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16.11.2018
The Slidors profile system is one of the innovative technological developments for the design of loggias and terraces in the Russian climate. Sliding structures are sealed, ergonomic, reinforced with reinforcement, supplemented with brush and rubber seals, burglary-proof fittings, and are sold at affordable prices.
Sliders system: advantages and disadvantages
The Sliders system is designed for glazing verandas and balconies; the profile refers to sliding structures made of durable plastic. The products are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and allow rational use of the space of loggias in apartments and verandas in country houses.
Installing Slidors sliding glazing allows you to increase usable space due to an ergonomic design solution. The doors moving along guides take up less space than swing blocks. Even massive sashes can be installed in the system.
At sub-zero temperatures, the blocks do not freeze to the glass, unlike aluminum in glazing frames.
Double-glazed windows with a Sliders frame are 2 times warmer than standard metal frames.
The constructive solution allows you to use window sills to place flowers and decorative items.
The advantage of the design is that it is reinforced with galvanized reinforcement. The plastic profile is protected by a metal frame, which ensures durability and resistance to wind loads and mechanical damage. Reinforcement allows you to maintain the geometric shape of the frame.
The tightness of the blocks is ensured by a double seal (brush and rubber), which does not allow moisture and dust to pass through, ensuring sound insulation of the room.
The profile is tightly held in the structure using a special fastening element (filingpiece). The tight fit of the sashes ensures that the loggias are burglar-resistant.
The cost of structures corresponds to aluminum products, while the quality and aesthetic characteristics of inexpensive models belong to the comfort class.
The products are distinguished by safe operation due to the use of a special burglary-resistant crescent-shaped lock, which ensures reliable retention of the doors.
The advantage of the product lies in the variety of design options (standard or custom-designed). The profile is intended for openings of rectangular, square shapes, implementation of complex non-standard design solutions (rounded configuration, height more than 2 m).
The structures are made from environmentally friendly polymers; the plastic is easy to clean and retains its color. There are options for choosing glass or insulated glass depending on the climatic conditions of the region.
It is possible to configure the movement of the system’s sashes in different directions or to create static sections in the structure for safe operation.
It is necessary to take into account that glazing, such as Sliders, is designed taking into account the climate of Russian territories.
The profile with 3 chambers does not freeze in severe frosts. Ice does not form on the sashes at temperatures above -15°C, and when there is a thaw, condensation does not remain on the glass.
The manufacturer offers many design solutions. Surfaces can be laminated with tint films. There are options for painting to match natural materials (stone, wood). When installing multifunctional or energy-saving glass in sliding plastic windows, increased thermal insulation of the room is ensured. In summer, the loggia remains cool.
The profile has no significant disadvantages; the pros and cons are determined by the design solution.
The profile is designed for glazing unheated rooms (verandas, balconies).
In case of mechanical deformations, replacement of elements is required, restoration work is difficult. The structures are not used as window units in apartments, because... will not provide the required level of thermal insulation.
Prices for slidors glazing
Surprisingly, for all its advantages, slidors are slightly more expensive than aluminum ones. The price of a three-leaf profile (3000/1500 meters) in Moscow is 22-25 thousand rubles. This is if there is one glass, with double glazed windows - 4 thousand more expensive. The price already includes delivery, installation, and various canopies with ebbs. And if you install the profile yourself, it will be 2 times cheaper!
Do you want to know how much it costs to glaze Khrushchev-era balconies? The website presents prices for different profiles, which are just the right size for buildings of that era. See this article for the cost and types of glazing for 3-meter balconies.
Also on the website you can find out about the features and cost of glazing loggias measuring 6 meters.
System Specifications
Slidors is a sliding system that operates on the principle of compartment-type structures. Roller guides are attached to the window sashes, along which the blocks move smoothly.
Sliders design solution includes:
- plastic profile with 3 frames with high noise protection characteristics;
- frame frame with flat surfaces;
- additional overhead roller rail (required for attaching the mosquito net);
- a crescent-shaped lock that combines the functions of a handle, ensuring burglary safety of the loggia, firmly fixing the window block, preventing accidental opening;
- rail system with a round cross-section;
- brush sealing inserts.
