How to glaze a balcony with your own hands: step-by-step instructions, installation

Proper glazing of a balcony with your own hands will not only provide your home with additional thermal insulation and sound insulation characteristics. But thanks to the fact that the balcony will be glazed correctly, corresponding to all its main characteristics, you will also have an additional, albeit small, area. It can also serve as an additional place for personal relaxation or a place to store things (warehouse).

Most companies offer their own services for glazing balconies and loggias, most of them are those that produce plastic PVC structures with their further installation. But many people think that the company’s services are expensive, so you can read the presented article and do full glazing of the balcony yourself.

To glaze a balcony, a permit is required, which must be agreed with the relevant authorities, they must also give you permission and indicate the characteristics of the house and review your balcony slab. If you do not complete this procedure completely, your balcony will be considered illegal. But before glazing the balcony, you need to decide on the choice of profile.

How to glaze with your own hands

First you need to decide how the balcony frames will be installed:

Directly onto the parapet, if, of course, the original structure is strong enough.
To the full height of the loggia with the first step of removing the parapet and tinting the window opening.
Installing the profile on an additional structure (foam blocks) to increase the reliability of fastening and strengthen the base.
With removal, in which the balcony is first sheathed from the outside. Then glass frames are installed on the powerful parapet.

Glazing and insulation of a balcony - general concepts

The whole process consists of 5 stages:

preparatory work;
sealing cracks with sealant;
thermal insulation;
installation of double-glazed windows;
finishing (lining, drywall).

New PVC double-glazed windows and a thermal bridge are being installed to reduce heat loss. The original appearance of the street facade of the house does not change. If there are thin concrete slabs on the sides of the loggia and a lattice parapet in front, then the walls are first prepared by laying ceramic bricks.

Further:

double-glazed windows are installed;
the cracks are hermetically sealed with foam;
the floor is prepared and leveled with a concrete screed;
a layer of waterproofing is placed on top;
finishing of the ceiling, floor and walls is carried out.

With the insulation method, it is important to insulate the walls inside and out. This way, drops of moisture will not settle on the walls of the room, and the dew point will remain outside it. For thermal insulation of walls:

polystyrene foam boards are glued;
a reinforcing mesh is applied.

To insulate the walls from the inside, penofol is first attached. On top are polystyrene foam boards. The joints are sealed with aluminum tape.

The ceiling is insulated in the same way. The waterproofing layer is attached. Then foam boards on plastic dowels and reinforcing mesh.

Attention! As additional insulation after thermal insulation, it is worth considering installing a heat source.

Window installation tools

To do glazing yourself, you will need the following tools and materials:

Tape measure and pencil or marker;
Hex key for tightening fasteners;
Hammer, grinder, other electronic tools;
Pads to level surfaces;
Bolts and screws;
Expensive sealant that will be resistant to aggressive environmental influences;
Low tides and visors;
Polyurethane foam.

Main types and types of glazing

There are 3 options for installing glass blocks:

Cold (1 frame). It requires laying powerful insulation between the windows so that the balcony can be used as a refrigerator in winter.
Warm with insulation of the loggia inside and outside. The frames are equipped with thermal inserts. Although the option of preserving and retaining heat in the room may result in the appearance of mold and condensation on the glass. It is impossible to do without arranging natural ventilation.
Sliding. Suitable for small loggias, saving space and protecting from dirt and precipitation. The mechanism of action is to slide one flap behind another. Although the option is not suitable for the harsh conditions of the Russian climate. In winter, the roller mechanisms may fail and freeze. Another disadvantage of the design is single glass. It will be cold on the balcony in winter.
Panoramic - a type in which there are no frames. Guides with grooves are installed along the bottom and top of the balcony. Durable, thick glass with maximum insulation is inserted, from floor to ceiling in a hinged, sliding or tilting manner.
With takeout. Modified version. Steel profiles are welded to the parapet. The window sill is taken as the basis. The entire plastic (aluminum) structure is mounted on it. This is a good option if the balcony is small and narrow and the parapet is durable.
With supporting frame. A durable, wear-resistant method with the ability to turn a loggia into a warm living space for 20 years to come. But the outside will have to be radically changed. One person can't do it. Need a specialist assistant.

