But if a country house serves as permanent housing, then it would be a good idea to pay attention to the glazing of the gazebo so that the latter can maintain an optimal microclimate regardless of the temperature outside.
As you know, closed gazebos for summer houses and country houses are an excellent option for making your vacation with family and friends more comfortable and cozy.
The effect of protection from wind and cold on rainy days becomes more pleasant when the surrounding landscape is not lost behind walls and partitions. For this purpose, full and partial glazing is very successfully used in the construction of gazebos.
Types of silicate glass for glazing gazebos
At the moment, the industry produces three types of glass based on quartz sand, which can be used for glazing gazebos:
- ordinary glass without tempering: breaks easily, is dangerous for humans if broken, used in ordinary inexpensive glass frames;
- tempered glass: durable, very difficult to break, harmless when broken, used in frameless glazing, façade glazing, shop windows, doors, furniture and wherever strength and safety are needed;
- laminated glass or “triplex”: two or more ordinary glasses glued together with a film between the layers, safe when broken - the glass remains on the film, used in double-glazed windows, machine glasses.
When constructing glazed gazebos for summer cottages, all three types of silicate glass are used.
Is it possible to close the windows for the veranda with polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate comes to replace glass! The distinctive quality of polycarbonate is its ability to transmit a large amount of light. The composition of the material allows you to block ultraviolet radiation and perfectly withstand physical activity, shock and pressure. Polycarbonate is an excellent replacement for heavy and fragile glass.
And its low cost ensures enormous popularity among consumers. The veranda, glazed with polycarbonate, attracts with its stylish appearance and fits perfectly into almost any design of the site. The high strength of the material allows it to withstand heavy rainfall. The transparency of polycarbonate adds lightness to the entire building.
Application of double-glazed windows
The use of aluminum profiles in combination with laminated safety glass and the latest technologies for creating chamber window frames has opened a new page in creating home comfort and energy saving.
Double-glazed windows allow you to make a closed gazebo warm in both summer and winter. Such windows are not blown by the wind, are sealed, heat-saving, and have a pleasant appearance. At the customer's request, we can produce such windows from one to several chambers, of any shape, as well as doors for the gazebo.
Operating rules
When using a building for preparing hot food in an oven intended for a barbecue, you must provide for air outflow and ventilation; in addition, in rooms of this type you can put furniture made of natural wood, but not plastic.
In general, we can safely say that glass gazebos have a number of advantages compared to other structures of this type, but there are also disadvantages, such as poor ventilation, so be sure to take this into account. Glass buildings are made hermetically, which means that only the door will serve as an opening for the flow of fresh air.
Application of tempered glass
Today, tempered glass has found application in all corners of human life. Such glass is made from ordinary glass by tempering: first the glass is heated to 680 degrees Celsius, and then sharply cooled.
At the same time, residual stresses remain on its surface, which give the glass special strength. Such glass is formed before tempering, since it will be impossible to process it later. When drilling or cutting, it will immediately collapse completely.
Tempered glass is used to make so-called frameless glazing, which is used for glazing loggias, terraces of houses and cafes, as well as glass gazebos. Frameless glazing of a gazebo is a great way to preserve the view from the inside to the outside. After all, such glazing is continuous, but at the same time it consists of parts that, in the form of doors, can easily be moved to the side and reveal a living view.
This is achieved by a frameless glazing system developed in Finland last century. Tempered glass sheets are held at the top and bottom by special profiles with rollers in which they move freely. And glass joints without gaps one to another are made using a narrow silicone transparent gasket, which is almost invisible.
Glass about half a meter wide, if necessary, can easily be moved to the side like curtains, and just as easily close the plane again, creating an impenetrable shield.
Frameless glazing can be done either over the entire wall or at partial height.
Step-by-step installation instructions
Windows in the gazebo can be installed with high quality if the installation technology and the features of such a building are followed. Windows in wooden or frame walls, unlike stone ones, are installed in a special frame base - a frame in the form of a wooden box .
Such a structure is fixed into a groove on the side of the rack, without the use of fasteners, and a compensation gap is left above it to neutralize the shrinkage of the wooden building. There are several methods of such installation, the most popular is when a groove is made at the end of the logs, and a tenon is placed on the side posts of the box.
The cracks that form in the opening after installing the casing are filled with tow or soft insulation, for example, mineral wool.
To install conventional Euro-windows, special fasteners, steel corners, and polyurethane foam are used, which in the future must be hidden behind the slopes. In cases where the wall frame is not wide and is almost equal to the thickness of the window structure, there may be no slopes; in this case, the fasteners are used of a hidden type.
Instructions for installing PVC windows in a gazebo:
Carefully remove the glass unit and place it vertically in a safe place.- The frame is placed on 2 cm bars and leveled horizontally using a water level.
- Align the frame vertically.
- The PVC frame is secured to the frame with self-tapping screws using mounting fasteners. In this case, it is important to prevent the self-tapping screw from getting into the crest of the log where the post is attached.
- After fixing the PVC frame, there should be 2 cm gaps around the perimeter for foaming.
