Panoramic windows– a modern hit of interior design. Indeed, windows from the ceiling to the floor make the room much wider, richer, more luxurious, brighter and more original. But besides all this, such glazing can also cause a lot of trouble: you just have to remember that such windows are of French origin. Their homeland is Provence, where the temperature does not drop below +7 degrees even in winter. It is in this feature that it is worth looking for a catch.
It’s worth noting right away that panoramic windows the width of the entire wall or part of it will be appropriate only where they were designed in advance: these are either modern new buildings or private houses. In this case, such windows do not stand out from the general architectural ensemble. Unfortunately, many owners of apartments in ordinary high-rise buildings, wanting to make their apartment special, knock out the walls, thereby violating not only the strength of the house, but also its appearance. Although many of our houses are far from ideal, panoramic windows can further ruin their appearance.
If, however, the opportunity to use panoramic windows presents itself, then they can become a bright element of your room. The main advantages of such windows are:
But at the same time, panoramic windows can also play a not very good role. Their main disadvantages include:
If all the shortcomings do not bother you, and you still want to install panoramic windows, because they also have a lot of advantages, then you need to be prepared for the many questions and problems that are caused by the installation of such windows.
note that glass is cold material , and in winter, due to the difference in temperatures inside and outside the room, a zone with cold air appears near the glass, which is especially unpleasant if you like to sit near the window. Therefore, it will be necessary to provide heating for this area. There are a lot of options: a convector under the floor right in the area near the window, or tubular radiators, or simply choose heated windows, which is effective, but quite expensive.
If there is a child in the house, then safety You can provide it simply by choosing a design with an increased number of rods and partitions so that he cannot stick his head in or climb out through a window.
It will also be necessary to decide with design and materials of use. The frame itself can be made of plastic, wood and aluminum. Naturally, it is believed that metal and wood are much stronger than PVC, but there are exceptions: in some cases, plastic even wins in strength, especially since it is not as cold as aluminum and is not as susceptible to precipitation as wood.
As for the design, size of the window and its configuration, then it is worth starting not so much from the interior design, but from the facade of the house - it is this that will tell you where and how logical it is to use this or that type of glazing.
Next we decide on opening method. The most common methods are:
Don’t forget about such a window design element as curtains: they may be absent altogether according to your design idea. Otherwise, you need to immediately consider the possibility of attaching the cornice to the ceiling or wall, and in the case of Roman or roller blinds Be prepared that at the slightest turn of one leaf, the entire structure will make a lot of noise, but do you really need it?
In general, panoramic windows are very beautiful, but such beauty in the house requires a serious approach both during design and in window care, so be prepared for this in advance.
A lot of materials on the topic of window installation describe the main stages of the work. However, installing plastic windows is not just about attaching frames to anchors and foaming the seams. If we're talking about O self-replacement windows, you should know much more. Read further in the article what types of windows exist.
Choose windows wisely!
Not all windows are the same. Yes, most of them have an adjacent design - a white matte frame and a sparkling double-glazed window. But if you look at the root, completely different products can be hidden under the same shell.
According to the method of opening, windows are divided into:
Installation of plastic windows of this type can only be carried out in rooms where air exchange is provided by its own air conditioning system. A huge minus is the difficulty in cleaning the window with outside. Plus - reliability of the design. Can be used in shopping and entertainment buildings, industrial buildings, as well as staircases and in technical rooms.
The traditional design of the window allows it to be opened outwards. It can be supplemented with the ability to open the window into the room. Easy to clean and durable.
Hinged windows allow you to leave the window in ventilation mode. However, if this is the only function of the window fittings, cleaning it will also be problematic.
The tilt-and-turn window system is one of the most functional.
Installation sliding windows allows you to win usable area in oversized rooms, and also perfectly complement the design of any room.
Figure 1 - Types of windows by opening method
This characteristic will significantly affect the soundproofing properties of the window system.
Separately, I would like to say about energy-saving windows. It is assumed that these windows are inside will be coated with silver atoms, which will create a reflective effect and help retain heat in the room.
However, when they try to sell you a window by attaching a thousand characteristics to the product offered, be careful: what sellers call an “energy-saving” window may in fact not be made using energy-saving technologies at all and may not even have anything in common with them.
Photo 1 - Making windows
The same goes for fireproof windows. Not every window is super flame resistant. Glass and profiles of fire-resistant windows, by the way, also have their own characteristics - fire resistance limit (CBC 15-60), requirements for the thickness of the package (16-38 mm), weight standards (38-76 kg/m²), etc.
