With the help of curtains or plants, you can close the summer veranda from the sun. But if you intend to use the cottage in the winter, it is better to glaze and warm the room. Read more about how and how to close the veranda from rain and wind, read on in the article.

Ways to Shelter a Summer Outdoor Veranda

The choice of a suitable and practicable glazing method or sheltering the porch of a country house depends on many factors:

• time when the premises will be used - year-round or only in summer;
• the reasons why it was necessary to do this - the sun, cool air, noise, neighbors, etc .;
• size of glazing required;
• the amount you are willing to invest in glazing;
• personal aesthetic preferences.

The answers to these questions will determine the final choice. Below are some of the most common ways to solve the problem and illustrate them.

Among them:

• glazing with double-glazed windows, ordinary glass or polycarbonate;
• placement of fabric or polyvinyl chloride curtains;
• landscaping with climbing plants or green hedges;
• installation of structural elements - vertical awnings.

Planting plants

Premises are a space separated from the entire external environment by walls. For an open summer veranda, this may be a wall of plants. A great influence on the popularization of this direction was made by the garden of Sissinghurst Castle. It uses geometrically regular hedges that have become the prototype of plant walls for a gazebo, patio or veranda.

For creation can be involved:

• vines;
• curly varieties of roses;
• wild grapes (parthenocissus);
• clematis;
• wisteria (wisteria);
• hop;
• honeysuckle;
• other climbing plants.

Large leaves of wild grapes form a slight shading. In the summer they are green, and in the fall they turn yellow and orange. In combination with dark berries, such a bush looks very decorative. Delicate wisteria is a wonderful decoration for arched structures. Bunches of hanging flowers of purple or white invariably arouse admiration.

Did you know? Honeysuckle has such strong wood that in antiquity nails for shoes and fasteners for agricultural implements were made from it.

You can create a "transparent" hedge from:

• tall herbs;
• legumes;
• hydrangeas;
• viburnum;
• other shrubs.

Such a design will create a partially enclosed space. If the wall should be solid, then designers use conifers and shrubs, such as thuja and spruce. Their added advantage is that they retain their spectacular appearance year-round.

This method of creating a wall is not without drawbacks. After all, plants need care. In addition, they do not protect the room from dust, insects and do not protect from rain if you decide to sit on the veranda in rainy weather. Growing, plants can create a very thick shadow, which will prevent you from enjoying outdoor recreation and the view from the window.

Curtains

Curtains are another easy way to create shading and limit the presence of insects.

But this concept has long implied not only rectangular fabric panels, but also modern materials:

• acrylic;
• bamboo;
• PVC
• tarpaulin;
• soft roll.

Before buying, you need to accurately measure the space on which they will be placed. Then decide on the material and style.

Getting to the choice, focus on what practical tasks the curtain will solve. As well as how it combines with the chosen garden style. As for color, the designers advise to opt for natural shades. They blend better with the surroundings and create a more relaxed atmosphere. But bright models are more suitable for a festive interior.

PVC

A curtain made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a product made of a dense transparent film.

• This interior item has many advantages:
• perfectly transmits sunlight and retains heat indoors;
• it is easily mounted and dismantled;
• needs minimal care;
• does not pass dust;
• does not react with acids and other chemically active liquids;
• tolerates temperatures in the range from -40 ° C to + 70 ° C;
• repels water;
• protects the room from the wind;
• Does not sag or deform.

But such curtains also have disadvantages. In hot weather, there is a greenhouse effect inside the veranda, and they need to be opened for ventilation. Therefore, it is better to choose PVC tape curtains - they consist of separate strips fixed on the cornice. There are also roll models. For airing, they are rolled up.

Fabric

Linen models are most often purchased for a glazed veranda and placed on the inside of the room.

Did you know? First curtains — wet pieces of cloth on the windows, the Romans applied. So they protected the room from dust and debris that fell into the house from the street through the windows.

Production Material:

• cotton;
• linen;
• silk;
• organza;
• tulle.

As holders, rings, carabiners or hinged fabric loops that cover the baguette are used.

• Among the advantages of cloth products are noted:
• they transmit light well and can create light partial shade;
• have good decorative qualities.

Despite the fact that they are more familiar than any other models, they also have disadvantages.

