French balcony window. French balcony glazing

The French balcony is increasingly found on the facades of houses and hotels, here you will learn about what it is, how it differs from the usual, and see photo examples beautiful design design. This is very impressive architectural detail and at the same time cheaper than the usual balcony. There's a lot different styles French balconies, the most traditional ones are made of wrought iron, while the modern ones are made of energy-efficient glass.

What is a French balcony?

The French balcony is an unusual design of the balcony, which consists only of a large window (from floor to ceiling) and its railing, protruding minimally from the facade. He does not have a platform to go out there, or it is very small and narrow, less than a step outside the apartment. You can only open balcony door and admire the street view from your living room.

This species was widespread in French cities(hence the name), where building legislation did not allow ordinary balconies to fit into narrow streets.

The French balcony on the streets of our cities can be identified unmistakably. Its railings are installed directly in the opening. It turns out, he opened the door and right there - a fence, which is often made in the Roman style in the form of balusters or wrought metal.

Based appearance, such a balcony is a large-sized window that does not carry any functional load. As a "plus" here is the originality of the fence, or rather, its decorative effect. It helps to create a unique look. The structures protruding from the wall give the façade an original design.

French balcony glazing is especially popular in office buildings, where it complements the austere and stylish look of the building.

Due to its smaller size, the price for a French balcony is usually much lower than for a regular one.

French balcony design ideas with flowers - outside decoration

If there is a small exit on your French balcony, you can dilute there potted plants or even a small herb garden. Nasturtiums are especially suitable for the lower part.

Forged trellises are often decorated with flower pot fixtures. Hanging plants such as geraniums, petunias and ivy look good in it. In any case, be sure to secure well flower boxes so that they do not fall even in bad weather and do not pose a threat to others.

You can also use the French balcony as a small vegetable garden. Spices, tomatoes or beans do great in a small space with good lighting.

A modern French balcony adorns the building from the outside, and interior design rooms will emphasize the individual taste of the inhabitant of the apartment.

Stylish interior of a French balcony from the inside - photo

The French balcony is not a full-fledged balcony in the usual sense, but it has its own charm.

The area in front of the French balcony can be designed as if it were large balcony- with cute chairs, a bench and a folding table, and possibly an atmospheric light.

One of the ideas for decorating a French balcony from the inside: lay out the seat cushions in front of the exit or right on the doorstep - it will be very pleasant to sit on them and sit with open door and a cup of coffee.

Light curtains, roman shades or blinds, candlesticks and lanterns, stylish chairs, armchairs and a table will complete the decor of the French balcony.

French wrought iron balcony - photo ideas

Most of the French balconies and their railings and installation are custom made. And this is quite understandable, because openwork metal weaving lends itself only to specialists. Therefore, it is ordered from blacksmiths, with whom all the details of the structure are carefully thought out - from the size of the platform to the places where the flower pots are attached.

Despite their minimum dimensions, the French balcony gives the owner of the unique architectural composition a huge scope for imagination. Minimalism and classic are combined here - a combination that in recent times especially popular.

The pretentiousness of the appearance of the building, decorated with a French balcony, should not at all alarm those who like to do everything with their own hands. "Frenchman" is quite within the power of home craftsmen. They easily cope with the work of expanding the window opening to field level. Who knows how to hold a simple one construction tool, he will cope with the installation of an ordinary door.

French balcony in "Khrushchev" - a photo of ideas

There are many nuances when installing a French balcony in a Khrushchev apartment. Which of the options to apply to a particular home depends on your home, so here it is better to immediately seek advice from specialists.

Huge glass door with an external fence, and in some cases, directly in doorway- the simplest type of "Frenchman".

In old houses, a balcony is made with a small concrete ledge. A supporting decorative cornice is fixed from below: a classic in the Roman style. This option is very useful in case of complete wear and tear and the need to replace the old balcony.

It is also necessary to worry about reliable insulation of the door, especially in the place of its junction with the floor.

French balcony in a private house - photo

Classic and modern version The balconies are different. The first has no outrigger platform outside the room, and the railing is located right in the doorway: it's like a large window-door with a fence.

Owners of private houses often prefer the modern version of the "Frenchman". The masters offer a cross between "classic" and typical variant balcony:

• Old fences are being removed.
• The balcony platform is reinforced, on which a PVC or aluminum structure is later mounted.
• Glass structures are generally energy efficient, which ensures an appropriate indoor temperature.
• Less commonly, combined glazing is used, in which sandwich plates are installed from below.
• The number of packages and their optimal area are carefully calculated for "windage".

Attractive colors, original accents, comfortable and compact design- the three main elements of the unique and beautiful French balconies.

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Glazing of balconies during French style, assumes the use of window openings the entire wall, from floor to ceiling. The fashion for this type of design came to us from France. In this country, back in the 7th century, it was customary to install wide window constructions made of wood and glass. Today, the production technology has changed slightly. Modern French windows in the photo are made of aluminum, plastic and, of course, wood. But many are wondering: are French-style windows so good? And is it worth installing them in ordinary apartments to the balcony?

Specifications

Modern technologies have made great strides forward, thanks to which panoramic windows are energy-saving, which has a positive effect on the heating of the living space. At the peak of the popularity of techniques aimed at keeping warm in homes, French wide windows are very popular. Speaking about the advantages of panoramic structures, it is necessary to recall the multiple user reviews, which state that such windows have:

• Prestigious appearance.
• Allows you to contemplate an excellent view of the environment.
• Provide adequate lighting in the room, saving energy costs.
• Create a stunning indoor environment.
• Thanks to the installation of French windows on the balcony, this room can be usefully used without additional heating, even during the winter period.
• Reliable protection against street noise.
• They have an unlimited service life.

