French glazing exiting to the balcony. French doors to the balcony - more light and comfort in the house. Which one to choose: warm or cold

Our company offers you French (panoramic) glazing of balconies and loggias in Moscow. Affordable prices and a guarantee of high-quality installation in any home.

French balcony - maximum amount of sunlight!

French glazing is the glazing of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. This ensures maximum transparent penetration area sunlight. This creates a special atmosphere and a feeling of lightness of space both on the balcony/loggia and in the apartment.

The maximum possible amount of sunlight penetrating into the apartment from all types of glazing
Excellent visibility
Accurate installation of panoramic glazing on the balcony of our company practically does not require additional interior finishing
No need to produce external finishing balcony sides
Possibility of combined glazing. For example, installations in the lower part of frosted windows.
Reliable protection from external influences
When installed remotely, glazing the balcony into the floor significantly increases its area
When combining a balcony/loggia with a room you get original interior and the opportunity to enjoy, for example, a cup of tea, sitting in a chair and looking at Moscow at night...

Panoramic glazing options

	Warm Glazing of balconies and loggias plastic windows to the floor Allows you to achieve good heat and sound insulation. A more expensive option than aluminum French glazing. Requires good strength of the balcony slab.
	Cold Glazing of balconies and loggias with windows based on the design of Provedal aluminum profiles. Cheaper than glazing with plastic windows. Such a French balcony will be colder, but will also provide excellent protection from wind, rain and other external factors.
	With removal French glazing of a balcony with extension allows you to significantly expand its usable space. Unlike conventional glazing from the side, in this option the increase in space comes from the floor itself. Requires additional work to strengthen the balcony floor.
	With roof French glazing of the balcony top floor, and even with a transparent polycarbonate roof, in our opinion, it’s a fairy tale. If there is too much sun, then we can mount a roof from familiar materials: corrugated sheeting, tiles.

Prices for French glazing of balconies and loggias

The final cost of French glazing will depend on the size of the glazed area, the configuration of the structure (windows, openings) and the types of glass used (transparent, frosted, decorative). As an example, here is the price for a standard balcony and loggia:

Examples of glazed balconies and loggias in French

Demarcation line

Structural features of French glazing

French glazing of a balcony/loggia to the floor is available in two versions: cold and warm. In the latter case, work is expected to install heated floors and other operations that will ultimately allow you to get practically another small room or expand the main living space through redevelopment.

Installing a French balcony/loggia involves both reducing and expanding the area. To ensure that the structure does not take up space, additional reinforcing elements are installed to move the glass blocks beyond the balcony railing. REHAU profile is used for glazing.

A fashionable and practical French window on the balcony can be installed in low-rise buildings and high-rise buildings with any view architectural solutions. We recommend installing the Rehau Delight system, as it has a high thermal protection rating and a relatively low cost. Our craftsmen will be able to transform balconies even in old houses at a very affordable price - from 55 thousand rubles. If necessary, we will dismantle the previous structure.

The advantages of this type of glazing include the ability to:

Reducing electricity costs. It is achieved by increasing the flow of light from the balcony into the room adjacent to it.
Expand the space. Systems with sliding windows allow you to save space when opening the doors. Thanks to this, it is possible to visually increase the space inside the room.
Selecting frame material. The material for the frames is selected based on the customer’s wishes and estimated budget: plastic or aluminum.
Correspond fashion trends. Due to the aesthetic component, panoramic glazing is now at the peak of popularity.

Minor disadvantages of French glazing include:

Significant heating of windows in summer and cooling of the room in the cold season. To create comfortable climatic conditions on the balcony, sun protection and heating systems are provided.
Lack of privacy. Panoramic glazing makes the room as visible as possible. To increase privacy, you should choose combined options.

How we are working?

All work on glazing balconies and windows is carried out in several stages:

Consultation. Our specialists are always ready to provide advice related to the choice suitable option glazing.
Project development. After taking measurements, we develop design solution, which is submitted to the customer for approval. Based on the design, we will manufacture frames.
Installation. It begins with dismantling the old fence and removing construction debris. After which our installers install new window units.
Additional work. At the request of the customer, we carry out not only glazing work, but also finishing balconies.

What do we offer?

Our company offers all its clients special profitable terms cooperation, which include:
Competitive prices for French glazing. As a direct manufacturer, we have the opportunity to sell products at best price in the region.
Quality guarantee. The warranty covers both the products themselves and the work of our installers.
Wide range of goods and services. We perform cold, semi-warm and warm glazing using profile systems leading manufacturers: Rehau, KBE, Brusbox and others.

