If area country house small, then the best solution to increase it would be to build a veranda or terrace. It will become a comfortable place for the whole family to relax. But if in countries with a warm climate this structure can remain open all year, then in our frosty winters it will have to be closed.
The best option in this case is the glazing of the terrace. In addition to an attractive view, protection from rain and cold, the owners receive a room with a panoramic view of the site.
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Glazing options
Using windows instead of walls helps save on lighting costs. The audience creates the illusion that they are on the street. But there is also back side- the whole room is in full view of the neighbors. Therefore, in order not to end up on the veranda like in an aquarium, it is worth choosing the type of glazing correctly.
Frame
This method allows you to do all the work with your own hands and without outside help. Suitable for cold and warm glazing.
Other pluses include:
- the ability to replace elements without harm to the entire structure;
- availability of prices for materials and services of craftsmen;
- fast frame assembly.
The disadvantage of using frames is that they are only suitable for classical forms buildings (square, rectangular). Non-standard sites are not equipped with them.
Frameless
Panoramic or soft glazing.
Photo: freestanding gazebo with frameless glazing
The fastening system consists of two profiles:
- carrier guide lower;
- top.
Roller hinges are mounted on the glasses at the bottom and at the top so that the sashes move freely along the guides, adapters are installed at the joints and sealant is applied.
For such glazing of the terrace of a country house, it is necessary that the frame of the building be assembled and the roof installed. Windows can be folded in a book or opened in a sliding way.
In case of damage, the glass breaks up into small crumbs, which minimizes the risk of injury to a person.
- it is suitable for sites of any shape, size;
- the veranda looks beautiful;
- one hundred percent overview of the site;
- for the summer season, part of the structure can be removed to ventilate the room;
- maximum flow of natural light into the room, which means energy savings.
Among the cons:
- the impossibility of installing mosquito nets from insects;
- high price of materials;
- low heat saving performance.
On such a veranda in winter it will be colder than when using frame type. The solution is to install energy-saving glass packages.
Partial
It is used for extensions that are operated exclusively in warm season. Suitable for gazebos, balconies, sheds near the baths. Often these are wooden frames with single panes, which are installed on the end sides of the structure. Their main purpose is protection from wind, slanting rain. This option is cheap.
Choosing warm or cold glazing
Cold is used to protect the premises from precipitation, wind, moisture, but its minus is the inability to retain heat inside the veranda.
In late autumn, the temperature difference between the street and the building space will be no more than 5⁰ C.
Warm glazing is energy efficient because it retains heat inside the room with minimal losses. At a temperature outside of -20⁰ C, the building will be at least + 21⁰ C.
Types of window opening systems
The choice is strictly individual. Each has pros and cons.
Sliding
Gaining popularity in the private sector. This is the best solution if you need to glaze a room with a small area.
The principle of its operation is that the sashes move along the guide profiles. There are several location options:
- wardrobe type;
- accordion or book.
Separate parts can be issued removable. Open sashes are hardly noticeable, significantly saving free space.
The sliding system is suitable for summer verandas, gazebos, but in winter there are heat losses.
If you decide to choose this type for year-round use, then it is better to take plastic profiles rather than aluminum.
swing
Due to the affordable price and ease of installation, it is in demand among the owners of summer cottages.
There are at least two opening options:
- The window has 2 sashes. If both pull the handles towards you, they will open.
- In the case when the window is wide, then it is made of several parts. One half can open and the other cannot.
The advantage of the swing system is a high rate of thermal insulation with minimal losses.
If you decide to glaze the veranda area in this way, then it is important to correctly calculate the width of the windows. An open wide window (from 1 m or more) protrudes strongly from the opening.
In addition, on request, you can order sections with a swivel or tilt-and-turn mechanism.
Glass types
Depending on the location of the veranda, the period of operation and the budget, various glass materials are used. Let's consider them in more detail.
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Glazing options
Polycarbonate
Used in the arrangement of greenhouses, greenhouses, winter gardens, summer houses, terraces. Produced in several forms. Cell phones are considered inexpensive. It will turn out to make not only walls, but also an interesting colored ceiling.
Photo: combined glazing. Frontal windows - ordinary glass, roof and flanks - polycarbonate.
Its structure is very similar to plastic raw materials. Between the two plates there are transverse partitions resembling honeycombs. They form longitudinal grooves in which air is trapped, which becomes an obstacle to cold and noise. Hence the advantages of polycarbonate - excellent sound and heat insulation.
Other advantages include:
- light transmission;
- the ability to scatter ultraviolet rays;
- high flexibility, which allows you to finish structures of different shapes;
- a large selection of colors;
- strength;
- light weight;
- low price.
No significant deficiencies were identified.
It is necessary to install polycarbonate sheets on a prepared metal frame.
Double-glazed windows
They are a set of glasses of different thicknesses, mounted on a frame made of wood, metal-plastic. The number of layers (chambers) affects the price of the veranda. From this material, you can decorate not only walls, but also doors.
Photo: glazed veranda - part of the house
Pros - heat and noise insulation. The range is wide, so you can find an option for any budget.
The only drawback is the impossibility of manufacturing at home, and it is better to entrust the installation to specialists.
stained glass
One of the examples of unusual veranda glazing is the use of stained glass.
Considered the art of painting on glass. With the help of this technique, paintings, floral patterns, abstractions are created. With this design, there is no need to hang curtains on the windows, because the interior space is not visible from the street, but the illumination of the room is reduced. Natural stained glass is an expensive pleasure. Many cottage owners create an imitation of technology using special films.
hardened
It is considered the leader among all types of glass in terms of strength. It cannot be accidentally broken, therefore, for glazing premises, it is produced in the dimensions strictly specified by the project.
