Cold glazing of a balcony or loggia with an aluminum profile.

Have you heard about cold balcony glazing? But many people do not know about this technology. Clients often come to our office and don’t even know that this happens.

Therefore, I compiled a separate article from office manuals and available information from the Internet, which I decided to share on my blog.

I really hope that many readers will gain useful information from it and will be aware of all the nuances when ordering cold glazing. Knowledge is power! Read.

Cold glazing of the balcony

The term “cold glazing” should be understood as turnkey glazing of a balcony, where the installation process occurs without the use of a thermal insert, but thanks to aluminum profiles.
The presented type of glazing is perfect for non-residential rooms.

Cold glazing ensures that no noise from the street will be heard in the apartment, and also protects the rooms from rain, snow and freezing.

Cold glazing can be carried out in the following ways:

1. Glazing with aluminum structures without thermal inserts and sliding systems. This method is very convenient, because it allows you to save space on the balcony and you can open it by moving the profiles to the sides. In addition, this type of glazing is recognized as environmentally friendly, because it is made from materials that do not have a negative impact on human health, as well as pets. Systems based on aluminum profiles are lightweight and will last for many years. Before installation, preliminary measurements should be taken. Then frame frames are made into which stele from 5 millimeters thick is inserted. You can even build a remote window sill to save space.
2. Glazing with fixed or turning windows. You can install a mosquito net, because in the summer it can be hot and you don’t want flies and mosquitoes flying into the apartment.

It is worth noting that in cold glazing there is no heat-insulating air cushion, therefore the total weight of the system is less and the load on the load-bearing surfaces is the least.

Cold glazing is used exclusively when the balcony is used only for storing things, because the temperature inside will be only 7 degrees higher than outside.

Advantages of cold glazing

• Low price for expenses and installation;
• Significant space savings due to sliding doors;
• The profile can be painted in any color;
• All structures used during installation are fire-resistant, durable and strong;
• Cold glazing is universal and will suit all loggias and balconies;
• Protects the apartment from noise, snow and dust from the street.
• Cold glazing is the most common option, because this way you can glaze all balconies and loggias. Sliding frames are great and allow you to save the area of ​​the balcony. The frames can be installed on a metal parapet and on a concrete or brick base.

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Aluminum frames: structural design

Designers are demanding about the appearance of windows: after all, in addition to performing the functions assigned to them, the products must be in harmony with the overall design of the architecture. These subtleties will seem far-fetched to residents of high-rise buildings who glaze their balconies privately. But new buildings are now being rented with glazed balconies. And architects at the design stage decide what design the aluminum profile should have.

They have several options for the external design of aluminum profiles:

• Renaissance: the appearance of the upper profile of the frame is reminiscent of an ancient window. This resemblance is given to them by figured external surfaces and glazing beads. For greater coincidence, frames of this type are painted “like wood”;
• Softline: the profile has a rounded shape and smooth lines;
• Thin line: due to the maximum narrowing of the profile, the light opening increases, and the structure itself becomes similar to a steel system;
• Hidden sash: In this system the sash is not visible from the outside. By installing such a window, you can simulate frameless glazing.

In addition, manufacturers offer customers windows with profiles painted in any color - blue, brown, white, green, etc.

Design features

Aluminum frames for balconies are equipped with two types of movable sashes:

• sliding;
• swing.

Aluminum glazing of balconies and loggias

Cold glazing is an economical option for protecting the balcony from dampness, wind, snow and street dust.

But an aluminum profile with single-layer glass does not guarantee high thermal protection. In extreme cold, the temperature on the balcony will not exceed 0°C.

Cold glazing of balconies and loggias with aluminum profiles is the most cost-effective option for protecting the balcony from dust, wind, rain and snow.

offers to order window designs directly from the manufacturer, which allows customers to pleasantly save on furnishing their premises while receiving impeccably completed work, ready for long-term successful service.

The cold glazing method has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the disadvantages is the lack of sound insulation. An aluminum profile and one glass are not an effective barrier to noise.

Therefore, everything that happens on the street will be heard on the balcony. This point is important to consider if the apartment windows face a busy street. Also, cold glazing is not able to retain heat in cold weather.

The balcony can only be fully used in summer. And in winter it can serve as an additional refrigerator. When it’s -20°C outside, it’s about zero on the balcony.

