Do you like sunshine? Huge windows all over the wall, from floor to ceiling, are your choice. The panoramic window is a huge changing picture. Transparent windows of a country house located on the seashore or river give the interior space an unforgettable effect.
French windows
Do the magnificent windows from the floor to the ceiling amaze you with their beauty? What are their names? The fashion for installing large windows in a house originated in France. That is why they are called "French" or panoramic windows. This type of window construction is ideal for houses with a veranda, terrace or patio. Today, a resident of an apartment building often has this luxurious opportunity.
Please note that you can install a “French” window in the apartment if there is either a loggia or a balcony under it. Do not forget that you must first obtain a permit for redevelopment, because it will require the demolition of part of the wall and you will need to move the heating radiator to another place.
Such glazing in a corner room looks very beautiful. Its main drawback is that in winter you will need additional heating of your home.
But the view from the window is only one of the reasons that affect the choice of the possibility of installing such a glazing. After all, this version of windows, along with visible advantages, has non-obvious, at first glance, but significant disadvantages.
Benefits
Owners of expensive apartments in prestigious areas with an attractive panoramic view from the windows of the city or architectural masterpieces, panoramic windows are installed in order to maintain a certain status. This is also intended to create an original design of the entire interior. As you know, the view from the windows in each apartment is different.
In addition to the wide panoramic view that appears before your eyes, like floor-to-ceiling windows, called “French”, a large amount of sunlight penetrates the room, which visually enlarges the space. The relevance of sufficient lighting is especially felt in small apartments, where the balcony with panoramic glazing allows you to create a festive and cheerful mood.
In case of a decrease in the level of sunlight in the winter, floor-to-ceiling windows, as they are called, are panoramic, in winter gardens and greenhouses they will help plants to feel comfortable.
disadvantages
Even taking into account all the above advantages of panoramic glazing, there is still one, but very significant drawback - its cost is very high. Remember what floor-to-ceiling windows are called? Panoramic glazing, and often its budget is higher than the cost of major repairs of the apartment. There are reasons for this:
- In the summer, glass should withstand increased exposure to sunlight, and in winter, prevent heat loss. Of course, for panoramic windows, tinted glass, reflective, mirror-like or capable of changing the level of light reflection is provided. In addition, to ensure adequate safety, glass is placed tempered, laminated or reinforced in floor-to-ceiling windows. What are the names of such designs? Also "french".
- In severe frosts, the glass may freeze. This can be the cause of ice instead of a good view. The problem can be solved by installing panel vertical heaters on both sides of the window.
- To prevent condensation on the panoramic windows in the kitchen, they should be equipped with an external grating convector.
- Tall panoramic windows are extremely difficult to take care of, especially from the outside. During operation, periodically have to contact the specialists of cleaning companies.
Summarizing all the above disadvantages of the window on the wall from floor to ceiling, such as installing panoramic glazing, special protection, additional equipment, obtaining permits and operation, make it quite expensive. In addition, in order to get a magnificent view, fill the room with the sun and emphasize all the advantages of the interior, you will need an appropriate design project that takes into account the location of the house and the angle of incidence of sunlight. You will also have to pay specialists for this.
Types of panoramic glazing
Previously, it was examined where floor-to-ceiling windows are installed and what are called. Their types are divided into warm and cold glazing. It all depends on the materials used and the types of glass. In the cold - the profile is metallic, and the window frame is missing. Frameless glazing looks original, gives the room and the front part a light and airy look. It is used to decorate balconies, loggias and porches.
With warm glazing, a high level of thermal insulation. It successfully replaces the insulated wall. The profile material can be made of plastic, aluminum or wood. Given the required thermal insulation, you can choose single-chamber, two-chamber and three-chamber double-glazed windows.