The price is high. Used for frameless mounting.
Laminated
A beautiful solution for frameless structures. It has a multilayer structure, therefore it has high strength, resistance to stress. When the surface is damaged, it does not crumble into fragments, but scatters into small crumbs.
Standard
Often used for self-glazing. Frame material is wood. Protects from moisture, precipitation. Strength and thermal insulation are low.
What profiles are used for glazing
The choice depends on the type of glazing (cold, warm), the design of the building and the financial resources of the owners.
Aluminum
Among the advantages of the material are:
But when choosing, you need to take into account that such profiles will be expensive and this metal does not retain heat indoors.
Therefore, when using the veranda all year round, you need to take care of the insulation and heating of the room in advance.
Wood
Refers to the classic method of glazing. The cost of profiles is determined by the type of wood, the structure as a whole - also by the size and quality of the wings.
Among the advantages:
- Service life reaches 100 years.
- Possibility to replace individual parts.
- High rates of thermal insulation.
- Ecological raw materials.
- They have a vapor-permeable porous structure that allows you to maintain a stable microcirculation of air in the room.
The only drawback is the need for periodic maintenance. To extend the service life, the tree must be treated with antiseptics and other means to protect against moisture and insects.
PVC
Demanded type of material. The main advantage is the high thermal insulation of the room.
In the kit, they often come with a mosquito net, which is convenient when opening in the summer.
Other advantages of PVC include:
- Individual selection of models. Production of windows of unusual shapes.
- Color spectrum. tree imitation.
- Noise isolation.
- For PVC profiles, the openings are freely divided into sections.
- Different price levels.
- Ease of care. Windows can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Service life from 10 to 30 years, warranty.
- Such glazing is hermetically sealed.
- Reinforced profiles can perform a load-bearing function.
- Easy to assemble.
Minus - in the event of a breakdown, replacement of individual parts is impossible.
We install windows with our own hands
Consider step by step how to glaze the veranda with wooden frames.
Sequence of work:
- A bar or logs that will serve as a frame are treated with an antiseptic, fire retardant.
- We install supports around the perimeter of the site. They break the structure into sections. The recommended step is from 1 to 1.2 m.
- We order frames or cut them ourselves. They must have a gap tolerance of up to 5 mm.
- Vertically fasten frames without glass. The gaps are filled with mounting foam.
- We process the inside of the grooves with silicone sealant.
- After a couple of minutes, you can insert the glass, and once again apply sealant around the perimeter of the windows.
- Silicone traces are masked by a thin wooden rail (glazing bead) and at the same time reinforces the position of the glass in the frame.
It must be remembered that the height of the openings should not exceed 2.5 m.
Do not neglect the installation of ebbs. In the case when the glazing is mounted on a base or parapet, they will serve as protection for the lower seam from excessive moisture, mold.
In addition, the masters advise to make as many opening doors as possible for normal ventilation of the room, especially in summer.
Photo gallery
In our gallery you will find options for glazing terraces, verandas, differing in materials, design, and shapes.
An open veranda is a great place to relax, but, given the peculiarities of our climate, it is not always comfortable. Whether it's a glazed veranda! You can enjoy the surrounding landscape in it both in rain and in wind, and in some cases even in snowy weather.
Verandas can be divided into two types: built-in and attached. The first are planned at the design stage of the house. As a rule, they have a foundation and a roof in common with the house. This approach greatly simplifies construction. But it also happens that the idea to build a veranda comes when the house is already inhabited. What to do in this case? Of course, to build, but at the same time take into account some features of the already established architecture.
If the house is already ready, it will not be possible to choose the location of the veranda, since the structure is attached to the building from the entrance side. Firstly, this is due to elementary convenience: if the room is planned to be used as a place of rest, it will be easier to use it when you can enter it immediately from home. Secondly, the glazed veranda is a buffer zone that protects the entrance to the dwelling from the direct penetration of cold air currents. 
The veranda, although light, is still a building, therefore it must be legalized. It is necessary to make a project and obtain a permit before construction begins. This will take a lot of time, so it’s more convenient to do the paperwork even in the winter, so that with the start of the season, construction work can begin.
The veranda is a continuation of the house, and therefore it must correspond to the general style of the building. The dimensions of the room, of course, depend on many factors, including the number of people living in the house and the wishes of the owners, but still, from the point of view of space ergonomics, the veranda should be at least 2.5 m wide and 4 m long. This will allow you to arrange the necessary furniture and ensure unhindered passage.
Even if the veranda is not heated, this does not mean at all that it is impossible to arrange cozy gatherings in the room during the cold season. There is always the opportunity to temporarily warm it up - this is one of the advantages of glazed verandas over open ones.
Choosing glazing for a country veranda
Veranda glazing can be partial or panoramic. The first option is the most familiar in our natural conditions, and even easier in terms of construction and maintenance. This is especially convenient if the veranda will be heated. But no matter what, panoramic glazing is rapidly gaining popularity. The glass structure looks easy, fits into almost any exterior, but the main value lies in the absence of visual boundaries between the room and the landscape. In this case, one, two or all three walls can be panoramic. If you want to be completely included in the natural picture, you can use a simple trick - install large mirrors on the side of the wall adjacent to the house. Thus, the veranda will seem even more open and spacious. For achievement maximum effect you can build a glass roof instead of a standard roof. The main thing is to give the structure a residential look, since when using a large number glass, you may get the feeling that not a veranda is attached to the house, but a greenhouse.