The Slidors system provides semi-warm glazing. The structural thickness of the profile is 58-70 mm. The sound insulation parameters of the products reach 46 dB (characteristics higher than aluminum structures). The doors are equipped with glass (3-5 mm) or double glazing (14-18 mm).
Using a double-glazed window allows you to reduce heat loss by 3-3.5 times. It is possible to use energy-efficient, tinted, multifunctional, impact-resistant, noise-proof glass.
The profile is universal; the advantageous warm glazing can be combined with other profile systems of 58 and 60 mm. Sliders products are distinguished by an expanded light opening; the design solution provides for an increased glazing ratio.
Products for glazing balconies and loggias are delivered to the site disassembled, ensure easy transportation, and do not deform during movement.
The high height of the roller rails prevents the sashes from freezing and getting wet. The rounded rail configuration ensures fast and smooth sliding of the blocks.
The height of the sashes can vary (550-1830 mm). The width with double-glazed windows is 500-850 mm.
A structure-reinforcing element (filingpis), which has anti-burglary characteristics, prevents the balcony from blowing out.
In the manufacture of systems, a double-sided co-extruded seal is used, which ensures simple assembly, tightness, and waterproofing. The products have a long service life (up to 50 years).
The profile is suitable for rooms decorated in classic or modern styles.
There are size restrictions for safe operation.
With a sash width of 500-800 mm, the height of the frame with sashes can reach:
- 1750 (for 1-5 floors);
- 1600 (for 6-9 floors);
- 1500 mm (for buildings over 9 floors high).
The minimum frame width reaches 1500 mm, the permissible minimum height is 300 mm.
Profile characteristics
A warm, or rather semi-warm, sliders profile is a three-chamber or single-chamber double-glazed window (18 mm thick), the profile thickness is 58 - 60 mm. The system creates a reliable barrier against cold, wind and precipitation. Those who have already installed slider glazing in a Khrushchev-era building claim that when closed, the doors are completely impenetrable; rainwater, snow, dirt, dust, and insects do not penetrate through them. This high level of tightness is ensured by the presence of multi-circuit brush seals with patented moisture-proof inserts. Thanks to special rollers, the doors move apart easily and smoothly.
The main thermal insulation load is carried by double-glazed windows.
To increase energy efficiency, the chambers are filled with inert gas, and the glass is coated with i-spray. There is also a windproof insert, thanks to which it does not blow through the window sashes.
The sliders sliding profile successfully withstands strong wind loads thanks to additional reinforcement and can withstand significant frosts provided that the balcony is insulated and heated with high quality.
If you want to glaze an external structure with the sliders system in a “lightweight” (and cooler) version, choose a profile with glass rather than double-glazed windows. Glass thickness is 4-6 mm. Compare the level of thermal insulation:
- Rdef=0.15 m2 ◦C/W with glass,
- Rdef = 0.33 m2 ◦C/W – with double-glazed windows.
In addition to windows, it is possible to install sliding doors on the balcony, including non-standard sizes. You can easily find diagrams and sections of the slider system, as well as photos of glazing options for balconies on the Internet.
What is glazed with Slidors profile
Sliding doors Sliders are used for glazing:
- balconies;
- loggias;
- verandas;
- cold terraces;
- exits to the loggia;
- window blocks of country houses;
- office partitions.
Sliding glazing of a loggia is optimal when expanding the dimensions of the veranda in a cottage or arranging a balcony with a take-out in a multi-storey building. The products are used to decorate winter storage built into the wall in kitchens in Khrushchev-era apartment buildings.
The structures are recommended for use when glazing loggias in residential buildings up to the 6th floor, because the products will not withstand increased wind loads.
According to their technical characteristics, sliding blocks are suitable for decorating bay windows, gazebos, and glazing the veranda of a country house.
It is allowed to design a project for a separate room (utility unit, sports area, winter garden).
Profile installation features
Slidors sliding plastic windows are installed using working tools, adhesives, and fittings.
To assemble according to the instructions you will need:
- screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- building level;
- polyurethane foam;
- fastening elements (staples, screws, self-tapping screws).
Installation of the structure can be carried out at temperatures down to -15°C. Before installation work, it is necessary to keep the profile in a warm room (about +20°C) to prevent deformation of the plastic.
