Wooden windows for a summer residence: requirements for frames, overview of characteristics from economy to premium class, prices for standard, double and double-glazed windows

A country house on its own plot of land at a slight distance from the city is the dream of many Russians.
In the summer, it’s a nice place to spend time in nature with the whole family and take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle. Most plot owners build small country houses from wood, brick and other materials.

Consumers often have questions about glazing their new property. As a rule, people strive to use only natural materials, which is why their choice falls on wooden windows for their garden.

Is it possible to glaze wooden structures?

In most cases, country houses can be glazed with wooden windows with virtually no restrictions. These structures perform the following functions:

The porous structure of wood in combination with efficient glazing retains heat in the room.
The natural structure of the wooden profile promotes natural air exchange in the room.
Helps soundproof living spaces.
Protects the room from pollution and dust.
Provides natural lighting to the living space.

Wooden windows are made from environmentally friendly raw materials, do not emit unpleasant odors when heated, and help improve the microclimate in the room.

In what cases is it not allowed?

When using wooden windows, there are a number of functional and planning restrictions when this option is not suitable for glazing:

If the general style of the building and premises are not compatible with wooden window structures.
In the case where the operation of the premises is associated with a risk of fire of flammable materials.
In rooms with high temperature and humidity conditions. What contributes to the swelling of wood.
If there are other individual restrictions.

As a rule, these restrictions are subjective, and owners do not pay attention to them when installing wooden window structures.

Glazing methods

It is important to note that comfort inside a building depends not only on the quality of the frames, but also on the type of glass purchased. The most common types are:

stained glass;
laminated;
standard single;
energy saving;
hardened;
glass unit

An equally good solution is the use of impact-resistant monolithic polycarbonate, which will provide good lighting and thermal insulation inside the terrace and will be cheaper than glass.

Photo: monolithic polycarbonate

A popular summer cottage option is covering the building with soft PVC windows, but you can only stay indoors in the warm season.

Depending on the frequency of use of the veranda, cold or warm glazing is used. In the first case, the air temperature in the room will differ from the street temperature by only 50 C. The second type is better suited for permanent residence.

In addition, there are several installation technologies.

Frame and frameless

The first type involves installing glass in special frames. This method is the simplest and does not require special skills. The cost of the structure is several times cheaper than that of other types. Some parts must be replaced. Due to the small size of the glass, it is convenient to transport them. The disadvantage is the inability to create an original work of non-standard form.

Photo: terrace with magnificent sea views

Frameless glazing is rightfully considered an elite class of architecture. Its main advantages:

use of a sliding opening system;
maximum preservation of daylight;
panoramic effect;
embodiment of any design idea.

But elegant buildings also have plenty of disadvantages:

the seams at the joints are not sealed;
lack of thermal insulation;
high price for materials and specialist work;
The mosquito net cannot be secured.

Photo: veranda with frameless glazing for warm climates. Without an additional heat source, the temperature in the room is 100-150 higher than outside.

Therefore, such a veranda or terrace will decorate the site, but it will not be possible to stay in it all year round. For year-round buildings, it is worth choosing frame glazing.

Partial and full

Partial installation is suitable for verandas where some of the walls are blank. The cost of work is several times lower than that of the second type of glazing. Damaged parts are easy to replace yourself.

Disadvantages - the view of the site is limited, the building looks like a continuation of the main building.

Photo: gazebo for warm climates

Continuous glazing allows you to enjoy nature from any angle. Suitable for terraces, pergolas, gazebos. In most buildings, 3 out of 4 walls and the ceiling are made transparent. Everything that is inside becomes open to others to see, so it is recommended to install mirrored glass.

Requirements

All windows installed in a dacha are subject to a number of requirements, the fulfillment of which ensures comfortable operation of the living space:

Wooden profiles must be of high quality, without defects, a large number of knots, seams and cracks.
Each part made of natural material must be coated with a high-quality paint and varnish composition that protects the surface from destruction.
The glass must be tightly pressed with glazing beads with an elastic polymer seal to ensure tightness.
The fittings must be adjusted, which allows the doors to be closed and opened without effort.
The maximum dimensions and strength of glass must meet the requirements of GOST.
The maximum permissible dimensions of a hinged window sash should not exceed 1200 x 1800 mm, and the weight should not exceed 80 kg. You can find out more about the sizes and dimensions of wooden windows here.
Glass should not pose a danger to others. When installing panoramic glazing, hardened material or triplex must be installed, which, when broken, crumbles into small fragments without sharp edges.

Advice. When contacting a large supplier with long-term experience in the market, it is necessary to request from him certificates of compliance with state standards for each type of product sold.