Type of material used to make the frame:

Types of window profiles for glazing balconies and loggias

PVC (polyvinyl chloride or simply plastic, metal-plastic)

Glazing of a balcony/loggia with plastic windows is the sole leader in the market of warm glazing systems.

The characteristics that determined this situation include: the absence of restrictions on installation (while ensuring proper reliability and strength of the base), the ability to choose the degree of thermal insulation (vary the number of chambers in the profile), the ability to choose the number of glasses in a double-glazed window, the presence of insulation, the stability of the material is practically to all environmental factors (except ultraviolet radiation). This allows us to say that metal-plastic windows will last for decades.

In addition to the mentioned advantages, the PVC profile allows you to ensure an optimal level of tightness, and therefore noise insulation, which is important in cities with high traffic. A significant advantage is the ability to choose the color of the profile for making the frame and the ease of maintenance of the structure.

The disadvantages are significant weight and questionable environmental performance, despite the fact that renowned manufacturers provide their products with certificates. Plastic glazing of a balcony/loggia is chosen for its reasonable price-quality ratio.

Note. The demand for PVC profiles for windows has led to the emergence of low quality products. You need to be extremely careful when ordering plastic windows for glazing.

Aluminum (aluminum window structures)

Glazing of balconies and loggias with aluminum profiles is chosen by those who prefer a cold glazing system. If an aluminum profile is used for a warm system, it must be equipped with a thermal bridge.

Aluminum profiles are distinguished by: lightness, the ability to choose the color or structure of the wood, strength, and environmental friendliness. Widespread distribution is hampered by the high cost, which is 1.5-2 times higher compared to PVC profiles.

Wood (wooden profile for windows)

Natural and environmentally friendly glazing of a balcony with wooden frames was the only possible option 30 years ago. Today they are being replaced by other materials. But, there are users who only accept wooden balcony glazing and the market responds to demand by offering wooden windows with double-glazed windows.

Modern wooden frames are distinguished by: high quality, excellent heat and sound insulation, naturalness, and environmental safety. Thanks to new technologies, wood undergoes processing that reduces the rate of its destruction. And the tendency of wood to crack and twist is leveled by the use of high-quality laminated veneer lumber in the production. The cost of wooden Euro-windows is 2.5-3 times more expensive than metal-plastic ones.

Balcony glazing with wooden frames with extension along the window sill

Glazing of a balcony with wooden double-glazed windows (inside view)

Note. Wooden glazing conflicts with sliding systems, into which water penetrates when opened. Therefore, they are not used if there is a desire to implement sliding glazing of balconies.

What is cold glazing of balconies

Simple design using a thin single-layer frame. It will protect the room from wind and dust, although it does not guarantee high thermal insulation. If euroframes or wooden frames with one glass are installed, then the method is optimal when deciding to turn the room into a small office or a greenhouse for flowers in the warm season.

Additional insulation procedures are not carried out. Although you can lay wooden flooring on the floor for comfort.

If wooden frames are used, then in order to avoid the appearance of dampness, mold and condensation, effective ventilation and waterproofing of the floor and parapet must be organized.

What is aluminum glazing

Method using aluminum frames, 1, 2 glasses and thermal inserts. The frames are installed on a parapet or a panoramic structure is constructed from them.

If desired, you can make a “French balcony” by installing glass blocks exclusively in front of the parapet.

Aluminum frames:

do not burn;
do not corrode;
have good heat resistance;
will last up to 70 years;
do not need painting.

The design with aluminum glazing is lightweight, with good sound insulation properties.

Installation of aluminum and plastic frames. Instructions

The PVC frame is more massive than aluminum, so the installation process will take longer. Both frames are installed on wooden beams.