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Aluminum sliding glazing

In all other respects, the aluminum profile shows excellent results.
It is extremely easy to use, extremely durable, non-flammable, does not deform and does not change color over time. The narrow profile blocks out a minimum of light. The light weight of the aluminum structure allows you to install cold glazing on any balcony without prior reinforcement.

This option is suitable even for “Khrushchev” buildings, where the balcony slabs are very weak.

We use high-strength, semi-coated Guardian glass. Glass width 4 mm. Its transparency is higher than that of ordinary glass; it blocks excess ultraviolet radiation without reducing the brightness of sunlight or changing its shade.

The balcony is filled with daylight and does not require additional lighting. This is especially important if you have a lot of houseplants.

Ways to open windows

Aluminum glazing can be solid, hinged or sliding. The sliding design is most often used: it saves scarce balcony space. This design is very convenient to use and has a long service life.

Advantages of aluminum glazing of balconies and loggias

If you doubt the need to glaze balconies, just look at the list of advantages that this solution has:

• affordable installation price;
• saving space and creating additional space ready for year-round use;
• reliability and durability of the profile;
• high-quality protection from dust, wind, rain and snow;
• light weight;
• resistance to deformation and corrosion;
• preservation of color and surface smoothness;
• aesthetic and modern appearance of structures;
• wide variety of colors.

If you do not plan to use the balcony in winter other than simply for storing things or food, then cold glazing with an aluminum profile will be an excellent solution to increase the usable area of ​​your home.

Source: oknaforbis.ru/balkony-i-lodzhii/holodnoe-osteklenie/

Is it worth putting aluminum on the veranda?

The metal profile is intended mainly to protect the room from precipitation, wind, and dust. Frosty air will not penetrate inside, even if the frames are equipped with panoramic double-glazed windows. As a result, the room temperature will be positive. Such conditions are quite favorable for maintaining the decoration of the premises, growing flowers and storing things in good condition.

Since the veranda is located on the border of the street and the residential heated space, it will act as an air vestibule between these zones.

If you choose sliding aluminum windows for gazebos, then in winter you can stay in them without taking off your outerwear.

If you plan to use the room only in the summer, in accordance with its intended purpose, you can safely glaze it with an aluminum profile. To make your stay on the veranda as comfortable as possible, install mosquito nets.

If you plan to turn a terrace or veranda into a winter garden, you need to choose aluminum cold glazing. Owners of small, elongated terraces should also consider installing sliding windows. In the hot season, they will provide constant access to fresh air, and such glazing will create the visual effect of the absence of sashes. You won't even notice that the cold windows are open, since the interior space will not be occupied by the open frames.

How do you plan to glaze your veranda/terrace?

Aluminum

91.89%

Plastic

8.11%

Votes: 148

Cold glazing with Provedal profile

Only cold glazing is performed using the Provedal profile.
This is explained by the high thermal conductivity of aluminum. Aluminum frames do not retain heat well, and the small installation depth of the aluminum profile does not allow the installation of double-glazed windows. Single-pane glazing does not protect against heat loss.

As a result, the Provedal system is not suitable for residential glazing in cold climates.

Provedal aluminum glazing is optimal for rooms that are not insulated and are used seasonally. The choice of such structures is due to their low weight. Balconies and loggias have different strengths.

Some are not able to withstand the significant weight of plastic frames. Aluminum frames weigh significantly less, are easier to install and do not require the preparation of a solid support.

If desired, the aluminum structure can be installed directly on the metal balcony railing. This system is also used for summer rooms: gazebos, verandas and terraces.

Provedal profile catalog

All types of aluminum profiles can be divided into two types: hinged and sliding. For swing systems p400, for sliding systems - c640. We'll talk about the differences between these profiles below.

Swing system Provedal p400

The P400 profile is designed for creating swing window systems.
The design scheme is standard. The doors are attached to the frame using hinges and open into the room. The turning handle secures the closed doors.

The Provedal p400 swing system is suitable for the manufacture of windows and doors. And also for hinged partitions and stained glass windows.

• Single-chamber profile, 40 mm wide;
• Seals comply with EPDM standard, color black;
• Doors up to 1250 mm wide, up to 6 pcs.;
• Profile color is white. RAL painting possible;
• Glazing glass, thickness up to 6 mm;
• Fastening elements are stainless steel.

P400 profiles are resistant to many negative factors. They perfectly withstand high and low temperatures from fifty degrees below zero to fifty degrees above zero, and sudden temperature changes.