Distinctive features of window designs for verandas

Not so long ago, it was impossible to install panoramic glazing in your own dachas. Large-sized solid glass simply was not produced here, so a distinctive feature of verandas at Russian dachas were windows made up of small squares. Nowadays you can also find such glazing, but the decorative effect is already imparted by means of plastic overlays.

The desire to create an inimitable interior has become a trend in fashion for the introduction of unusually sized frames for the veranda. As mentioned above, these are wide panoramic windows with very narrow frames.

Or, on the contrary, narrow windows with wide frames, topped with wrought iron bars.

According to the opening system, veranda frames are divided into two types:

Hinged windows are a more widespread option for windows. They are not the most difficult to do without the help of others. Narrow frames, up to eighty cm wide, are folded from one opening leaf. And wide ones have two or three parts, one of which is hinged, and the others are made blind. Windows whose sash width does not exceed sixty cm are more ergonomic to use. The popularity of this opening system is primarily justified by its low price and good heat-saving qualities.

Sliding frames are very convenient, especially for small and narrow verandas. When they open, the frame sits sideways on runners, without taking up space or attracting attention. But they have a significant flaw, which is justified by the design. Due to the presence of gaps between the frames, heat transfer occurs. Well, making them without the help of others would not be the best idea, since a wooden structure is more difficult to operate than one made of PVC.

Multifaceted designs are an interesting and unique option for window frames for the veranda. A non-specialized frame has several small, narrow frames that fold and slide apart like an accordion. Thanks to this system, a closed veranda is simply transformed into a terrace and vice versa.

Prices for ready-made wooden frames for the veranda vary greatly. They will be affected by a huge number of reasons: the manufacturer, the quality level of the raw materials, the number of glasses, their size, etc. Of course, by making them yourself, you can save your budget by glazing a huge room.

Specifications

Considering that a country house for most land owners is a regular living space, wooden window structures have the same characteristics as other products in this category installed in apartments:

Standard window openings up to 900 mm wide are filled with blind or single-leaf structures.
Openings with a width of 900 to 1800 mm have 1 or 2 doors to allow ventilation or provide contact with the street space.
Openings from 1800 to 2400 mm wide are equipped with 2 or 3-leaf windows.
When installing double-glazed windows using European technology, some of the sashes can be hinged or tilt-and-turn to ensure quick ventilation.
Windows for country properties are equipped with mosquito nets opposite the opening sashes to increase the comfortable operation of the premises.
The required heat transfer resistance of the enclosing structure is ensured by using a wooden profile from 75 mm thick and a double-glazed window.
If it is necessary to glaze cold spaces - balconies, loggias, terraces, verandas or porches, lightweight wooden profiles with a thickness of 30 - 50 mm and single glass are used.

When ordering products of non-standard dimensions, technical characteristics are assigned after full-scale testing and development of an individual project.

Varieties

Large manufacturing companies engaged in the manufacture and installation of wooden windows for summer cottages offer customers the following product options:

Budget options with single glazing - ordinary glass with a thickness of 4 to 7 mm is fixed with clamping beads.
Suitable for glazing cold circuits. Does not retain heat well and can contribute to freezing in the cold season.
Warm economy class structures are equipped with double frames with single glasses, each of which can be opened independently of each other.
Such products, as a rule, provide warmth and protection from drafts only during additional activities, since they have an insufficient degree of tightness.
Warm Euro-windows - modern profiles are equipped with sealed 1- or 2-chamber double-glazed windows.
All glass interfaces with the profile and the recesses of the opening sashes are equipped with a polymer seal that prevents the ingress of moisture, dust and heat loss. The disadvantage of such structures is their high price and insufficiently intense air exchange.
Scandinavian windows belong to the premium class segment.
Supplied with 2 frames. The outer frame has single glass, and the inner profiles frame the sealed glass unit. Such windows have the highest energy efficiency class. The disadvantages of such designs are the large mass of the product and the highest cost among competitors.

When choosing and ordering wooden windows for a summer residence, it is necessary to determine the required operational parameters of the room.

Advice. If the house is used only in the warm season, there is no need to purchase expensive structures with multi-chamber double-glazed windows.

Veranda made from old window frames

You should not rush to throw out old window frames; they can be used to make not only a greenhouse, but also a veranda frame. Subsequently, it is sheathed with cladding material or re-glazed.

First, latches, handles and other fittings are removed from the frames, and all glass is removed. For the frame of the future veranda, the frames are placed vertically, screwed or nailed to the floor. In places where windows are supposed to be, frames with a window are attached so that it opens inward. So, all sides of the veranda are sheathed, without forgetting to leave the gap under the door. A board or beam is attached on top of the frames, on which the roof slope will rest.

