Sliding windows for terrace

The modern exterior of country houses differs significantly from the previous design styles due to the appearance of new materials and construction technologies. One of the innovations that is gaining popularity is the sliding windows for the terrace, as well as for the verandas and gazebos.

Earlier, terraces were often left open, so their use was only possible in warm, dry weather. Today, with the advent of sliding transparent constructions, it became quite possible to make a full-fledged room from this outdoor area, where you can spend time comfortably even if it's windy or raining outside.

The manufacture and installation of sliding glazing structures is engaged in a fairly large number of companies. And if it is decided to equip your veranda or terrace with such a "mobile" transparent wall, then you should choose an organization that has a lot of experience in this area and has earned the reputation of a bona fide contractor.

Advantages of sliding window and door systems

Sliding systems are much more convenient than swing systems, and their comfort lies in the following advantages:

• Any of the sliding systems allows to use the terrace or veranda area rationally, since open doors will not interfere with objects installed near the windows,and they will not need to be cleaned every time you open it.
• Blinds and curtains will last much longer, as they will not be touched by the opening flaps, so they remain intact and not deformed.
• In systems of sliding windows, the leaflets are securely fixed in any chosen position - they do not slam shut and will not burst from a draft or a gust of wind.
• Sliding systems can be installed only as windows, or at full height - from floor to ceiling, thus creating an overview transparent wall.

• There are frameless systems of sliding windows that do not overlap the view even with window lintels, leaving it completely open.
• Sliding constructions give the facade architecture an ease, since they can be installed on both the first and second floor.
• Despite the apparent ease and fragility, the frames in the systems have a sufficiently high strength and reliability, and for glazing, most manufacturers use impact-resistant glass.

Veranda or terrace - and decoration of the house, and functional room

. As independently erect the veranda in a country house - read in a separate publication of our portal. If you plan a terrace without glazing walls, you can cover it from the precipitation with a light polycarbonate canopy .

Types of sliding systems

Sliding systems are divided according to different criteria, and are selected in each specific case based on the considerations of expediency of their application. So, the systems can be "warm" and "cold" - naturally, they have a fairly seriously different cost.

For example, if there is heating on the terrace or veranda to use the premises, not only in the summer but also in the winter, it is necessary to install a "warm" system of windows that hermetically closes the wall completely or part of it.

When choosing a structure for a certain structure, you need to take into account the glazing area, since not every kind of system can be mounted in the planned place, and even more so if there isthe desire to establish large-area viewing windows from ceiling to floor.

Despite the fact that the price of sliding systems is much higher than conventional glazing, they will justify this cost with their functionality. The total installation costs will depend on the following factors:

• total glazing area;
• kind of sliding system;
• material for the manufacture of frames;
• glass thickness and profile type;
• quality of installed fittings;
• glass decoration systems;
• availability of mosquito net;
• self-assembly or with the involvement of professionals.

As mentioned above, the systems differ in their design and materials of manufacture. To choose the appropriate option, you need to have an idea of ​​what the main types of sliding systems are.

Sliding and sliding system

Sliding and sliding construction works on the principle of a sliding door wardrobe. When you open the window, it is slightly raised, weakening the clamping of the leaf in its lower part. Due to this, the frame without any special efforts shifts to the side, the width of the frame, located directly next to it.

When the window is closed, the mechanism works as a clamping mechanism. The frame is pressed against the bottom, the seals are connected, and the window snaps into place. The design features a rubber profile seal, which makes it completely sealed, which allows you to keep the heat inside the house, and also to prevent the penetration of moisture from the outside.

Lifting and Sliding Mechanism The design should consist of at least two frames: one of them is a carrier, and the other is a movable one. On the supporting part of the construction guides are installed, along which the frames will move - one or both. In addition, a guide for a mobile mosquito net is often provided.

This type of construction has high stability and strength, is able to withstand massive frames with double-glazed windows, having a maximum size up to 2000 × 3000 mm. These systems are most often used to create sliding partitions between rooms inside the house and to protect terraces and verandas from external influences from the street side.

In country houses, glass walls help visual unification of the house with nature, if they are located on the side of the building facing the garden or the forest. At the same time, the design is able to provide a reliable barrier for cold air, atmospheric moisture in any of its manifestations and from annoying insects.

A lifting and sliding structure made of aluminum or PVC profiles is produced. Given the installation of such a system in the whole wall, the threshold is usually made low, barely noticeable.

threshold. In the open state, the threshold does not divide the inner zone of the room from the street, so when the doors are fully opened, the two spaces are completely combined.

Sliding and sliding system of PVC profiles

This version of the sliding system is somewhat like a swing in the usual PVC windows, but when you open the sash, its movement takes place in two directions - to yourself and to the side( this is how the doors work in many tourist buses).

