-glazed windows filled with inert gas and other innovations designed to minimize heat loss through the surface of panoramic glasses.

The right choice of materials for the insulation of the ceiling and floor will help significantly reduce heating costs, make the room suitable for organizing winter gardens or a year-round gym. The installation of a "warm floor" cable type is very popular. On top of the screed, it is recommended to insulate the floor with a layer of foam, and increase the thermal insulation characteristics of the ceiling with foil foam. As an additional heating element, an electric convector can be installed on the balcony, and in case of pre-planning of the apartment - heating radiators.

System cost

The cost of panoramic-type glazing depends on several objective factors:

• the cost of materials and structures,
• total glazing area,
• the technical condition of the object of work,
• project complexity
• related services.

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The advantages of this type of glazing:

• it is ideal for houses with a beautiful view from the upper floors,
• in the adjoining to such a balcony there will be more natural light, which means you can save on electricity and plant light-loving plants on the windowsills and the balcony itself,
• the amount of internal and external decoration of the balcony is reduced, respectively, and the cost of materials,
• although a little, but the useful area of ​​the room is increasing,
• upon further sale or rental of an apartment its price due to such glazing increases.

The main reason why owners choose panoramic windows to their balcony is their aesthetics. Of course, this only works in cases where the windows will overlook natural or urban landscapes, a park or a forest.

If the balcony is directly opposite the other house, such glazing will cause inconvenience to both you and the neighbors.

Cons of panoramic windows:

• project costs, materials and glazing process,
• the need to carefully think through all the nuances of the work (type of glass, load on the ceiling of the balcony, etc.),
• the need to obtain permission to redevelop the balcony,
• mandatory installation of an air conditioner or split system and complete insulation of the room.

Also, the minuses include the fact that such balconies and loggias are clearly visible from the outside, especially on lower floors (up to the third or fourth inclusive). But this problem is easily solved with the help of curtains or blinds.

Construction Safety

Installation of the structure in a panel or any other house requires special attention to safety measures. Trust the manufacture and installation of the unit should only professionals with sufficient qualifications and experience.

Here, double-glazed windows that meet the following requirements can be used:

• strength,
• durability,
• fire resistance
• explosion safety
• wind resistance
• reliability.

It is very important that the window is resistant to shocks, chips, punching holes. To achieve the goals, reinforced glass, laminated, reinforced glass is used.

Visual increase in the area of ​​the loggia

Panorama can significantly increase the space of the interior, of course, visually. This factor may be decisive for owners of apartments that do not differ in large sizes.

Proper furnishing of the space with furniture, the use of a minimum of accessories will help to maintain the illusion.

Important! Creating a panorama window, it should be remembered that it will not work to make a balcony a place to store old rubbish.

Disadvantages of panoramic glazing

This type of glazing, despite the abundance of advantages, has some disadvantages.

• the need for a sufficiently long-term clean up, which should be organized on a regular basis
• difficulties with the ability to get to each outer corner of the structure,
• the influence of climatic conditions, when under the influence of street temperature, the room becomes too hot or cold,
• the high cost of creating a design project,
• increased visibility of the interior from the street.

Systematic maintenance of windows on the loggia

The panorama fills the entire space from floor to ceiling. This creates difficulties for cleaning the glass surface from contaminants that invariably arise under the influence of dust, precipitation, and wind.

If you do not regularly clean, it is likely that the visibility from such a window, as well as its aesthetic qualities, will deteriorate. This is especially clearly seen when the house is located close to industrial enterprises, often giving harmful emissions.

Self-cleaning surface cleaning will be difficult. It is much more efficient and safer (especially for residents of the upper floors) to hire special cleaning companies for these purposes. Unfortunately, this will entail additional financial costs.

Lack of access to the outside

Loggia, fenced with panoramic glazing, virtually depriving access to its outer planes. This interferes with the safety of the owners, and also creates difficulties in the care of the glass.