Profiles of this series are used to create glazing for balconies and loggias, doors, partitions in offices and some other structures.

The surface of the profile systems is painted. High-quality paint protects aluminum from corrosion processes and makes the structure more aesthetically attractive.

The paint is used in a wide range of colors. It does not fade and retains its rich shade throughout the life of the aluminum structure.

The p400 profile can be mounted in two ways: with the creation of blind and hinged sashes. The main advantages of this option are the possibility of combining fixed and hinged sashes, low cost and reliability of the fittings used.

Products made from Provedal P400 aluminum profiles are durable and reliable. Their sound insulation characteristics reach 27 dB. The structure bears loads without deformation, cracks and other defects do not appear in it.

The profile is resistant to oxidation and fire. The service life of the aluminum part of the glazing is eighty years or more. Since the window structure consists not only of a profile, its service life is shorter - about twenty years.

Window frames made from the P400 profile are equipped with glass with a thickness of three to six millimeters. Double-glazed windows are not used in such structures, since there is no point in doing so. The main heat loss occurs through the profile itself.

Window structures are equipped with seals. They are made from elastomers whose characteristics comply with the EPDM standard.

Sliding system Provedal c640

Sliding window structures are equipped with sashes that slide sideways along the frame.
Movement is ensured by a special C640 profile and rollers that are hidden inside the frame. The hidden arrangement of moving elements allows you to protect them from moisture, dust and debris.

The lack of water prevents icing. Such rollers are very difficult to damage accidentally. Thanks to this feature, the design lasts for a long time in all weather conditions.

The Provedal c640 sliding system is suitable for glazing balconies, loggias, verandas, terraces and partitions.

• Single-chamber profile, 60 mm wide;
• Seals comply with EPDM standard, color black;
• Doors up to 1250 mm wide, up to 6 pcs.;
• Profile color is white. RAL painting possible;
• Glazing glass, thickness up to 6 mm;
• Fastening elements are stainless steel.

Straight profiles are connected using special elements. They are varied in shape, which allows you to create window structures for balconies of both simple and complex shapes.

In addition to balconies and loggias, sliding aluminum structures are used for glazing terraces and verandas and creating office partitions.

C640 profiles are equipped with five-millimeter glass or double-glazed windows no thicker than sixteen millimeters.

The connections are sealed using special materials, including felt. Polymer elastic materials comply with EPDM standards. The doors are sealed with brush elements.

The main advantage of the c640 profile is the possibility of using sliding structures and the associated space saving. Fixed and sliding sashes can be combined, and complex designs can be created.

When installing structures from the C640 series profile, they are equipped with three types of sashes: fixed, sliding and hinged. The number of sashes should be no more than six.

In this case, the dimensions of one leaf can reach a length of one meter and twenty-five centimeters. The weight of each square meter is twelve kilograms.

Most often, the C640 profile is used to create structures with sliding doors. Such a product is equipped with no more than six elements that move relative to each other.

Hinged doors are used in cases where it is necessary to increase the level of thermal insulation and tightness. The increase is from ten percent to fifteen.

The most popular for glazing balcony spaces are sliding structures. This is due to the greater ease of use on balconies and loggias of small area or width.

To open swing doors, you need to free up the space in front of them. In a cramped balcony this is not always possible. In particular, the person who opens the sash would have to lean or crouch.

Not everyone is capable of performing such actions. If you install a structure with sliding doors, the process will be simple and convenient. You can hang blinds on the windows and they will not interfere with the doors opening.

The only drawback is less tightness, but for an uninsulated balcony it is not significant.

We inform you that when we say “Provedal profile” we mean an aluminum profile for cold glazing. Spanish profile systems are not currently produced or supplied in Russia.

Everyone in Russia sells cold glazing from profiles produced in Russia, Belarus or China. Such profiles do not differ in quality and meet all standards and GOSTs.

Source: oknastars.ru/osteklenie_balkonov/aluminium-provedal/

Choosing windows - hinged or sliding

When drawing up an initial sketch for warm aluminum glazing, it is important to think about how the windows will open and how many are planned:

• casement windows;
• sliding windows;
• blind frames

1. Hinged windows operate on tilt-and-turn fittings; they swing completely open or tilt at the top for regular ventilation.

2. Sliding – they slide to the side on rollers, they are compact and convenient where there is nowhere to turn the transom.