Necessary tips

Before you start work, you should prepare a project that will indicate all the sizes of the windows and their appearance;
With proper glazing, the veranda should remain eye-catching throughout the day;
The doors of the swing frames must open inward at any time, this will ensure a constant flow of fresh air into the room;
It is best to place a glazed veranda on the east or north side and overlooking the site.

Which ones should you choose?

Dacha housing construction in our country is developing rapidly, and people are developing more and more new plots of land. In this regard, many new manufacturers of wooden windows are appearing on the market, competing for customers.

In order not to make a mistake in choosing a construction supplier, below is a rating of the best companies based on customer reviews:

Wooder. A company with extensive experience, founded more than 16 years ago. He is engaged not only in the manufacture of wooden windows for summer cottages, but also in the design and implementation of innovative developments in this industry.
Profiles for structures undergo multi-stage processing and sorting. The manufacturer offers the following types of wood:
- pine;
larch;
red meranti.

Consumers can choose both standard window units and order exclusive products. Prices for the simplest designs start from 6 – 8 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.

Vinchelli. A joint Russian-Italian enterprise with production facilities in our country.
Founded in 1994 with the aim of producing premium products. The simplest pine products with 2-chamber double-glazed windows and reliable fittings from the German manufacturer ROTO cost from 12 – 14 thousand rubles. for 1 m2 including installation.
"Window Factory" One of the largest manufacturing enterprises in the domestic market. When producing wooden window structures for a summer residence, the company focuses on mass production.
Carefully selected wood in combination with high-quality glass, fittings and polymer seals guarantee the tightness and energy efficiency of each room.
The cost of pine products starts from 6 thousand rubles. per 1 m2, however, wealthier homeowners can choose larch or oak profiles with a cost of 12 - 18 thousand rubles. for 1 m2 and above.
"Whitehouse". A relatively young company, founded about 8 years ago.
Excellent product quality and the optimal price for each product allowed the company to quickly take a leading position in the market. The brand's sales offices are located not only in the Russian Federation, but also in Belarus. The company offers clients warm and cold glazing from wooden profiles for summer cottages with a cost of 10 - 12 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
Krauts. Russian production and installation organization with 20 years of experience in the market of wooden window structures.
Products are manufactured on a high-tech German-made conveyor line, which allows the consumer to order a window design of any complexity, size and configuration. Profiles with different cross-sectional sizes made of pine, oak or larch are offered to the attention of consumers. The average cost of the simplest window starts from 10 – 13 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.

The quality of the manufacturer's products is often discussed in reviews on online forums. With a large number of satisfied consumers, the brand’s products are in great demand due to their reliability and durability during operation.

Wood selection

Wooden blocks are necessary for the manufacture of frames, lintels, and movable sashes. Raw materials can be:

array;
composite

In the first case, veranda or terrace frames for a country house or dacha are made from timber after cutting the logs into elements of a certain section and length. Solid wood of coniferous and deciduous species, which has not undergone additional processing, is poorly resistant to moisture, temperature changes, and sunlight. According to GOST 24700-99, wooden blocks must meet a number of requirements:

raw materials of at least 1-2 grades;
absence of through knots, large longitudinal cracks, signs of rotting, holes left by pests;
humidity - no more than 8–14%;
selection of wooden window parts based on uniform colors and textures;
mandatory treatment of minor cosmetic defects (chips, potholes, dents are puttied).

Composite raw materials include laminated veneer lumber, which is made from wooden segments using adhesives. In addition to glue, the veranda segments are connected with tongue-and-groove locks. The material is devoid of critical disadvantages of the array:

does not dry out for a long time;
does not change geometric parameters;
has low humidity - up to 2%;
does not absorb moisture.

Of the coniferous woods for the production of wooden terrace fillings for verandas, pine is most often chosen. Wood has an optimal price/quality ratio: in addition to the low cost, there is the beauty of the structure, colors, hydrophobicity due to the content of natural resins in the fibers, and ease of processing.

Larch material is more than 40% more resistant to rot than oak due to its higher resin content. Larch terrace frames and frames for verandas are preferable to analogues from other species in terms of soundproofing, thermal insulation, aesthetic characteristics, as well as a lower price than oak analogues.

Deciduous trees are also used as raw materials for the production of frame materials: solid oak, birch, and ash trees gain increased resistance to moisture and mold after drying, heat treatment, and coating with impregnations, waxes, and varnishes.

DIY installation instructions

As a rule, when contacting a large supplier, the client is offered professional installation of window structures with a long-term guarantee on the result. However, if glazed window frames are ordered from a local company or workshop that does not have a similar staff of specialists, homeowners have to do the installation themselves.

