A comfortable and beautiful terrace in a country house allows you to qualitatively improve your vacation and decorate the territory. It can be done in various ways - open, closed, transforming. The advantages and disadvantages of glazing using the aluminum profile of one of the varieties of the terrace - a covered veranda will be discussed later in the article.

Should I put aluminum windows on the veranda?

Veranda is an architectural structure, which is attached to the house or built into it. To be able to use it year-round, window openings can be glazed. When considering how to glaze a building in the country, you can consider several options.

Among them: wooden, plastic windows. Often summer residents resort to the installation of aluminum profiles, which have a lot of advantages. But it is recommended to use such glazing if the veranda is not used in winter. Otherwise, you will need to invest in insulation, since aluminum profiles are able to change the temperature in the room by a maximum of +5 ... + 7 ° C.

Did you know? The origins of the French word "terrace" date back to the Latin language and the word "terra" (earth). Previously, they designated a ledge on the slope.

Options for aluminum constructions for verandas

There are many options for aluminum structures. Most often resort to the equipment of sliding systems.

Windows can be opened according to one of three technologies:

1. "Harmonic". After pressing the first sash folds at an angle of 90 °. In the same way there is a phased folding of the following fragments. As a result, all the doors are tightly assembled at the edge of the window opening.
2. Coupe. Installation with central and full opening is possible.
3. Parking. After pressing on the sash (side), the frames move to the side, sequentially hooking subsequent fragments.

The second most popular glazing method is sliding systems. This option provides an opportunity for a wide overview. Using such windows is very simple and convenient. The shift can be made in one or different directions.

Important! Using aluminum profiles, you can glaze openings of any size and configuration.

Very attractive is the option of panoramic glazing. Despite the apparent complexity, the installation of structures is simple. This method allows you to achieve maximum visibility and illumination of the room. An interesting way to glaze the cottage veranda is to insert stained glass instead of glass.

Installation Rules

Of course, to make a competent installation of aluminum profiles, some knowledge will be required. It is better to entrust this matter to specialists. Well-established, experienced companies make installation quickly and provide a guarantee. It is better to purchase profiles from manufacturers - this way you can purchase a complete set at the most favorable price.

Popular today are the designs from such manufacturers:

• Provedal;
• Krauss;
• Vidnal;
• Reynaers;
• Schüco;
• Alutech.

If double-glazed windows with an aluminum profile are mounted by hand, then the following rules must be adhered to:

1. Frames must be installed evenly Otherwise, the windows will "lead", and they will not be able to provide proper tightness. When fixing elements, use the spirit level (level).
2. The maximum clearance between the window block and the opening should be no more than 5.5 mm. If the gap is wider, it must be repaired with foam.
3. Frames can be installed without intermediate supports. But the width of the section, in this case, should not be more than 160 cm.
4. To fix the structure to the wall, anchor plates fixed with self-tapping screws should be used.
5. The inside of the grooves should be treated with silicone sealant.
6. After installing the windows, apply sealant around the entire perimeter.
7. Window sills for aluminum frames are not a mandatory attribute. It is imperative that equipment be produced in low tide. This will protect the bottom seam from moisture, prevent the development of mold and harmful microorganisms.

Important! After installation, aluminum profiles do not require special care. It is enough to periodically remove dust and dirt from glass and frames.

Advantages and disadvantages of aluminum glazing

• Installing windows with aluminum profiles on the veranda has several advantages. Among them:
• Durability. Aluminum is reliable, not afraid of corrosion and damage. Such a profile lasts about 60–80 years.
• Ease. Lightweight material does not produce additional load on the building.
• Strength.
• Easy to install.
• Good protection against moisture, rain, dust and wind.
• Fire resistance.
• Environmental friendliness.
• Resistance to temperature difference.
• Affordable price. Aluminum costs 2-3 times cheaper than wood or plastic.
• A wide range of designs. It is possible to install a swivel, swivel-tilt, tilt, slide, lift-slide system. It is possible to choose different colors.
• Lack of need for care.
• Neat and presentable appearance.
• Ability to remove summertime profiles to make an open extension.
• Suitable for the veranda in any style.

The disadvantages of such windows include the high thermal conductivity of cold metal frames. Also among the minuses is the need to finish. In the winter, such windows will freeze, and in the off-season, a leak will appear on them. They are worse than other profiles, they protect against noise. It is worth saying that the described disadvantages of aluminum profiles are important for residential buildings. For non-residential verandas they will not be a problem. If it is used in the winter, then insulating inserts must be installed.

Did you know? The word "porch" comes from the Persian language and translates as "gallery". The first verandas in Russia were built during the reign of Peter I and consisted of large winter gardens, where a special microclimate was created, favorable for plants, or buildings for recreation and social events.

So, if it is necessary to build a covered veranda, then it can be glazed with windows with an aluminum profile. Such frames have many advantages, the main of which are durability and affordable price. If you make the window openings panoramic, then the room will turn out stylish and presentable.