A hole is drilled in the concrete structure into which the anchor is screwed. Then lay the board horizontally, checking the evenness with a building level. The bars on which the board rests can be moved until the board assumes a strictly horizontal position. Then it is fixed with self-tapping screws. The next stage is the installation of galvanized ebbs, one of which is placed on the board, and the second - directly below it, in the upper part of the balcony.

The tides are fixed with dowels. When glazing long balconies, it may be necessary to install a sill in several parts. To securely connect them, metal screws are used.

The most difficult part of the work is installing the frame and adjusting its position. First, the frame is fixed with wedges, checking the evenness of the position with a level. Then the sashes are hung. They can have single- or double-glazed windows. The work uses a hammer and a level.

Now you can install the spacers. The windows are completely closed, using a mounting tool, the frame is raised slightly and wedges are placed under it. When the evenness of the structure is adjusted, they begin to drill holes for long screws, thanks to which the lower and side profiles of the window will be fixed.

Silicone sealant is used to seal the holes. The cracks and gaps between the frame and the wall are sealed with polyurethane foam. Cement is used to finish slopes.

What is warm glazing

Frames with double, triple glazed windows or with thermal inserts (Euro version) are installed. Thermal packages consist of two vacuum chambers. The main thing is that during installation, a dew point does not form between the glass panes after moving outside the perimeter of the balcony.

Double-glazed window

The main goal is to achieve the correct balance of temperature effects on the windows, i.e. think about insulation.

No. 6. Opening type

Warm glazing cannot be frameless, i.e. it will consist of several doors. As a rule, some of these sashes remain blind - this design is cheaper. Several doors must be opening, otherwise there will simply be a greenhouse on the balcony. The opening mechanism may be different:

a rotating sash is the simplest option, allowing you to fully open the sash, letting in as much air as possible. In addition, the sash can be washed on both sides, and you can even reach the adjacent blinds to put them in order. The downside is that it is impossible to open the window just slightly for ventilation, but for this purpose you can use special combs that allow you to fix the sash at a certain angle;
The flap is fixed and can be tilted to a certain angle into the room. It can be used to ventilate, but in terms of glass care this design is quite complicated;
the tilt-and-turn design is more expensive, but at the same time it is as functional as possible;
A transom is something like the good old vents; only the upper part of the sash is folded back, the lower part remains blank.

Sliding windows and warm glazing are incompatible things.

Advantages and disadvantages of wood glazing

Wooden window blocks:

reliable;
environmentally friendly;
visually attractive;
suitable for self-installation;
suppress noise from the street well;
have increased thermal insulation properties.

The downside is water penetration or icing of window systems. Especially with a sliding design. Easy to produce.

If you assemble all the doors correctly, the temperature inside the loggia should rise by several degrees. Although the problem often arises when installing glazing beads from the reverse side, if the floor is higher than the first. Experts recommend first inserting the glass into the frames, then installing it on the base. If the structure is three-dimensional, then it is better and safer to carry out all the work from the inside

Mistakes you can make when installing windows

There are a number of points that you should pay attention to when installing the structure so that it has a long service life:

you cannot install the window with the glazing beads facing outward, as this reduces the structure’s burglary resistance, since the glazing bead can easily be pulled out and the glass unit removed;
you need to be careful about leveling the structures when installing the window, otherwise opening and closing the sashes will be difficult;
It is imperative to protect the mounting foam from direct sunlight to avoid its destruction;
It would be wrong to choose to fix the frame structure only with mounting foam: it is absolutely necessary to attach it to the wall, otherwise it may simply fall out.

By following all the installation rules, you can successfully install the window structure yourself, and if you seek the services of professionals, you will be able to monitor their work at any stage.

Advantages of glazing and insulation of balconies with plastic windows

Plastic windows are long-lived, because they will last over 40 years. The frames are equipped with a drainage hole. This means they will not freeze even at low sub-zero temperatures.