Scheme 1 - Window fire block
If you are really interested in purchasing a fire-rated window, pay attention to the catalogs of certified products from Schuco, JSC Bavarian House and CORAL.
If we have sorted out the choice of the type of façade windows a little, then we haven’t even said a word about dormer windows (especially about the choice dormer window). Firstly, this is a separate type of window product, therefore there are much more requirements for it: due to the fact that the structure of the dormer window becomes part of the roof, it must at least have a III safety class and be accompanied by a full set of materials for installation. Here, without unnecessary savings, you should trust only proven brands FAKRO, ROTO or VELUX.
Leaving the purchase, much less the installation of a window, to chance is risky. If you do not have the relevant experience, you can easily miss the measurements or the choice of double-glazed windows.
And if you decide to turn to specialists for help, keep in mind that you have the right to demand that the entire sequence of work be completed:
If you come across a company that does not provide the full range of services, it is better to look for another provider: for example, selling windows without installation is unjustifiably unprofitable for you, because at a minimum you will have to look for workers yourself. In addition, the manufacture and installation of windows must comply with GOST, and in most cases guarantee you high quality manufacturing and installation according to all rules can only be done by certified companies. Otherwise, how do you know whether everything was done in accordance with the standards?
Moreover, before starting work, you must know exactly what you will get as a result: discuss with the workers what is included in the cost of the basic package of window installation services, and what will need to be paid separately.
Figure 2 - Ventilation valve in section
Additional options may be offered to you when placing an order at the company’s office. Never refuse to consider such proposals: for example, good double glazing should not fog up, however, an additional precaution may be to install valves on the windows (special ventilation systems) or, say, for greater control over the room ventilation function, it is proposed additional option− installation of the comb on the window profile.
The purchase will be worthwhile if you contact actual representatives of famous brands − REHAU, VEKA(facade windows) or VELUX (skylights) and etc.
All of them - Veka, Velux, and Rehau, just like any other respected manufacturer, provide a list of offices and representative offices in a particular city of the country on the company’s official website. Therefore, you can be sure that you have truly entrusted the production and installation of Euro-windows for your apartment to professionals.
It is important not only WHO provides installation services, but also WHAT the workers use. If you are faced with installing windows for the first time, do not trust yourself with the choice of materials for installation work.
Remember! Manufacturing and installing windows is a job for professionals.
Even if we are talking about buying polyurethane foam or sealant, without exact list You shouldn’t go to a construction market indicating the characteristics of each product. Moreover, most world-famous manufacturers are happy to provide their clients with a whole range of materials, the purchase of which greatly simplifies everything or, in extreme cases, they will recommend a company whose profile is the installation and installation of plastic windows.
Installation of window units is impossible without:
Continuing the topic, let's give an example. All necessary materials for window installation can be found in the catalogs of many manufacturers, but one of the companies that provides materials and components for window installation in full is Bauset: polyurethane foam, silicones, cleaners and pistols for them, mounting tape, sills, window sills, slope systems, chemicals for windows, auxiliary materials for installation - everything, up to mosquito nets and platbands can be found in the manufacturer's catalog.
Figure 3 - Product catalog for window installation from Bauset
Among the auxiliary, but very practical devices is a heat shield for comfortable installation in the cold season. The inflatable screen for installation is mounted on spacers in the window opening with outside after dismantling the old one window frame, thus closing the room from the penetration of cold air.
In practice, few people complain about the quality of windows, but many complain about installation window systems. Installation errors can lead, at a minimum, to fogging of the window glass, and at maximum to damage to the glass unit (for example, to cracking of the glass due to the curvature of the frame installation).
To avoid unpleasant situations and losses, the installation technician must dismantle and install windows only in accordance with an agreement that guarantees high-quality installation.
GOSTs, requirements and basic technical standards that will guide the team during installation work. Having at hand technical requirements, the window installation process will be clear to you, and the mistakes of the technicians will become noticeable. When trying to control the installation process, do not hesitate to ask questions: sometimes a timely comment can correct a mistake in time.
Floor-to-ceiling windows make it cozy and beautiful. But panoramic windows are difficult to imagine in the Far North. Let's analyze the advantages and disadvantages of large windows in a country house.
It is this unusual panoramic view that many owners dream of. small-sized Khrushchev buildings. They are looking for any ways to let an additional portion of natural sunlight.
For example, residents of such apartments select transparent tulle to decorate windows, purchase wallpaper in light shades for walls, and select furniture in light shades.
