A veranda is part of a house, cottage, or dacha. It gives the building a finished, attractive appearance. Its registration is necessary in accordance with all basic parameters and standards. It is important that she not only looks decent, but also chic. Questions about how to glaze a veranda at the dacha with your own hands and create a cozy and stylish atmosphere in it are important. You need to pay special attention to this. To do the job correctly, you should make the maximum amount of effort and familiarize yourself with some of the subtleties of this matter.
How to glaze a veranda at your dacha with your own hands, step-by-step instructions
A veranda made entirely of glass was often considered an indicator of the wealth and practicality of the owners of a country house. And although the prestige of this design was lost for a while, current fashion trends in the design of a country house are again introducing the popularity of using glazed verandas. The highlight of a terrace made entirely of glass is that such a design creates the illusion of proximity to the natural landscape, and the latest developments and technologies contribute to this more than ever.
There are many glazing options, here are the most popular ones:
- glazing of the veranda with double-glazed windows;
- aluminum veranda glazing;
- glazing of the veranda with wooden frames;
- glazing of the veranda with polycarbonate;
- frameless glazing of the veranda.
Choosing glass for your home
Double-glazed windows for a half-timbered house must be durable, weather-resistant, heat-saving, and sound-proof. Only if these requirements are met do they help create a comfortable microclimate in the rooms.
Note! For half-timbered houses, double-glazed windows are almost never used. They are heavy and thick (about 8 cm)
Practice shows that a sufficient level of noise and heat insulation can be achieved when installing single-glazed windows.
The following glasses are suitable for half-timbered glazing:
- hardened - they are obtained by heating to high temperatures, followed by uniform and rapid cooling;
- multifunctional - have a multi-layer coating that performs sun protection and energy saving functions;
- triplex - consist of several layers firmly glued together.
All windows can be additionally tinted to the desired shade, armored and equipped with electric heating.
When calculating the area of a translucent structure, it is assumed that the weight of one square meter of glass 6 mm thick reaches 16 kg. The weight of a double-glazed window ready for installation ranges from 30-50 kg.
Glazing with double glazed windows
If desired, you can glaze the veranda using ready-made double-glazed windows. In addition, this option for improving the terrace is suitable for heated and unheated rooms. Taking into account all the operating features of the building, certain types of plastic window systems are selected.
For a veranda that is poorly heated or not heated, it is best to choose double-glazed windows that have a special coating, and there will be an inert gas between the glasses. Most often, sliding glass panels with an aluminum profile are selected for the veranda. There are models of double-glazed windows that can be opened remotely using an electric drive.
In this case, glazing starts from the bottom of the floor and runs upward to the ceiling. Such glazing of the terrace creates excellent visibility and visibility, and also allows you to fully ventilate the room at any time. Installation of windows is carried out in the following order.
Opening doors are removed from their hinges, this is done in this way. In the upper loop there is a metal rod with a round head, it extends downwards, and in the lower loop the same rod extends downwards. After this, the door is removed, and the lightweight frame is installed in the prepared opening. Using special fasteners, the frame is attached to the racks. The resulting gaps between the frame and the stand are filled with polyurethane foam.
Important! When filling cracks with foam, do not fill all the free space, since when it swells, it can expand the window profile (frame). You need to fill the opening with foam to about 2/3 of the free space.
After installation and filling the gaps with foam, the removable frames are installed in place in the reverse order of removal.
Photos of examples of glazing of balconies and loggias
Panoramic windows on loggias appeared relatively recently. Glass is made:
- transparent;
- matte;
- pasted over with reflective film if the walls are facing south.
Stained glass glazing of a large loggia will look very “expensive” and attractive.
On the north side, floor-to-ceiling glass solves the problem of low light.
By glazing the loggia using the frameless method, you can complement the parapet with a forged side. It can be light and contrasting depending on the finish. A good option is plastic lining. Budget-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, large selection of colors.
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Owners of apartments on high floors of new buildings should pay attention to such details.
