Glazing of the loggia with your own hands

Every person prefers to live in comfort, but not everyone has the opportunity to hire designers, pay a lot of money for repairs to professionals. In this article we will open such a topic as glazing of the loggia with our own hands, and what is needed for this.

It should be noted that glazing of the loggia does not fit any time of the year, so this issue should be dealt with in a warm time.

With variants with photo and video glazing of the loggia with your own hands can be found below in this article.

First you need to choose the materials for glazing that are desirable and appropriate in style, budget and your preferences .

Glazing materials for the

Loggia For example, aluminum windows are the cheapest option. However, they have a high thermal conductivity, so they are practically not applicable for glazing of the loggia.

If we talk about windows made of wood , then they are environmentally friendly, they keep heat well, but they are expensive, and also difficult to install.

The most common option and most commonly used are PVC windows .They perfectly proved themselves for glazing of loggias. So now let's talk about how to glaze the loggia yourself with the help of PVC windows.

Steps of glazing of the loggia

Stage first .It is necessary to make measurements. Also, you need to make sure that the railing of the balcony is reliable, as they will serve as the basis. After this stage, you need to make a drawing of the loggia. At this stage we are determined in the version of the system of the window itself, that is, in the options for opening doors and so on.

You also need to check the geometry of the walls using the level.

Phase two of the .Before glazing the loggia with a plumb or level, you should set the box, then fix it to the stream or the parapet. After that, install the windowsill, as well as low tides and visors. All existing seams are masked or filled with a special foam. Do not forget that the finished length of the ebb and canopy should be more than the finished structure by about 20-30 cm, and the length of the window sill should be larger than the finished structure 10-30 cm.

So, the basic preparatory work is completed.

Stage Three .After that, proceed to the external waterproofing. Ebbs should be characterized by low thermal conductivity, therefore in this case glazing of a loggia with an aluminum profile is not very suitable. Next, we isolate the inner side of the balcony.

Stage Four .At this stage, window sashes are hung, and the operation of the locking hardware is also checked. Next, screw the opening limiters, stick a special paint tape on the wall, then gently pat the assembly seam from the outside. Tile glue is used as a working solution.

Plastic frames with double-chamber or single-chamber double-glazed windows are now the most affordable option for glazing of the loggia, which will make your balcony cozy and warm. Moreover, PVC windows made do not need painting, they do not need additional care, and yet look very aesthetic.

Next, you can insulate the loggia.

There are different options for glazing of the loggia( stained glass, frameless and others), each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Below in the article we suggest to familiarize yourself with video glazing of the loggia .

Video glazing of the loggia with your own hands