To glaze a balcony, you need two supports - top and bottom. The parapet acts as the lower one, and the upper fixation is made on the balcony slab of the neighbors above. When the apartment is on the top floor and there is no top slab, glazing of balconies with a roof is required. You will find out in what sequence the installation is carried out and what is important to know before starting work from the review.
The need to install a canopy exists when the top slab does not completely cover the balcony (for example, with external glazing) or the distance to it is too large.
The roof must meet the following conditions:
- Meet the requirements for strength and reliability.
- Do not allow moisture to enter the room.
- Be resistant to gusts of wind, the weight of snow and other precipitation.
- Protect from cold and heat.
- Be lightweight and inclined (about 30°) so that precipitation does not accumulate on it.
Prices for installing a roof on a balcony (labor + materials) in Moscow:
We carry out installation of roofs on balconies on a turnkey basis. The cost depends on the size and material:
| Cost of work with materials | |
| Aluminum profile glazing Tested: installation, delivery | 31,000 rubles |
| Window sill 100 mm, ebb 60 mm, canopy 400 mm | 2670 rubles |
| Interior finishing with plastic lining (color white) | |
| Floor (wooden euroboard) | 5425 rubles |
| Ceiling | 5425 rubles |
| Parapet | 7020 rubles |
| Wall with balcony block | 10881 rubles |
| Exterior finishing | |
| Corrugated roof | 15,000 rubles |
| Siding | 10920 rubles |
| Finishing cost | 54671 rubles |
| Total turnkey | 88341 rubles |
- from corrugated board - from 2000 RUB per 1 sq. m.
- made of polycarbonate - from 2500 RUB per 1 sq. m.
- from metal tiles - from 3000 RUB per 1 sq. m.
For example, a 3-meter roof on the balcony of the top floor of a five-story building will cost approximately 12,000 RUB.
We value your time and money. Already over the phone we announce the real cost of the work, and not, like many, artificially reduced by 20% or more, just to attract you. The more accurately you specify your dimensions and needs, the more accurately we will tell you the cost of glazing or finishing. And, if they do not differ based on the results of our surveyor’s free visit to you, then the final price for products/services will not change. It will be the same as the one called to you on the phone! Call 8-495-773-41-18 and we will answer all your questions!
Selecting glazing material: solar filter
It is clear that the top floor has the most sun. After all, such balconies are not covered by trees, courtyard buildings, or even nearby houses. At first this is good: it’s so sunny on the balcony that you don’t even need to go outside.
But, if you decide to equip your personal office or relaxation area there, the blinding rays of the sun may get boring, not to mention the fact that in the summer they will create a real sauna on the balcony. Therefore, fashionable tinting completely solves this problem, the only thing is that we advise you to still give preference to transparent glass, and only then stick a tinting film on the side of the room, which will additionally cover your balcony from prying neighbors (or thieves) eyes. In addition, today they produce films that effectively imitate embossing - very beautiful and practical.
But here too there are disadvantages. For example, in cloudy weather there will be insufficient light, and the film itself is easily scratched, and if you decide to get rid of it, you will suffer.
By the way, the glass that modern companies supply for balconies is protected at the factory with a special protective film. It not only reduces the transmittance of ultraviolet rays by up to 75%, but also allows you to reduce the transparency of the balcony from the street so that it is difficult to see anything on it. In addition, glass is far from the only glazing option.
You can generally make some of the windows on your balcony opaque, for example, where you plan to put a closet. Or sides so that the balcony is not open from all sides at once. And sometimes only one or two doors are left transparent: on such a balcony you won’t feel the unpleasant height, and working on it will become much more comfortable - a real mini-room!
But if you want to glaze your balcony with polycarbonate, which is quite possible and is widely practiced, choose transparent monolithic or cellular sheets. In any case, the guide consoles will be visible here; they are usually made from a profile pipe and painted in color (usually white), then the overall appearance of the balcony is quite tolerable:
Cellular polycarbonate for balconies is good because it perfectly retains heat, harmful UV rays and gently diffuses light. You can make all the sashes this way or just the side sashes, at your discretion.
Glazing of balconies with a roof
When glazing a balcony on the top floor, a roof is always necessary, no matter whether it is a Khrushchev building or a high-rise building. We offer warm and cold glazing for balconies with a roof - the choice is yours. Please note that to organize heat, increased strength of the supporting structure is required, which is somewhat more expensive.
Approximate prices for glazing with simultaneous installation of a roof on the balcony of a standard five-story building in Moscow: (including the cost of materials and turnkey work)
| Cold glazing based on aluminum profile | Warm glazing with plastic windows |
| Price: 16,500 RUB | Price: 36,700 RUB |
What needs to be taken into account in a balcony roof project?
Before you begin construction, you should ensure that all permits are collected. Adding a roof is making changes to the façade of a building, which means that this activity is illegal without project approval.
First of all, it is necessary to draw up a competent project in which all issues of safety and aesthetics of the roof will be thought through. With this project you need to go to:
- Bureau of Technical Inventory (BTI);
- housing inspection;
- architectural regional organizations.
After receiving permission, you can begin to implement the idea.
The issue of operational safety should come first, since the lives of not only balcony users, but also random passers-by or residents of lower apartments are at risk. In such cases, responsibility for the damage caused falls on the owner of the collapsed balcony.
Next, we will look at the main aspects of roof design that must be taken into account to implement a legal extension.
Corrugated roof
Price from 2000 rubles per 1 sq. m
The simplest and cheapest option. The balcony turns out to be more cozy. Any color to suit your taste. Galvanizing and painting will ensure a long service life of the roof.
A corrugated roof is the most popular solution for repairing most Moscow balconies.
