Large windows - lots of light and air.

The size of the window openings for the room is very important. Panoramic large windows make the space much brighter and more spacious.

It is possible to install panoramic windows in a typical apartment only after obtaining a special permit, since it is required to take into account the possibilities of supporting structures and walls. In a private house make large windows much easier.

However, it is necessary to take into account certain nuances that are associated with the installation and further operation of windows, the height of which is most often from floor to ceiling. To install this type of glazing requires an accurate calculation of static and wind load, as well as thoughtful engineering solution, since this design will be subjected to greater loads than a standard opening.

Large windows have several advantages:

• Increased room illumination. The atmosphere in the house is directly dependent on the amount of light that comes through the window openings. For a person, it is preferable to have bright interiors filled with sun rays, which also heat the air temperature in the room. With the constantly incoming daylight, the use of electricity is not required, which allows significant savings to the owner of such glazing.
• A stylish solution to the interior and exterior. Large windows will decorate any interior and highlight the features of the style, as well as fill it with light and warmth. Outside, this design adds to the facade of lightness and elegance.

• Visual increase in space. A room with large windows seems to be much larger, since a large amount of light and the almost complete absence of one wall make it possible to visuallysignificantly expand the boundaries of the room. Installation of such glazing is recommended to use in small apartments.
• Increased freedom of review. Panoramic windows in a country house help to feel unity with nature, and this is a very positive mood on the mood. For residents of cities, these windows are a portal that emphasizes the rhythm of the city, and allow you to enjoy the beautiful views.

Despite the many advantages, large windows have disadvantages.

• High heat loss during the cold season. Panoramic glazing does not cope well with the preservation of heat in the building. Owners who have installed large windows in houses in open areas or in apartments on the upper floors will need to use a powerful heating system to maintain a comfortable indoor air temperature.
• Maintenance by cleaning companies. A large glazed surface requires constant care, which is very difficult to implement on your own. Window washing requires the use of special equipment and the involvement of specialists from a cleaning company.

• Lack of privacy. Large windows attract everyone's attention, so it is better to install such glazing in houses located on a country site, surrounded by a garden. In order to protect themselves from the views of others, you can use thick curtains or double-glazed windows with different levels of transparency.
• Security investment. The room, which is easily visible from the street, is very attractive for fraudsters. Therefore, it is required to take care of home protection in advance. It is best to additionally set the alarm, hidden cameras and metal rollers to protect themselves.
• Difficulties during installation and transportation. Large-sized structures are difficult to transport and install, especially if installed in a multi-story building. Usually in such cases, additional construction equipment is used, significantly increasing the cost of all the work being done.

When choosing materials to be used for the manufacture of panoramic windows, it is necessary to take into account the size and characteristic features of the structure. For the manufacture of frames of large windows using various materials.

• Wooden profile. For the production of such a profile is used glued wood, less often natural. Since the analogue is much stronger and bends well, which is an important indicator for panoramic windows. Wooden frames can serve up to 10 years, but they are more expensive than others.
• Aluminum profile. Used for the manufacture of frames much more often. The profile can be decorated with self-adhesive plastic wrap, imitating wood or other material.

• Fiberglass profileA frame made of such a profile will be much cheaper. Plastic frames are ideal for framing medium-sized glazing. The material from which the profile is made is safe for human health.
• Stainless profile. The most expensive and durable profile, which is used for support frames, has a long service life.
• Glass composite profile. The glass composite profile is suitable for making frames of small sizes.

When choosing a glass used for the manufacture of glass, you should pay attention to their modern varieties.

• Armored. This type of glazing is distinguished by its durability; exposure to glass is not dangerous with exposure to sharp objects or high dynamic loads. Indicators of heat saving in this type of minimum, it is not recommended to use in heated premises.
• Sunscreen. This glass does not let the infrared rays through a special coating. It is suitable for installation in areas with warm climates, prevents overheating of the room and improves the microclimate. Glass protects the room from viewing the room from the street.

• Energy saving. Glazing of this type is the latest development of scientists, allows you to save about 50% of heat in comparison with the performance of conventional glass. This material is recommended for the manufacture of windows used in the northern areas.
• Hardened. Tempered glass is universal, suitable for the manufacture of windows of standard size, and for panoramic. It is the cheapest material of all recommended.

When choosing the number of cameras in the glass unit, it is necessary to rely on the climatic conditions of the zone.accommodation and the type of room in which the window will be installed. The most commonly used windows are the following types:

• single chamber;
• two-chamber;
• soundproofing.

Most often, design projects involve the placement of panoramic windows in the living room. There is a large number of rooms where such openings will look advantageous and unusual, such a room may have a minimum amount of furniture and have no style solution.

You can make the room more stylish and cozy by installing large windows in the room, Using the advice of experts on their placement:

• experts advise installing large windows in apartments or houses from the south or south-west side, since such placement will allow you to enjoy the heat and light of the sun much longer;
• Panoramic glazing looks much more spectacular in the living room, and in the bedroom it is better to make openings of standard sizes to prevent insomnia;
• look good large windows on the top floor of an apartment building, in addition, a beautiful view;
• an unusual and original solution for the most daring - installing large windows in the bathroom;
• You can add a panoramic design in the kitchen using the bar counter, which is recommended to be placed nearby;
• installation of large windows is justified for small rooms, studios, because with this technique you can visually expand the space.

Large windows can emphasize a non-standard design decision or become an appropriate addition to the overall interior style.

In the classic interior, panoramic windows will look appropriate if you decorate them with Austrian curtains or heavy curtains. If the house is located on the shore of a lake or in a forest, it is better to choose light curtains.

In the design of the kitchen in the style of minimalism, you can apply glazing on the whole wall or in the form of a ribbon panorama. This solution is perfect for other rooms related to this style.

The interiors of houses and apartments, made in the style of a loft, perfectly complement the large windows, which are perfectly combined with careless brickwork and high ceilings.

In the living rooms and bedrooms, made in the style of hi-tech, the perfect complement will be window openings of large sizes. This style involves the use of a large number of metal and plastic parts, so the windows can be tinted with a special film or add vertical blinds.

Furniture for the room in which there is a panoramic window, you must install according to certain rules. The room is usually visually divided using zoning, since large windows are highlighted in the interior with a free layout. Furniture can be placed along the walls to emphasize the beauty of the view from the window, or be placed directly next to the window if the room is small.

Residents of small apartments are trying to make the room visually lighter: they paste over the walls with wallpaper of pastel shades, remove heavy curtains, leave a minimum amount of furniture in the room. Owners of country houses with large panoramic windows already laid out for the project are alien to these problems, they enjoy the view from the window and lots of light and heat,ingested due to glazing.

In a country house, very large window openings allow you to be closer to nature, since they most often open the view to a beautiful and well-kept garden plot.

To solve the interior of the cottage, which is decorated with large front windows, light colors and soft textures are used, the presence of furniture should be minimal.

The design of a country house with large window openings, located next to the forest, is recommended to be carried out in a rustic style when using wicker furniture.

Panoramic glazing is most often found in living rooms and bedrooms, but such windows very well fit into the interior of the kitchen, office and even the bathroom. They look good on the upper floors of a new building or a private house.

The bar counter located in the kitchen next to the large window will add to the comfort of the room.

It looks good panoramic windows in spaces with a free interior layout, even if it is a small studio apartment.

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