In order for the result to meet your expectations, you must follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the products:

The opening in the wall is cleared of debris and traces of the old structure remaining after dismantling.
All glass and opening sashes are removed from the new frame.
The frame is installed in the opening, leveled in all planes.
After leveling, the structure is temporarily wedged to hold it in the design position.
The frame is fixed with anchors or self-tapping screws through remote mounting plates made of punched tape or rigid materials.
The gaps around the perimeter of the profile are filled with polyurethane foam.
After installing and fixing the frame frame, fixed glazing elements are mounted into the opening dimensions, which are pressed with glazing beads along the entire perimeter. We talked in detail about how to properly insert glass into wooden windows here.
Next, swing, sliding or tilt-and-turn sashes are hung in each opening.
If necessary, the fittings can be adjusted to ensure smooth opening or closing of the structure.
At the end of installation, it is necessary to install all decorative elements, ebbs, slopes and window sills.

Note! To check the correct installation, you just need to open the swing door slightly and leave it in that position. Without applying force, the element should not remain motionless.

Find out how to install wooden windows with your own hands from the video below:

How to make windows at home

In theory, the process of creating such a product is quite simple, but in practice it is necessary to achieve the correct geometric shape in order for the structure to be airtight.

Let's look at the example of manufacturing a single-leaf wooden frame for a veranda.

The material must be dried so that it does not begin to deform over time.

The window consists of:

Frames and glass. The frame is made from a block with a cross section of 5*5 cm.
Boxes. It is cut from 5*15 cm boards and installed in the window opening.

The exact dimensions of the parts depend on the size and shape of the window and are calculated individually.

Photo: making a window frame

The work order is as follows:

A 5*15 cm board is taken and a groove is cut out using an electric planer to make a profile in the shape of the letter G.
4 pieces of boards are sawed with dimensions corresponding to the window opening. They are connected to each other with self-tapping screws.
You should check that at the joints the degree of inclination is clearly 900.
The box is reinforced with metal corners mounted in the corners.
The frame is created according to the same principle, but the fastening is made with a pin or an angle.
The profile is made with 1–2 glasses. The lower groove will be needed to connect to the box, and the upper one will be needed for the glass.
The frame elements are being assembled.
Glass is inserted.
The hinges are attached.
Wooden parts are treated with antiseptics.

Control measurements of the frame using a caliper
For a veranda used only in the summer season, glass 0.4 cm thick is sufficient.

Advantages and disadvantages

Wooden windows for a summer residence are the optimal design for filling openings in external walls, due to the following advantages:

Natural wood is an environmentally friendly material.
With proper care and timely maintenance, a window can last up to 50 – 60 years.
Breathable material takes part in air exchange in the room.
The porous structure of the profile improves the heat and sound insulation characteristics of the enclosing structure.
Windows in this category can be painted in different colors without the use of synthetic lamination.
Provide comfort when using the premises.

Also, such designs have some disadvantages:

Under the influence of an aggressive environment, profiles periodically require restoration of the paint layer, as the material begins to warp.
Such structures are more expensive than PVC products.
The heterogeneity of the natural material can lead to changes in the geometry and dimensions of the profile, which is why the doors stop opening freely.
Wood belongs to the class of combustible materials.
When choosing products made from pine, the surface of the soft material can be easily damaged even with minor mechanical impact.

Before deciding to purchase wooden windows for your summer house, you need to analyze all the pros and cons of such a decision and choose the optimal material.

Consumer Reviews

Summer residents who have decided to install translucent wooden structures in their homes often share reviews with other users online, highlighting the positive and negative aspects of these products:

For comfortable operation, you should not choose cheap windows, since the quality of the wood does not meet many requirements.
They give comfort and coziness in the country for the whole family.
Profiles are light in weight.
Environmentally friendly materials do not cause allergies.
Maintains a comfortable indoor microclimate.

More opinions from real consumers can be found here, here, at this link and here, as well as here.

Average prices in the Russian Federation

Considering that the window manufacturing technology and the materials used by most companies differ little from each other, the average price for finished products with installation throughout the country is also approximately the same:

Single glazing in a pine profile – from 4 – 8 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
Double-frame structures with single glazing from 6 – 10 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
Warm euro windows made of pine with double-glazed windows - from 12 - 14 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
High-quality products with swing or tilt-and-turn sashes made of oak or larch from 18 – 25 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
Exclusive windows made of red meranti from 28 – 35 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.
Individual designs of arbitrary shape from 20 – 30 thousand rubles. for 1 m2.

On a note. The final price depends not only on the area of the product and the quality of the profile, but also on the number of opening sashes, the type of fittings and the internal policy of the brand.