Round and semicircular balcony glazing options

Balcony glazing is popular literally everywhere. It helps keep your home warm and save on heating bills. In addition, this measure makes it possible to give an attractive appearance to this part of the building. Those who pay special attention to the design of their home often choose beautiful round or semicircular balconies. Indeed, they look incredibly aesthetically pleasing, and in terms of area they often surpass the usual square or rectangular options.

With standard forms, everything is quite simple, so let's take a closer look at the question of how to glaze a semicircular balcony. The process involves assembling the frame for the future window system and installing double-glazed windows or glass sheets according to the work plan. The essence of the procedure remains the same for both rounded and ordinary balconies, but the technologies and materials are used somewhat differently.

Before placing an order for glazing, you need to find out the maximum permissible load on the bearing support. Balconies are slabs fixed on beams, they are open from all sides, and it is forbidden to mount bulky structures on them, as well as overload furniture. Loggias have load-bearing walls, so they can bear a much greater load.

If you plan to insulate the balcony space in order to use it as a room or to expand the useful area of ​​housing, it is recommended to use soft materials as insulation - penofol, polystyrene. Due to the unusual rounded shape, it will be difficult to work with the usual drywall.

The same goes for the use of siding for exterior finishing work. Although this material bends, it does not tolerate long-term bending loads poorly. It is better to give preference to a profiled sheet or even to glaze the balcony according to the French method - from floor to ceiling without a parapet.

Depending on the desired result, you can choose cold or warm type of glazing. In the first case, the window system protects from bad weather and wind, in the second, it additionally retains heat and cuts out noise. Together with the insulation of the floor and walls, such a balcony can become a full-fledged continuation of the apartment. Often, the inner wall between the balcony and the room is completely removed.

For glazing, window structures made of different materials are used.

• It can be a warm or cold aluminum profile, durable and lightweight. Most often, it is chosen by the owners of balconies, because due to its low weight, aluminum does not unnecessarily burden the structure.

• Wood is a very beautiful and environmentally friendly material. Special processing methods provide a guarantee against decay and drying out for many decades. But the high weight and impressive price often force you to look for other options.

• The most popular material is metal-plastic. Durable and easy to care for, it deforms little over time and provides the best thermal insulation. For this, the PVC profile is divided from the inside into several sections, sometimes they are filled with additional heat-insulating inserts. A rubber gasket between the glass unit and the mount ensures the best tightness of the connection.

To choose the material of the window system, you should decide what kind of appearance you want to achieve in the end, in order to choose the technology.

As the name suggests, frames are not used for this type of work. The entire area is covered with glass panels. For this, a special type of fastener is used. Tempered glass with precise geometric shape is inserted into a special curved aluminum profile. At the same time, the sheets adhere very tightly one to one, providing an influx of fresh air, but not allowing moisture or snow to pass through.

The advantages include a stunning appearance, especially if the parapet is also made of translucent material. The narrower the elements are, the smoother the semicircle line will come out in the end. Each part of the glass sheet is installed in a profile that slides along the rail of the system, and to open the window, you simply slide it to the side. The doors fold in the manner of a book and close just as easily.

Frame glazing allows you to make the balcony both cold and warm, practically without disturbing the semicircular attractive shape. Systems differ in the type of structure fastening.

• Bay window glazing implies the manufacture of separate double-glazed windows, which are attached to a special corner profile. It is used for both cold and warm versions of work. Panoramic French glazing is possible. You can choose any material for the base - aluminum, metal-plastic or wood. The boundaries between the glass sheets are narrow, but reliable and airtight.

• Radius glazing - for real aesthetes. On an individual order, we will make curved glass units for you, which will ideally fit into the opening. This method is suitable even for undulating designer balconies. Such glazing is practically invisible from the side. The most significant disadvantage is the high price.

• Chord glazingessentially repeats the standard procedure. Ordinary double-glazed windows in any profile are mounted at an angle to each other. The more parts there are, the smoother the line will be. In contrast, some owners create unique designs from sharp corners. True, such structures are inferior in strength and thermal insulation to bay windows. The frames will also be much wider, making it difficult to create a feeling of lightness and weightlessness.

Initially, semicircular balconies are not common. Using them to store unnecessary things means missing out on all the opportunities.

The most popular solution is the arrangement of a recreation area on the loggia. Wicker armchairs, a comfortable coffee table, a cozy rug in combination with a light and spacious room will automatically raise your mood. And if the area allows you to put a sofa or sofa on the balcony, you will get an extra bed in case guests arrive.

Many people like to use the balcony as a winter garden. When there is frost and slush outside, it is so pleasant to spend time inside, among the greenery and flowers. For avid summer residents, this is a chance to grow herbs, berries and vegetables right in the apartment all year round, regardless of the season. Plants will have enough light, and in extreme cases, you can always install a phytolamp to accelerate growth.

If the area of ​​the apartment does not allow equipping a separate workplace, the balcony will become a wonderful study where you can get away from everyday life and concentrate on business. Or a place for handicrafts, hobbies that require a separate table.

In fact, a balcony can become a haven for any kind of activity that has no place in the apartment. An easel for painting, a sports trainer and a hammock for an afternoon nap will feel equally good there.

For interior decoration, it is recommended to use soft and flexible materials, because the unusual semicircular shape makes it difficult to work with ceramic tiles, clapboard or stone. If you want to sheathe a balcony with your own hands from the inside, take a look at PVC panels. They are easy to care for, the plastic tolerates wet cleaning and almost does not fade over time. The variety of colors is amazing, you can create literally any interior. Some firms even offer the possibility of photo printing on plastic.

If the balcony is well insulated, regular wallpaper will do. For a modern design, you can simply paint the walls in any color or apply graffiti. This is especially true for creating a children's play area - as children grow up, you can change the interior.

The LED illumination, rounded around the entire perimeter, will help to emphasize the smooth line of the parapet. In general, do not underestimate the role of interior light in creating home comfort.

In the final make-up of your balcony, note that the semicircular shape opens up the room for all prying eyes. You may want to hide the sidewalls with curtains, tinting or furniture.

Glazing options for a round and semicircular balcony in the video below.