How to glaze the balcony and the loggia.
Some time ago many people tried to use balconies as a warehouse for various unnecessary things. And now it became fashionable to make cozy verandas from the balcony, or even sleeping rooms( of course, in the warm season).In this case, it is very difficult to do without glazing the balcony. It is necessary to guard against city noise and street dust. Now we will consider in more detail how to glaze the balcony and the loggia.
1. First, select the type of glazing. Most often, aluminum, metal-plastic or wooden doors and frames are used. They can be either sliding or opening. Naturally, the service life and the quality of the glazing depend on the choice of material. For example, wooden frames do not last as long as others, but it's easier to work with them. In addition, they can glaze the balcony with the help of ordinary carpentry tools.
2. Now make sure that the railing and the parapet are reliable. Parapet, if necessary, should be reinforced with brickwork, a metal corner or welding - this is important. The people below should be safe.
3. Draw a scheme of windows. When you make a drawing, note that the width of the swing flaps should be greater or the same as the width of the balcony. Make a leaf 10-20 cm wide less than the depth of the balcony so that they can be closed freely and opened. Lockers and shelves on the balcony wall should also be placed so that they do not interfere with the doors.
4. Measure the height of the structure from the ceiling to the parapet. From the resulting value, you subtract the thickness of the window sill, the level difference, the doppler from the top. The result is taken into account in the size of the design. When measuring the length of the structure, the bay and corner joints are not taken into account. The visor should exceed the length of the finished structure by 20-30 cm, and the length of the window sill will be more by 15-30 cm. Pass measurements to the firm manufacturing the frames.
5. After delivery of the finished frames, proceed with the installation of the windows. Use a level and a plumb-in to set the box. Secure it securely to the parapet, walls and ceiling. Fix the seams with seams and sealed with visible sealant visible foam.
6. Now you can install the sash itself. This business should be entrusted to professionals, otherwise there is a risk that your windows will "lead" after a while and they will simply cease to close. Now you can glass the balcony yourself or, if you are not sure of the strength, then contact the professionals.
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