Stained glass in most casesIt is used in public buildings, such as shopping centers or hotels. This type of glazing provides a more modern view of the building, and therefore in the past few years, it has sharply increased demand.
The convenience of the design of stained glasshelps him to gradually begin to replace all the familiar plastic windows, which, as it seemed a few years ago, are an indispensable and optimal option.
Витражное остекление наиболее актуально в тех cases where the installation of conventional windows is not possible. In this case, the building can be given any architectural form and even make of it a whole work of art.
The following materials can be used in the design process:
Regardless of whether the planar, structuralthis is glazed, frameless or frame, the result of the work should be a single glass building. Outwardly it looks rather modern, unusual, stylish and attractive.
Undoubtedly, this design has both pluses and minuses. But it's worth starting with a positive side. The pros of stained glass glazes include:
But with a huge number of positive qualities of this design, one should not forget about its undeniable shortcomings:
Depending on the type of attachment, the stained glass systems are divided into:
What designs are used in Russia most often?The most common is rack-mount and transom glazing (due to the fact that it is the cheapest option). In this embodiment, a profile is used that is clearly visible through the glass.
Such structures are often used formonumental buildings, because this cover helps give lightness to the whole building. Here the profiles are no longer so strongly visible, but they can still be viewed.
What are its features?In this type of construction, profiles are not visible at all. This is due to the fact that the end fixation is carried out, and the hollow parts of the seams are carefully hidden by pouring with sealant. This species is considered one of the most expensive. Also during construction of the structure, it is necessary to take into account the mass of the gaps, which will help the glass to cope with large temperature fluctuations.
Это вид безрамного остекления жилых и офисных premises, which is carried out using the so-called spiders. This type is one of the newest, but already rapidly gaining fans.
This is a glazing method designed exclusively to hide any defects in the wall. Used rarely enough.
There is also another classification of glazing. So, by design, the following constructions are distinguished:
In this case, color designs haveindisputable advantage. They are highly resistant to UV rays, high mechanical strength. Mostly this type of construction is used for glass roofs or dome structures.
Are there any special requirements for it? Aluminum stained glass glazing is no different from any other types of facade. According to regulatory documents and fire prevention measures, the requirements remain the same.
What is it done for?Stained glass loggia helps visually increase its area, as well as balconies. Such a design of the loggias can increase the level of light in the room that adjoins it.
Stained glass also helps to embodyReality any design idea, even the most insane. With this design, you can visually select a balcony or loggia among hundreds of others. Due to the large glass area, it is quite easy to give it an individual design and make the loggia more comfortable.
Insulation of stained glass especiallynecessary if the owner of an apartment or house decided to turn his own balcony into a separate room or create an office out of it. Thus, with the onset of cold weather, the landlord will certainly think about warming the room.
Stained glass balcony has not too good thermal insulation. Therefore, you may need to use additional resources for insulation.
Basically, there are two types of insulation options:when the glazing is already installed and when it is only planned. The second option is more advantageous, because then it will be possible to insulate the glazing itself.
In the case when the glazing is already installed, you need to understand that now you can try to insulate only the walls, ceiling and floor. In this case, the heat loss will be much higher.
The types of insulation include the following procedures:
Below we consider the main types of heating. This information will be useful to anyone who plans to install stained glass windows on the balcony.
Due to the fact that it is strictly forbidden to make heating radiators on the balcony, it is necessary to consider other ways of heating the room. Consider them in more detail:
So, we found out what the benefits anddisadvantages of such structures. Despite the fact that the panoramic glazing looks quite expensive and helps to create a feeling of a modern home, it also has a number of drawbacks that must be considered when choosing this design.
The main disadvantage is that installstained glass windows themselves, without the help of specialists, is an unrealistic task. Indeed, in this case, it will be necessary to fully consider the technology, adhere to all established parameters and comply with all recommendations.
It's quite difficult to do on your own,After all, any error in the method of establishing glazing can lead to serious errors, which include the lack of heat and sound insulation. These two qualities are as important as possible when it comes to both the office and the living space.
Despite the presence of deficiencies, it is impossible to challengethe fact that the panoramic glazing is quite simple to use. In addition, its low cost and fast installation can not fail to attract buyers. And because such designs are gaining special popularity in the past few years. It is worth using stained glass or better do without it, it's up to you to decide.