Plastic windows:

provide a comfortable temperature on the balcony at any time of the year due to increased thermal insulation;
have a high level of sound insulation, maintaining silence and comfort in the room;
protect from drafts and precipitation;
easy to clean thanks to high-quality fittings and easy opening (closing) of the doors;
stylish, therefore they will harmoniously complement the interior of the room and improve the appearance of the building’s facade;
budget-friendly and reliable if installed correctly;
can handle any load.

Attention! Plastic windows with parallel sliding sashes are more suitable for cold glazing because they have low thermal insulation properties.

Stage two: design selection.

Of course, the process itself is not so complicated, considering that almost every man, to one degree or another, has a little knowledge in the field of construction.

But when glazing without the help of specialists, you must be prepared to do not only the “dirty” work with your own hands, but also other related work. One of which is the choice of design.

It makes no sense to say that there are standard and non-standard double-glazed windows. This is already clear to everyone. But the expected result from the design matters. Traditionally, there is a division into warm and cold glazing. What is the difference?

Cold food is made using cheap material, and warm food is made using expensive material.
Cold glazing does not retain heat inside the room; the temperature always corresponds to that outside. Warm means insulation, which will allow you to maintain room temperature at any time of the year. Read more in the articles - do-it-yourself interior decoration and balcony insulation and waterproofing.

Having dealt with the functional load, we will solve the issues with the material. Wood, aluminum, PVC. Today these are all possible options for finishing a balcony:

Wooden Euro-windows have a long service life, so you don’t have to worry that they will rot or dry out under the influence of external factors.
Aluminum frames are cheap, lightweight and are most often used for cold glazing.
If we take PVC, then they have a wide range of additional functions - noise insulation, thermal insulation, imitation of a certain style in architecture, etc. Of course, they are heavier than aluminum and are used for warm glazing.

How are things going with the lighting in the room? In addition to frames, you should also pay attention to glass. Do you have a sunny side, but want to make a games room on your balcony? To prevent the baby's delicate skin from being exposed to ultraviolet rays, sunglasses are used, which are covered with a film using a special technology

How energy saving glass works

This glass absorbs almost 99.9% of radiation. Or maybe the balcony is a future greenhouse? For this purpose, tinted glass is used, which prevents sunlight from penetrating through the glass and creating a “magnifying glass” effect.

Colored glass and stained glass are ideas for specific styles of both interior and exterior. Well, and finally, energy-saving windows. A thin layer of metal is applied to the surface of the glass at the factory, which retains heat indoors.

Glass, structure, reinforcement - all preparatory issues have been covered, the decision has been made. All that remains is to understand how it can be glazed. To do this, we move on to the next stage.

Video - what is energy-saving glass and what are its capabilities:

Glazing with extension (extension)

The best option when deciding to set up a winter garden on the balcony. The permissible extension is up to 35 cm. Unlike standard glazing, you will need:

strengthen the parapet (especially in old houses), because this type of glazing will exert the greatest load;
equip a strong and large canopy.

Double-glazed windows are installed on a metal structure, which is mounted additionally. The glazing is placed along the window sill, due to which the balcony area will increase.

The design with the offset is complex. First, the base of the parapet is prepared, metal corners are installed in the form of a kind of shelf or metal profiles. Wooden blocks are first attached to the floor and parapet.

Outside the parapet, to give the frame the greatest rigidity, triangle-type brackets or corners are attached. Then they are fastened to the structure of the protruding part, onto a load-bearing wall along the height of the entire loggia. With aluminum glazing, the frames are attached to the top.

Attention! The width of the area increases by 200 - 300 mm, the upper part of the window sill outside the balcony - by 250 mm. For expansion, a metal structure is used, attached to the wall of the balcony and extended beyond the frame. Then the frames are installed.

General rules

Many users do not distinguish between these two concepts - loggia and balcony, and therefore may choose the wrong Euro-windows for glazing. There are many differences between them, but their design differences are important for the glazing process.

