One of the most popular Russians is wooden glazing of balconies. This method of protecting the dwelling from precipitation, dust and dirt became popular not “for beautiful eyes”. Compared to other glazing options – with the participation of an aluminum or plastic profile – it has a number of advantages that are very difficult to challenge. However, certain shortcomings are also inherent in it.
Actually, one can talk for a long time about those and others, but each owner of the apartment must independently decide on the type of glazing.
The advantages of the material
The most important advantage of wooden glazing of balconies is, of course, the naturalness of the materials used. For our country, wood is traditional and most affordable building material. Hence its affordable cost. In the process of production of the frames, inexpensive varieties of trees are most often used. For example, pine. Finishing operations with it easily perform. As well as establish accessories, which, for the most part, does not differ in intelligence.
If you order for your balcony or loggia a wood frame, as well as the decoration of wooden lining, then we get a comfortable and cozy “summer” corner on some 12th floor. Even if you throw aside the lyrics, you still cannot disagree with the fact that for a city resident surrounded by reinforced concrete and plastic, it will be very gratifying to contemplate the corner of almost wildlife every day. To make the structure more pronounced, it can be varnished.
Also, the advantages include painting the structure in any color and low cost of economical glazing.
Recently, the population is offered to install wooden euro -windows. They are not characterized by shortcomings that will be discussed below. But they cost so much that there is no need to talk about their mass application.
And disadvantages
In addition to positive qualities, glazing balconies with wooden frames has a number of disadvantages:
insufficient protection from external influences;
the need to apply the protective composition annually (especially if an economy version of glazing was selected);
higher, due to the use of modern varnishes and impregnations, the cost of the structure;
lack of ventilation regime (characteristic again for the solutions of the “economy” segment: the manufacturer can only offer turning solutions).
About the cost of products
What are the prices for wooden glazing of balconies offer us manufacturers? Further, value decisions for loggias, semi -loggia and balconies will be considered. I would first like to note that the price is usually included:
measurement of the area of future glazing;
manufacturing of window structures;
delivery of finished products;
installation;
Rum covering with a double layer of antiseptic (used “Pinotex”);
Installation of 4-mmiling polished glass (+ its sealing in the frame using the sealant “Flexacril”);
installation of the windowsill (maximum width – 150 mm).
The priority influence on the price is exerted by the length and width of the loggia, prejudice or balcony. If the first varies from 2 to 3 meters inclusive, then it is advisable to install two opening wings, and if from 3.5 to 6 meters-three.
The cost of the loggia (length x height) with two opening sashes will be:
2 000×1 500 mm – 10,000 rubles;
2 000×1 600 mm – 10 700 rubles;
2 000×1 700 mm – 11 300 rubles.
With an increase in length, the number of wings increases and the cost increases. For example, glazing of a loggia 4 meters long and 1.6 meters high will cost 15,500 rubles.
In the case of a semi -wealth, the prices will be slightly higher, since one of the parties is open. A five -meter semi -wealth 1.7 meter high can be glazed for 21,200 rubles. The number of wings – 3.
If you are the owner of an apartment with a balcony, then the number of opening wings is determined similarly: depending on its length. For example, on a three -meter balcony 1.6 meters high, only two of them will be installed. The glazing procedure will cost 15 100 rubles.