Stained glass with white frames looks elegant. If the windows face the street, the standard white finish is preferable. Lightweight PVC panels do not turn yellow from ultraviolet radiation and are easy to clean.
Difficulties arise with the glazing of balconies on the top floors. We have to make an additional roof. In recent years, transparent sloping roofs similar to dormer windows have become popular.
Panoramic glazing looks great on large and medium-sized balconies.
In temperate climates, balconies are often used to store unnecessary items. Glazing radically changes the situation; the useless area of the apartment can be turned into a comfortable place to relax. A warm option is an opportunity to enlarge the room. Glazing, even in its simplest form, protects from street noise and dust. Becomes an additional barrier for attackers.
In such a room you can relax and unwind a little, especially if there is a picturesque picture outside the window.
Aluminum glazing
If a country house with attics and a glazed veranda is used only in the warm season and is not heated in winter, you can use sliding aluminum frames. This type of glazing allows you to protect the room from precipitation and temperature changes. The main advantage of this type of veranda glazing is the ability to close off a separate area of the building, for example, the windy side of the house.
Installation of aluminum frames is carried out in the same way as described above. In damp and cloudy weather, the aluminum frames can be easily closed. Installation of this kind of structures is carried out using special anchor plates. The main advantage of this type of veranda glazing is thin frames and sufficient lighting of the room.
After ordering all the necessary materials, you can begin installation.
- Mounting begins with assembling the main frame (supporting structure) - the aluminum profile is fastened with self-tapping screws, self-adhesive seals are glued to the corners.
- The assembled frame is leveled and secured to the foundation with anchor bolts. To strengthen it, it is necessary to blow foam into the joint between the foundation and the profile. A reliable frame is the basis of the entire structure.
- The next step is to insert the window frames with special latches. The latches will have to be adjusted. so that they align with the strikers. Using a hexagon, the window block is adjusted until it is vertical. Afterwards the strike plate and locks - latches are adjusted to the required height.
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Glazing with wooden frames
Even minimal knowledge and skills in working with glass will allow you to glaze your veranda with wooden frames yourself. This work is performed as follows:
A window frame, which is a wooden frame made of timber, is attached throughout the opening. Such a box is fastened with self-tapping screws or simple nails; any cracks and free space are filled with polyurethane foam.
Wooden frames are attached directly to the window frame, the glass on which is best removed during installation. For fastening it is better to use hinges.
Next, glass is inserted into the openings. To fasten glass, glazing beads are used, thin slats attached to a wooden frame inside the structure. It is better to fasten them with small nails or glue them (which is more prudent). At the end of the work, it is better to paint the glazing beads to prevent rotting of the wood.
Any seams in this design are eventually sealed with silicone sealant in order to isolate the veranda from drafts and temperature changes. But still, wooden frames are often installed if the attic is used only in the warm season.
Transparent roof for a country veranda
Before installing a transparent roof covering that looks stylish, you need to take into account its features. It is better to make it from a heat-permeable material, which provides up to 700 W of heat on average throughout the summer. The under-roof space warms up well, so there is no condensation.
All modern materials are protected from ultraviolet radiation. They protect the space from rain and snow, however, there are also disadvantages:
- You cannot walk on the coating, it is fragile;
- In summer it is hot under the roof, an additional awning will be required.
The same materials are used for the roof as for the windows. In some cases, it is recommended to make a removable version, so that with the end of summer and long daylight hours, you can replace it with a stronger and more durable one.
Polycarbonate glazing
In order to glaze the veranda with polycarbonate, you will need a little skill and skillful hands. The sheets will need to be fastened together with special strips (connecting strips). They are screwed to the veranda frame with special screws. The upper cut of the sheet is covered with a trim strip, which will prevent moisture and dust from getting inside. But the lower cut, on the contrary, provides for the presence of special holes for condensate drainage. Thus, the polycarbonate will not become cloudy during operation and will not lose its light transmittance.
Important! The polycarbonate sheet is secured only with special self-tapping screws with a thermal washer.