A balcony is a remote structure installed on a reinforced concrete slab, fixed in the load-bearing wall of the building and closed along the perimeter with a fence. A loggia is an internal platform built into the facade of a building, closed on 3 sides by walls, and its external open part coincides along the external cut with the external facade wall.

The general requirements for glazing such structures are:

full functionality of the system;
appearance corresponding to the design solution of the building facade;
the profile must be rigid with galvanized steel reinforcement 1.5 mm thick.
for warm glazing, a three-chamber package with a glass thickness above 4 mm must be installed;
functional high-quality fittings;
high heat, moisture and noise protection;
glazing type: cold, not higher than the 8th floor; warm method with multi-chamber packages and insulation of all adjacent surfaces and semi-warm/multifunctional, using a medium-density profile;
with a service life of 50 years or more.

Due to the fact that the balcony is located on an external reinforced concrete slab, in order to withstand the additional load from the window structure, the parapet and the balcony reinforced concrete slab are strengthened. Sometimes, to increase the balcony area, glazing is carried out outside.

The useful area of the balcony is increased along the entire length of the parapet. In this version, double-glazed windows are mounted on a specially designed frame on the parapet. At the same time, the customer should be aware that such work must be agreed upon with the organization operating the house.

Since loggias, as a rule, are larger in size than balconies, all standard modifications of window systems, both tilt-and-turn and hinged, are applicable to them. For balconies and loggias above the 5th floor, experts recommend sliding window construction, since they are less affected by wind loads when opening. It should be borne in mind that in most cases they are performed using the cold glazing method.

For balconies with metal railings, panoramic glazing is a good option, which does not carry a large weight load, has a modern look and creates additional conditions for lighting the apartment.

When installing a balcony block, it is necessary to consider whether the reinforced concrete slab is able to withstand the increased weight from the frame structure.

Glazing with roof

An excellent solution if the balcony does not have a roof. Tree leaves, snow, and raindrops constantly fall. If aluminum frames are installed, then it is reasonable to install a dependent roof, attaching it to the wall of the house and a block of frames.

The design is lightweight and reliable. Although it is only suitable for a narrow balcony.

If you decide to build an independent roof, then a wooden or metal frame is made without connection to the glazing. You can insert the glass later if you wish.

Glazing a loggia and roof is a dangerous task. It’s better not to do it yourself and trust the experts. Also, in order to avoid the structure being torn down by the wind, it is important to make the most accurate calculations for the frame and brackets.

Technical features of frameless glazing

Frameless glazing is a sliding system made of transparent, stained or impact-resistant glass. Partitions and frames are not provided. The glass is mounted on metal profile rails. A rubber seal is laid between the doors and the aluminum profile.

The system is lightweight, durable with a glass thickness of 8-10 mm. Although it is not warm. After installation, there will definitely be cracks and gaps due to the impossibility of fitting the glass close to each other.

Professionals consider frameless glazing to be universal. The absence of frames allows the room to be heated by the sun and muffle noise from the street. Although the temperature on the balcony is unlikely to rise by more than 2 degrees, unlike outside. This option is suitable for gardeners who want to grow plants.

For frameless glazing, tempered thick, durable, impact-resistant glass with round ground edges is used.

The advantages of this glass:

withstand high loads;
inability to get hurt.

This option is suitable for dark rooms when you want to add sunlight. But it involves the complete demolition of the parapet. This means that we are talking about reconstruction and you will have to contact the relevant services to obtain permission.

Installation of frameless window structures

The frameless method of glazing balconies has a spectacular appearance, but creating a home panorama will require a lot of effort. It is also important to consider that when installing a full-length glass panel, neighbors and passers-by on the street will become witnesses of your private life in the apartment.

What else will lovers of viewing the surrounding area have to do:

take care of the safety of the space when people are there;
ensure reliable insulation of the room, which will increase the cost item;
choose a glass shading option - curtains, blinds, tinted glass.