3. Fixed windows do not open; a fixed sash is not intended for ventilation or other use.

4. There are other schemes, for example, folding attic or vertical sliding ones.

Attention: For convenience, professionals recommend combining all types of construction that are appropriate, and not those that seem simpler or cheaper! Also discuss with specialists the characteristic features of the profile, whether there are thermal inserts and components.

Optimal glazing - use all options for insulating and improving a loggia, balcony or veranda. Hinged windows can be single-leaf or double-hung – they are preferable in the center of the structure. With swing doors, there is an alternation of swinging and blind doors. There are also options for using single and double glazing in all types of windows.

The high-quality design of casement windows guarantees good tightness, hydro-, thermal and noise insulation. It is better to install sliding windows where, due to space savings or design features, it is impossible to install double-hung windows. Also pay attention to which direction is preferable to open single-leaf windows:

• right;
• to the left.

Attention: It is better not to use sliding windows in the cold season, as they sometimes freeze. Moisture from rain, condensation and thaws accumulates in the guide runners, and during frosts it sets.

Advantages of aluminum profile glazing:

1. The aluminum profile is narrow, minimizing the delay of light in relation to wooden and plastic frames.
2. The strength of the supporting structure, which has been confirmed by practice and numerous tests, glazing is three times stronger than PVC windows and 7 times more reliable than wood.
3. Environmentally friendly compared to other types of construction, it does not require painting with toxic enamels and does not evaporate volatile substances when overheated in the sun, like plastic.
4. It has the longest service life, tolerates temperature changes and negative climatic factors well.
5. Resistant to corrosion and changes in the shape of the structure - will last at least 60-80 years.
6. Versatility when forming the most complex structures; you can even use curved glass and broken facade structures with a loggia and balconies.
7. The relative lightness of glazing, therefore, can be used for dilapidated buildings where it is not recommended to weigh down the facade.
8. A noticeable saving of space compared to other, more bulky structures, while the entire balcony can be glazed only with aluminum blind and sliding frames with glass - without the use of closed planes.
9. Convenience and ease of use of aluminum balcony profiles - apart from washing windows, it does not involve other types of cleaning, there is no painting or restoration, like wood; The fittings are treated with machine oil once a year.
10. An excellent appearance will give even the balconies of old houses a modern look, and the aesthetic design can be duplicated as glass partitions when zoning interior spaces.
11. Possibility of choosing cold and warm glazing options, which provides significant savings.
12. Low cost relative to analogues, since it does not involve the use of additional building materials, and the aluminum profile itself is cheaper than wooden frames and plastic analogues.

Attention: If desired, you can also combine wood, plastic and metal to create special designs!

Insulation of a loggia with cold glazing

In addition to spacious rooms, the new apartments have huge halls and corridors, storage rooms and dressing rooms.
However, the Soviet past does not allow a single centimeter of usable space to be wasted. And in most cases, a person decides to glaze and insulate an existing balcony or loggia.

Most new buildings are designed with glazed balconies. Most often, glazing of loggias is done using the cold method, i.e. using a sliding aluminum profile or a wooden frame with one glass.

Cold glazing is a very economical option, but not optimal in terms of thermal conductivity.

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Therefore, there are always those who want to turn just a loggia into a comfortable additional room. The best result of insulating a loggia with cold glazing is achieved by insulating all parts of the room: balcony frames, floor, walls and ceiling.

Window insulation

If cold air and moisture enter the room through the window frames, additional insulation of the frames is necessary. The optimal way is to treat the entire perimeter of the inner and outer sides of the frame with a special sealant.

When installing balcony frames, polyurethane foam is often used. Over time, under the influence of aggressive natural factors, it is destroyed, and as a result, cracks form.

Floor insulation

To insulate the loggia floor, mineral wool, extruded polystyrene foam, otherwise penoplex and foam plastic are most often used.

Mineral wool has excellent heat and sound insulation and is resistant to chemicals. However, in a number of European Union countries, various types of mineral fibers are prohibited for use due to their unsafety for human health.

Polystyrene foam is also an excellent heat and sound insulating material. Non-toxic. However, it is easily destroyed when interacting with many chemicals, such as acetone.

The best option for insulating both floors and walls is penoplex. This material is very durable, has high moisture resistance and low thermal conductivity, and is environmentally friendly.

