Large windows in a private house: subtleties of glass design

The window is one of those elements that determine the quality of housing. And here, owners of private houses have a significant advantage over owners of standard apartments. When planning the construction or reconstruction of a house, they are free to choose the dimensions and appearance of window openings. The decision to install large windows in a private house raises especially many questions; Such designs have many features in their structure, design and operation.

For detailed information about modern glazing options for a private house, we can contact the professionals - employees of the group. This is one of the leading manufacturers of window structures, which supplies products to all CIS countries and Europe.

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Corner facade of the house

With this arrangement of the panoramic window, it is possible to enjoy the views from both sides of the house at once. Due to this, the area of ​​the room will seem much larger. The option is convenient for both a cottage and an apartment in a multi-storey building.

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Material, color and texture

Of course, plastic energy-saving profiles can now be safely called the leader in the window market, but this does not mean that wood has ceased to be used as a material for the manufacture of window frames. Especially when it comes to window openings of private and country houses, which are often decorated in country style or using certain elements of country style.

But now laminated profiles with a polymer film, which can imitate any texture, have begun to be actively used. Of course, “wooden” surfaces are most often ordered from window profile manufacturers. And this is quite obvious, because the fashion for wooden surfaces never goes away.

Using polymer film, you can create a visual reproduction of almost any material, such as metal or stainless steel.

Even in a standard white plastic window, there is an option to show individuality by ordering not a black seal, which is located between the frame and the glass, but, for example, a gray one. This way you can smooth out the contrast, not to mention the fact that lighter colors in the window design visually increase it.

Contrasting, dark window frames can become the focal point of a room, attracting all eyes. Of course, such windows do not need to be decorated with textiles, acting as full participants in shaping the image of the room.

Unusual view of a panoramic window

As a rule, panoramic windows are installed in private houses, where every detail of the interior is carefully thought out. A big role is given to the shape of the window, because both the external and internal appearance of the room depends on it. There are a lot of design ideas on this matter; here the imagination is not limited by anything. An ideal option for creating design projects for townhouses.

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overheat protection

In the hot summer, a room under a glass roof can turn into a very uncomfortable place if you do not take care of methods to combat overheating in advance. There are several proven ways to maintain a comfortable microclimate. The most important method of protecting a room from overheating is ventilation, so it is not recommended to save money and refuse to organize opening doors.

You can use transverse and diagonal ventilation methods. In the first case, the air flows through the vents located on the same level. In the second case, the heated air, being lighter, exits through the vents in the roof, and fresh outside air enters through the ventilation ducts at the bottom of the walls. Overheating can be reduced by limiting the light transmission of roofing elements; this can be achieved in several ways:

• Selection of solar control glass . Large manufacturers offer a wide range of glasses with different mechanisms of action. Glass can reflect or absorb ultraviolet light; To do this, it is painted in the mass or made with a special coating.

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• Use of sun protection films . Film tinting is carried out upon completion of installation; it extinguishes solar glare and reflects 70-80% of sunlight. The room will avoid overheating, and you will save on air conditioning. Films offered on the market vary in color and level of darkness or specularity. Disadvantage: the film coating is resistant to cleaning with abrasive pastes and hard brushes.
• External protective screens . Such a system protects not only from ultraviolet radiation, but also from accidental damage from a stone or icicle. At the same time, the screens require an automatic control system; they must be designed for strong wind loads.
• Marquises . Fabric awnings are installed both indoors and outdoors; the roof with such decoration takes on an elegant look. They are successfully used in arranging a winter garden when the roof area is small. When installing inside a living room, remember that protection against overheating will be minimal.

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• Roller shutters (roller blinds) . A type of blinds, installed from the outside and serve as reliable protection from sunlight, precipitation, dust and noise. Modern technologies make it possible to produce roller blinds of various shapes and sizes that can fit into the exterior of any building.

Panoramic false window

This is an interesting false structure, which in appearance resembles a panoramic window with a beautiful view. A painted window is not as expensive as a regular panoramic design, which also requires expensive maintenance.

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Custom shape

Currently, in addition to the standard rectangular shape for everyone, it is possible to make an energy-saving window of any configuration - round, oval, triangular, trapezoidal and diamond-shaped. The unusual shape instantly changes the appearance of the building and affects the interior of the room. Of course, making a window of a non-standard, or, more simply put, not rectangular shape, will take more time, and the cost will be higher. But the time and financial costs will pay off when you can see the image of your home outside and inside.

Round windows – portholes – can become an original element of the room’s interior. To do this, it is not necessary to decorate the room in a marine style; traditional furnishings or modern style will look harmonious with round window openings.

A window with a curved top can transform any interior. Its production and installation will take more time, but you will enjoy the excellent illumination of the room and the excellent appearance of the room for a very long time, so the costs will have time to be justified.