• So, fabric curtains:
• Do not protect the interior from wind or rain;
• Do not retain heat inside if it is cool outside.

Vertical Marquises

Awnings are called hinged structures that are installed on the outside above the window.

Important! The lubrication of the sliding parts of the awnings is recommended to be done 2 times a year to keep them in working condition for a long time.

They come in several configurations:

1. If the closing curtain falls from top to bottom, then these are vertical awnings.
2. In summer cafes you can watch the marquise basket type.
3. If the fabric is stretched like a roof, then this is a terrace model.

Awnings are designed to protect the premises from the bright sun and create a small partial shade. The product owes its name to the Venetian Francisco Borgia, who created this design as a shelter for his beloved's resting area.

• The design element has many advantages:
• easy to install;
• moves with commands through the remote control;
• does not need care;
• not torn;
• when folded, it takes up minimal space.

The material from which the coating is made can be acrylic, polyvinyl chloride, polyester. For the winter, the structure is removed and packaged for storage.

Construction Awning

The main objective of the construction awning is to create a shelter from precipitation for materials that should not absorb moisture (for example, boards, timber, logs).

Awning is made of:

• tarps;
• PVC
• dense varieties of polyethylene.

You can use it as a curtain, but it is not too aesthetically pleasing. In addition, it is usually opaque, so it will not let in sunlight. But it will be a great solution if you buy it in order to hide from the snow an open terrace or a veranda in winter, provided that they will not use the room. The awning withstands temperatures from -40 ° C to + 75 ° C.

Glazing

Glazing the veranda helps to solve a number of problems:

• keep warm inside;
• reduce street noise;
• reduce indoor humidity if it rains or snows;
• protect the interior and people from dust, insects, adverse weather factors.

Did you know? Stained-glass windows were widely used in medieval churches in Europe. It was a peculiar way to tell Bible stories to peasants who could not read and could not read the Bible on their own.

The simplest type of glazing is traditional, with the help of frames and glass. Window frames are installed in the openings, and glass is mounted in them, which are fastened with glazing beads. Slots close up with putty. Wooden elements are painted or varnished. Today it is not the most effective way of glazing. Simple glass effectively protects the veranda only when it is summer outside.

But if the room will be used in the winter, it is better to think about double-glazed windows.

Modern double-glazed windows differ:

• plastic quality;
• seal material;
• fittings;
• number of cameras.

The cost depends on whether the section will open. It is advisable to provide one or more of these windows, as in the summer you will probably want to ventilate the terrace. The next glazing method is with polycarbonate. It is installed instead of walls as well as when assembling greenhouses. Advantages of the material are transparency, attractive appearance, affordable cost.

The most expensive way of glazing is stained glass. These are paintings formed from pieces of colored glass. Such a structure will look great, but it is expensive. Stained-glass windows are not stronger than ordinary glass, so you need to take care of the visors near the windows so that they are not damaged by an accidental blow of branches, etc.

Ordinary double-glazed windows

Modern structural elements consist of:

• double-glazed window from several glasses - 2 or more;
• frames made of aluminum, plastic, wood or other materials;
• sash;
• fittings;
• windowsill;
• slopes.

Between the glasses there is air or an inert gas that conducts heat poorly, which means it helps to keep it indoors.

The gaps between the glasses are called cameras, respectively, according to their number, models are distinguished:

• single chamber;
• two-chamber;
• three-chamber.

The thickness of the glass is 4-6 mm. The width of the chambers is about 16 mm. So the formula for a single-chamber double-glazed window will look like 4–16–4 mm. You can see it on the marking.

But this does not mean that buying a wider double-glazed window increases the amount of heat stored. Therefore, one will have to pay attention to the properties of the glasses themselves, which were used to create the structure. Double-glazed windows have many obvious advantages. They retain heat inside, do not let in street noise, do not require intensive care, and look very attractive.

Installation is carried out by qualified specialists. To begin with, a specialist arrives at the installation site and takes measurements. Then the customer selects a model based on his requirements. The installation team extracts the previous frames from the wall opening, if any, and mounts the double-glazed window.

Important! If you notice that condensation has appeared between the glasses — this means that the glass is defective. You should contact the installer and if the warranty has not expired, he must replace the product with a new one.