Large frames in a private house - an opportunity to enjoy the space and amazing views that open from the windows.
During the construction of modern multi-storey buildings premium class, the project immediately includes spacious panoramic windows, allowing homeowners to enjoy comfort.
Advice! Panoramic windows are ideal for a cottage located on the shore of a warm sea.
The image created in it directly depends on what natural landscapes open outside the room. For example, a dacha built from wood can be decorated in Provence style.
In apartments and houses, panoramic glazing is chosen for bedrooms and living rooms, but this does not mean that they cannot be installed in the bathroom, kitchen, or office.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in a country house will allow the owner of the property to forget about the bustle of the city, work and family problems for a while, and feel in complete harmony with the surrounding nature.
If in modern apartments with an improved layout, builders initially planned larger window blocks, then the owners country houses should consider the size of the frames on initial stage construction, that is, even during the selection of a design project.
Advice! If you make floor-to-ceiling windows in a small country house, you can turn it into a real home.
Spacious frames allow you to admire unique species, relax, distract from worries and problems, take a break from the frantic rhythm of city life. As positive characteristics volumetric frames we highlight:
In addition to the positive characteristics, floor-to-ceiling windows also have some disadvantages.
For example, large windows in a private house are only suitable for warm climatic conditions. Their installation will cost the owner much more than installing standard window designs. Among the disadvantages, we note a significant loss of heat, which will lead to natural costs for heating residential premises.
If you choose large windows in a private house, certain difficulties will arise when selecting furniture to decorate the room.
How to solve these problems? To reduce space heating costs after installing modern panoramic windows, you can choose window units with special energy-saving double-glazed windows. As modern options We also note the use of energy-saving film glued to the outside of the windows.
Using large windows in the living room can not only make the room feel spacious, but also fill the room with natural light.
Attention! For a room with limited space, it is important to comply with window size restrictions.
The spacious living rooms, which connect to the dining room and kitchen, lend themselves to an open floor plan, with floor-to-ceiling windows that truly enhance the look.
For example, a living room - a library with high ceilings, a minimal set of furniture, needs large-scale panoramic windows.
If sunlight enters the room without restrictions, you can read in the room until night without turning on the desk lamp.
Do your bedroom windows offer magnificent views? In this case, you need to install panoramic windows to make the most of this unique opportunity.
Advice! An original contrast can be created by choosing for edging window openings dark shades.
When thinking through the image of a bedroom, professionals do not recommend choosing too many different shades, since everything in this room should be conducive to a complete and comfortable rest.
Panoramic window in the bedroom - required element minimalism. You can complement the image using small quantity practical furniture, a minimum number of decorative elements.
Currently, manufacturers offer warm and cold types of glazing. Cool look suitable for unheated premises. For example, such designs are appropriate on terraces, loggias, balconies
The frameless option is thick glass of some size, tightly touching each other.
Nowadays, many property owners use metal-plastic or plastic windows. When selecting them, the climatic characteristics of the region are taken into account and the required number of cameras is installed. You can reduce heat loss by choosing tinted panels, energy-saving and reinforced materials for panoramic windows.
According to the type of opening, huge windows can be blind, with little ventilation, or hinged.
Sliding systems have doors that move apart. They are convenient in cases where there are certain space restrictions. Considering that in their production manufacturers use modern materials, the structures have good heat and sound insulation properties.
Modern manufacturers also offer folding panoramic windows, consisting of five to six separate sashes. Having installed such modern designs, can be converted an ordinary room to the open terrace.
Seamless designs of large glasses are transparent monolithic wall, they are appropriate in the bedroom, as well as in living rooms located near the ocean or sea coast.
Attention! When choosing a room with panoramic glazing, you need to take care of the system forced ventilation or install blocks with glass that can be opened if necessary.
For such structures, aluminum, plastic, wood, metal, and glass composite are mainly used. Metal structures have maximum strength, and also have good heat transfer rates, which is why country property owners prefer to use them.
Installations are carried out in various sizes, shapes, including round and arched designs. They have high fire resistance, so you can be sure that strangers will not enter your home.
For those owners of city apartments and country mansions who dream of an exclusive and cozy home, panoramic windows - perfect option making dreams come true. Thanks to such original designs, you can open amazing views on city and country landscapes, filling the rooms with the maximum amount of natural sunlight. Among the few disadvantages identified in panoramic structures, we note the openness interior decoration rooms for prying eyes.