An arched window perfectly emphasizes the classic lines of the interior and can single-handedly transform the appearance of a room. The contrasting design of the window coverings in dark colors against the background of the light decoration of the room instantly makes it the center of attention, around which the entire space design concept is built.

Panoramic windows overlooking nature

You should definitely take advantage of this location of the house. If there is a forest near the house or several beautiful trees grow, you can admire this view every day thanks to the panoramic windows. What could be more pleasant than living in union and harmony with nature?

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Dimensions of floor-to-ceiling windows made of plastic and wood

You can make huge sliding doors from plastic and wood, measuring up to 6000x3000 mm (width x height), but with one partition.

But to connect the structures to each other, you will have to use additional profiles or a metal base, which reduces the light opening and increases the cost of glazing.

Photo: but to connect the structures together you will have to use additional profiles or a metal base, which reduces the light opening and increases the cost of glazing

The dimensions of such window structures depend little on the material of manufacture - the main thing, rather, will be the fittings.

View of the garden plot

If there are no trees nearby, but there is space, you can plant a beautiful garden with pleasantly smelling flowers and shrubs, plant trees, and install a panoramic window opposite. Then you will be able to enjoy the view of flowering vegetation all the time without leaving your home.

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Video description

About color selection using the program in the following video:
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• An alternative option is to turn to one of the many online visual apps . With the help of such a program, you can evaluate the appearance of the house with the selected materials before investing money in the purchase.
• It is not recommended to select and purchase materials from a catalog (paper or online); It’s better to visit a specialized store and see the colors in person.
• Chimney color . You can choose a shade that is in harmony with the tone of the facade (if the chimney is small). A color that matches the roof is relevant if the chimney is large (so it blends in with the roof and attracts less attention). Sometimes the best solution is a chimney that contrasts both the walls of the house and the roof.
• Drain pipe color . It is chosen at the discretion of the owners - an acceptable option is considered to be one that is close to both the finishing of the facade and the roof. If you want a more complex color scheme, the pipes can be painted in a shade that differs from the main one by two or three tones.

The chimney does not look like an alien detail Source domstroika.ru

• Hemming of overhangs . Usually the color matches the roof, sometimes a contrasting solution turns out to be interesting.

Traditionally, the most popular are brown, black, red and green roofs; which facade will look most advantageous with these and other shades can be seen from the following comparisons:

• Roofing in green tones . Fits well into any landscape; It is appropriate to paint the walls of such a house in beige, the color of baked milk, sand, white, olive or yellow.
• Red or brown roof . It can often be found on buildings of the classical type; It will be paired with walls in white, cream or beige tones. A turquoise or pink facade will look ridiculous.

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• Gray roof . A practical option that is easy to match. The gray roof, complemented by a facade in pastel colors, looks modern. Gray color is friends with rich, noble shades of red.
• Light roof . Such roofs, with a hint of blue or gray tint, can be found in southern regions with short, warm winters and little rainfall. They crown homes with walls in rich shades: blue, cherry, brown and peach.
• House with a blue roof . The image of the building will be complete if you choose a contrasting facade - white, as well as beige, ivory, milky white or pearl gray. Light blue, light brown and pink walls will look a little worse, and a turquoise, crimson or light green facade will appeal to rare originals.

Elegant combination with a dark gray roof Source megazar.ru

• Black roof . A rare selection, typical of houses in Gothic and some ethnic (Japanese, Scandinavian) styles.

Most often, they try to give the facade natural shades of beige, green, yellow and brown. They not only go well with each other, but are also easy to combine with bright and rich shades. The combination of the color of the facade and its details (doors, trim, plinth) is determined by the following rules:

• Facade in natural shades . The addition of windows and doors of a lighter tone of wood will give the building a solid and presentable appearance.

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• Green facade . It is appropriate to complement it with details of white, gray and dark green.
• White walls . Can be successfully combined with finishing elements of any color.
• Terracotta facade . Clinker tiles, which give the walls this vibrant look, are perfectly complemented by white details and tiles in shades of gray (from light to graphite).

By the water

If there is any body of water nearby, then you can take a dip in the water and relax at any time. Through the panoramic windows it is pleasant to watch the beautiful reflection of sunsets and sunrises on the water surface. This type has a positive effect on the atmosphere in the house and on the psyche of any person.

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Installation nuances

A glass roof begins with design, which includes a competent calculation of the permissible loads on load-bearing walls, as well as the parameters of the selected materials. Particular attention should be paid to the panoramic glass roof. Its weight may require strengthening of load-bearing walls; additional construction work may turn the roof into a more expensive project than planned. In order for the roof to be strong and durable, the following requirements must be taken into account during design and installation work:

• Safety . Something you should never skimp on. For glazing, only impact-resistant materials are suitable that can withstand snowdrifts, a broken branch or an accidentally thrown ball or stone.
• Snow accumulation . There are two ways to combat this problem. You can install an electric heating system (which must be foreseen at the design stage). Another, more rational option is to choose a design with an increased angle of inclination of the slopes, more than 30°C, or a dome (spherical) version.

