Porch glazing: pick your option

The porch is an architectural structure that serves to create comfort and a finished look of a private or country house. The article is written about how to glaze the porch, the basic rules for glazing, security measures and the materials and tools used.

The glazed porch is used for additional thermal insulation and protects against excessive noise. Also, a glass porch can serve as a winter garden, which is very popular in modern design solutions.

The use of metal products for glazing the porch

Glazed porch using plastic products - this is one of the most simple, but at the same time, and the most expensive ways. The use of metal-plastic windows makes it possible to equip a winter garden on the porch.

The advantages of this type of glazing porch:

• Noise insulation;
• Thermal insulation;
• Protection of furniture and flooring from precipitation;
• Presentable appearance of the glazed porch;
• Reliability;
• Durability.

Tools and materials required for the installation of metal structures

You will need:

• Metal products;
• Drill;
• Screwdriver;
• Level;
• Connecting strips (reinforced);
• Rotary strips (reinforced);
• Self-tapping screws;
• Rubber hammer;
• Roulette;
• Anchor bolts;
• Special fasteners.

Glazing technology

Depending on what glazing is planned (full - from floor to ceiling or partial), it is necessary to measure the dimensions of future structures.

Note! One construction should not exceed 2 sq.m. in terms of area, as its strength is impaired (usually the manufacturer does not recommend using double-glazed windows of more than two square meters in size and the warranty on such products does not extend). If the construction cannot make two fragments, then it is necessary to divide the large fragment with an impost (jumper). Usually such moments are taken into account when ordering metal-plastic constructions.

Before installation, it is necessary to pull out the double-glazed windows, this is necessary in order to interconnect the construction fragments. They are connected with screws through the interposer. Also, in addition, it is necessary to fasten the structure to the floor and ceiling. This can be done with anchor bolts or special fasteners.

Note! All structures must be level fitted. Even a small error can lead to stress and cracking of the glass.

After installation of metal-plastic frames, you can proceed to the installation of glass.

Frameless glazing

Porch, glazed frameless way, rather is a decorative element, rather than functional. This method of glazing gives a sense of space (see. Making the porch).

The advantages of this type of glazing:

• The absence of jumpers, which gives the feeling of a solid, not redistributed space.
• Noise insulation;
• Unusual appearance;
• Protection against precipitation flooring and furniture.

Tools and materials necessary for the installation of red-hot glass sheets

• Tempered glass with a thickness of 8–10 mm;
• Fasteners for glass;
• Guide bars;
• Suction cups for moving sheet glass;
• Self-tapping screws, dowels for fixing the guides.

Glazing technology

The porch, closed in this way, must have a solid and even base. Sheets of glass are usually made to order.

Note! The glass must be necessarily red-hot, the glass thickness must be at least 8 mm. Before buying glass, it is necessary to purchase fittings, and order sheets for it (if the fittings involve holes in the sheets, they are made before hardening). All edges should be without chips, the surface of the glass without bubbles. With this type of glazing, the porch should not be exposed to strong winds.

• First you need to fix the guide rails. They are attached to the floor and ceiling with dowels or screws (depending on the material used in the construction of the porch (see How to build a porch - professional instruction)). All guides must be set exactly on the level.
• Next, you need to install sheets of tempered glass. They must be installed using suction cups. Sheets of glass are fixed with special fasteners.
• Distortions should be avoided; even a small error can cause tension in the sheets, and they will crack (explode). Doors can also be completely glass.

Glazing by installing glass in wooden frames

A closed porch of a wooden house can be made with the installation of glass in wooden frames. This method can be considered the simplest and not costly.

The advantages of this type of glazing:

• Natural materials are used;
• Possibility to choose wood for frames (from the cheapest to the most valuable);
• Noise insulation;
• Thermal insulation;
• Protection against precipitation flooring and furniture.

Tools and materials needed for glazing by installing glass in wooden frames

• Wooden frames;
• Glass 4 mm;
• Sticks;
• Silicon;
• Small studs (copper nails are best);
• Special agent for treating wood against pests;
• Morilka;
• Lac;
• Paint brush;
• Sandpaper;
• Hammer;
• Glass cutter;
• Polyurethane foam;
• Nails or screws;
• Accessories for opening windows;
• Hobbies

Glazing technology

Wooden frames can be purchased ready-made or made to order:

• Frames must be installed in the openings and well fastened. The gap to seal the foam.
• After the installation of wooden frames, they must be treated with a special pest control, following the manufacturer’s instructions exactly.
• Next, the frame is covered with the desired shade of stain, and after drying, they must be treated with sandpaper. For more intense color, the stain can be processed in several layers.
• Next, the frame must be lacquered in several layers, with each layer, except for the last need to be treated with emery paper. Beadings are processed in the same way as the frame, prior to installation.
• Next, you need to cut the glass and paste. Glass is fixed by pressing with a bead. Shtapik need to be fixed with small studs.

With any type of porch glazing, glass can be decorated with a film of different colors (see door decoration with self-adhesive film will always update the design). It can be glued on the inside. It is also recommended to glue shockproof film on glass with a large area.

And, in conclusion, you can add that the glazed porch, which is executed according to all the rules, with observance of security measures will serve for many years, pleasing the eye.