A large glass area in the summer contributes to a significant increase in indoor temperature. To make your stay on the veranda comfortable, you need to think about how it will be ventilated. It is for this reason that verandas are designed with a minimum number of deaf (non-opening) windows. On a fine day, this will allow you to turn the glazed veranda into an open one and enjoy the fresh air and the scent of flowers.
The type of glazing not only plays important role from an aesthetic point of view, but also of great practical importance: it depends on it whether the veranda will be warm and how long the structure will last without repair. 
Wooden frames can be the most economical option, especially if you carry out glazing yourself. Glass is attached to the base with glazing beads and small nails, and the cracks are rubbed with sealant. Naturally, this type of glazing cannot provide good thermal insulation, so it is used in cold, unheated verandas.
If we are talking about the use of wooden double-glazed windows, the price of the issue increases tenfold. But this is entirely justified. Firstly, wooden double-glazed windows have an attractive appearance, and if for their manufacture were used quality materials windows do not require repair for many years. In addition, the tree "breathes", and double-glazed windows hold heat well.
Plastic analogues are a fairly popular type of veranda glazing. This is due to the relatively low cost and unpretentiousness of materials during operation. At the same time, like wooden plastic double-glazed windows allow you to build heated verandas with panoramic windows. At correct installation on such a veranda it will be not only warm, but also quiet. Glazing of this type weighs a lot, so the foundation must initially be designed for heavy loads.
Types of double-glazed windows for glazing the veranda
Wooden and plastic double-glazed windows can be hinged, sliding or multifaceted. Swing frames are a familiar option for many, it is simple and convenient. When installing such glazing, it is necessary to observe important rule: sashes should open inward. Thus, they will not interfere with ventilation. With panoramic glazing, this can create some inconvenience, since you have to sacrifice the useful space of the veranda. In this case, you can install sliding double-glazed windows. They can be lightweight or with an increased level of energy saving for heated verandas. Polyhedral frames are rare. They consist of several narrow doors and fold like an accordion, adjoining one of the walls.
Aluminum glazing is strong, durable and inexpensive, does not require complex maintenance during operation. It is suitable for unheated verandas, as it does not have thermal insulation qualities. As a rule, aluminum glazing involves sliding, hinged or sliding accordion opening methods. 
Another option for verandas is a frameless way. This is the so-called Finnish glazing. It looks easy and gives the house some status. Despite the external fragility of the frameless structure, it is able to withstand fairly large loads, so it can be considered safe. It is able to protect the room from wind, dust and moisture, but due to design features can only be used in unheated rooms. In addition, the veranda will always be filled with the sounds of the street. This is a minus if noisy neighbors or a track, but a plus if there is a garden with feathered inhabitants outside the window.
The Finnish system involves several options for opening the valves. First, the parallel movement of the valves one after the other. This option is suitable for low structures of a simple form. In this case, the space will always be blocked by the size of at least one sash. A special parking system will increase the open space. In it, the doors not only slide along the guides, but can also open at almost any angle.
In addition to glass, monolithic polycarbonate can be used for landscaping verandas. In terms of quality, it is somewhat inferior to glass. For example, it is more prone to mechanical damage, scratches quickly, and therefore it will not be possible to fully enjoy the views of the landscape through it for as long as we would like. But still, monolithic polycarbonate has a huge advantage - low weight, which allows you to build verandas without a foundation at all. Another plus of such glazing is tangible sound and heat insulation. In addition, polycarbonate has several colors. 
glazed verandas in the country
Another inexpensive option is the so-called soft windows. This is a special film that is attached to the roof and veranda posts with the help of straps. It is hardly possible to call such “glazing” durable and practical, but sometimes it helps to make the rest on the veranda more comfortable.
Transparent roof for a country veranda
The glass roof not only increases the view, allowing you to enjoy views from an unusual angle for the room, but also gives the structure lightness and airiness. But this is only outwardly. Glass is a heavy material that places high demands on the support. This is especially true when double-glazed windows are used on the roof: they provide the necessary thermal insulation, do not let noise into the room, but their weight significantly complicates the structure. And we are talking only about single-chamber double-glazed windows, since two-chamber analogues are too heavy. 
For installation of the roof, a reinforced frame is erected from aluminum or steel profiles. You can also use a wood-aluminum profile, but it is not without a flaw: even wood treated with impregnations can rot over time.
It is forbidden to use metal-plastic profiles for such structures, since they are not able to withstand such loads.
If properly cared for, glass roofing will last for many years. To facilitate the task (and the design) allows the use of monolithic polycarbonate. It does not require a complex and expensive fastening system, and the desired effect will be achieved.
Transparent roofs are becoming popular, and as a result, more and more verandas and other panoramic roof structures are appearing. When designing, you will have to create a roof that will not only fit well into the exterior, but will also be convenient for washing, because you will have to do this quite often. In addition, it will not be easy to create comfort in such a room in the usual sense for the majority.
On hot days, being under such a roof is not entirely comfortable even in a well-ventilated area. To solve this problem, they install over the roof retractable awnings for shading the veranda.
When choosing a material, you need to calculate your resources. The cheapest option is polycarbonate glazing. If your possibilities are wider - put double-glazed windows. Their choice is great and depends only on your wallet.