To insulate the floor, it is recommended to use insulation 4-5 cm thick. Small bars are laid on the leveled floor, on which the transverse logs are attached so that they do not rest against the parapet.

Boards of the selected insulation are laid between the joists. The distances between the insulation and the walls must be sealed with vapor barrier film or tape, which will help protect the floor from mold formation.

Insulation of walls and ceilings

The walls and ceiling of the loggia are sheathed with 3-centimeter sheets of polystyrene foam, penoplex or material with similar characteristics. Using dowels, timber is attached to the walls and ceiling, set according to the level.

It is recommended to start covering walls with insulation from the corner. Moisture-resistant plasterboard or plastic panels are usually used as the final finishing for the walls of a “cold” loggia.

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Replacement of facade glazing

In addition to glazing buildings under construction, customers are faced with the question of replacing facade glazing.
Many facades built back in Soviet times (starting from the 60s of the twentieth century) have become obsolete, and at most have ceased to perform their functions as a result of wear and tear.

Therefore, there is a need to replace the facade glazing - either part of it (replacing double-glazed windows with energy-saving ones), or dismantling the existing facade and glazing with a new facade system - Schuco or Russian.

Also, the need to replace façade glazing also arises for a private customer - when it is necessary to replace cold glazing with warm one. This is a fairly common case; facade glazing is especially often replaced by people who bought an apartment in an elite building in order to expand their living space.

Mostly in modern new buildings in Moscow and the Moscow region, building facades are glazed using the cold glazing principle, as a result of which residents are faced with the question of replacing cold glazing with warm glazing.

The technology in this case is as follows - our specialists dismantle the old facade glazing, install new mullions and crossbars, install sashes, install double-glazed windows with low-emissivity glass, and finish the junctions. Then a container for removal of construction waste is ordered.

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Let's understand the difference between cold and warm glazing

Cold glazing is intended for glazing non-residential premises, and warm glazing is intended for residential premises.

Warm glazing in the profile itself has a thermal bridge to prevent heat loss (if we are talking about aluminum glazing, plastic glazing, or rather a plastic profile, even a 3-chamber one is initially warm).

Warm glazing has a coefficient of reduced heat transfer resistance (Ropr (m2 oC/W)) higher than cold glazing.

When replacing façade glazing from cold to warm, Rop increases to 0.54 m2 oC/W. For comparison, this figure for plastic windows is 0.54 m2 oC/W.

Now let’s figure out when it is necessary to replace cold glazing with warm one. There are three types of glazing based on thermal insulation characteristics.

• Warm;
• Warm-cold;
• Cold.

If you have a warm glazing system - a plastic system with double-glazed windows with energy-saving glass, or an aluminum system with a similar double-glazed window and a thermal bridge, then everything is fine!

A warm-cold glazing system, as a rule, is a facade system (consists of mullions and crossbars, the double-glazed window is installed on the outside and is pressed from the outside with a clamping strip and a decorative cover), then to seal it it is not necessary to resort to replacing the facade glazing.

In this case, the installed glass/glazing units are removed, thermal bridges are installed in the façade system, double-glazed units (if they fit the dimensions) with energy-saving glass are installed. If necessary, change the sealing rubber.

Please note that these types of work are performed by industrial climbers.

A cold glazing system is an aluminum window system consisting of an aluminum one-piece structure.

When replacing facade glazing made in this system, such a system is dismantled (if possible), and a new, warm system made of aluminum or plastic (PVC) is installed in its place, depending on the customer’s wishes.

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Replacement of cold glazing in a solid glass facade

But here's what to do if your facade is a single whole, starting from the first floor and ending with the last.
Such a facade is hinged, that is, it is not built into the opening, but hung from the outside, and when one rack ends, the next one comes out of it due to the internal mortgage!

Many companies you contact regarding replacement of cold glazing will refuse to insulate such a façade, saying that it is technologically impossible.

And they will be right in their own way. The question is that when the need arises to replace cold glazing, many companies do not have a technological solution for insulating part of the cold facade with a warm one, but Deutsche Facade has such a solution!!!