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• Tightness . Transparent parts cannot be laid overlapping, like slate or tiles. So that the roof can serve as reliable protection from water and dirt, the joints are sealed with special colorless sealants.
• Dust protection . For glazing, you can use glass coated with titanium oxide, which protects against organic and other contaminants. Water on such a surface does not collect in drops, but forms a film, which then slides off without leaving streaks. Otherwise, the roof is designed so that it is easy to wash.
• Multifunctionality . The use of lifting mechanisms for glass elements will make it possible to open them without problems automatically. You will provide access to fresh air and direct sunlight.

Panoramic windows overlooking the pool

If you don’t like staying by the lake because there may be strangers there, the ideal option would be to install panoramic windows in front of your own pool. You can make a pool near a panoramic window, say, a bedroom - and at any time you can go out and plunge into cool water, get a boost of energy or relax before bed.

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Features of choice

In addition to reliable fittings and burglary protection, when choosing panoramic glazing, the following facts are taken into account:

• For high-quality thermal insulation, you need a profile with a width of at least 70 mm

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• Double-glazed windows are chosen 2- or 3-chamber, the glass is better energy-saving. If a double-glazed window is installed on the southern facade of the house, it will be tinted.

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• Panoramic windows made of wood and fiberglass have the lowest heat loss through the profile; options made of PVC and aluminum are significantly inferior to them.

Dining area in a bay window with panoramic glazing Source st.hzcdn.com

• For heavy structures, profiles made of aluminum or PVC, which are additionally reinforced with metal, are recommended. To reduce heat loss, it is necessary to order a warm aluminum profile.

Metal-plastic construction Source www.bg.by

• Beautiful plastic windows must match the architectural style of the house outside and the interior design inside. To achieve the goal, decorative bindings (shpros), laminated and colored profiles, and stained glass are used.

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Mountain view

If you install panoramic windows in a house located near the mountains, it will seem much larger. Such a landscape has a positive effect on your state of mind, helps you calm down, understand yourself better, and analyze everything in a quiet environment with a peaceful landscape.

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Bathroom with panoramic windows

Panoramic windows will look especially elegant in the bathroom. Lying in the warm water with foam, you can enjoy looking at the stunning views around you - forest or sea, depending on the location of the house. Such a panorama with a bathtub equipped next to it makes it possible to completely relax, forget about problems, have a quality rest, and lose track of time.

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Panoramic windows in the bedroom

It is especially popular to install panoramic windows in bedrooms. After all, this is the quietest place in which you can be alone with yourself. In the bedroom, it is especially important to create a calm, peaceful atmosphere, and the view provided by the panoramic windows greatly contributes to this.

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Panoramic windows in the office

Installing panoramic windows in a work room is also relevant. There is often a tense atmosphere there, so the view from such a window should balance the state, help you concentrate on what is important, and not get nervous about little things. Panoramic windows will help you to be productive.

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Tip 4: Heating appliances are a must!

With properly organized heating, condensation does not form on such windows; you just need to place heating devices under the window. How to organize heating with floor-to-ceiling windows?

Heating devices must be placed under each window - this is a law of physics. Not nearby, not above, but under the window. What to do if there is only floor under the window and there is no space to install a radiator? There is an exit.

• Floor radiator

You can place beautiful floor radiators along the window.

Photo: an important condition - there must be at least 300 mm between the glass and the radiator

The solution is not the most convenient or beautiful, but quite acceptable.

• Heated baseboard

Photo: this option is literally created for heating panoramic windows. Its height is only 150mm, it provides enough heat to warm a room

Of course, the window is not completely floor-to-ceiling, but there will be no problems with condensation. It looks very simple and there are no problems with cleaning the floor.

• Underfloor radiator with convector

The ideal solution for floor-to-ceiling windows. Nothing extra.

Photo: this is the most expensive and technically complex solution. Requires high floor screed and highly skilled installation

• Heated double-glazed windows

Glass can heat up from 25 to +55°C. Of course, they will not be able to heat the room, but they will create a comfortable environment - there will be no feeling of cold from the huge windows. And you don’t need any heating devices near the window; heating radiators can be placed in any other convenient place. When choosing this option, keep in mind that double-glazed windows consume electricity 50 - 500 W/m2. This depends on the temperature to which you plan to heat the glass: the higher the temperature, the higher the consumption.

Each homeowner will decide which option to choose based on their capabilities and preferences. You just need to provide for heating in advance; all options will be difficult to implement after the flooring has been laid and the electrical wiring has been installed.

Panoramic windows in the kitchen

Usually the kitchen is made smaller in area than the rooms, so panoramic windows are installed there. They help to visually increase space. It’s much more pleasant to dine while admiring a beautiful view, rather than watching TV or wallpaper.

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