In order to solve this serious problem, manufacturers offer to choose models that have additional tinting. Installation of panoramic windows is a serious and responsible undertaking, which is best carried out by professionals.
If you follow all the recommendations of manufacturers of panoramic windows and choose the right type of glass, you will be able to enjoy nature all year round without fear that the windows will cause you any serious problems. The unusual design, as well as the opportunity to fully enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of nature through transparent structures, has made this glazing option a fashionable trend in interior fashion.
Tsugunov Anton Valerievich
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Probably every owner would like to let maximum light and warmth into his apartment. This opportunity is provided by a panoramic window - special kind glazing, in which the window is mounted to the entire height of the wall or a significant part of it. Most often such windows are found in country houses, luxury apartments, penthouses or, as well as in office premises. But if you approach the issue wisely and weigh all the pros and cons, then installing large floor-to-ceiling windows is quite possible in a standard apartment.
Panoramic windows – complex design, from the right choice and the installation of which a lot depends: the safety of the apartment’s inhabitants, the safety of heat, the security of the home.
One of the main criteria in favor of choosing large glasses is a panoramic view, which makes it possible to enjoy the opening landscape all year round. The same factor can also be the main argument against their installation: not every apartment can boast a beautiful view from the window.
Kinds panoramic glazing vary depending on the materials used. There are:
Used in cold glazing aluminum profiles or there are no frames at all. Most often this option is used on loggias and balconies.
Warm glazing involves wooden or plastic profiles, retain heat well. The cost of such double-glazed windows is significantly more expensive than cold glazing.
Profiles for panoramic glazing are made from:
For a panoramic view, it makes the most sense to choose strained glass with reinforcing film, tinted, reflective or laminated glass.
Lift-and-slide panoramic windows with sliding shutters on carriages have the best performance characteristics. In turn, parallel-sliding structures are preferable to folding ones.
There is no need to talk much about the advantages of panoramic glazing. They fit into succinct but laconic phrases: light, spacious, beautiful, unusual.
The first and indisputable advantage of panoramic windows is the view that opens up, pleasing the eyes of the apartment owners without barriers or restrictions. Of course, if there is something to be happy about: installing large windows only makes sense if the landscape behind them is truly attractive. A busy highway, the underside of urban infrastructure with factory pipes and tanks household waste, clearly visible from high floors, the proximity of a neighboring high-rise building is hardly a good reason to choose panoramic glazing.
The abundance of sunlight and warmth is another bonus of panoramic glass. A room with large windows will always be light and, most often, warm.
Important! Big windows are subjected to serious loads - static and dynamic. Therefore, the reliability of the entire structure must be ensured by the tightness of the vestibule and the stability of the parts.
The absence of one of the four traditional walls makes the room visually more spacious and the interior more interesting.
The significant advantages of panoramic windows are balanced by a list of disadvantages, which can seriously complicate the decision to install them. Only after working through each of them for yourself can you draw final conclusions.
The safety of large window structures is a controversial issue, especially in families with small children. Coming up with some kind of “security” fences or blocking access to the window with pieces of furniture is an irrational solution. One of the leading motives for choosing large glasses - visibility and translucency - becomes meaningless.
Of course, all this relates to ordinary double-glazed windows, even double or triple. An alternative solution to the security problem could be the installation of especially strong double-glazed windows - anti-vandal, anti-burglary or even armored. But all this increases the cost of an already expensive installation.
Important! The protection class of glass and frame must fully match each other. Only in this case is the declared strength of the entire window structure guaranteed.
Labor-intensive installation, high-quality materials, big square designs, high-strength glass significantly increases the cost of panoramic windows in comparison with standard option. In addition, the choice of darkened, tinted or mirrored glass, which increases the privacy of the home, also affects the price increase.
Overheating in summer and heat loss in winter is a characteristic disadvantage of panoramic windows. If there is not enough insulation at the edges of the double-glazed windows, the window may freeze and give off room heat. You can compensate for this disadvantage by installing double-glazed windows with heat-reflecting coating or using energy-efficient wooden or plastic profiles. In addition to improving thermoregulation, this solution will help avoid the formation of condensation and mold in the summer, and frost in the winter.
Advice. When choosing windows, pay attention to the presence of the Energy Star logo, confirming the fact that the product meets the international energy efficiency standard consumer goods. Such products will provide 20–30% less energy loss compared to their analogues, all other parameters being equal.
One of the expensive options for solving this problem is the installation of electrochrome glass with adjustable transparency. The degree of glass darkening is selected using the remote control.