I would like to say a huge thank you to the GK Expert company, the very responsive manager Marina and the highly qualified specialist in his field Stas. Special thanks to him! I decided to specifically insulate the loggia and only in this company I found the service of foam insulation at a very reasonable price. At first I was very surprised that different teams came for each operation. They dismantled the old balcony, then put in windows, then covered it, insulated it, sheathed it... They took out all the garbage from the old balcony, it became even cleaner than it was :))). And everyone did it different people. It’s unusual, and I didn’t expect everything to work out so well. People are different, but the professionalism is the same. High!

Our house is a unique phenomenon in the bad sense of the word. When it was built, they completely forgot about insulation. And as soon as the autumn rains begin, the walls become covered with stains and stains, and mold appears in the corners. The wife insisted on glazing and repairs, fearing for the health of her elderly parents. We decided to turn to the experts of Expert Group because the neighbors on the floor above, thanks to them, turned the loggia into a real oasis. A turnkey finishing complex with insulation and wall covering is an expensive proposition, but the result exceeded our expectations. Now we relax on the balcony, and store potatoes and jars of jam in the garage. Very pleased and grateful!

Six months ago we glazed a large balcony, contacted the company "GK Expert", our neighbors advised us. The work was done well and competently, and everything was done on time, and most importantly, very carefully, they didn’t leave any traces anywhere. And their manager is pleasant, smiling and happy with life, he always communicated politely. They also gave us a good discount and gave us insulation as a gift, it’s nice when they care so much about you and give you more gifts! In general, both the service and quality are excellent, what more could you ask for?

The balcony was glazed by the Expert Group company. I liked it quality work, the service is good. We doubted it, so I spent a long time looking for someone to order from. We chose Expert Group because our friends recommended this company to us, and they gave us a good discount. We were flattered by this! We chose warm glazing Rehau profile, we received i-glass as a gift, now it won’t be cold in winter and not hot in summer. A very nice gift! Thank you for such a warm meeting with clients! Success and prosperity in your future career!

Great company! I ordered decoration for a balcony in Leningrad. At first I was pleased with the guarantee that the company provided, thereby instilling confidence =) The finishing was done quickly, on time. I was very pleased with the work done, the workers did everything the way I wanted. We installed a wardrobe on the balcony, replaced the windows, made beautiful ceiling. In general, everything is great. But the best part is the discount I received :) I managed to save almost half of my money. And finally they gave us some insulation. Alone positive emotions! Thank you, GK Expert!

Before the New Year, my wife and I decided to glaze our balcony. We looked for a suitable organization for a long time, and after much deliberation we settled on the company "GK Expert". The next day after filling out the application, a measuring specialist came. We discussed all the interesting nuances with him, and made a project using an iPad. We decided to insulate it a little more, with such a discount, and chose laminate flooring as a gift. After 5 days, the installers arrived and carried out the installation process very carefully, removing all construction debris after themselves. Now we are thinking about changing the windows in the apartment, we will now turn only to you. Thank you!

An original solution for creating unusual design home or apartment will be the installation of French glazing of balconies. Beautiful panoramic view, zoom natural light and high aesthetic qualities - these are a few reasons to choose French windows for your balcony. Let's take a closer look at this issue and understand the features of such window structures.

Excursion into history

The era of creating spacious window openings the entire wall became the 7th century, rich in innovative ideas of architects. Hot climate French Provence contributed to the appearance of French windows, which are a pair of sliding or hinged sashes, more reminiscent of doors. They were installed in houses of the southern provinces in rooms with access to a patio or own garden. From here there was an amazing view of the Alps, river valleys and the soft beauty of the local nature. To embody the idea of continuing nature in the house and the opportunity to admire beautiful views from the windows, these designs were developed. This innovative solution in architecture came to Russia in the mid-twentieth century.

What are modern French window designs made from?

Although the sizes of French window sashes are quite large, almost any materials can be used for their production. It can be wood or plastic, which has become so familiar. But the most widely used aluminum profile is due to its high strength and the presence of an insulated design option, which is very important for French glazing. The use of aluminum in glazing, as in pure form, and in alloys, can be attributed to the middle of the last century, but it appeared in residential construction not so long ago.

A special feature of this aluminum profile is its design, which has two outer aluminum layers and a middle one - thermal insulation. Polyamide material, reinforced with fiberglass, not only perfectly retains heat, but also protects your home from extraneous noise from the street. For these reasons, this bet on a polyamide base was called “thermal break” or “thermal bridge”, and professionals began to call the aluminum profile "warm" or "insulated". Various systems fittings are used together with an aluminum profile, so doors can be made from it, equipping them with a variety of opening methods. All these factors characterize French windows on the balcony as universal.

Tip: To achieve maximum level For sound and heat insulation of a balcony with plastic French windows, you should choose a profile thickness of at least 42 mm, and double-glazed windows should be provided with two or three chambers.