Accidental hit of a sharp object can break the glass, or violate its integrity, lowering the safety of the entire structure. Shattering of fragments can be very dangerous, both for the interior and for the area around the house.

Important! The installation of a single panorama completely excludes the possibility of ventilating the rooms.

Summer heat

Panoramic glazing of the loggia, in addition to dignity in the form of the constant presence of daylight, can also create problems of the same property. In winter, additional light is beneficial, in the summer, it is accompanied by strong heating of the room. Especially often this problem arises in rooms whose windows face south or east, when the sun shines directly on the loggia in the morning.

With strong knowledge, being there becomes simply impossible. Blackout curtains, blinds, special blackout designs will help to slightly rectify the situation. They protect the space from the penetration of the sun, but visually narrow the space.

Important! To protect the room from heating by the sun, but at the same time not to clutter up the space, experts recommend using translucent fabrics, curtains with lifting mechanisms.

Winter cold

The winter period is also able to create some problems. Despite the fact that the trouble in the form of cold penetration can be solved by installing energy-efficient double-glazed windows, the cold floor will not go anywhere.

When the cold season begins, window openings will fog up due to temperature differences inside and out. To prevent the situation, they put warm converters, mount the floor with electric heating. For these purposes, you will have to spend a lot of financial resources, but the expenses will pay off by the comfort of being on such a balcony.

The high cost of design and construction

Assessing the pros and cons of a window in the form of a panorama mounted on a balcony, one should not forget about the price factor.

The cost of such devices consists of:

• design complexity
• the use of complex technologies
• the use of a special tool,
• the need to equip this room with warming equipment.

Street View

One of the drawbacks of such equipment is that the panorama creates a complete opening of the internal space to prying eyes. That is, all people passing by the house, or neighbors living in the building located opposite, will know what is happening inside the apartment.

To get rid of this problem, curtains are suitable, but they will also prevent penetration into the daylight. As you can see, this device will negate all the efforts of the owners who put such a design to save energy.

Important! Mandatory is the installation of ventilation devices that require financial injections.

Is it necessary to legalize panoramic balcony glazing

Warm or cold panoramic equipment of the loggia, which is located on the facade of the building, cannot be a simple whim of the owner. In order for the entire process to be properly framed in accordance with the law, the following should be considered.
The process of legalizing panoramas on the balcony necessarily includes obtaining permits from the city architectural service or the management company (before the start of installation work). If you lose sight of this moment, after, by a court decision, these organizations can force the owner to bring the facade to its original appearance.

Important! If the owner plans to sell the apartment in the future, he must take care in advance of the legality of any alterations, otherwise serious difficulties may arise with the execution of the transaction.

Before starting work with buildings built in the 80s of the 20th century, it should be remembered that here the balcony is part of the supporting structure. Therefore, their demolition is strictly prohibited.

Important! According to the recommendations of experts, it is easiest to legalize such a redevelopment by attaching a balcony (loggia) to the housing stock of the premises.

Views of the panoramic glazing of the balcony

Panoramic glazing of balconies and loggias provides for the absence of blind areas - that is, all the walls of the balcony will be glass to the floor. This greatly increases the breadth of view and allows people inside to see everything that happens outside the window. This will not only allow you to admire the surrounding landscapes, but also give an advantage when selling or renting an apartment.

Why is this method so popular? At a minimum, this is unusual, original, and simply beautiful.

There are two main options: frame and frameless. In the first case, the glass is mounted in frames made of PVC, aluminum profile or wood. Each material of window frames has its own nuances: metal-plastic provides the maximum degree of thermal insulation, wood - environmentally friendly, natural material and looks very solid, aluminum profile - light and durable, safe from the point of view of fire protection.

Frameless glazing.

Frame glazing.

As for the frameless type, then metal, PVC or wood is not required. However, this means a low level of heat, water and sound insulation. Although it looks very impressive.