Natalia Stepanova
What to consider when choosing a glazing method for a veranda or terrace
To competently glaze the building on adjoining territory, you should pay attention to the following recommendations of experts:
- warm glazing is made using wood, plastics or aluminum special kind, as well as the use of double-glazed windows based on energy-saving glass;
- cold glazing is a cheaper alternative using aluminum façade systems in the absence of crossbars and drains;
- a partial glazing option is optimally suited for suburban buildings, operated mainly in the summer;
- expensive panoramic glazing involves the installation of window structures from floor to ceiling using high-quality seals and a reliable opening system;
- wall glazing features are the insertion of glasses exclusively into vertically located surfaces;
- complex and expensive is the roof glazing of the veranda, which provides for the installation of a double-glazed window directly on the roof of the building;
- technological features of hinged glazing provide for the opening through the operation of several hinged sashes, which can significantly reduce heat loss;
- sliding glazing is practical and aesthetic, thanks to the movement of window sashes on special rollers;
- the “accordion” glazing option contributes to maximum illumination of the building space and creates a magnificent panoramic view.
Particularly popular is frame glazing, the advantages of which are represented by low cost, ease of transportation, the possibility of replacing individual elements and self-installation. Frameless glazing belongs to the expensive premium class, which is due to the expansion of the view, as well as the transparency and lightness of the design.
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Glazing options for verandas and terraces
There are a huge variety of glazing methods, so the owner of suburban real estate has a great opportunity to choose best option. However, it is necessary to take into account not only strengths each method, but also its shortcomings, which can complicate the operation process.
Full and partial
Partial is the installation of glass in the arrangement of buildings that have blank walls. The advantages of this method are represented by low cost and availability for local replacement of elements that have become unusable. The disadvantages are a very limited view and low aesthetics. The panoramic method involves the glazing of three walls, and sometimes the roof, which gives the maximum good review. The disadvantages include the rather high cost of such design and the creation of the effect of an aquarium.
Partial is the installation of glass in the arrangement of buildings that have blank walls
Framed and frameless
The frame method of arrangement is budgetary. Such designs are easy to transport and manufacture, and it is also possible to replace individual elements and install the frames yourself. However, it is impossible to create custom designs, so the building will look very faceless.
The frameless method is an elite and very modern trend that allows you to create a design of a unique configuration with a panoramic effect, elegant and stylish, while maintaining natural light. The disadvantages of frameless arrangement are represented by insufficient thermal insulation qualities due to the lack of complete tightness of the seams, as well as high cost.
Glazing with sliding and hinged structures
Hinged windows are made with sashes, which are made in a standard swivel version or equipped with a tilt-and-turn mechanism. In various versions, the sash can open not only inwards, but also outwards. Depending on the components used in the production, such blocks can vary quite a lot in their mass.
Sliding type blocks are most often made on the basis of aluminum frames, but sometimes they can be made of wood or modern plastics. In the wings of such structures, one thick glass is installed with the ability to mount a mosquito net. There are also ultra-modern and very beautiful frameless designs in which there are no frames at all. The sashes of such products consist exclusively of glass, which does not allow the use of mosquito nets.
Sliding type blocks are most often made on the basis of aluminum frames
Winter and summer glazing
Cold or summer and warm or winter glazing has a number of significant differences that must be taken into account without fail in the process of choosing an option and direct installation of the structure.
The first option involves the installation of frames based on lightweight and durable aluminum profiles with five-millimeter double-glazed windows. The advantages are represented by an affordable price, good protection against noise and dust, as well as the ability to install additional heaters. Nevertheless, glass replacement in this case will be very time-consuming, and among other things, operation is accompanied by large heat losses.
The second method is characterized by the installation of frames in the form of PVC profiles, which guarantees low heat losses, high level sound insulation, strength and durability, as well as the ability to use a multi-chamber type of glazing. The disadvantages of the design include a smaller light gap, high cost and a noticeable decrease in the size of the usable area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
Sliding panoramic windows
Sliding panoramic glazing for winter gardens
This method of arrangement is especially in demand in winter gardens, where, as a rule, automatic heating is used for thawing. snow mass, an automatic way to maintain the microclimate and temperature indicators.
For a seasonal winter garden, glazing with an aluminum profile is considered, which allows you to create a light and beautiful, but not at all warm, sliding type structure. The flower garden needs sufficient lighting. Disassembly of such a system is quite simple and does not require much time or effort. The warm method of glazing allows you to keep heat in winter garden even in fairly severe frosts, but subject to the availability of a good source of thermal energy.
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Aluminum profile
It is used in cold arrangement of country buildings. Advantages presented long term operation, light weight, increased strength, environmental friendliness, the possibility of manufacturing large-sized structures. Opening systems can be turn, turn-tilt, tilt, slide and lift-slide, and thanks to a wide range of colors, the appearance of such a profile can easily imitate wood. The disadvantages include additional investments in sound and heat insulation or heating.
wooden frames
The owners of suburban real estate pay tribute to the good protective, strength and performance characteristics of natural wood, distinctive features which are environmentally friendly, low thermal conductivity and sound conductivity, high frost resistance and high strength with low bulk density, as well as maintainability and ease of processing.
The cost of windows is determined by a number of factors and varies over a fairly wide range. The final cost of the finished product is influenced by the area of glazing, the type of wood and structure chosen, as well as the level of deviation of the structure from rectangular standards.
The owners of suburban real estate pay tribute to the good protective, strength and performance characteristics of natural wood
Plastic or PVC
The advantages of using a plastic or PVC profile in glazing are represented by very high soundproofing and heat-insulating parameters, excellent tightness, long service life, ease of maintenance and no need to regularly paint. The price of a standard PVC profile is lower than the cost of modern euro and aluminum frames with a thermal break. Wide choose decorative coatings And colors allow you to choose the most suitable profile. The building does not need to provide additional sealing, and different ways of opening the valves make the operation of the structure very comfortable.