- Before securing the window with foam, assemble the window structure and hang the sashes, then close them so that the frame profile is not damaged by the pressure of the foam.
- After assembling the window, check the operability of the sashes, if necessary, adjust the operation of the fittings.
- Close the window completely and foam the installation seams; after finishing the work, leave the structure for a day so that the foam receives the required degree of strength.
- Perform insulation and sealing of assembly seams.
- They finish the slopes and install platbands.
Regular glass for gazebo
Ordinary, easily breakable glass requires the use of solid wooden or metal frames. This is the cheapest way to glaze a gazebo, but at the same time the most dangerous: ordinary glass can cause damage if broken.
Since people want to relax in a recreation area and not think about the safety of their loved ones, the best options would be to use double-glazed windows and frameless glazing made of tempered glass for gazebos.
How to properly store polycarbonate?
Long-term storage of the material, while maintaining all its characteristics, is possible only if a number of conditions are met. The surface of polycarbonate must be reliably protected from exposure to sunlight, because the sheets are covered with a protective film from external influences on only one side. If you didn’t notice and the sun’s rays hit the protective film for quite a long time, then you need to remove it by wetting it with warm water.
As a rule, when stores sell piece polycarbonate sheets, they pack it in a roll, but it is not recommended to store it in this state for more than one day. If you bought a large amount of material in advance, then lay it horizontally on a flat surface. Make sure there are no stones, debris, or pieces of metal underneath, otherwise it may deteriorate over a long period of time. Avoid vertical storage, as in this form it can indicate a fracture along its entire length.
Types of glazing depending on climate
Window manufacturers make different profiles and double-glazed windows so that a gazebo with closed windows can provide protection and warmth. But for people living in the south (Krasnodar, Crimea, Sochi), sealed glazing will only be a hindrance.
And the situation is completely opposite with the target audience, whose country real estate extends throughout the middle zone and the northern part of the country.
So that the buyer immediately understands what the window market offers him, marketers call thematic designs:
- “Warm” - assembled from a wooden or PVC profile, have a two- or three-chamber double-glazed window, tightly rubberized with sealing tapes;
- “Cold” - assembled from aluminum or PVC profiles, have a single-chamber double-glazed window with a condensate dryer (distance frame), and open in a tilt-and-turn or sliding manner.
As it should be, a glazed gazebo in the “cold” way pleases more with functionality and ventilation, while the “warm” version offers good sealing.
“Warm” glazing with double or triple glazing is often called Euro-windows. When installing such a structure, it will not be possible to achieve an optimal microclimate inside the gazebo, because... Cold bridges are floors and walls. Therefore, by default, the installation of the appropriate glazing will have to include the casing, coolant supply, etc.
Tips for choosing
When ordering the type of glazing, it is necessary to take into account that such structures must reliably protect the internal space of the gazebo from negative atmospheric influences, be mobile, provide easy opening/closing, be quite strong and durable, and at the same time have an aesthetic appearance.
The gazebo is a temporary lightweight structure, and the windows, even in the cold version, have significant weight, so when choosing the type of glazing, the developer must take into account several important factors :
Pergola base – uPVC and timber windows will require a strong base. The type that can be used is a wooden beam laid on the foundation, which should protrude beyond the boundaries of the gazebo by at least 0.5 m around the perimeter.- It is better to make the foundation columnar, raising it above the ground by 30 - 40 cm.
- You also need to pay attention to the quality of the floor; it is allowed to install horizontal logs from timber, and on them boards and plywood, preferably waterproof.
- PVC and aluminum windows cannot support the heavy weight of the roof, so any tiles cannot be used for it; it is better to choose a soft roof.
Most often, the walls of the gazebo are made of wood or framed, covered with natural or artificial lining, so the installation of wooden, aluminum and PVC windows should be carried out with the installation of a casing/frame, which should ensure the independence of the frame from the behavior of the wall structures.
An example of choosing windows for a 4x5 m gazebo with installation:
- wall material - frame covered with clapboard inside and outside;
- glazing - on 3 sides;
- near the fourth side there is a grill with an oven;
- facade - double-leaf PVC door 1500 x 2100 mm and 2 blind PVC windows 1200 x 1000 mm;
- on the side walls there are two opening PVC frame windows and 2 fixed windows;
- Rehau profile, single-chamber cold.
Calculation of the cost of glazing a gazebo:
- door 1500 x 2100 mm: RUB 24,560;
- window facade 1200 x 1000 mm, fixed: 3190x1.2x1x2=7656 rub.;
- side walls, frame windows 1000 x 1000 mm: 7150x1x1x2 = 14,300 rub.;
- side walls blind windows 1000 x 1000 mm: 3190x1x1x4=12760 rub.;
- door installation: RUB 4,700;
- installation of windows: 3200Х8=25600 rub.;
- in total, the cost of PVC structures is 59,276 rubles;
- installation cost - 30,300 rubles;
- total cost - 89,576 rubles.