Advice. When choosing frameless glazing, which you will do yourself, you will have to dismantle the balcony parapet. For this type of work, it is necessary to obtain a permit, as well as a conclusion that dismantling the structure of the house will not result in negative consequences for its residents.

Coordination of balcony/loggia glazing

If glazing (especially with removal) is not pre-approved by contacting the BTI (Urban Planning Department), then the work carried out may become illegal.

First, the specialist must:

come and inspect the balcony slab;
draw up a protocol;
issue a conclusion and permit indicating the characteristics of the house.

The next stage after glazing is reworking the plan for a house or apartment with the introduction of changed characteristics.

Reference! The work being carried out involves making changes to the design, so glazing the loggia is equivalent to redevelopment. Permission is required. If you do not first coordinate the work with a specialist, you may receive a fine and will not be able to sell the apartment. Glazing will be considered unauthorized. Moreover, it leads to the weighting of the structure as a whole. This means it potentially increases the likelihood of a complete or partial collapse.

What and how to glaze a balcony correctly

The ideal glazing option for year-round use of a room is a metal-plastic structure with high thermal insulation qualities. Although it is better to entrust the installation to specialists.

Plastic double-glazed windows are good because they do not require additional insulation of the balcony. The level of thermal protection will depend on the thickness of the double-glazed windows and the width (gap) between them.

The current option is an aluminum profile - a lightweight material that does not put a load on weak floors in old houses, allowing you to visually expand the space due to a frame with an extension. The profile, unlike plastic or wood, will allow a lot of light into the room and will allow the balcony to be used as a completely normal living space.

To give the room a panoramic view, you can prefer frameless glazing. Instead of frames there are narrow, metal profiles similar to guides.

Wooden window structures are easier to install yourself.

Wooden window design

Let's look at it in step-by-step instructions:

Measure window openings.
Mount a wooden box, secure it at the level of the top beam and balcony railings.
Attach the side bars to the right and left walls using metal brackets.
Install sheathing for interior finishing.
Cover the ceiling, wall surfaces and floor with clapboard.
Install frames. Attach brackets or support posts made of wooden beams treated with an antiseptic (sealant) to the walls.
Remove the glass from the frames.
Make front and then side glazing without distortions.
Place the frames on anchors and screws for fixation.
Seal the seams with foam.
Align the double-glazed windows, then the sashes, so that the glazing beads fit snugly against the frames.
Treat the cracks with insulating material, polyurethane foam (tow).
Install casings (after thermal insulation).
Treat wooden areas with a protective compound in several layers.

Sealing Recommendations

After completing the glazing of the balcony, take the necessary measures to protect the structure from the penetration of atmospheric moisture. To do this, fill the existing cracks with foam and sealant.

Sealing

Connections between glazing and walls

High-quality sealing will further improve the thermal insulation characteristics of structures.

Good luck!

Prices for mounting foams and cleaning gun cleaners

Polyurethane foams and cleaners for construction guns

Preparatory work

Reconstruction actions begin with preparing the premises:

the parapet is checked for cracks and cracks;
the gaps are measured, the required pieces of galvanized sheet are cut off;
sealing is carried out with fastening to self-tapping screws after installation under the tree from the outside;
the old parapet is demolished, a new one is erected in case of a disapproving decision by the specialist;
laid out 1 brick wide, one by one, on sand-cement mortar;
all work is monitored by level to obtain a completely horizontal structure, problem-free glazing and no distortions;
a frame is made if necessary, onto which the frame will be attached with self-tapping screws and dowels around the perimeter of the opening;
The sash is removed from the frame and the lock is removed from the upper hinge of the sash.