Construction types

French windows are a completely unusual type of glazing. Its main task is to completely clear the opening when the doors are opened. That's why their design is devoid of impost, which is an integral element of any other windows and works as a vertical stiffener. Due to their lack of sash panoramic windows are equipped with pin joints, or the entire structure rests on frames having a two-three or monorail profile. Thanks to such solutions, the sashes roll to the sides without interfering with the full opening of the opening.

And you will learn everything about it here. What are there, advantages and specifics of installation.

In addition, the area of the French glazing of a loggia or balcony is divided into sections with independent glazing of each of them, which makes it possible to strengthen the frame large area. The need for sectional division may not arise only if aluminum profile with glazing from tempered glass . And this version of the design involves the arrangement of sections over the entire height of the balcony - from the lower to the upper ceiling, or its installation on a prepared base 30-50 cm high.

The most common type of French window can be called portal, the movable doors of which act as doors and roll away to the sides onto the fixed adjacent ones. The most common place for installing portals is considered to be premises with access to a terrace or spacious balcony. Due to the increased area of glass structures and the absence of a sash system, a beautiful panorama opens up in the room, uniting the room and nature outside the window. In addition, such a French door to the balcony has a whole range of other advantages:

Possibility of choosing a profile color that harmonizes with design solutions premises;
a variety of glazing designs, providing for a parallel-sliding or lift-sliding type of opening.

Often French doors are made according to the “book” or “accordion” principle. Wherein glass wall, made up of a maximum of seven doors, can be completely removed by stacking them near the wall of the room, thereby freeing up the opening. This system Ideal for glazing balconies with wide doorways.

Sliding flaps, familiar to us from bus doors, are used for small maximum loads (up to 100 kg). Perfect for French glazing of balconies in old houses (Khrushchev or Brezhnevka), balcony slabs which will not withstand heavy loads.

Lift-and-slide types of French windows ( portal doors) can be equipped with exits to balconies or terraces that require impressive dimensions of the canvas and are heavy (up to 400 kg). The principle of operation is as follows: when you turn the handle, the roller carriages extend from the lower end, lift the leaf and move the sash along the adjacent stationary one along the rail. The closed design involves hidden carriages and a seal pressed tightly between the lowered doors and the strip.

French balcony doors— sliding portal

Do I need to coordinate the installation of French windows?

Lovers panoramic glazing often face various kinds of restrictions that prevent the fulfillment of their dream of installing French windows on the balcony. This is due to both the features building structures buildings, security issues, and bureaucratic delays.

Since any changes to the façade apartment building are necessarily carried out with obtaining permits, this issue should be carefully studied.

It's all about the need to dismantle the part outer wall or parapet for installing a panoramic structure. If the installation of French windows does not compromise the reliability and durability of the building as a whole, then these changes can be agreed upon, permission obtained and the idea brought to life. To do this you will need:

— written consent of the owner of the building or maintenance service;

— conclusion of technical services on the possibility of making changes to the layout;

— design French glazing for a balcony or loggia;

— coordinate it with Rospotrebnadzor and the Ministry of Emergency Situations;

- if the reconstruction is carried out in a building that has historical value– obtain the consent of the relevant management.

After this, all received documents, together with the previously issued BTI passport and certificate of ownership, must be submitted for consideration to the municipal commission.

Advice: This long and difficult path can be passed not on your own, but with the help of those who specialize in façade glazing French windows companies that offer comprehensive solutions to all problems.

The warmth of a balcony with French glazing

Since the climate in our country is radically different from the southern provinces of France, installing French windows on the balcony will create significant heat losses in winter period and overheating of the room in summer. The issue of creating comfortable conditions in this room must be decided in advance. If the area lies in a zone with a temperate or warm climate, then in order to comfortably survive the winter, it will be enough existing system heating and installation of triple glazing. In other regions it will be necessary to provide autonomous system heating or additional insulation with underfloor heating. An alternative to these difficulties is the use of glass coatings that reflect infrared radiation. It effectively copes with the task, but will last only 5, maximum 7 years. A review of popular models and installation tips are presented here.

Installation principle

First of all, it is worth saying that professional installers will be able to install the structure efficiently and without unexpected destruction of the enclosing structures, while providing a guarantee for their work.

The quality of installation is determined by compliance technological sequence:

— installation of the frame using anchors, excluding block skewing and increasing gaps of more than 20 mm, which are subsequently filled polyurethane foam. Cutting off the excess volume of insulating material, applying waterproofing tape and plastering the joints.

- hanging the sashes.

Removing the protective coating from the profile.

Design and shading methods

Decorating a French window In this section, we bring to your attention a video that demonstrates the installation of floor-to-ceiling French windows and the subsequent finishing of the room.