Types of glazing depending on the assembly
Glazing involves a structure with a supporting base (profile) and a double-glazed window. The latter is a block assembled from several glasses. The more glass, the better the double-glazed window resists cold temperatures. But in addition to insulation, glazing is designed to illuminate, highlight the structure, and reduce street noise.
After all, windows should last a long time. All users have different priorities, so modern glazed summerhouses have different windows. Among them are mainly found:
- Plastic windows - suitable for panel and brick gazebos, easy to maintain, functional and equipped with double-glazed windows with different levels of sealing;
- Wooden windows - welcome traditional walls made of brick and timber, require special care, do not always have rubber seals and double-glazed windows (the sashes can come with single glass);
- Aluminum windows - suitable for stone and open gazebos, easy to maintain, durable and functional, but have a “cold” double-glazed window.
Plastic windows are often laminated to look like wood so that the outside matches the design of the gazebo. This is very important, because wooden windows, even without double-glazed windows, can still be expensive due to the use of natural solid wood in them.
Factory-made wooden frames
If you don’t want to try your hand at carpentry, the tightness of the structure and its aesthetic appearance are important to you, and for some reason you don’t like plastic windows, you can purchase a wooden euro-window. This material is highly environmentally friendly. It combines all the advantages of a wooden frame, while it is equipped with modern double-glazed windows. Glazing a gazebo in this way will be quite expensive, since the creation of Euro-windows requires high-quality wood, not all manufacturers produce such products and competition in the market is quite small. The disadvantages of such products include the need to care for the frame, like any wooden structure, and its high cost. The positive aspects include the following factors:
- Attractive appearance.
- The ability to retain heat is no worse than plastic analogues.
- Durability.
- Natural origin.
Wooden windows in the glazing of a log gazebo
Alternative types of glazing
Against the backdrop of standard landscape designs, glass gazebos, which are akin to a greenhouse, are in particular demand. Their walls are made of transparent sheets, i.e. direct glazing. Its supporting part (vertical posts and foundation) must be strong.
On the other hand, a heavy profile and double glazing can replace:
- Frameless Finnish glazing - glass attached to fittings at the top and bottom for folding and extending the prefabricated structure;
- “Soft glass” is a dense transparent PVC film with a border, which, when stretched, looks no different from glass.
Both options are suitable for dismantling, which is important in anticipation of frost. Accordingly, frameless glass and “soft glass” are beneficial to use only in the warm season.
In addition to gazebos, alternative types of glazing are welcome in summer cafes and construction sites. In the latter case, it is better to use “soft windows”. They are easily pulled onto the frame and can even cover broken glazing
Practicality of polycarbonate windows
An excellent replacement for glass is polycarbonate. This is a worthy alternative to plastic double-glazed windows, as it has quality characteristics:
- Increased impact strength and strength.
Polycarbonate is distinguished by its increased impact strength - Low specific gravity allows the foundation to be lightweight.
- Fire and environmentally safe.
- Temperature changes do not affect the quality of the material.
- High heat and sound insulation properties.
- Transparency and tintability expand the options for implementing design ideas.
- Plasticity promotes the flexibility of a material without heating.
- High resistance to aggressive environments and sunlight.
- It does not transmit ultraviolet rays, but it blocks infrared rays.
- Costs less than glass.
- Weakly resists abrasives. Easily scratched.
Despite its many advantages, polycarbonate is susceptible to abrasion - It reacts to the effects of low and high temperatures with a significant change in its size. This factor should be taken into account during installation, planning in advance the place for the thermal gap.
In conclusion
A gazebo is not always a completely open structure. It can be easily glazed if you want to host demi-season and winter gatherings. And if the structure is open or semi-open, then frameless glazing of the gazebo will help.
This alternative technique has already been successfully used by thousands of Europeans and Americans. It's time for our compatriots to take up the thematic baton.
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Polycarbonate window
When choosing polycarbonate for your window, you will be surprised how much easier it is to handle compared to glass. But before you start work, you need to check and ensure the availability of the following materials and tools:
- sheets of material of the required size;
- tape so as not to spoil the appearance during installation;
- connecting metal profiles;
- polyurethane foam for sealing window cracks;
- mounting screws, anchors and self-tapping screws;
- rubber or soft washers to place under screws and self-tapping screws;
- a drill to make holes in polycarbonate for self-tapping screws;
- screwdrivers or screwdrivers for tightening fasteners;
- tape measure and level to make all dimensions, maintain the horizontal and vertical of the window;
- small hand-held circular saw, for cutting polycarbonate sheets
Preparation for installation
First of all, you need to study the instructions included with the material. Without some experience, you may not take into account some features, and as a result, over time you will have to redo the window on your gazebo. In apartment buildings, polycarbonate is often used for “glazing” balconies. After making sure that all the above materials and tools are at hand, you can proceed directly to installation.
Positive traits
The sliding window system is a lightweight design that is very practical and easy to use. It has excellent sound insulation, excellent thermal insulation, is environmentally friendly and has a presentable appearance.
Among the main characteristics of sliding systems:
- high tightness;
- the sash moves easily along the window;
- low installation cost makes them increasingly popular;
- additional protection against hacking and unwanted entry.
