Do you love sunshine? Huge full-wall windows, from floor to ceiling, are your choice. The panoramic window is a huge changing picture. The transparent windows of a country house, located on the sea or river coast, give the interior of the premises an unforgettable effect.
French windows
Are you amazed by the beauty of the magnificent windows from the floor to the ceiling? What are their names? The fashion for installing large windows in the house originated in France. That is why they are called "French" or panoramic windows. This type of window design is ideal for homes with a veranda, terrace or patio. These days, the tenant often has this luxury 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 permission for redevelopment, because it will require the demolition of part of the wall andyou will need to move the heating radiator to another location.
This glazing looks very nice in a corner room. Its main drawback is that in winter you will need additional heating for your home.
But the view from the window is only one of the reasons that influence the choice of the possibility of installing such glazing. After all, this option of windows, along with visible advantages, has significant disadvantages that are not obvious at first glance.
Benefits
The owners of expensive apartments in prestigious areas with an attractive panoramic view of the city or architectural masterpieces from the windows install panoramic windows 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 providing a wide panoramic view, floor-to-ceiling windows, called "french" windows, allow plenty of sunlight to enter the room, which visually enlarges the space. The relevance of sufficient lighting is especially felt in small apartments, where a balcony with panoramic windows allows you to create a festive and cheerful mood.
In the case of reduced sunlight levels in winter, floor-to-ceiling windows, as they are called - panoramic, in winter gardens and greenhouses will help plants feel comfortable.
Flaws
Even considering all the above advantages of panoramic glazing,nevertheless, there is one, but a 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 an apartment overhaul. There are reasons for this:
- In summer, glass should withstand increased exposure to sunlight, and in winter to prevent heat loss. Of course, tinted, reflective, mirror glass or glass capable of changing the level of light reflection is provided for panoramic windows. In addition, to ensure adequate security, tempered, laminated or reinforced glass is installed in floor-to-ceiling windows. What are such structures called? Also "French".
- In severe frosts, the glass may freeze. This may be the cause of ice instead of a good view. You can solve this problem 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 lattice convector.
- High panoramic windows are extremely difficult to maintain on their own, especially from the outside. During operation, periodically you have to contact the specialists of cleaning companies.
Summarizing all the above disadvantages of floor-to-ceiling full-wall windows, such as the installation of panoramic glazing, special protection, additional equipment, obtaining permits and operation, make itquite costly. In addition, to get a great view, fill the room with sun and emphasize all the advantages of the interior, you will need an appropriate design project that takes into account both 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
Earlier, it was considered where and how floor-to-ceiling windows are installed. Their types are divided into warm and cold glazing. It all depends on the materials and types of glass used. In a cold one, the profile is metal, and there is no window frame. Frameless glazing looks original, gives the room and the front a light and airy look. It is used to decorate balconies, loggias and porches.
With warm glazing, the level of thermal insulation is high. It successfully replaces the insulated wall. The profile material can be plastic, aluminum or wood. Given the required thermal insulation, you can choose single-chamber, double-chamber and triple-glazed windows.