Construction Work Guide

When starting to glaze your own balcony with your own hands, you need to decide on the scope of the preparatory work. Step-by-step instruction:

Having cleared the room of things and debris, assess the condition of the external and internal structures;
if defects are found (irregularities, cracks, bevels), they must be leveled so that there are no problems during operation;
if you choose to install frames on a metal parapet, insulate it before starting glazing work;
when leaving the old fence, take care of the strict horizontality of its surface and strength;
if old frames are installed, dismantle them; in the case of a balcony on the top floor, install a canopy.

How to install metal-plastic frames with your own hands

Step by step steps:

Prepare slats (10-15 pieces) to align the parapet line and optimally align the window horizontally.
Remove the double-glazed windows from the frames, placing them on thin foam rubber.
Remove the sashes from the window hinges.
Mount the stand profile by rotating the frame 180 degrees.
Insert the profile into the groove and secure it to the underside of the frame using a wooden hammer.
Mount the frame fasteners, retreating from each edge of the frame by 15-16 cm.
Secure the plates to the top panel using self-tapping screws.
Install the windows, fixing the frames to the parapet. Attention! This stage is dangerous, so it is better to do it with an assistant.
Fix the top level of the frame, then all other sides. Place on self-tapping screws, maintaining a distance of 6-7 cm.
Align the connected frames using a plumb line and level.
Seal gaps and cracks on the outside with sealant.
Install the window sill, then the slopes and ebbs.
Treat windows and perimeter joints with silicone.
Insert double-glazed windows and secure.
Hang the sashes.

Installation technology for sills, window sills and slopes

For this stage you will need:

self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws;
polyurethane foam;
regular or stationery knife;
silicone sealant.

The main task of ebb tides is to prevent water from entering the room during rainy weather.

Using self-tapping screws (screws), the aluminum ebb is attached to the outer lower part of the frame (stand profile). After that, using polyurethane foam, all formed cracks are removed. After hardening, the residues are cut off, and silicone sealant is applied along the seam line.

Installation of an aluminum window sill is carried out using the following tools:

silicone sealant;
plasters or putties;
spatula.

The technology for installing an aluminum window sill is similar to installing its plastic counterpart. It is mounted under the frame, in a special groove. But it can also be pressed against the stand profile or against the frame itself. Such nuances must be corrected at the measurement stage.

The installation of the window sill itself is carried out on foam, and a strip of silicone is applied to the place of contact with the frame. Again, the connecting side seams are “hidden” using plaster or putty. This also allows you to level out all surface differences. After installing the window sill, its seam must be sealed with silicone sealant.

Finishing of slopes is carried out using the following materials and tools:

sandwich panels;
sealant or additional profile;
plasterboard sheets;
self-tapping screws;
putty/plaster;
putty knife.

Slopes are the last and final element of the integrity of the window structure. Work on them is carried out last. Experts most often use and recommend sandwich panels for aluminum windows. They allow you to give a more aesthetic appearance to the window. To attach the slopes to the window, a sealant is used, and in some cases an additional profile is used. This nuance depends on how this question was posed during the measurements.

Approximate cost of glazing

The cost depends entirely on:

type of construction and double-glazed windows;
condition of the balcony;
number of floors of the house;
type of profile used.

The price for the cold aluminum version is lower. Wooden and plastic warm glazing will cost more.

When arranging a turnkey loggia, the price includes the following types of work:

calling a specialist;
dismantling, removal of old glazing;
preparing the base for installation;
erection of a parapet or roof (if missing)
strengthening of load-bearing elements;
removal of the roof and balcony;
production, delivery of window systems;
installation of window blocks with attachment of the frame, sealing of adjacent installation sites, molding of the canopy and window sill;
siding finishing;
Carrying out interior finishing work (insulation, installation of slopes and electrical wiring).

Stage one preparation.

You can't do without it

It is important that the balcony does not collapse under the weight of the structure, the windows do not fly out at the first wind, and the cladding does not come off as quickly as it is being installed

Technical analysis is one of the components of the initial actions. Assessment of design features, the percentage of dilapidation (accidents) of a living space - these parameters will allow us to draw a conclusion about whether the design of the house is designed for the fact that there will be an additional load on the balcony in the form of glazing.