To replace cold glazing, or rather to insulate part of a cold façade, we offer a number of solutions:

• the racks at the bottom and top are insulated using insulation, thermal bridges are inserted into the racks, and flashings are installed at the bottom and top of your facade to prevent water from entering from neighbors. The appearance of the facade will not fundamentally change, despite the protrusion from the general facade by 2-3 cm (if you are told that after insulation the facade will not change at all, then this is not true, or rather it is true if you install a second glazing line);
• Another option is to insulate the racks due to the fact that from the inside they are removed into plastic boxes, in place of the glass, plastic frames are inserted into which warm double-glazed windows are installed from the inside. In this option, the facade will be in one line, and the cold glazing will be replaced!

Another way to replace cold glazing with warm glazing is to install a second strand of glazing. With this option, the original glazing does not change; this type of work is cheaper than replacing facade glazing, since there is no work for climbers and work on insulating junctions.

The disadvantage of installing a second glazing line is that it reduces the space inside the room and does not have the best interior appearance. The opening elements of the second glazing contour must be larger than the first contour and located at the same level.

At the price of replacing façade glazing and replacing cold glazing with warm glazing, we are one of the best in the Moscow region. Our company replaces cold glazing with warm glazing without changing the appearance of the facade.

Source: dfasad.ru/zamena-fasadnogo-ostekleniya

Popular profile manufacturers

Many companies in different countries are engaged in the production of aluminum profiles. Outwardly, they differ little from each other. Quality is another matter: not all manufacturers manage to maintain this indicator at the proper level. The fact is that it depends on the constancy of the chemical composition of the material. Only in this case will the profile be uniform along its entire length, without foreign inclusions in its body.

It is difficult to maintain the stability of the chemical composition of an aluminum alloy during profile extrusion. This is why products with a low degree of durability end up on the market.

Good products are produced by:

1. Sapa Building System is a Swedish-Norwegian company. She works closely with the German company Wicona, known for the development of unique systems (solar batteries built into translucent structures, facades capable of autonomously adjusting their functions, etc.). Actually, they owe only this to their first place among the aluminum giants.
2. SIAL is a Siberian manufacturer that surpasses the Scandinavians in resource potential.
3. TATPROF. Russian company, a leader in our market in the production of extrusion profiles. Every month the company produces 5,000 tons of products with 7-stage surface preparation. The company receives components from the best European manufacturers.
4. Alutech. Leading manufacturer in Eastern European countries and the CIS. The company has a full set of equipment necessary to complete the entire technological chain of profile production. This gives her the opportunity to organize control at all stages of production.

Cold glazing of a balcony - why is the design popular?

The desire of owners of apartments with a balcony to improve the loggia and protect it from prying eyes, rain and wind is completely natural. Nowadays various options are being considered, but one of the most popular is cold glazing of the balcony.

Selecting the type of glazing for loggias

First you need to decide on the method that is best suited for glazing your balcony. There are two most well-known methods - cold, considered the most budget-friendly, and “warm” - using double-glazed windows, additional insulation of walls and floors. Which option to choose is up to you, taking into account your own financial capabilities.

But keep in mind that the “cold” option is considered the most economical and easiest to implement. We'll take a look at it now. To implement this method, it is optimal to use aluminum, which is characterized by good appearance, ease of use, strength and low weight.

In addition, the use of aluminum assemblies makes it possible to speak about the fire safety of a balcony or loggia, in contrast to the sequence of other materials. And coupled with its low price, the aluminum profile becomes a good material for decorating a loggia.

Advantages and disadvantages of cold glazing

Cold glazing has many advantages, which explains its popularity. The price of aluminum frames is much lower than wood frames, and even more so than double-glazed windows. As a result, both purchase and installation will cost you a very small amount.

Light weight design

For the most part, for this type of glazing, frames with sliding sashes are left, making it possible to more effectively use the free space on the balcony.

The design execution of the structure remains yours, thanks to which you can choose any coating or color scheme you like, which will improve the appearance of the balcony. In addition, you can choose any glass that can be mirrored, tinted, or shockproof.

Aluminum is an environmentally friendly material that does not emit substances that can harm the human body. Strength and Durability cannot fail to please, because aluminum is not subject to corrosion and can last for decades - only PVC windows can compare with them in durability.

But we must not forget that every medal has two sides. Cold glazing of loggias and balconies has its own disadvantages. First of all, this is a low coefficient of thermal insulation, which is why it is quite cold on the balcony in winter.

At low temperatures, iron sashes may appear to ice up, and in summer, condensation may appear on the windows. In addition, such structures do not provide 100% sound insulation.