To open this window, the wing is pulled by itself( with its rollers moving in a series of adjacent skids), and then shifted to the desired distance. Typically, in such a system, a locking device is installed that is able to lock the leaf in any position - for this, the handle of the clamping mechanism rotates to a certain position. In addition, in the sloping-sliding system, a mechanism is provided that allows you to slightly open and lock the flap for ventilation.

window The rubber seal is installed in the system, which, when the window is closed, provides heat, hydro- and sound insulation of the room at a high level.

This window design is great for installing it in glazed terraces, verandas or balconies. On balconies or loggias a sliding system is installed from the enclosing edge to the ceiling. Due to the fact that when opening the door does not take up additional space, you can save a certain area of ​​a small room.

When installing the system as a transparent partition on the terrace, it must be remembered that it will necessarily have a threshold, which is undesirable to attack, since polyvinyl chloride, alas, is not designed for excessively large loads. Therefore, if this design is still installed in the said quality, then it is recommended to purchase special patches on the threshold, which will protect it from damage and extend the life of the system.

Sliding folding structure

The sliding folding design of the partition is differently called the "accordion".It consists of several wings, which when folded open the opening to its full width. The valves are moved one way and are compactly installed near the wall. If necessary, one or two leaves open.

This sliding version can be made of aluminum or PVC profile. Aluminum parts are more often used for such a design, since they are much lighter than polyvinyl chloride, but at the same time able to withstand sufficiently large loads without damage and deformation.

schematic diagram of the "harmonica" flap, however, you should consider some limitations when planning the "accordion" installation:

• This system is used exclusively as a "cold" partition, so it is often installed inside the building - between rooms, and on the terrace only as protectionfrom rain or wind."Garmoshka" is simply unable to completely heat and soundproof the room.

• The design can be used only for an opening having a width of no more than 6500 mm and a height of 2300 mm.
• The number of valves in this system should not be more than seven.

Frameless glazing system

For a cold glazing of verandas and terraces the system of frameless glazing is increasingly being used. When the construction is completely closed, a continuous glass wall is formed, which does not have frames and dividing posts.

is very impressive. For this system, thick shockproof glass is used, so it is sufficiently reliable and safe to operate, so it is resistant to possible reasonable mechanical influences.

If necessary, the glass blocks are alternately moved to one side of the opening through special guides, which are installed in its upper and lower parts. Open sashes are compactly placed near the wall, so almost do not occupy a useful area.

This design is convenient as a transparent wall or window in that both sides of the glass blocks are available for regular maintenance.

For cold glazing designers often offer this kind of design, especially when it is necessary to achieve the effect of open space.

Accessories for sliding systems

Sliding systems are assembled from profiles made of various materials: it can be plastic - PVC, aluminum, glass composite, aluminum wood or even just wooden parts. The most affordable and therefore the most popular and widespread are the systems of PVC and aluminum profiles, which are sufficiently durable and aesthetic. The remaining profiles are not cheap and are used to create sliding systems in rich mansions or expensive hotels.

Frames for sliding structures are equipped with double-glazed windows and sometimes even with triple glazing - this factor depends on the climatic characteristics of the region in winter and the location of the doors and windows.

How to heat a room with panoramic windows?

Special heating devices have been developed for these purposes, which are installed from the bottom of the windows or even built into the floor surface. We are talking about electric or water convectors , which create a kind of heat curtain, preventing the entry of cold into the room. More - in the special publication of the portal.

Frames from the above profiles in combination with double-glazed windows will reliably protect the room from external noise, dust, cold air, moisture and foreign smells. In addition, mosquito nets can be purchased to different systems, if desired, which can move in some systems as well as leaflets, and in others they can be installed permanently.

PVC profiles

PVC profile systems, although the most affordable, have a number of undeniable advantages, so this material can be called the most popular of all used for the manufacture of sliding structures:

• The created glazing has an aesthetic, neat appearance.
• The surface of the frames is easily liable to wet cleaning, including using household detergents.
• The material differs sufficiently high strength to any reasonable mechanical influences.
• This polymer is resistant to low and high temperatures in a wide operating range.
• PVC profile is durable, not subject to destructive effects of moisture, ultraviolet rays, therefore it is not deformed and retains its original appearance throughout the operational period.
• PVC profile is produced in a variety of colors, including is able to imitate the texture of wood quite reliably.
• When using this material, extension of the built-in functions is permitted, for example, installation of anti-burglary protection or remote control.

There are practically no drawbacks for PVC profiles, except for one - it is a large enough weight of the resulting structure, which limits the width and height of the flaps.

All the above-mentioned types of sliding structures are made of PVC profiles, except, of course, frameless.

Aluminum profile

The construction of the aluminum profile is lightweight and elegant. Most often, these systems are installed for "cold" glazing of terraces, verandas, arbors or for the device of inter-house dividing partitions.

Nevertheless, aluminum profiles are produced, of which "warm" sliding systems are also made that can keep a comfortable temperature and silence in the room at any time of the year. Therefore, when ordering a design, it is necessary to focus on where the system will be installed and what functions it should perform.

