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A garden gazebo is an important element of a personal plot, so the issue of arranging and decorating this architectural object requires a lot of time and effort. Glazing of gazebos increases the level of comfort and protects the building from bad weather.
Why do you need glazing
The gazebo is one of the most important and significant objects on the territory of the summer cottage. Here they celebrate birthdays and arrange family evenings, meet friends and relatives, take a break from busy and intense everyday life. According to the type of structure, the structure can be open, semi-closed and closed. The open type of buildings, which are called gazebos, are used mainly in summer, when the weather is warm and dry. Semi-closed and closed structures can be used even in winter, if you first close all windows with glass.
Glazing of gazebos is a necessary measure to protect the building from wind, cold, rain, hail, snow and other atmospheric phenomena. In most cases, such buildings are designed for year-round use. Therefore, they are often equipped with heating devices, conduct electricity and plumbing. Glazed windows allow you to maintain the temperature and humidity of the air in the room. According to representatives of construction companies, the main heat loss in winter comes through windows.
The veranda attached to the gazebo is covered with stained glass. Stained-glass windows not only protect the building from cold, wind and frost, but also give the structure an aesthetic appeal.
Video: “Frameless glazing”
This video tells how to properly make the glazing of the terrace, porch and gazebo in the country.
Glazing types
You can glaze any gazebo, regardless of the type of its design, shape and size. The most difficult are projects for the insulation of oval, spherical and non-standard buildings. The main task of glazing is the functionality of the object. The glazier must consider the necessary or permissible number of leaves, the type and mechanism of opening.
The windows of the gazebo can be closed with ordinary, stained glass or tempered glass. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the type of glazing should be chosen in advance.
Double glazing
Plastic eurowindows, or warm glazing with triple glazing is considered the most reliable way to protect the premises from precipitation and various external influences. On the modern construction market, single-chamber, double-chamber and soundproof double-glazed windows are presented. In the latter version, one chamber is a few millimeters wider than the other.
The metal profile is a reliable, strong and durable material. A few years ago, plastic euro windows were made only in white, now you can choose a frame of bronze, gold, brown, gray, blue and other shades. When choosing finished double-glazed windows, it is recommended to pay attention to the quality of the rubber seal and fittings, since even minor defects in small parts adversely affect the operation of the entire structure.
Eurowindow installation does not require special knowledge and skills. The finished structure is inserted into the window opening in the wall and fixed from the bottom, top and sides with mounting foam.
Wooden windows
The popularity of wooden frames begins to grow rapidly, more and more summer residents pay attention to beautiful and durable wooden structures. At the same time, cold and warm glazing are distinguished. The cold option means the installation of window blocks with one glass that protects the room from dust, debris and moisture. The warm type of construction, which consists of one, two or even three chambers, allows you to use the garden gazebo all year round.
Frameless glazing
Large panoramic windows that let in a lot of sun look very beautiful and original. This method is called frameless, frameless or Finnish. Depending on the type of construction used, the sashes can be opened, closed, sliding and moving along the skids. Fixing points – floor and ceiling.
As for the shortcomings, they note low sound insulation, poor sealing and the inability to install mosquito nets. With minor damage, a complete replacement of a panoramic double-glazed window is required, which costs a lot of money. For frameless glazing, it is recommended to use impact-resistant tempered glass. With a strong mechanical impact, tempered glass does not break into small fragments, but crumbles into round granules. If there are children in the house, it is better to refuse open panoramic windows.
DIY work
Now let’s figure out how to close the windows with glass for the winter. First you need to draw up a project with affixed measurements.
A detailed scheme-plan will help to avoid many mistakes common among non-professional glaziers and significantly speed up the workflow.
Windows should be installed at the stage of frame construction, otherwise frames made of wood may not fit into an existing structure. For the manufacture of the frame, you will need a wooden beam with a section of 4,5 cm. According to the measurements made earlier, the material is cut. In the process, you will need a circular saw or an electric planer. A rectangle is formed from blanks, inside which glass is inserted. The glass inserted into the frame is fixed on the sides with narrow wooden slats. Glazed in this way, the gazebo protects from gusty winds, rain and snow, but does not retain heat well.
Alternative options
As an alternative to ordinary glass, sheets of polymer plastic are used. Polycarbonate is characterized by high impact resistance, resistance to various physical and chemical damage, durability and excellent wear resistance. Such windows are installed under the very roof, since polycarbonate has a special coating from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays.
You can add aesthetic appeal to a garden gazebo by installing stained glass windows. Stained-glass windows with an aluminum profile not only look beautiful, but will last for decades. Soft windows, which are made of PVC film of various densities, protect against bad weather and insects. Over time, the film loses its original physical properties and qualities.
When choosing a window structure for a garden gazebo, you need to take into account the characteristics of the climatic zone, type, style of execution and purpose of the building. The final result depends on the correct choice of material and the literacy of its installation.