The advantage of using this material for glazing a veranda is that polycarbonate bends easily, thereby giving the windows a rounded shape and giving your veranda more individuality.
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Plexiglas. Plastic based on acrylic resins has a certain elasticity, transparency, and strength. It can be used as a window filling with some restrictions, since it has a fairly high coefficient of thermal expansion and becomes very brittle in the cold. Glazing a veranda at the dacha with plexiglass will cost several times more than with ordinary glass.
Polycarbonate. This material has a transparency approaching glass. It is light, durable, elastic. Glazing is easier to make than with any other material, since polycarbonate is the easiest to cut, it does not break or break. The weight of polycarbonate is lower than that of glass, which is important for verandas without a foundation or with weak supporting structures.
The material has two varieties - monolithic, almost indistinguishable from glass in appearance, and cellular, consisting of two thin layers of plastic, between which there are air cavities (channels), separated by thin walls. Glazing with cellular polycarbonate is inexpensive, but the material does not have complete transparency, so the view of the surrounding area will be limited. At the same time, many consider this circumstance an advantage - it is also not visible from the outside what is happening in the room, and the level of illumination is almost the same.
Frameless glazing
The entire space separating the veranda from the yard will be separated by durable sheets of glass. Such glass can be moved back at any time, allowing free access to the veranda.
Glazing a veranda using a frameless method involves using sheets of glass of various shapes, from rectangular to semicircular. The glass for frameless glazing is selected to be specially tempered, which cannot be broken even by mechanical action. In addition, the glass is covered with a special protective film, both on the outside and inside.
To install this type of veranda glazing, a rail system is installed along the upper and lower edges of the window opening in which the glass sheets will move. In the warm season, this design involves moving the entire structure to one corner, visually repeating the folding of a book.
Features of the technology
In modern construction, several methods of glazing gazebos are used, but the frameless version occupies a special place. The glass is perfectly flat and there are no optical distortions. In addition, frameless structures are characterized by increased strength and safety, since tempered glass 6-10 mm thick is used for their manufacture. It is extremely difficult to break it, but if it does happen, nothing threatens the health and lives of those around you. The glass shatters into small pieces with rounded edges, eliminating the risk of cuts and other injuries.
Users often search for:
- Wooden windows for gazebos
- Methods of glazing verandas, terraces and gazebos
Such structures are vertical strips of glass from 50 to 70 cm wide, which are fixed only at the top and bottom.
Frameless glazing is combined with different materials, be it wood, brick or metal. The photo below shows a gazebo made of wood, stone and glass, which are in perfect harmony with each other.
Photo: gazebo made of combined materials with frameless glazing
How to attach the stand and bottom trim
Work on the construction of the veranda frame begins after the foundation concrete (if used) has gained some strength. 50% of the calculated value is enough, and this at a temperature of +20° C will happen in 4-5 days. Then, on top of the concrete, in those places where the posts or trim will be attached, two layers of waterproofing are laid. It can be roofing felt, roofing felt, folded in half. You can coat it twice with bitumen mastic or use other modern materials.
Then there are two ways:
- secure the racks and then the harness;
- first the strapping, there are stands for them.
If the first option is chosen, special holders are inserted into the foundation when pouring. These can be different devices (see photo), but the most convenient is a metal plate in the form of an inverted letter “P”, to the bottom of which a pin is welded, which is walled up in the foundation. A stand is inserted into this plate (the end must be treated with an antiseptic), its level is checked, and secured with bolts or nails.
How to attach posts to the foundation
After all the posts have been positioned and secured, the framing bars are nailed between them.
With the second option, the situation is different: the racks will have to be attached to the harness. The strapping beam is attached first. It is more convenient to do this if studs are embedded into the concrete at some intervals. Then holes are made in the beam in the right places, it is put on studs and secured with bolts. Then, using one of the methods suggested in the photo, the racks are installed.
Options for attaching racks to strapping beams
Any of these methods does not exclude the use of metal corners
They make the fastening more reliable, which is very important in this case. After all, the racks will hold up the roof, and even the walls or fence