Advantages and disadvantages of panoramic glazing

There are several advantages and disadvantages of panoramic glazing. Consider them a little more. First, about the strengths:

• High level of illumination due to the lack of dull elements. This is especially good for apartments located on the shady side.
• Lack of intense loads on the base plate.
• No need for interior and exterior decorative finishes.
• Strength and durability.
• Visual increase in the area of ​​the balcony, elegant appearance.
• Sliding sash system, saving space.
• Operational safety.

Now let's talk about the shortcomings:

• The difficulty of caring for panoramic windows. Any impurities will immediately become noticeable, therefore all glasses must be washed regularly.
• Due to the large amount of sunlight entering the room in the summer, it can be very hot there.
• Due to the high probability of moisture entering the room in winter, owners will have to face the cold on the balcony and fogging the windows. This problem can only be solved by installing floor heating.
• Difficulties of installation, because of which the cost of glazing and manufacturing the desired design will not be so cheap.
• The panoramic window not only allows the owners of the house or apartment to watch what is happening outside, it also allows passers-by to see everything that happens on the balcony. For some, this causes significant discomfort.

How can I make panoramic balcony glazing

Of course, it is advisable to glaze the balcony in the French style at the construction stage (if we are talking about a private house). But in most cases this is not possible.

For multi-storey buildings, the most important points are obtaining permission from the city authorities and the condition of the base plate. The design, especially if it is planned to have frames, will weigh a lot, so that a decrepit slab can simply collapse under its weight. If the balcony is located on the second floor, then you can get out of the situation by installing special supports. But with higher floors, the situation is more complicated.

As for permits, they must be obtained without fail, since otherwise it will be considered legally illegal. This can lead to trouble, especially when selling.

Features of panoramic glazing

Despite all the attractiveness, panoramic windows are not suitable for every building. Firstly, the balcony should be at least 3 m high and an area of ​​at least 2 sq. M. Otherwise, it will not look too aesthetically pleasing. Loggia on 8 sq.m. with panoramic glazing it will look much better than the Khrushchev’s balcony.

The view from the window is also important: you must agree that it is strange to make panoramic windows if the balcony goes to the construction site or garages. But you can not worry about the structural strength: the design made of tempered glass has high reliability and tolerance of loads. In addition, the universal design of the balcony with panoramic glazing fits perfectly into any interior style.

A very good solution would be to glaze the balcony of a country house in this way, especially if there are natural beauty nearby.

In the metropolis, this is not so appropriate, although it all depends on the floor and location of the building (and, accordingly, the view from the balcony). But in some cases, a panoramic loggia or balcony is not so much an opportunity to admire the scenery as an indicator of prestige. That is why French balconies can be seen in the center of large cities.

Floor to ceiling frameless glazing

Frameless glazing of the balcony and loggia from floor to ceiling provides maximum visibility - visually being inside a person does not literally separate from the surrounding space (unless you look at the floor, of course). This type of glazing refers to the cold type, so that the difference between the temperature in the street will be only a few degrees.

The main advantages of frameless glass frames:

• The maximum degree of illumination.
• Aesthetic pleasant appearance.
• Light weight construction, which is very important for houses of the old foundation with dilapidated base slabs.

Now for the disadvantages:

• With an aesthetic appearance, such glazing is practically not functional, since it does not provide optimal protection against cold, moisture and noise. Of course, if we are talking about panoramic glazing of loggias, then the negative effect is a little brightened up.
• It is impossible to put a mosquito net on the windows, so in the summer flying insects will become a serious problem.

The installation process of frameless glazing can be seen in this video:

Obtaining permission for panoramic glazing

Glazing is usually not considered by ordinary people as a serious interference with the architecture of the building and the layout of the apartment. Moreover, this brings many advantages: a balcony can be used as another room. And if you make warm glazing, and even with heating, then it is completely turned into another room - a study, a mini-living room, a relaxation room or even a workshop.

However, most often such actions turn out to be illegal, therefore, before planning any glazing work, you must acquire the necessary documents and permits. You have to contact the following authorities:

Bureau of technical inventory or simply BTI. A project of future glazing should be sent there, in which the dimensions of all structural elements and joints will be entered, a list of materials necessary for the work, calculations of the loads exerted on the floors. You will also need an expert opinion on the possibility of glazing.