Frameless double-glazed windows

Frameless glazing looks spectacular. Its essence is that the glass is attached directly to the frame of the structure using aluminum rails and does not have a frame. In order not to damage the surface by an accidentally dropped branch, it is advisable to install tempered glass.

Instead of glass, you can use:

• polycarbonate;
• PVC film.

They are presented not only in a transparent form, but also in color. And it will make the veranda more attractive. Polycarbonate is convenient in that it is resistant to mechanical damage, has low thermal conductivity, traps ultraviolet rays and transmits light well.

In addition, it is lightweight and very easy to mount. You can do this even without building skills.

How to sheathe and insulate a veranda for the winter

In most cases, we perceive the veranda as a place to relax in the summer. But if it is insulated, then the room will be nice in the fall, especially if the source of the fire is installed inside. Then the extension will become something of a secluded room in the open air.

The main sources of heating the veranda:

• electric infrared heating;
• a stove or other source of fire.

Infrared heaters can distribute heat on the veranda, while not creating carbon monoxide emissions, unlike a stove. The pendant heater will be an excellent solution for a stationary veranda with glazed windows. After all, he will heat the space in a radius of 5.5 m.

It is also worth remembering that the lining of the insulation helps to block the outflow of heat to the street through the walls.

To do this, use:

• Styrofoam;
• mineral wool;
• polystyrene foam.

Polystyrene is a versatile plastic used to produce a wide range of consumer products. It is converted into a foam called polystyrene foam (EPS) or extruded polystyrene (XPS), which is valued for its insulating and damping properties. It contains more than 95% of air and this allows it to be used for thermal insulation of walls. This material is inert to the environment, durable and resistant to water damage.

Polyfoam is a foamed polystyrene. It consists of cellular granules, inside of which there is air, and it is known that it conducts heat poorly. Therefore, foam boards are also an excellent insulation for the room. Use this material for wall sheathing indoors. But he has a significant drawback - rodents “love” him.

Extruded polystyrene foam (aka "foam") is an improved version of the foam, which is not eaten by pests. Due to its increased strength, it tolerates loads better and has better vapor impermeability.

Important! A foam layer of 20 mm is equal in properties to a layer of mineral wool 37 mm thick or polystyrene 30 mm thick. The material is suitable for insulation of floors, walls and roofs.

Mineral wool has been used in construction for a very long time.

It features the following characteristics:

• possesses heat-insulating and sound-absorbing properties;
• resistant to moisture and steam;
• not subject to the destructive effects of rodents.

Due to the fact that it is a flexible material, it is convenient to work with it even in hard-to-reach places and on round or polygonal surfaces. The lining of the veranda is carried out externally or internally.Insulation to the walls is fixed using rails.

In both cases, in order to keep the walls attractive, they need to be coated on top of the insulation with a board or tile material. For example, OSB-plates. This is a new type of building material. Plates are created from sawdust glued with special compounds.

At the same time, the adhesive mass not only connected the elements, but was polymerized, as a result of which it acquired water-repellent and resistant to all types of climatic influences characteristics. When buying OSB-boards you need to remember that they have different strength classes. OSB-1 is suitable for dry rooms, and OSB-3 or 4 can be used in wet conditions.

• Other advantages of the material are:
• ease;
• resistance to fungi and damage by insects or rodents;
• good decorative properties.

Fasten the plate with screws. And then fill the gaps with foam. If the cladding was carried out from the outside, then the tree must be treated with bitumen mastic to give the walls waterproofing properties. You also need to pay attention to the windows. If not glazing is installed, but ordinary glazing, then there may be gaps between the glass and the window frame. To solve the problem, it is customary to use putty.

Important! Seals on a self-adhesive basis must be mounted at a temperature of + 1 ° C to + 40 ° C on a cleaned and degreased surface.

But you can use modern materials. For example, polyurethane (liquid) plastic can be used to warm windows. Various sculptures are poured from it, but with the same success they can close up the cracks. A window seal is also made from polyurethane. It is able to eliminate any heat leakage that occurs due to the loose fit of the glazing.

Some work on glazing or warming the veranda can be done independently. But if you are not confident in your abilities, then consult a specialist. This will save you nerves and time. And you can enjoy the result in a couple of days.