More recently, the balconies were open premises, often filled with various unnecessary things or conservation. But in modern homes and apartments, they are something big: cabinets, continuation of rooms, recreation areas and many-many other useful parties of living space. And perhaps it is only if the balcony is glazed.
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It is possible to perform the work on the glazing balcony yourself, but you can contact professionals. The last option provides for serious financial spending. But the first - spending of their own time and strength. If you decide to stop on it, you should figure out how much glazing is happening and how to do it with your own hands.
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Glazing balconies in different ways. The choice of the glazing method depends on which functions in the future this room should be performed. The first method is glazing without trim and insulation. Perform it from various structures: wooden, aluminum or metal-plastic. This is the cheapest type of glazing because work on the trim and insulation is not conducted. But at the same time, the balcony turns out to be protected only from precipitation, wind or street noise. But in winter it will be almost as cold on it as on the street.
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The second method is glazing with insulation and trim. In this case, the balcony turns out to be another room or part of it. It is obtained protected from cold, precipitation and other streets. For insulation and trim use different materials. Their choice depends on your budget mainly. Often, even perform work on expanding the room. Be sure to conduct waterproofing, sometimes even provide additional insulation.
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The third way is to create a "French balcony". In this case, glazing is performed from the floor to the ceiling itself. This means that you first need to remove any concrete or metal fences, strengthen the rack profiles and so on. Looks such balconies are very stylish and modern. They are particularly suitable for creating a winter garden or a rest room.
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For independently glazed balcony, you will be useful for many tools and materials, as well as certain knowledge. It is important to take into account the more complex the desired design is, the more difficult it will be better to perform work. Therefore, to create a "French balcony" to invite professionals. Especially if you do not have such experience.
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First, decide on the type of glazing. Choose frames and sash that you will use. Pay special attention to the material from which they are made. Also think about the design. They can be open or sliding. The quality of glazing and its service life depends on this. The easiest way to work with wooden frames.
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Secondly, check for the reliability of the parapet and rail. If doubts arise, it is better to further strengthen them. Suitable brickwork, welding or corner.
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Thirdly, find on the Internet or draw an independent window circuit. At the same time, pay special attention to all sizes. For example, the width of the balcony and swinging flaps ideally should not coincide. Also apply on the shelves and lockers on the balcony walls if they are provided.
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Fourth, do all the necessary measurements and pass them to the firm that manufactures frames. If you are not sure that everyone has done correctly, you can invite specialists from this company so that they do measurements under your leadership.
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Fifth, you can start mounting windows as soon as the frames delivered to you. First set the box and attach it. Use the mounting foam for seaming seams. The sealant is useful to you to hide the visible foam. And after installing the sash. But here should be very careful, because with the wrong installation, the window can overpay over time. Therefore, this part of the work is considered hardly the most difficult.
If you get to the glazing of balconies seriously, you can even create real wonders. And as a result, become the owner of a warm and protected premises, which will significantly expand your living space.
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