Another way to reduce heat loss and avoid the formation of condensation or icing is to install floor convectors that supply to the window warm air. This heating system does not block the view like conventional radiators, but it also has its drawback: low power and difficulty in cleaning the dust that accumulates inside.
Due to the large glazing area, panoramic windows readily allow sounds from outside to pass through. To prevent noise from penetrating into the room, it should be installed. Optimal sound insulation can be achieved by installing double-glazed window with different spacer frames and three-layer laminated triplex glass instead of one glass.
Items of non-standard dimensions are always more difficult to care for, and even more so when it comes to windows. To ensure a pleasant view from your windows every day, you need to wash them at least twice a year. If big window If it is not installed in a ground floor apartment, then you should not risk trying to wash it yourself. It is better to entrust this issue to the specialists of the cleaning company.
Important! Rainwater and condensation form on the glass surface over time. white coating. Therefore, professional cleaning of panoramic windows is advisable.
A panoramic window both actually and psychologically reduces the privacy of the living room. Not only the residents of the apartment see everything, but everyone sees them too. Therefore, it is worth choosing reflective glass. Most inexpensive option– low-emission glass that does not transmit infrared rays. Next in price is tinted glass. The most expensive solution to the problem will be the same electrochrome glass with adjustable transparency.
Panoramic windows are the dream of many. They give housing a completely different look than is envisaged by the stereotypes that have been formed standard projects most of our houses.
The use of panoramic windows in the construction of residential buildings is a relatively recent phenomenon, but it has already taken root and demonstrated its advantages and disadvantages. Having analyzed them, as well as reviews from the owners of such structures, we will try to figure out whether it is worth making a bold dream come true.
Let us highlight the main advantages of panoramic glazing:
The disadvantages of panoramic windows usually include the following:
It’s good if the implementation of such a design was initially provided for by the architecture of the house, for example, when constructing a new high-rise building, and you won’t have to redo anything.
If you decide to install panoramic windows, then it should be noted that this will be a redevelopment and before taking on the work, you will have to get it approved by the necessary authorities. In many cases, it will not be possible to obtain such permission, since the wall with windows is usually load-bearing.
Similar difficulties may arise when glazing a loggia, as well as if the building is an architectural monument. In short, these nuances should be taken into account in advance, since they are of decisive importance.
If the issue of installing a panoramic window is resolved in the affirmative, then it is necessary to provide for the creation of a heated floor zone nearby or other convection heating, as well as the installation of an air conditioner. The latter will solve the heat problem in summer time year, and the first one is necessary, since there will always be a cold space near the glass, and due to the temperature difference, condensation may form.
It is important to know: When choosing an apartment with a panoramic window, make sure that it does not face a busy street, since it will not be possible to completely get rid of the noise.
Since in most cases panoramic windows are installed in multi-story high-rise buildings, window cleaning will require the involvement of professionals. The fact is that despite the fact that the window may consist of parts or sections, it is still impossible to get there with all kinds of devices.
Dust is the scourge of any city, as well as precipitation that leaves traces; unfortunately, it is impossible to avoid their appearance on glass. You will have to take care of the cleanliness of the windows, which is also associated with additional costs; dirt on them will spoil the whole impression.
In addition, a subtle point related to the transition positive property The downside of a panoramic window and vice versa is the openness of your home. After all, in an apartment with such windows, even on high floor, part of the interior is inevitably visible, which may attract unwanted attention from strangers (for example, thieves), which means there is a need to think through additional safety and security measures for the home.
Panoramic windows can be made with or without frames (frameless).
Of course, with frames is a more reliable and durable option. Typically, frames are made of aluminum, metal-reinforced plastic, or glass composite. Last option- the most expensive, but also the most reliable.
This is a high-strength material whose properties are similar to steel, does not burn, rot, or destroy, is not afraid of ultraviolet radiation, and does not fade.
You can open windows and doors (if we are talking about a balcony). different ways, depending on the fittings:
And yet apartments with panoramic windows are very attractive and will never compare with their usual counterparts - ordinary windows.
By giving weightlessness to the room and visually increasing its area, designers willingly take on the design of such interiors. As a rule, in apartments one room (living room) or kitchen is decorated with such a window..
It is not advisable to place it in the bedroom. This window also looks good in a studio apartment, where there are no partition walls and the space is zoned. A huge selection of curtains will emphasize the unsurpassed beauty of the view from the window without disturbing the harmony.
Should be considered: The least desirable option is a Roman shade, which will rattle and sway if even one window sash is open.
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