Wooden frames for verandas and terraces: advantages and disadvantages

Since plastic windows began to be used everywhere for glazing windows in apartments, offices and country houses, wooden structures have become less popular. However, the development of technology has contributed to the fact that the windows of wood regained their leading position.

Window frames made of wood for the verandas and terraces are an ideal option for organizing the most natural lighting, so for a comfortable pastime it is very important to preserve them, protecting them from a number of adverse factors - noise, insects and weather conditions. Country houses and cottages have always attracted people with the opportunity to take a break from artificial materials and city bustle, so windows from natural raw materials will be perfectly suited for terraces and verandahs.

Modern wooden systems are quite complex products, glued together from several fragments of a bar. This design makes it possible to install a glass unit consisting of two or three sheets of glass with air chambers between them, due to which the frame acquires excellent thermal insulation properties.

Lately Eurowindows for verandas are very popular. This type of design is a ready-to-install system of wooden array. At the heart of the production process of eurowindows is the same method that is used in the manufacture of PVC glazing constructions. The block of eurowindows from a tree consists of the separate double-glazed windows which are responsible for thermal insulation and noise reduction. High-quality fittings are available for sashes.

Modern products on the market are very different from designs that were made several decades ago. The production technology of frames today allows us to produce products with excellent characteristics,a long operational period and a variety of decorative options, complementing the above positive features with impeccable environmental friendliness of raw materials.

Wooden windows for terraces and verandas have a large number of advantages in comparison with other materials that are now used for glazing. Among them are the following:

• blend harmoniously with any interior - due to the natural colors and textures, they look unique and aesthetically pleasing;
• the naturalness of raw materials ensures the safety of products in use in places of recreation for people;
• the big operational term of a design does not concede to frames from PVC;
• good level of strength;
• functionality;

• high tightness of the systems and excellent thermal insulation;
• resistance to condensation;
• structures are beautifully restored and amenable to repair work;
• The systems provide natural air exchange, due to which they are recommended for installation on verandas and terraces.

The disadvantages of wood window designs include the following points:

• the high cost of products due to the fact that products are made from natural raw materials and require high labor costs for processing;
• the frames over time will require tinting, impregnation with special care and care products. Compliance with preventive measures will provide the frames with a beautiful appearance and long service life;
• wood structures may be deformed, due to which leakage performance indicators will be disturbed, but the risk of the formation of such defects will be minimal given the current processing of products.

For the verandas in the country, you can install two types of windows: cold or warm construction. The first type of glazing is performed using single-chamber aluminum glass units. In the latter case, the profile is made of metal-plastic or wood. Cold frames in one glass will cost several times less, but they will not protect the room from the effects of cold temperatures, although they will provide good protection against wind and precipitation. To arrange a full-fledged residential space windows should be warm, and therefore at least double.

The number of manufacturers of window frames has increased dramatically, so when you buy designs for terraces and porches, first of all, It is necessary to pay attention to the following product parameters:

• wood species: Pine and spruce - the most inexpensive and soft raw materials, due to which the design will not be able to perform its functions for a long time and effectively. Experts recommend to purchase frames made of oak or larch. However, it should be noted that they hold heat at times worse and have a more impressive weight, which is their main disadvantage.
• the thickness of the frame design - the minimum figure should be within 70 mm, otherwise the windows will not provide protection from the cold;

• the quality of the raw materials and the number of layers - it is not immediately possible to determine such values, so you should ask the manufacturer for the product documentation. Most often they have 2-3 layers of timber. The material for the production of lamellas is well-dried wood. This feature is responsible for the strength of the material, which reduces the risk of deformation of the frames;
• quality of components - a special factory mark must be affixed to the product documentation;
• quality of processing of raw materials - the product should not have knots and other defects.

All products must be manufactured with a warranty certificate, including work on the installation of structures. Due to this, it will be possible to make a complaint to the manufacturer if during the operation any defects are detected.

If it is necessary to hold the glazing is not a new veranda or terrace, when choosing windows you should consider the following nuances:

• in cases where the panorama from the window does not represent special value, it is worth thinking about purchasing frames of medium size economy class;
• Regardless of the layout of the veranda, one or two windows on it should open fully;
• The main feature of the terrace is good illumination, and if this nuance is taken into account, you can consider products with tinted glass;
• for warm verandas, before proceeding to the glazing, you need to do warming. Due to these works indoors in the winter and in the summer it will be comfortable;
• If panoramic windows are installed on the veranda, it is better to install blinds or hang curtains to protect from prying eyes.

Coniferous woods are used for the production of wooden frames, as they contain resin that resists rotting structures.Raw materials for the release of lamellas do not contain knots and any other defects, due to which the frame for a long time retain an attractive appearance.

Since the veranda window systems are large in size, manufacturers face a serious and crucial task - to ensure the construction of maximum strength with minimum weight.

It is a lattice with large cells, which are inserted into the glass. Its design is varied, and the cells can have different sizes, so that the structure acquires a very attractive appearance.

Frames for verandahs perform a protective function in the room, as they prevent intruders from entering. Even breaking the glass, without extraneous noise, the thieves will not be able to penetrate the house. To further protect the house, put a metal grill on the windows.

Terraced frames are made of laminated veneer lumber, the humidity of which is 12%. This characteristic ensures the resistance of the material to mechanical deformations in the structure of wood with changes in humidity.The windows for the terrace are made according to individual sizes, for frames the bar is used 40x60 mm, 60x70 mm, 78x78 mm.

Making even a simple frame design for a veranda or terrace is a rather complicated process. Based on the theory of such works, it is easy to implement them, but to get a quality product, you need deep practical knowledge that relates to all the subtleties of the tasks set, as well as the availability of a special tool.

Geometry is very important for verandah windows, thanks to which the tightness of the system is ensured. In addition, it will be necessary to make the ebb.

Spliced ​​and dried wood should be purchased as a raw material for the frame. Such properties will not allow the tree to deform under the influence of moisture. Solid timber is not recommended for use.

Before starting work, it is necessary to carry out accurate calculations and measurements, to determine which side will be the windows of the veranda, since the main feature is the functionality of the structure. It should be convenient to use the windows, because the system itself is installed to ensure the comfort and aesthetic appeal of the building.

The windows on the veranda can be panoramic, due to which they will become an original solution for the building, at the same time bringing people to nature as close as possible, from which only a glass partition will separate it. Frames for such designs are made visually almost imperceptible.

Thanks to the production of wooden frames in individual sizes, there are systems of complex shapes that will perfectly harmonize with any external and internal design of the house.

With proper glazing porch all day will be bright. Glazed veranda is better to have on the north or east side.

With regard to the care of wooden structures, including glazing, there are a number of mandatory rules:

• Monitor the status of products. The main disadvantage of wooden frames is the susceptibility of raw materials to rotting. Therefore, it is very important to take special measures to prevent such material damage. The technology of such works is quite simple - several times a year one should inspect the windows and, if necessary, carry out the restoration.

• Produce preventive treatment surfaces with protective compounds - paint or varnish. It consists in painting the exposed areas with special means. Protection in this embodiment has a complex meaning - moisture protection, protection against microorganisms that destroy raw materials, as well as against ultraviolet radiation, since the direct rays falling on the material dry it, which entails the deformation of the whole structure. Small repairs can be done by hand.

Glazing of terraces and verandas makes it possible to expand the functionality of such premises, increasing the effective area of ​​a building or a private house. The use of wooden frames for these purposes significantly improves the appearance of the structures, giving them solidity and monumentality.

On how to glaze the porch with your own hands, see below.