• Architectural and reference office (in short - APU). Here you should bring a sketch with patterns and color schemes for the outer skin. However, for panoramic glazing this is not so relevant. Unless if you want to put on the glass art painting or sandblasting. It is important to remember that all changes to the sketches should be recorded and re-confirmed by APA experts.
• Fire inspection. Here they provide a list of materials that will be used for the work performed. If these materials do not pose a fire hazard, then permission will be issued without delay.
• Sanitary and epidemiological station. They should give you a certificate that the glazing will occur in compliance with all sanitary standards.

The final step will be to contact the housing inspectorate. It is in this instance that the final decision is made and a verdict is passed on the legality of glazing the balcony in accordance with all references and expert conclusions. The downside is that in the absence of even one single reference, they may refuse you, so treat this issue very carefully. The Housing Code states that glazing is equivalent to redevelopment, because the rules are quite stringent.

In which cases panoramic glazing is not permitted.

There are situations in which glazing is not possible in principle. Here are three main ones:

• If the glazing prevents access to the fire exits. This applies to buildings of the 70-80s, in which hatches lead from balcony to balcony.
• If the house is a historical and architectural value. In this case, such interference with the appearance of the building is strictly prohibited.
• With an extremely dilapidated state of construction. This can threaten the collapse of the stove, and therefore it is extremely dangerous for both residents of the apartment, and for people passing by.

In such situations, obtaining permission is almost impossible. And this is for the most part simply unsafe.

The cost of panoramic glazing

The price of French glazing is another stumbling block. Yes, it is in any case higher than the cost of classical glazing using deaf elements, but here a lot depends on the chosen material of the frames, the manufacturer, and the pricing policy of the installers. The specific cost can only be announced individually, after all the necessary calculations have been completed.

Frameless glazing

As the name suggests, this type of glazing does not imply the presence of frames. This design looks like a completely glass box - it creates the impression of a weightless balcony.

Special tempered glass is mounted on roller guides from above and below, then fixed to each other and to the sides. Sashes open towards the inside of the balcony or are shifted by an “accordion”.

Advantages of frameless glazing:

• interesting design
• simplicity of leaving and operation,
• maximum illumination of the room,
• maximum visibility.

He has his own minuses. For example:

• poor isolation of such a balcony - it will not work to insulate and seal it,
• lack of ability to install mosquito nets,
• the risk of structural deformation due to strong gusts of wind, hail, falling branches, etc.

Basically, this type of glazing is chosen for the spectacular appearance of the balcony.With it, you can organize a recreation area, a small observation deck or an apartment garden.

Glazing

Glazing with a frame is a more reliable option. It is suitable for those cases when the balcony is on a high floor, and the house is in an open area. Isolation is better in this case, and there are technologies in which a panoramic balcony with such glazing can be used as a winter garden or even a living room.

There are several options for frames:

1. Plastic - perfect for warm balcony glazing. It is possible to install mosquito nets and select various mechanisms for opening the wings. Due to the large weight of the structure, it is necessary to strengthen the supporting plate of the balcony before glazing.
2. Aluminum. Such a frame can serve both for warm and cold glazing. Due to the excellent quality and lightness of the material, aluminum frames last for a long time, and their installation and operation are safer. The only negative - they cost more.
3. From a glass composite. This latest material for creating window frames combines excellent thermal insulation properties and resistance to mechanical damage. Naturally, the cost of glass composite frames is rather big.

Which one to choose depends on what purpose the balcony will be used for and what visual effect the owner wants to achieve.

Frame glazing has many advantages:

• operational safety
• more robust construction
• the possibility of warm glazing and noise insulation of the balcony,
• the ability to install nets against insects, hang any blinds and curtains.

In terms of safety, this type of glazing has a great advantage. You can safely lean on the window, and also not be afraid of strong gusts of wind.