The advantages of using plastic or PVC profiles in glazing are represented by very high soundproofing and heat-insulating parameters
Types of double-glazed windows
Double-glazed windows used in glazing a veranda or terrace can be represented by the following types:
- tubeless double-glazed windows or standard single glazing, which does not guarantee high levels of tightness in the room. It will serve as a fairly good protection only from wind and precipitation, but it has low thermal insulation and sound absorption. Due to the sharing with the narrowest profile, the finished product belongs to the category of budget models;
- a single-chamber double-glazed window with two glasses provides reliable protection against winds and precipitation, sufficient thermal insulation and sound absorption. Finished goods of this type belong to the middle price category;
- multi-chamber double-glazed windows are equipped with three or more glasses, due to which the design has excellent tightness, good sound and heat insulation characteristics, which affects the price of the finished product.
The glasses used in glazing can be not only traditional or standard, but also solar control, self-cleaning, tempered and energy-saving.
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The main types of glazing
Depending on the purpose of the windows and the thermal insulation required from them, window frames are made from various materials. This takes into account the architecture of the building and its own material capabilities. For example, windows can be small and located only in the central part of the extension, or vice versa - to make three completely transparent walls, which is used frameless glazing verandas and terraces.
It is important to correctly determine the functionality of windows. Easy-to-use sliding structures that make it possible to easily turn a closed room into outdoor terrace and vice versa.
The optimal glazing method should be chosen based on the features of the construction and the purpose of the windows. For example, warm option suggests the possibility of using the space even in winter. Cold glazing ensures that the temperature inside the room is 6°C higher than outside. Therefore, such a space is suitable for use only in the warm season.
Some types of extensions are not a permanent structure, but a frame under the roof. In this case, partial glazing of the terrace is often performed.
Partial glazing of the veranda
Based on the features of the erected structure, the following types of glazing are chosen:
wall, when glass is installed only vertically, forming (complementing) the walls of the building;
roofing - in other words - the arrangement of a glass roof.
Each of these types of glazing is further divided into subspecies - framed and frameless. The first option is structurally simpler and its arrangement is cheaper. The second is considered elite - there are no retaining elements between the glasses, so the wall looks completely glass. True, in this case, the window cannot be made opening, which means that you will have to additionally think over ways to ventilate the room
Important Features
A veranda with a terrace differ in their design features.
The veranda is always part of the house, which is part of entrance group. The veranda can be located inside the perimeter of the walls, or it is an extension to the house - an additional room between the entrance to the living rooms and front door. The veranda is always with a roof and in most cases is built on a foundation. An exception is if the veranda is attached to the house later - in this case it may be a lightweight structure mounted on poles or slabs. Most often, the veranda is designed already glazed, but sometimes it’s just a frame with a railing - in this case, over time, home owners may think about building full walls and glazing.
Warm glazing of the veranda allows you to use it in the winter season
A terrace is a separate open extension, closely adjacent to the house, or located nearby. It can be under a roof on racks or simply in the form of an open area. In the second case, for glazing the terrace, you first have to assemble the frame and roof - most often aluminum profiles are used for this.
Terrace with panoramic wall and roof glazing
Regardless of whether the veranda or terrace is glazed, the main nuances of the choice of technology and materials are as follows:
The aluminum framework allows to glaze constructions of any dimensions and forms. In fact, a room is being made, the walls of which are deaf plastic windows - frameless glazing looks especially impressive, for which strained glass up to 12 mm thick and powerful leaf profiles. Their sizes can reach up to 3 m and have any shape. This allows you to get the effect of expanding the free space and a wide external view is achieved.
It is important to decide in advance whether the glazed veranda or terrace will be heated. If it is planned to rest indoors in the winter, then it is necessary to install warm glazing. Aluminum, insulated constructions, reliably protect from the cold.
Warm glazing - a veranda made of aluminum profiles On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of installing windows and doors. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Aluminum profiles are perfect for those who are going to use the room both indoors and outdoors. Thanks to reliable fittings and modern seals, the sashes are absolutely safe to use.
If the terrace remains unheated, then you can save money and stop at cold glazing made using the following technologies:
frameless glazing - for example, sliding glazing of the veranda and terrace (glass plates on rollers that can be moved to the sides, making the terrace open and closed);
wood or metal frame regular windows or double-glazed windows;
polycarbonate sheathing - considered an economy class design, but can look very attractive, easy to disassemble and assemble.
Significantly saves space by installing a sliding or folding door. This design allows you to save free space.
It is advantageous to install double-glazed windows on the veranda. They retain heat well inside the room and perfectly transmit light from the outside. Usually metal-plastic constructions are used.
Panoramic glazing is characterized by the highest light transmittance. In this case, windows are installed from the top of the building to the floor. When heating is not provided in winter, it is recommended to choose a frameless design. It turns out a veranda with glass walls (fastening elements remain invisible).
Frameless glazing of the veranda is more relevant in the warm season
When using frameless technology (glass blocks on rollers), it is important to choose the right number of leaves. Also, only individual blocks can be made sliding. In any case, this design does not provide tightness between the room and the environment.
As a result, the choice of the glazing technology used and the cost of all work is determined by what kind of room it is planned to receive - heated or not. The most expensive method is panoramic glazing of a veranda or terrace using wooden frames and double-glazed windows. If the issue of saving is not in the last place, then it is worth considering the option with an aluminum profile or PVC construction.