As you can see, French windows installed on the balcony allow you to save the apartment from the cold, saving on heating costs. This is confirmed by numerous reviews of the owners. different apartments who have installed these elements in their homes. Large panoramic window constructions can be equipped with double glazing and additional reflective film. However, the increased comfort increases the cost of the products.

Design features

In the production process of panoramic insulating glass units, a high-strength strained glass and an energy saving package. Thanks to this feature, cold and noise from the street does not penetrate into the room. Luxurious French windows are perfect for the balcony, providing excellent visibility from three sides. The main part of the structure is an arched element and a glass layout inside the glass unit. The balcony glazed with a panoramic window, combined with the room, looks very impressive. This move allows you to visually expand the living space and give it a unique charm.

It should be noted that the construction of French windows has a rather impressive weight. Therefore, before obtaining approval for the installation from the regulatory authorities, it is necessary to consult with a specialist who will assess the reliability of the floor slabs. Of course, this applies to old buildings, which were not originally designed for the installation of panoramic windows.

A few words about installation

The most convenient design of balconies in the French style is moving glass sheets, which are held by the frame and fixed doors. This view construction, the dimensions of which correspond to the area of ​​the opening, increase the panoramic view. Note that the option with the installation of large window structures is possible both in private cottages and in ordinary apartments. However, for high-rise buildings, prior approval from the city authorities is required. Since panoramic glass structures literally transform the facade of the building.

Even if the correct dimensions are taken and the construction of the windows is flawlessly executed, the installation should be done by professionals. The installation process begins with extracting old frame and fastenings of a new design, into the existing opening. After the frame is securely fixed in the opening, the window sashes are attached to it.

For fixing frame block use anchor dowels. This stage in the installation process is extremely important, since a slight distortion of the frame will lead to incorrect installation of the glasses. Therefore, before installing the sashes, experts adjust the fit and height.

The final stage of installing windows on the balcony is filling all voids in the junction between the frame and the opening, polyurethane foam... All excess foam is eliminated even before the material is completely dry, so as not to disturb thermal insulation properties... After that, the joints are trimmed with a special tape to ensure waterproofing, the protective factory film is plastered and cleaned from the profile of the window structure.

Thus, luxurious panoramic windows in the French style can provide beautiful view from the window and forget that in the apartment in winter period can be cold and uncomfortable. Today, panoramic window designs are popular for glazing balconies. Of course, in order to decorate an apartment with such a structure, it is important to obtain approval from the local authorities to change the facade of the building.

Our company offers you French (panoramic) glazing of balconies and loggias in Moscow. Affordable prices and guarantee high-quality installation in any home.

French balcony - maximum amount of sunshine!

French glazing is a glazing of premises with floor-to-ceiling windows. Thus, the maximum transparent area for the penetration of sunlight is achieved. This creates special atmosphere and a feeling of lightness of space both on the balcony / loggia and in the apartment.

• The maximum possible amount of sunlight entering the apartment from all types of glazing
• Excellent visibility
• Accurate installation of pan-frame glazing on the balcony of our company practically does not require additional interior decoration
• No need to produce exterior decoration balcony sides
• Possibility of combined glazing. For example, installations in lower part frosted windows.
• Reliable protection against external influences
• When mounted with a pull-out, glazing of the balcony into the floor significantly increases its area
• When combining a balcony / loggia with a room, you get original interior and the opportunity to enjoy, for example, a cup of tea, sitting in an armchair and looking at Moscow at night ...

Panoramic glazing options

	Warm Glazing of balconies and loggias plastic windows to the floor. Allows you to achieve good heat and sound insulation. A more expensive option than French aluminum glazing. Requires good strength of the balcony slab.
	Cold Glazing of balconies and loggias with windows based on silt construction aluminum profile Provedal. Cheaper than glazing with plastic windows. Such a French balcony will be colder, but it will also perfectly protect from wind, rain and other external factors.
	With a takeaway French glazing of the balcony with the extension allows you to significantly expand it usable space... Unlike conventional glazing from the side, in this embodiment, the increase in space comes from the floor itself. Requires additional work to strengthen the balcony floor.
	With a roof French glazing of the balcony on the top floor, and even with transparent roof made of polycarbonate, in our opinion, is generally a fairy tale. If there is too much sun, then we are fashionable to mount the roof from the usual materials: corrugated board, tiles.

Prices for French glazing of balconies and loggias

The total cost of French glazing will depend on the size of the glazed area, the configuration of the structure (windows, openings) and the types of glass used (transparent, frosted, decorative). For example, we give the price for a standard balcony and loggia:

Examples of glazed balconies and loggias in French

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Structural features of French glazing

French glazing of the balcony / loggia to the floor is made in two versions: cold and warm. In the latter case, work on the arrangement of a warm floor with underfloor heating and other operations are assumed, which ultimately make it possible to get practically one more small room or expand the main living space due to redevelopment.

The installation of a French balcony / loggia involves both a decrease and an expansion of the area. So that the structure does not take up space, additional reinforcing elements are mounted to move the glass blocks outside the balcony railing. For glazing, the REHAU profile is used.

A fashionable and practical French window to the balcony can be installed in low-rise buildings and high-rise buildings with any kind of architectural solutions. We recommend the installation of the Rehau Delight system, as it has a high thermal protection rate and a relatively low cost. Our craftsmen will be able to transform balconies even in old houses for quite affordable price- from 55 thousand rubles. If necessary, we will dismantle the previous structure.