Cold glazing options

Frameless cold glazing is divided into two types: aluminum, frameless and plastic.
The last option is considered the most economical. Along with this, the window can be sliding or hinged. If we are talking about a sliding version, then in this case the frames will open to the sides, easily sliding along the rollers.

This design can significantly increase the required area of ​​the loggia.

It is also possible to use plastic profiles. Due to the design of this profile, simple sliding along the rollers is ensured.

By the way, a sliding plastic system retains much more heat than an aluminum one, while also being light in weight. The simplicity of installation is also pleasing: the frames are inserted into the prepared opening, and the cracks are sealed with polyurethane foam.

There is also a frameless design that does not delay the penetration of sunlight due to the absence of ceilings. If you decide to go with this option, then it is best to buy tempered glass, which is characterized by resistance to impacts.

The simplicity of installation is also pleasing - aluminum profiles are attached to the ceiling, parapet and shelf, and glass sashes are already attached to them.

It is also possible to make panoramic glazing, but this option is the most expensive.

Cold glazing with your own hands

It must be emphasized that installing window profiles for cold glazing is a fairly simple job. But in order for the design to demonstrate all its good sides, you need to follow the instructions completely correctly.

How to make cold glazing of a balcony with your own hands - step-by-step diagram

Step 1: Preparing the balcony for work

First of all, go to assess the condition of the loggia, remove all extraneous structures and strengthen the parapet, if necessary. If there are iron railings installed on your balcony, it is possible to leave them. The main thing is that the fence is as strong as possible and the top is without slope.

Otherwise, the railings must be replaced.

In addition, all work related to the outer side of the fence is done before glazing, and decorative beautification work begins at the last moment.

Move 2: Measurements

It is better to entrust the work to specialists from whom you will order the profiles themselves. And all due to the fact that mathematical accuracy is needed here - the slightest inaccuracy of even one millimeter will lead to problems during installation.

During work, do not forget to worry about safety - buy a safety belt that can withstand up to 400 kg of weight. The optimal length of the cable is 2.5 meters.

Once all the structural elements are delivered to you, assemble the frame and begin the work ahead.

Step 3: Window Installation

We install the finished structure on the parapet and fix it with screws and mounting loops to the slabs. We place the canopy under the mounting loops and fasten it to the plate using self-tapping screws.

Next we make the ebb, which needs to be installed from the outside. Along with this, the drain and canopy should be treated with silicone sealant, and the seams between the structure, the top slab and the balcony parapet should be sealed with polyurethane foam.

At the last stage, it is necessary to install the glazing itself with a blind sash and install strips (glazing beads), which will ensure a high-quality fit of the glass to the window frame.

Source: bcklimovsk.ru/holodnoe-osteklenie-balkona-pochemu-konstrukcija/

Aluminum windows to the balcony: step-by-step installation instructions

Any work begins with preparing the necessary tools. When installing an aluminum window you will need:

• crowbar: for dismantling old glazing, if present;
• hammer: also needed when dismantling obsolete structures. When installing windows, they will hammer in dowels, make adjustments, etc.;
• chisel: for removing ebb and window sill;
• hacksaw (for wood): needed for sawing old wooden frames;
• tape measure and level: for performing measuring work and checking the surfaces of the opening for evenness;
• screwdriver and screwdriver: used for screwing in fastening threaded parts;
• drill and concrete drill: for drilling holes in the parapet for fasteners;
• hex key: for adjusting the mechanisms of window systems;
• gun, polyurethane foam or silicone sealant: for processing joints and sealing possible gaps.

Dismantling of old structures

Before dismantling the old glazing, preliminary measurements are taken:

• height, depth and length of the opening;
• width of the tide (measured with the window sashes open).

Next, using a building level, check the evenness of the upper part of the opening.

After all the necessary dimensions have been taken and recorded on paper, proceed to dismantling the window filling:

1. Remove the sash from its hinges. If their condition is satisfactory, the operation should be carried out carefully using a screwdriver. A crowbar is used to remove unusable sashes. It is advisable to do this work together, for safety reasons.
2. Using a crowbar, remove the ebb and window sill. If they are held firmly, a chisel is used: it is driven in between the element being dismantled and the parapet in several places (alternately). As a result of these actions, cracks are formed. They insert a crowbar into them, pry up the window sill or ebb and remove it from the fasteners.
3. Cuts are made in several places on each side of the frame using a hacksaw.
4. Pieces of the wooden structure are removed from the opening and thrown away.
5. The cleared opening is cleared of remnants of glazing, fasteners, and concrete fragments.

