Wooden frames for verandas and terraces: advantages and disadvantages

Since the time when plastic double-glazed windows began to be widely used for glazing windows in apartments, offices and country houses, wooden structures have become less popular. However, the development of technology contributed to the fact that wooden windows regained their leading position.

Wooden window frames for verandas and terraces are ideal for organizing the most natural lighting, therefore, 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 summer cottages have always attracted people with the opportunity to take a break from artificial materials and city bustle, so windows made from natural raw materials will come in handy for terraces and verandas.

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

Recently Euro-windows for verandas are very popular... This type of structure is a ready-to-install solid wood system. The production process for Euro windows is based on the same method that is used in the production of PVC glazing structures. A block of euro-windows made of wood consists of individual double-glazed windows, which are responsible for thermal insulation and sound absorption. High quality fittings are produced for the sashes.

Today's products on the market are very different from designs that were produced several decades ago. The technology for the production of frames today allows us to produce products with excellent characteristics, long service life 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 many advantages in comparison with other materials that are currently used for glazing. Among them are the following:

• harmoniously combined with any interior - due to the natural colors and textures, they look unique and aesthetically pleasing;
• naturalness of raw materials provides products with safety in use in places of recreation of people;
• long operational life of the structure is not inferior to PVC frames;
• good level of strength;
• functionality;

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

The disadvantages of wooden window structures include the following points:

• high cost of products due to the fact that products are made from natural raw materials and require high labor costs for processing;
• frames will eventually require touch-up, impregnation with special care products and careful handling.Compliance with preventive measures will provide the frames with an excellent appearance and a long service life;
• wood structures can be deformed, due to which the tightness indicators will be violated, but the risk of the formation of such defects will be minimal, taking into account the modern processing of products.

For verandas in the country, you can install two types of windows: cold or warm structures. The first type of glazing is performed using single-chamber double-glazed windows made of aluminum. In the latter case, a profile made of metal-plastic or wood is used. 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 from wind and precipitation. To equip a full-fledged living space, the windows must be warm, which means at least double.

The number of window frame manufacturers has increased dramatically, therefore, when purchasing structures for terraces and verandas, first of all, pay attention to the following product parameters:

• wood species: pine and spruce are the most inexpensive and soft raw materials, due to which the structure will not be able to perform its functions efficiently and for a long time. Experts recommend purchasing frames made of oak or larch. However, it should be borne in mind that they keep heat at times worse and have a more impressive weight, which is their main disadvantage.
• thickness of the frame of the structure - the minimum indicator 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, therefore, 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, due to which the risk of deformation of the frames is reduced;
• 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 issued with a warranty certificate, including work on the installation of structures. Thanks to this, it will be possible to file a claim with the manufacturer if any defects are found during operation.

If it is necessary to glaze not a new veranda or terrace, the following nuances should be taken into account when choosing windows:

• in cases where the panorama from the window is not of particular value, it is worth thinking about purchasing medium-sized economy class frames;
• regardless of the layout of the veranda, one or two windows on it should open completely;
• 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 with glazing, you need to do insulation. Due to these works, it will be comfortable indoors in winter and summer;
• if panoramic windows are installed on the veranda, it is better to install blinds or hang curtains to protect from prying eyes.

For the production of wooden frames, conifers are used, since they contain a resin that resists decay of structures. The raw material for the production of lamellas does not contain knots or any other defects, due to which the frames retain an attractive appearance for a long time.

Since veranda window systems are large in size, manufacturers face a serious and responsible task - to provide the structure with maximum strength with minimum weight.

It is a lattice with large cells, into which glasses are inserted.Its pattern can be varied, and the cells can have different sizes, due to which the structure acquires a very attractive appearance.

Frames for verandas perform a protective function in the room, since they prevent intruders from entering. Even having broken the glass, thieves will not be able to enter the house without extraneous noise. To further secure the house, a metal grate is placed on the windows.

Terrace frames are made of laminated veneer lumber with a moisture content of 12%. This characteristic ensures the resistance of the material to mechanical deformations in the structure of the wood with a change in moisture content. The windows for the terrace are made according to individual sizes; for the frames, a beam of 40x60 mm, 60x70 mm, 78x78 mm is used.

Making even a simple frame design for a veranda or terrace is a rather complicated process. Based on the theory of performing such work, it is not difficult to implement them, but to obtain a high-quality product, deep practical knowledge is needed that relate to all the subtleties of the tasks, as well as the availability of a special tool.

For veranda windows, geometry is very important, thanks to which the tightness of the system is ensured. In addition, you will need to make an ebb.

As a raw material for the frame, it is worth purchasing spliced ​​and dried wood. Such properties will prevent the wood from deforming under the influence of moisture. It is not recommended to use a solid timber for work.

Before starting work, you should carry out accurate calculations and measurements, decide on which side the veranda windows will be, since the main property 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 a person as close as possible to nature, from which only a glass partition will separate him. Frames for such structures are made visually almost invisible.

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

With proper glazing, the veranda will be bright all day. The glazed veranda is best located on the north or east side.

As for the care of wooden structures, including glazing, there are a number of mandatory rules:

• Monitor the condition of products... The main disadvantage of wooden frames is the susceptibility of raw materials to decay. Therefore, it is very important to take special measures to prevent such deterioration of the material. The technology for carrying out such work is quite simple - several times a year you should inspect the windows and, if necessary, carry out restoration.

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

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

How to glaze a veranda with your own hands, see below.