The nuances of equipping the top floor balcony with a canopy
The design of such a structure is identical to the roofs installed in a private house - a durable frame is made, which is attached to the design location, and then the roofing covering is mounted on it.
But when planning this work, you need to know the following points:
- The installation of a canopy over the balcony area is possible only after coordination of the work project with supervisory authorities and local authorities;
- The base to which the canopy frame is attached must be made of concrete or brick;
- The installation of the frame and the installation of the roof covering are carried out at heights, therefore, for safety reasons, this work must be carried out by professionals - industrial climbers, with whom a written contract is concluded.
Polycarbonate roof
Price from 2500 rubles per 1 sq. m
When you want a lot of light. Ideal for balconies on the shady (north) side of the house. Another plus is that the roof is lighter.
If you want to insulate your balcony, it is better to choose a different material for the roof. It is impossible to insulate a polycarbonate balcony roof without losing its transparency.
DIY roof installation
The installation consists of a number of sequential steps:
A beautiful roof can become a decorative element of the entire facade of the house
- Installation of metal corner trusses on walls. It is important to maintain a certain distance between elements - no more than 70 cm. Use anchor bolts for this;
- Arrangement of the sheathing structure. For this, builders recommend using wooden beams. To prevent the wood from absorbing moisture and rotting, it is treated with an antiseptic composition;
- It is very important to cut corrugated sheets correctly and evenly. You will need scissors or a hacksaw. It is better not to use a grinder, as it will damage the edges of the sheet elements;
- Covering the facing structure with metal sheets. At this stage, screws with spacers are used;
- All resulting cracks must be carefully filled with foam or sealant;
- If you plan to do glazing, then install antiseptic-treated beams along the edges of the roofing material;
- The final stage is to glaze the balcony space with double-glazed windows or wooden frames.
Tile roof
A roof on a balcony made of metal tiles is the most aesthetically attractive option. In addition, it has better sound and heat insulation compared to other materials.
Price from 3000 rubles per 1 sq. m
Its cost is somewhat more expensive due to the price of the material itself. And also a balcony roof made of tiles requires a more massive supporting structure due to its greater weight.
Prices for interior decoration of balconies and loggias
Types of sashes: hinged, sliding and rotary
Believe me, choosing the type of glazing is not only a matter of comfort and aesthetics. If anyone faces the problem of icing on the sashes, it is the residents of the top floors. The sash gets stuck, someone pulls it harder - and the whole structure is broken. Therefore, take the choice of glazing very seriously.
Most often, three main types of balcony sashes are used: swing, sliding or rotary, popularly called pendulum:
Hinged doors are good because they have the best noise insulation, tightness and structural rigidity. They always open inward, which is safe and convenient for caring for them. The only thing is that the space of the balcony in this case is, of course, limited, and there will no longer be any flowerpots or figurines on the windowsill. This is why blind or sliding sections are often installed.
Sliding doors are similar in appearance to compartment doors and are good because they allow you to use the entire window sill and floors. But they are even more susceptible to freezing in cold weather than swing doors, and it is better to take this into account. Another disadvantage of sliding systems is that they do not have a tight rebate, i.e. necessary tightness, and this is especially true for aluminum structures.
This is what the sliding sections look like:
Even at the glazing stage, think about whether you want the side parts of the balcony to open - for such it is better to install a rotating sash.
By the way, today it is fashionable to install a sliding glass roof on the balcony, the panels of which are driven by an electric motor. In this case, the glazing is even made deaf, i.e. without opening doors, and all ventilation occurs due to the opening roof.
In terms of fire safety, this is considered a violation, but sometimes there is no other way out if a mentally ill person lives in an apartment on the top floor, who can open the windows on the balcony and fall out. And then you have to take such measures. Just know that this glazing option exists, and, of course, is only possible on the top floor, where there is no other balcony above the balcony.
Choosing a frame for a transparent roof
In order for the roof over the balcony to last a long time and turn out to be of the highest quality, it is not enough to choose a material for it, you need a suitable frame. At the moment, there are two options for installing a transparent roof for a balcony:
- Frame. It is made from metal pipes or angles. The amount of material and the frame option are calculated depending on what configuration should be obtained in the end and on what load the canopy will withstand. To protect against adverse influences, such a frame must be coated with paint.
- Frameless. The basis of this roof option is an aluminum profile. This material is not characterized by high strength, so it can only be coated with light polycarbonate.
The selection and installation of the frame is carried out only after a full assessment of many cumulative factors. You can attach it to the wall of the house, the base of the loggia or to the parapet. Only correct calculation and high-quality execution will help create a roof that will become the main decoration of the facade and reliable protection for the balcony.
Tips from a glazing specialist (video)
By choosing cold glazing, the family will get by with budgetary renovations and will use the room with a balcony as a storage room in the winter, and in the summer - an opportunity to relax and breathe fresh air. When using warm glazing, it is better to use aluminum profiles with a thermal break, where the double-glazed windows are additionally insulated, so the owners have wider possibilities - the balcony room can be used for any need - relaxation in winter and summer, using a loggia to create an office, work or creative corner.
Installing a small and cozy sofa with a coffee table will allow you to invite friends for a cup of tea and while away the winter time with pleasant conversations.
Types of coverings (roofs) on roofs. Advantages and disadvantages.
The main and most common type of coating is galvanized corrugated sheet. This is a durable, lightweight and most inexpensive type of coating. It can be used as a load-bearing roof without additional brackets.
If the architectural design requires the roof to be painted in any color, colored corrugated sheets can be used.
Covering the roof with andulin allows you to create sound insulation on the balcony, but for this you need to install a dependent structure, which increases the cost of the roof. The disadvantage of andulin is its softness, which can lead to damage to the roof covered with this material due to heavy or sharp objects falling on it from above.