Having made sure that all this will definitely not collapse, we move on to additional strengthening of the parapet. Depending on the future load, reinforcement is carried out using foam concrete blocks or metal.

Which material to choose? The answer depends on your goals and the technical capabilities of your home. Metal will be universal, suitable even for extremely dilapidated balconies.

How to do this is detailed in the diagram. We only note that a strong metal structure “ties” the parapet and is capable of taking on the main load of the glazing system.

If your balcony is strong and wide, then you can use foam blocks. This material also serves as excellent thermal insulation. But such a structure requires strengthening with reinforcement. Otherwise, the desired effect will not happen.

After the preparatory work is completed, you can, without fear, deal directly with what, in fact, everything was started for.

Tips and tricks

Before glazing a balcony, it is important to choose a suitable profile.
All installation options are associated with certain difficulties in execution, therefore they are carried out in a certain sequence and are adjusted to the structure of the loggia.
Measurements are taken and calculations are made after selecting the profile. Then the old glass, frames and fastenings are dismantled, starting from the balcony ceiling to the parapet.
It is worth making all measurements with maximum accuracy to avoid problems during installation. Sometimes a few millimeters ruin the installation.
Think about how the doors will open in the future. Won't you have to risk your life to reach the distant blind windows?
It is advisable to hide the external joints using additional fittings so that the double-glazed finish looks smooth and beautiful in appearance.
Be sure to align and adjust the openings during installation in relation to the bottom wall to avoid the cladding sticking out and leaving gaps.
Full glazing is carried out only after the expert issues the final permit.

Stage five: step-by-step instructions for glazing.

Of course, the balcony must be cleared of everything that was previously there: chairs, flowers, linoleum, tiles, old trash, etc. The issue of strengthening was previously touched upon, so we will omit the description of this procedure.

Installation of wooden windows.

Correct installation according to GOST

Installation of the frame. The beams that serve as the base are pre-treated with sealant (but only the mounting surface). Next, a wooden structure is constructed around the perimeter using mounting dowels.

Window installation. The frames must be glazed, as the glass may simply break. Installation is carried out in the following sequence: front structure - side elements.

Afterwards, it is necessary to seal the seams using sealant and polyurethane foam. When everything has hardened (at least a day), you can glaze. But first, all grooves must be treated with silicone sealant. The beads used to secure the glass must press it tightly against the frame.

Video - how to glaze a balcony with wooden windows:

Installation of aluminum frame.

We eliminate everything unnecessary, namely: we remove all opening elements, so as not to complicate our life, we remove the glazing, as in the previous case.
Mounting plates are attached to the frame (using metal screws), with a pitch of 700 mm or more.
Installation of the frame in the opening, followed by alignment (horizontal, vertical, plane).
Fastening mounting plates to surfaces using dowels.
We hang the sashes and return the glass.
All holes and gaps are eliminated using polyurethane foam.

Video - how to install an aluminum frame with your own hands:

Installation of PVC windows.

The installation diagram is similar to the previous one, with some exceptions.

To remove the window, you just need to remove the plastic beads.
Installation is carried out using mounting plates that are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws.
All gaps are also eliminated with polyurethane foam.

The final stage is to bring the balcony into an appropriate aesthetic state: installation of siding.

External installation requires certain efforts, such as the construction of fastening belts. There are two of them - upper and lower.

Such structures are built around the perimeter, which are attached to the walls using corners or liquid nails. The blocks are connected to each other by metal corners. The lower belt should go along the base of the balcony.

Attaching the siding itself begins from the sides. The screws should not be overtightened; they are located exactly in the middle of the panel's technological hole. Installing trims that hide all the screws completes the glazing process. It is simply put on the strip of siding until it clicks.

Thus, by carefully examining the technical characteristics of your premises and strictly following the instructions, it is possible to glaze without resorting to the help of specialized companies and saving your own money.