During installation, the loads on the parapet are taken into account. The sliding door section is designed for a glass block with a frame weighing up to 40 kg. 2-4 roller elements are attached to each sash in accordance with the weight and dimensions of the product.
Before installing the Sliders system for balconies, it is necessary to properly drill drainage holes in the frame.
First, the roller guides are installed, then the sashes are inserted and adjusted. It is necessary to securely fix the handles, locks, and check the reliability of the connection of the elements.
Treatment of the gaps between the wall panel and the Sliders profile with polyurethane foam is carried out after the assembly is completed and the locking mechanisms are closed.
It is necessary to adjust the symmetry and tightness of the junction of the protective covers, rubber and brush seals.
Drains must be installed at the bottom of the blocks to drain water.
After completion of the work, it is impossible to adjust the height of the structure, so the horizontal position of the roller guides must be checked during the installation of the profile.
After installation, it is necessary to keep the structure closed for 1 day. The doors can open with force at first, but during operation the movement of the blocks becomes smooth.
Slidors window care
No special system maintenance is required. It is designed for 50 years of operation without major repairs. Under unfavorable circumstances, there is a possibility that the reinforced frame may rust. But if this happens, it will not be earlier than in three decades. In this case, the window will have to be completely replaced.
If you want the slider to function perfectly, lubricate the sliding windows on the balcony (guides) once a year.
You will find information about a suitable product in the window data sheet. This is a specialized window oil. But experienced users also advise using any technical oil, mineral or synthetic (for bicycles, motor oil). Do not use household fats under any circumstances: margarine, butter and sunflower oil, Vaseline, shoe polish. WD is also not the best option.
Cleaning the slider windows on the balcony is not difficult, since they easily slide apart in different directions. To be able to wash fixed sashes, alternate them with sliding ones.
Advantages of purchasing the Sliders system from our company
]"PVC Window Factory"[/anchor] has its own plant for the production of window profiles, blocks for glazing verandas and balconies. Customer requests for the production of standard or non-standard structures are carried out promptly and efficiently. There is a guarantee for products and work for up to 5 years, and customer service is provided.
You can order windows from the manufacturer in Moscow and the Moscow region at minimal prices. We also offer free consultation when choosing a balcony glazing project.
Products are manufactured on special equipment in accordance with European standards and GOST regulations. The company's specialists are certified. Our company uses high-quality fittings from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Slidors sliding doors can be equipped with additional elements to improve the technical parameters of the product and create a custom design for non-standard openings.
The list of additional services includes:
- installation of ventilating valves that allow maintaining the required microclimate in different seasons;
- glass tinting using colored or heat-protective films;
- installation of special mosquito nets;
- work on setting up and adjusting locking mechanisms;
- painting the profile in shades from the RAL palette;
- installation of child locks;
- lamination of profiles for wood, metal, stone using Renolit films;
- installation of stained glass inserts in structures for finishing verandas of country houses, designer apartment projects;
- fastening slopes to increase sound and heat insulation in the apartment.
Reviews from our customers about Slidors
Elena, 35 years old, Moscow: “While renovating an apartment, I decided to glaze the loggia. When examining the catalogue, I noticed the Sliders products; from the photo, the products were aesthetically pleasing and lightweight. The company completed the order promptly. Specialists took measurements and installed the profile by the beginning of the winter season.
The Slidors design for Moscow is budget-friendly. Sliding doors are convenient to use, the blocks are sealed and maintain a stable temperature in the room. The sashes do not freeze in cold weather, and the glass does not fog up when it thaws. I'm satisfied with the quality."
Nikolay, 40 years old, Korolev: “When selecting a glazing model for the loggia, I focused on quality and affordability. The Slidors profile is the optimal solution for finishing balconies in a multi-storey complex. The design is modern, lightweight, reliable, provides warmth in the room, because... designed specifically for the Russian climate. The installation was carried out efficiently and quickly, the doors move easily, provide high noise insulation and tightness.”
Victor, 29 years old, Moscow: “When buying an apartment, I decided to design a loggia. When selecting a design solution, I paid attention to the system of sliding blocks. The glazing looks aesthetically pleasing, high quality and affordable. The opening in the apartment is not typical, so I asked the designers to carry out a small extension of the balcony and strengthen the base. After 2 years of operation, there are no complaints, the sound insulation and tightness of the system are at a good level.”