Used glass
When performing glazing, various types of glass are used:
standard glass in wooden frames - the simplest, economical way glazing;
Wooden frames and plain glass
stained glass windows have a higher cost - they can be completely painted over to create shading, or partially;
Stained glass windows will decorate any veranda
hardened are used in the manufacture of frameless glazing, have high performance characteristics;
Typically, tempered glass is used for panoramic glazing. This may be interesting! In the article on the following link, read about the soft glazing of the veranda.
laminated, usually panoramic glazing of terraces or verandas, it is especially safe to use (if it breaks, it does not scatter into small pieces), it resembles a pie consisting of several glasses glued with a film;
Laminated glass is easily confused with tempered glass.
energy-saving installed with frames, used when performing warm glazing, an expensive option, but effective;
Energy saving ensured by frame design
double-glazed windows are mounted together with frames, retain heat well and provide high sound insulation;
Glazing of the veranda with "deaf" double-glazed windows
polycarbonate (cellular, monolithic), is lightweight and low cost, a good degree of transparency allows you to save natural light, monolithic polycarbonate is a little more expensive, but more durable structures are made from it.
Polycarbonate can be considered as a temporary structure, but often a full-fledged veranda is made from this material.
Varieties of doors for the veranda
When glazing, several types of door designs can be installed:
sliding on rollers move to the side on special skids, which allows, if necessary, to remove part of the wall, save space, the option is used in both frame and frameless structures;
Sliding door to veranda
accordions do not take up much space when opening and closing, but have a rather complex design;
Accordion door to the veranda
swing are universal option, are used for all types of glazing, but the required space for opening.
Classic swing doors to the veranda It might be interesting! In the article on the following link, read about the glazing of the porch of a house in a cottage or in the country.
What type of glazing of the veranda to choose, everyone decides on their own. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is important that the glazing of the veranda in the country house does not cost more than the cost of the building itself. Therefore, when choosing, you should take into account your own preferences, intended functionality and pricing.
Varieties of glazing courtyard outbuildings
It is proved that an unusual decision of many designers was the use of multi-pane glazing, which is a kind of indicator of development modern technologies. This is especially evident in the photo of the terrace glazing.
- What metals are used for glazing verandas and terraces? The main ones include:
- frame structures made of wood;
- registration using metal-plastic along the entire height of the room;
- aluminum profiles;
- panels for sliding glazing of terraces;
- the use of polycarbonate;
- technique without the use of frames.
The most popular are the use of frame structures and their complete absence.
There are a number of advantages that wood and aluminum frames have:
1. Price. Available to almost all segments of the population, and this will save a lot not only cash but also time.
2. Interchangeability. Refers to individual elements, thanks to modern analogues as a result of the strong wear of old options.
3. Independence. It gives you the opportunity to do the necessary work with your own hands.
The only drawback of these structures is the lack of the possibility of repair in unusual buildings, which include sliding glazing of verandas and terraces.
The method of frameless glazing of terraces and verandas has a number of excellent indicators, which include:
- use in premises of any type, even in the most unconventional;
- creating a panoramic effect on the terrace;
- stylish appearance;
- full preservation of natural lighting.
In addition to a large number of advantages, you should pay special attention to the disadvantages, which are not so few:
- reduced thermal insulation characteristics;
- there is no possibility to install mosquito nets;
- seams are loose;
- rather big cost.
Having studied all the pros and cons, we can conclude that such a design of terraces is more suitable for lovers of beauty and something unusual, rather than for those who prioritize functionality.
The appearance of verandas and terraces made it possible to transform even the most simple and nondescript houses into unique and original designs. If your house is also equipped with a similar extension, you can, if you wish, do the glazing of the veranda with your own hands. Before you start glazing the terrace, decide how exactly you will use this design.
If only in the summer, then you can do without glazing. And if in winter, then this event is mandatory. It is enough to glaze the veranda once to ensure it reliable protection from bad weather. However, remember that the terrace must be glazed in accordance with all norms, rules and requirements. The slightest mistakes can destroy the harmonious appearance of the structure and adversely affect its reliability and quality.
Drafting a terrace glazing project
Understand what kind of glazing of the veranda you want to get, preferably even before the start of its construction. In the process of work, developers rarely make any significant changes affecting the construction of the veranda. And it is very important to take into account its design, since each existing veranda glazing requires appropriate preparation of windows and doors.
If you plan to carry out the glazing of the terrace on your own, then you need to start work with the preparation of the project. Each owner sees the ideal veranda in his own way, however, there are a number of basic requirements that must be observed for buildings of any type, regardless of their area, design features and purpose.
Even with small dimensions, the terrace should remain as spacious and bright as possible. To achieve this, you can glaze the veranda using large windows. They will provide an excellent overview of the surrounding space. Create such a project, according to which the glazing of the veranda would have as many shutters as possible. So the terrace will always be full of fresh air. Think in advance of such a moment as protection from insects. Special grids will help you with this.
If you correctly make all the calculations and measurements, then 1-3 days will be enough for the glazing of the veranda. You can do it yourself with simple options, but for more complex projects, it is advisable to enlist help.
Tools necessary for work: hammer, wire cutters, tongs, chisel, chisel, drill, level.
In the process, you may need the following tools:
- Yardstick.
- Ruler.
- Ticks.
- Square.
- baking sheet.
- Putty knife.
- Pliers.
- Wire cutters.
- Screwdriver Set.
- Hammer.
- Bit.
- Rotate.
- Chisel.
- Sanding bars.
- Drill with a set of drills.
- Catfish.
- Level.
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Step-by-step instructions for glazing with old frames
If you wish, you can glaze the veranda using old frames for this. Simple and budget option. First you need to clean the wooden surfaces from the old paintwork, if any. Next, you need to take the putty and carefully align the chips and other defects, and then let the frames dry completely.