There are also disadvantages:

• the design does not look as elegant as frameless,
• it is necessary to strengthen the slab.

In addition, there are several problematic nuances that relate to both glazing options. For example, when arranging furniture on a balcony, you will have to choose materials that do not fade in the sun or provide for curtains.

Wicker furniture is great for a balcony

The process of installing panoramic glazing on the balcony

If you decide to implement a plan for the reconstruction of your balcony, have collected all the necessary permits and have chosen the suitable option, you can proceed with the construction work.

To begin with, it should be noted that the above recommendations and tips are fact-finding. Doing such work yourself is dangerous, especially without the necessary skills and experience. Therefore, high-altitude work is best entrusted to professionals.

Balcony preparation

Before installing the glazing system, the balcony must be prepared, namely:

• remove all things from the balcony
• remove old glazing and frames,
• clean structures from dust and debris,
• strengthen the balcony slab.

The last point requires special attention, since the safety of the operation of the room will depend on the quality of the work done.

So, in order to strengthen the balcony floor, you need:

1. With the help of steel corners, strengthen the perimeter of the plate a floor higher - this will allow it not to collapse under the influence of the gravity of the glazing,
2. Strengthen the parapet of the balcony with welded metal construction. Particular attention should be paid to surfaces that will be in contact with the glazing structure,
3. With the expansion of the balcony area, both the lower floor slab and the upper one advance.

After the work on strengthening the design of the balcony, you can proceed with the implementation of panoramic glazing.

How to perform panoramic glazing

When ordering a panoramic glazing design from a company, the owner of the balcony must provide all the "measurements" of the room. Usually this is trusted by the company's specialists, but if you want to save money and have the necessary skills, this work can be done independently.

The procedure for installing panoramic glazing will be as follows:

1. Using a plumb line or spirit level, marking is done to place the window profile. It is necessary to measure carefully, so that the glazing in the end turns out to be perfectly vertical,
2. Then the finished profile should be attached to the markup and once again make sure that it is correct.
3. On anchor bolts, an upper profile is attached to the upper ceiling. Moreover, the length of the bolts directly depends on the thickness of the slab,
4. The lower profile is fixed in the same way - to the parapet or the floor of the balcony,
5. In the case of frame glazing, the frame design, depending on the type, is attached to the profiles, as well as to the side walls,
6. After installing the profiles, it remains only to insert the leaves in them according to the instructions and check the operability of the structure - for frameless glazing,
7. For frames - double-glazed windows are inserted into them,
8. All seams and joints are sealed with foam and special sealants.

See the installation process in our video:

Insulation work, if necessary, is carried out after the installation of glazing. To do this, you need to select high-quality materials for insulation of the ceiling, floor and closed wall of the balcony.

Remember that if you decide to install the glazing structure yourself, the warranty will no longer apply. In this case, if there is a violation of the technology or if it is detected after a manufacturing defect, it will be necessary to eliminate the malfunctions at its own expense.

Tips for decorating a panoramic balcony

Firstly, it is worth noting that you can choose different glasses for panoramic glazing. They can be tinted, and executed as a stained-glass window, mirrored from the outside and simply transparent.

In the latter case, one way or another, you will have to cover the balcony and the room adjacent to it from the prying eyes of passers-by with the help of curtains. These windows are perfect:

• spectacular Photo curtains various subjects,
• Roman curtains with beautiful garters
• japanese curtains with a specific pattern,
• vertical blinds,
• filament curtains.

As for the wall adjacent to the living room, it can be decorated with any available material.

The decorative stone finish looks spectacular

Most often, wood is used on balconies, or PVC panels.

But, if the room is supposed to be equipped as residential, you can experiment with different types of wallpaper.

So, panoramic balcony glazing is an indicator of the elitism of housing and the excellent taste of its owner. In order for the result to be ideal, the choice of the design and arrangement of the balcony room should be approached with full responsibility and entrusted to complex installation work by specialists.