Balcony block - choose wisely

Practically in all houses, the storeys of whichmore than two floors, there are balconies. Exit to the balcony of the apartment, namely the door and window next to it called the balcony block. Depending on the year of construction of the house, balcony blocks can be of a variety of configurations. The door and the window next to her in the room serves both as an exit to the balcony, and as an opportunity to put more light into the room. Therefore, when it is time to change the balcony block, a number of questions arise before the owner of the apartment.

First, it is the choice of the brand profile. At this time, the market of metal-plastic products can offer such a variety of plastic profiles that there are difficulties with the choice. Secondly, the question arises about the configuration of the balcony block. You can put a plastic window with a door, and do not think about it anymore. Make slopes and enjoy. And you can dismantle the wall, which is under the old window, and then the decision on what kind the balcony block will have depends on the desire and financial possibilities of the owner of the apartment. It can be a metal-plastic block with one sliding door or two sliding doors.

In order to select the correct profile andfittings for the balcony block, it is necessary to take into account certain factors. If the balcony is glazed and located on the south side of the house, then order the door with the window can be from the profile of installation thickness of 58-60 mm with a single-chamber double-glazed window. If the glazing of the balcony is not provided, then with the same profile thickness, it is better to order a double-glazed unit. If the balconies are on the north side of the building, then it makes sense to order balcony blocks from the profile of 70-76 mm. And with a double-glazed double-glazed window. It is important to choose the right locking mechanisms for the door, which serves as an exit to the balcony. The fittings must have a uniform silvery or golden hue. If there are rainbow divorces on it, then the manufacturer uses the cheaper alloy, and it is not worth waiting for a long service from such accessories. Do not save on the system for sliding doors - otherwise the door will cease to function normally after a year, or even earlier. Seals on the doors and windows in the balcony block should not be glued, but simply inserted into a special groove profile. Sealant is best ordered from artificial rubber, and not from rubber, rubber will last several years unlike rubber. For those who do not like the white color of the windows, there is a laminated profile.

The profile mark on the balcony block is selectedin the following way. In the cross section, the thickness of the outer walls of the profile must be at least 3 mm. If the thickness is less - this is an economical option, it is suitable only for ancillary rooms or interior designs, where the issue of keeping heat or coolness simply does not arise. To select a manufacturer, ask for a sample. If the welds on the plastic profile have the same width along the entire length - this means that the product is made in compliance with the technology. The width of the seam also indicates the thickness of the walls of the profile - the thinner the seam, the thinner the walls of the plastic profile, and vice versa.