Take a fine sandpaper and process the front sides of the old frames. Remove wood pile and excess putty. finishing do it the way you want it. If you want to preserve the natural color and texture of the material, treat the frames with a clear varnish. If desired, opaque moisture-resistant coloring compositions can be used for processing.
Directly glazing the veranda using old frames is carried out in several stages:
- Glass is installed in the old frame.
- Joints and cracks are sealed.
- The frames are attached to the designated places.
You can order glasses of the required size from any glazier. It is necessary to apply a 2-3 cm layer of sealant into the grooves of the glazed frame and allow it to dry a little. After that, place the cut-to-size glass in the grooves and lightly press it to the surface. Then re-sealing is performed around the perimeter of the glass. After that, the glass is fixed around the perimeter using a pre-finished wooden opening. In conclusion, it remains only to install the frames in the prepared openings.
All further glazing methods are performed in approximately the same order. The differences, as a rule, come down only to the order of fixing the frames, provided for by the features of a particular design.
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Terrace glazing guide with single pane frames
Such glazing of the veranda is the most the best choice for dachas, which the owners visit "on arrivals", in the warm season. It is a traditional and fairly easy to implement technique. In the future, you can easily replace broken and cracked glass with your own hands. Most summer residents give their choice in favor of this particular method, because. it eliminates the need for a serious investment of time, money and effort.
Modern methods of wood processing, the use of high-quality varnishes, paints and impregnations - all this relieves the owner of the need for frequent repairs and restoration of the material and its coating.
Design features eliminate the risk of dust entering the territory of the veranda, glass rattling and drafts. This is primarily due to the fact that a transparent silicone sealant is used as a sealant.
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Features of glazing the terrace with wooden windows
This technique requires quite a lot of money, even when compared with the cost of installing high-quality plastic windows. In favor of such glazing, those owners give their choice for whom comfort, quality and a favorable atmosphere are most important. Wooden euro windows are characterized by high operational properties and long service life.
Windows are made to order. During the initial installation, you will most likely need the help of a specialist, and in the future you will be able to dismantle and install the structures yourself. It is important that the windows are not too large and heavy, but fit fairly accurately to existing openings.
Such windows, as a rule, are installed in heated terraces, which are used by the owners during the cold season. Due to the fact that the organization of high-quality heating of such outbuildings is quite problematic, the issue of energy saving is particularly acute.
To minimize heat leakage in the manufacture of modern European-style wooden windows, special glasses are used. In winter, they will not allow warm air from the extension to the street, and in summer they will not allow the extension to warm up too much.
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Use of plastic and aluminum profiles
If desired, plastic window systems can be used to glaze the veranda. They are suitable for both heated outbuildings and unheated terraces. In accordance with the operating conditions, a specific type of windows is selected. Installation of such systems requires special skills, so in most cases you have to use the services of professionals.
The properties of plastic window systems are determined by the characteristics of double-glazed windows. To ensure the best thermal insulation of the terrace, you need to buy and install packages with glasses that have a special coating. An inert gas must be present between the panes. Thermal insulation characteristics largely depend on the type of profile chosen to create the structure.
A very popular solution is to glaze the veranda with sliding glass panels. An aluminum profile is used. It is somewhat more expensive than other types of glazing, but has a higher efficiency. At the choice of the buyer, models are available that can be opened remotely, the electric drive is responsible for the movement.
The structures are assembled from tempered glass. Glazing is carried out from the floor of the terrace to its ceiling. This provides an excellent overview and allows you to fully ventilate the veranda at any time you need. sliding windows, among other things, are good because they do not take up much space and go well with buildings of any kind. Installation requires special skills and the help of specialists.
Verandas and terraces are of two types: open and closed. Even after erecting an extension of the first type, over time, the owners often decide to convert it into the second option. To make the room as comfortable as possible, the veranda is glazed, for which different types of windows are being built.
Glazing classification
There are many varieties of windows with which the veranda is “closed”. There is even a certain classification. When choosing, it is desirable to proceed from the following factors:
- Materials used in production.
- Operating requirements.
- The presence of frames.
- Required number of windows.
- The type of glass used.
- Location.
Now let's look at these classes in more detail.
You can glaze the veranda in different ways, depending on your taste and financial condition:
Based on materials
There are inexpensive options, and models designed for wealthy buyers:
- Film windows (curtains). They are supplied in the form of rolls, therefore they are also called flexible. Material - durable lavsan with a protective PVC coating. Windows keep the summer heat in the room well, do not deteriorate in the sun and tolerate temperature fluctuations from -30 to +70 ° C. It is easy to mount them, the service life is estimated at 14 years or more. Maintenance is minimal: soapy water and a sponge. The film does not burn, under the influence of a flame quickly melts, without emitting dangerous gases. Manufacturers also thought about design - you can buy film curtains of different colors and shapes. Film options will save you from summer rain and insects, but are not suitable for winter.
- Polycarbonate. Budget option, cheaper than glass, but much stronger. The material transmits and scatters light well, withstands severe shock loads. When destroyed, does not create fragments with sharp edges. Does not lose performance on a hot day and in the cold. Installation is simple, the sheets are light weight. Sold panels of different colors and levels of transparency.
- Aluminum. They are more often used for cold glazing, but expensive models are used to organize a heated room (warm glazing). Do not lose performance for half a century. Aluminum is plastic, windows are made triangular, oval or in the form of an arch. Good option - sliding aluminum structures. If you fold them into an accordion, a closed winter veranda turns into an open summer one. The main disadvantages are the high price and excessive tightness. Ventilation will have to be considered indoors, otherwise the humidity will become excessive.