If you install a sliding system made of a conventional aluminum profile, designed for "cold" glazing, then in winter, the temperature in the room will be close to the temperature outside the window."Warm" designs made of aluminum profile have a fairly high price, so they are not very popular with customers. Their positive qualities are identical to the profiles of PVC, but with the only advantage that the material is more durable.

The following qualities of

• can be attributed to the advantages of cold sliding aluminum constructions:
  • The strength and ease of the flaps does not give any significant load on the base, therefore the design can be used for glazing of the terrace located on the second floor.
  • The system will protect the glazed room well from wind, rain, dirt and dust.
  • The profiles from which the construction is assembled are rather narrow, so do not interfere with a wide survey of landscapes outside the window.
  • Aluminum is practically not subject to corrosive atmospheric influences, which makes such systems very durable.
  • Many aluminum alloys used for the manufacture of window systems have the ability to repel dirt and dust, so it is easy to care for the frames - they are wet enough to be cleaned as needed.
  • The life of these structures can be 50 years or more.
  • Due to the lightness of the profiles, the leaf can be made wide enough.
  • Aluminum profiles often have a special spray coating, which can be given a variety of color shades, including imitation of the pattern of the texture of natural wood.

  Leading manufacturers of profiles and accessories

  It should be noted that all profiles and accessories for sliding structures, windows and doors are usually manufactured in the factories of development companies, and then delivered to countries around the world where they already assemble ready-made products.

  The following manufacturers are most known and popular on the Russian market:

  Profile	Features	Number of cameras	System profile depth	Application area
  Sliding systems PVC company "Rehau"( Switzerland)
  "Rehau Blitz"	Affordable profile.	3	60 mm	Pavilions, pavilions, exits to the balcony.
  «Rehau Sib»	Additional insulation, good sound insulation.	3 + fuser	70 mm	Exits to the balcony or terrace.
  «Rehau Brillant»	Two sealing circuits in the threshold area.	5	70 mm	Office premises, shopping boutiques, restaurants, pavilions.
  "KBE" PVC sliding systems( Germany)
  "KBE 58"	Produced using "Greenline" technology.	3	58 mm	Exits to the balcony and private house terrace.
  "REYNAERS" sliding aluminum doors( Belgium)
  "REYNAERS CP 155"	Insulated( warm) system for sliding and sliding doors.	1	102 mm	Glazing of heated terraces and verandas.
  «REYNAERS CP 50»	Insulated( warm) system.	1	50 mm	Overview glazing of heated rooms.
  «REYNAERS CP 45Pa»	Uninsulated( cold).	1	21-70 mm	Used for protection against moisture and wind arbors, verandas and terraces, as well as for creating interior partitions.
  Sliding aluminum doors from SCHUCO( Germany)
  «SCHUCO ASS 50.NI»	Cold sliding door system for large openings.	1	65 mm	For installation inside the house( separation of rooms), as well as to protect from wind and rain adjacent houses.
  «SCHUCO ASS 70.HI»	Warm lifting and sliding system.	1	70 mm	Glazing of heated terraces and verandas.
  «SCHÜCO ASS 77.PD.HI»	Warm panoramic system for large, maximally transparent sliding doors.	2	77 mm	Overview glazing of heated rooms.

  Care for sliding structures

  Systems of sliding terraced doors, as well as windows made of aluminum or PVC, require periodic maintenance and cleaning. Therefore, if such structures are installed in the house, it is necessary to know certain nuances that will help to prolong the period of accident-free operation.

  • It is recommended once every two to four years to remove sliding doors and clean with a vacuum cleaner all components of the structure from accumulated dust and dirt.
  • If the house has a "cold" structure of aluminum profile, then its brush seals require an annual cleaning, since under them more dust accumulates.
  • In addition, it is recommended to lubricate all the elements of "mechanics".

  Modern window and door systems require regular maintenance

  To ensure that the mechanisms work flawlessly and the rubbing parts are not subjected to rapid abrasion, they must be periodically cleaned and lubricated. How independently lubricate plastic window systems - read in the special publication of our portal.

  • If in the opening of the terrace there is a lifting and sliding structure, during the severe frosts the doors can freeze and stop opening. In this case, do not rely on the application of brute force to open them, otherwise the mechanism may be damaged. In order to easily open the sash, you should always have a special tool at your fingertips - the "defroster".In extreme cases, you can warm the frozen part of the door with a regular hair dryer.

  When ordering a similar system for your home, you must necessarily make a list of issues of interest related to the design itself, its operation and preventive measures, as well as the terms of warranty service. Having qualified explanations for each item, it will be easier to navigate in their actions for the daily operation, maintenance and repair of sliding windows and doors.

  And in conclusion of the publication - a video demonstrating the functionality of various sliding doors and windows for the terrace:

  Video: a variety of sliding systems for terrace glazing