Apartments in Khrushchev’s houses, as you know, cannot boast of too much area. Therefore, many of their owners dream of expanding their living space with a loggia or balcony. Glazing can be done in several ways. About what exactly, and how much this procedure can cost, and we will talk further in the article.
Is it worth it to invest in refurbishing
Of course, glazing balconies in Khrushchev will cost a lot. Especially if you plan to make it warm. However, such a solution will allow you to equip another small room in the apartment. Very often, on the balconies arrange rooms, lounges and even children's rooms. By cons, in addition to the need for cash investments, include the addition of trouble to the hostess. Indeed, the windows on the balcony will have to be washed at least twice a year. However, dirt will accumulate inside the mud, of course, less.
Two main types of glazing
If desired, you can equip:
- Warm balcony. In this case, double-glazed windows are used. Since it is forbidden to take central heating batteries to the balcony by standards, electric heaters are usually installed here. Additional heating is often provided by the "warm floor" system.
- Cold balcony. In this case, profiles are simply installed on the parapet. Insulation is not performed.
Glazing types by profile type
Glazing of balconies in Khrushchev is carried out using:
- Double-glazed windows on a plastic profile. PVC windows - the most inexpensive and at the same time practical and durable option. At the moment, they are used for glazing balconies and loggias most often.
- Aluminum profiles. They are installed on the parapet in case they want to equip a regular, unheated balcony. Such double-glazed windows can reliably protect its interior from dust, wind and rain.
- Frameless glazing. This is the most beautiful option. Of course, in this case the frames are present, however very thin, also made of aluminum.
- Wooden profiles. With their use, warm glazing of the balcony in Khrushchev can also be performed. They look more solid than plastic, but also cost more.
Views on window construction
When deciding how to make a balcony glazing in Khrushchev, you need to think about which type of sash to choose. At the moment, several types of windows are produced:
- Swing. This design is well suited only for a large balcony, since in the open state the wings take up a lot of space. When plowing out, it will be difficult to wash them.
- Sliding. This is a more convenient view of the windows for the balcony. It’s easy to care for them and they don’t occupy the space inside. However, it is believed that they are inferior in terms of oar reliability. If you buy such windows from a dubious manufacturer, they will start to pass drafts and break loose.
Varieties by installation method
Very often, the glazing of balconies in Khrushchev is carried out simultaneously with the removal, that is, the expansion of the area. Such a change can be made either on the parapet (window sill), or on the base plate. The first method is used more often, since it is not necessary to obtain permission in this case. Expansion along the slab is usually done when the owners of the apartment have a desire to increase the area by more than 30 cm from all sides. In this case, re-equipment is equated with redevelopment, and a large number of papers will need to be collected.
However, slab expansion has another advantage. In this case, you can arrange the so-called "French balcony". Then the glazing is made from the base plate itself. Such balconies look very beautiful.
Balcony decoration
Of course, for the arrangement in the apartment of an additional warm room, the balcony will need to be insulated. For this, expanded polystyrene or mineral wool is usually used. Floor and ceiling walls are usually sheathed with plywood, clapboard, plastic panels or drywall.
Glazing of balconies in Khrushchev: reviews
Of course, the owners of these small old apartments have a very good opinion about such converted balconies. After all, this allows not only to expand the living space, but also to protect the balcony from adverse environmental factors. In addition, when glazing reduces the noise level in the apartment. The heated balcony can also be used in winter.
However, in some people, enclosed spaces are not very good. But for those who like unity with nature and good visibility, you can choose aluminum, lightweight, removable profiles. Such windows are installed on the parapet in the cold season, and are simply removed in the summer.
Conversion cost
The price of such an event as glazing of balconies in Khrushchev (photos of such structures are presented on the page) consists of several factors:
- Varieties of profile. PVC glazing will be cheaper, aluminum and wood - more expensive.
- Of course, you will have to pay more for equipment with removal. Especially if the balcony will expand on the stove.
On average, PVC glazing for a standard Khrushchev balcony of 2.10 x 1.60 m without removal costs 30-40 thousand rubles. Of course, this price is approximate. Companies producing such work often provide all sorts of discounts, for example, for senior citizens. The above amount is valid for 2014 for the Urals and Siberia.
In other regions, it may be lower. For example, glazing balconies in St. Petersburg (Khrushchev) or in Moscow with an aluminum profile can cost 10-20 thousand.
Of course, self-glazing will cost a little cheaper. In this case, you will need to pay only for the profile and materials. However, technologically, the work of installing the profile on the parapet, of course, is very difficult, and not everyone can perform it qualitatively.
How to glaze a balcony yourself
Next, we give an approximate scheme of work to perform such an operation as glazing a balcony in Khrushchev. It is carried out in several stages:
- The parapet is being strengthened. On the old balconies of Khrushchev, this operation is considered mandatory. The parapet on such structures is usually cranked and rusty. Sometimes it even has to be completely replaced. It is usually welded from a corner. Sometimes a bar is also used.
- Support racks are installed. These designs are also most often made from a steel corner.
- The profiles themselves are attached to them. Before installation, double-glazed windows are taken out of them. Mount the profile to the support posts with self-tapping screws.
- Warming and lining of the balcony is carried out. First, the rod parapet is sheathed with tin or some other material. Then the bars of the crate are packed. Between them inserted insulation plates. They are fitted with a vapor barrier. At the final stage, the resulting insulated room is sheathed from the inside with the selected material.
As you can see, in most cases this operation is very desirable - glazing the balcony. Khrushchevka - the room is not too large, and this will allow, albeit not by much, but to expand the area. Most often, the owners of such apartments use PVC windows for the mentioned operation. Glazing is usually carried out without expansion or with removal along the windowsill.