- Metal-plastic. The most requested type. In terms of performance, plastic windows are not inferior to aluminum counterparts, but much cheaper. With their help, a glazed heated veranda is organized, but even with light glazing, the temperature inside will be 10-15 ° C higher than outside. Products are produced in different colors, with different sound insulation. The disadvantage is a lot of weight (a reinforced foundation is required) and the inability to organize spot repairs if the frame breaks.
- Wooden. They create their own microclimate in the room, since the material “breathes”, i.e. temperature and humidity are regulated by themselves. On such a veranda, heat will remain, since the tree has low thermal conductivity. Of the minuses: expensive, require careful maintenance, as the tree quickly absorbs moisture and begins to rot.
In this video you will learn how to glaze the veranda:
By appointment
The owners present to the verandas different requirements. Those who are in country house occasionally, do not need expensive glazing, the cottage or house is still empty in winter. In this regard, the windows are chosen in terms of destination.
There are two types of glazing:
- Cold. Does not require large financial investments. The temperature difference between the room and the street is 5–7 °C. It makes no sense to install heaters on the veranda, the heat escapes through the glass and frames too quickly.
- Warm. The window profile is formed so that heat loss is minimal: multi-chamber double-glazed windows are installed, heaters are used, the profile material is selected with low thermal conductivity. Warm glazing is more expensive than cold, but the veranda can be used as a living space even in winter.
By frames
Traditional windows consist of frames and double-glazed windows. However, another, less popular option is also used. Consider the pros and cons of each type:
- Framed windows. The profile is made of wood, PVC or aluminum, there may be several chambers. The result is a reliable product with low thermal conductivity, good noise protection. The installation is cheaper than the frameless version due to the ease of installation. In case of damage, the double-glazed window or frame can be replaced without removing the entire structure. Disadvantage: even narrow frames still block the view, worsening the view of the surroundings.
- Frameless glazing. An expensive high-end approach brings creativity to the veranda in a private house, making the structure truly unique. The view from the windows is amazing because the frames do not obscure the view. The glazing is assembled from transparent panels, the mounting fittings are recessed into the ceiling or floor. Frameless windows can be given any shape, they are often made sliding. Of the minuses - high thermal conductivity and poor tightness (micro-slits remain between the panels), more fuel will have to be spent on heating the veranda in winter. In the open state, insects will enter the room, and there is nothing to install mosquito nets on.
Frame or not - your choice In count
Sometimes the choice of glazing option rests on finances. It is cheaper to cover the whole room with windows not entirely, but partially, combining them with blank walls. Consider both proposed approaches:
- Partial glazing. The area of the window structure and blank walls can vary - the fewer windows, the cheaper. Breakdown repairs are minimal. The view from such a veranda turns out to be unimportant, and one can only call it that with a big stretch: the room will partially merge with the main building. But it is easy to organize reliable heating, increasing the total living area.
- Panoramic glazing. The building is glazed entirely, windows are mounted not only on two or three sides, but even on the ceiling. As a result, an excellent all-round view appears (however, the room itself is also visible). There will be a lot of light, but in hot weather this is more of a minus than a plus. A partial solution is to install an air conditioner and hang curtains, but this negates all the benefits.
The second type is good for verandas that face a non-sunny side, or where there is a lot of shade from trees, and at the same time with a beautiful surrounding landscape. But to implement the idea, you will have to invest a significant amount.
By type of glass
glass type in different models windows can also vary. If you do not skimp and pay more, you can organize glazing with the best properties. Consider the most popular glass options:
- Classic glass. This is the basic set of any window. It has no air gaps, does not retain heat well. It is easy to break, and the fragments have sharp edges, which is unsafe for others.
- stained glass. Additionally, it also performs a decorative function, therefore it is more expensive. It is better to use evenly colored stained-glass windows on the terrace, they scatter the sun's rays, simultaneously creating a festive color atmosphere in the room.
- Tempered. Expensive but very durable. Demanded for frameless glazing. Withstands high mechanical loads, breaks down into small crumbs without sharp edges in case of breakage.
- Laminated. Assembled from several layers of glass with a reinforcing film pressed between them. In terms of strength and resistance to impact, it surpasses the hardened counterpart. Also used for frameless glazing.
- Energy saving. Developed for warm glazing. Used in conjunction with a sealed frame that does not allow heat to pass through. This option should be preferred if heating is expected on the veranda.
- Multichamber double-glazed windows. They are also assembled from several layers, between which there are sealed air cavities, sometimes filled with a special gas. They have minimal thermal conductivity.
By place of installation
The design of windows mounted on walls and ceilings may vary. When choosing one or another type of terrace glazing, decide on the location of the ordered windows. Two possible options are offered:
- Wall glazing. window profiles built into the openings of the walls of the veranda or completely replace them (panoramic type).
- Wall and ceiling glazing. In addition to walls, windows are also mounted on the ceiling or built into it, and even completely replacing it. This achieves the illusion of being in the open air. “Pleasure” is expensive, plus heating costs increase in winter.
Video "Frameless glazing of a terrace, veranda or gazebo"
From this video you will learn how to install frameless glazing in the veranda and why it is interesting:
If you are looking for a budget option, try combining the solutions we have described. For example, the lower part up to the parapet is covered with an opaque PVC profile reinforced with lavsan thread, the top is covered with transparent curtains, which are easy to dismantle with the onset of heat.
For country summer veranda, where guests often stay overnight, it is recommended to perform light glazing with a single-chamber plastic double-glazed window.
If funds are not limited, it is better to make windows lifting or sliding in the form of an accordion.