The main methods of insulating facade glazing

Insulating façade glazing has a number of undeniable advantages and is, for good reason, in great demand among apartment owners.

With a little work on a cold balcony, you can not only expand the boundaries of your living space, but also significantly increase its level of comfort.

Insulating a balcony or loggia with facade glazing creates an additional barrier of noise and heat insulation, and the resulting living space can accommodate a cozy, bright office, a spacious dressing room, and even a personal library or greenhouse.

Methods for insulating facade glazing

Finishing the facades with glazing makes the building spectacular, but provides very poor protection from the cold and external sounds.
Before proceeding with the insulation of facade glazing, it is necessary to clarify the technical feasibility of one or another method with the management company and, if necessary, obtain permission.

It is better to use the services of reputable specialized companies involved in window replacement, glazing and insulation of balconies and loggias. Then the result of the work will be guaranteed to be safe. There are the following methods of insulating cold facade glazing:

• replacing the original glass of the structure with warm plastic windows with double-glazed windows;
• installation of a thermal bridge - a special heat-insulating material made of polyamide, which is laid between the outer and inner profiles of the aluminum frame. This method does not give a tangible result;
• glazing with a second contour;
• complete replacement of the glazing structure.

When choosing a method for insulating facade glazing, the technical characteristics of the facade and the insulated room, safety requirements and preservation of the appearance of the building, the cost and complexity of the method, and the preferences of the apartment owner are taken into account.

Replacing cold glass with plastic windows

This method of insulation is the most common. First, the old glass and sashes are dismantled. The remaining frame is being prepared for the installation of new windows.

A warm plastic window is installed in each section of the frame, and, if required, special material for waterproofing is placed in all cracks, after which the cracks are filled with polyurethane foam. After such treatment, the structure is checked for leaks for some time.

If, as a result of the inspection, the fact of complete tightness of the structure has been established, all installation seams are sewn up with decorative platbands.

This method has many advantages. Firstly, saving space. Such insulation of façade glazing does not take up additional space. Secondly, saving money.

Compared to second-circuit glazing or complete replacement of the structure, this option is the most profitable. Thirdly, aesthetic appearance. The aluminum frame is absolutely invisible from the inside.

It is hidden by plastic windows and decorative trim. And on the outside, the original appearance of the building has been preserved, since the aluminum frame has not been dismantled, and the plastic windows can be matched to the glass of the entire facade.

And lastly, insulation using this method retains heat quite effectively. And if you equip the floor with heating or install a heat source (electric convector), you will get a full-fledged room in addition to the apartment.

In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that unauthorized removal of the heating radiator from the apartment to the balcony or loggia along a common riser is strictly prohibited!

Secondary circuit insulation method

It should be noted right away that this method is not without certain difficulties and requires careful design calculations.
Due to the large weight and bulkiness of the additional circuit being installed, approval from the management company will be required.

This insulation method, like the method of installing plastic windows with warm double-glazed windows, is used when dismantling the entire frame is prohibited. This can happen if there are load-bearing elements in it.

The essence of the method is to install an additional plastic frame with double-glazed windows, which completely replicates the original aluminum glazing of the facade.

The second circuit is installed close to the aluminum one, the gaps between them are sealed using insulation and closed with strips.

At the same time, the doors of the aluminum structure open through the doors of warm plastic glazing, which creates certain inconveniences in operation.

You can dismantle the doors of the aluminum frame and leave only the plastic doors of the second circuit, but then the appearance of the facade will be damaged.

It should be taken into account that when insulating with a second circuit, a balcony or loggia is reduced in area by several cm, and this is a significant drawback.

This method is quite effective in preserving heat; it eliminates the appearance of ice or fogging of windows. In addition, it is advisable to use it if the original frame is not strong and cannot withstand heavy plastic windows.

Opening options for aluminum doors

Blind sash

As a rule, they are used in combination with swing or sliding ones. They are also often found in rooms that do not require ventilation. On a balcony or loggia, for better heat retention, we recommend installing blind side doors.

Sliding doors

The most popular option - it saves space when opening, saving, at the same time, most of the balcony area.

Pivot and tilt-and-turn sashes

This type of sashes gained popularity when glazing the side parts of the balcony. When using side opening flaps, caring for them is easier.