At the moment, when glazing balconies, two types of structures are used – swing and sliding. Below in the article we will consider all the advantages and minuses of the last view models.
Advantages of sliding structures
The main plus of sliding profiles is that their installation helps to use the area of the balcony as efficiently as possible. Unlike swing models of windows, they do not take any place inside the loggia at all. The sashes of such structures are simply displaced in a horizontal plane relative to each other.
Reliability is another important advantage of sliding windows. Such designs are durable and durable. The sash move along special rails through rollers. Therefore, they are extended very easily, without the need to apply any effort. The third important advantage of sliding structures can be called the simplicity of caring for them. Most models are easily removed. In order to wash the glass in the spring, you do not need to outweigh through the railing.
Well, another interesting advantage of sliding profiles can be called them more technical than that of swing options. Such designs look very modern, solid and stylish. This is also often the main reason for choosing a similar type of glazing by apartment owners. At the moment, sliding profiles of various colors are available, so you can easily choose the most acceptable option for your balcony.
Disadvantages of sliding profiles
The disadvantages of such models also, of course, have. At the moment, sliding structures are most often made of aluminum. And this metal is not able to maintain heat. Therefore, in winter, on the balcony, thoroughly glazed will be cold. Metal profile is prone to freezing. Particularly vulnerable in such structures in this regard is the lower rail, on which water and snow most often falls.
However, recently, sliding balcony models made by both plastic, and completely deprived of this lack, began to be produced. The second important minus can be considered the tendency of the structure of the structure to rust. It is made of galvanized steel and the corrosion process is almost invisible. Nevertheless, it is observed. However, this also applies only to metal models. Thus, the pluses of sliding structures are incomparably larger than minuses. Often such models are used for glazing is much more appropriate than swing. Especially for small balconies.
Based on materials from the site/Okna-Po-FINSKOY-THNOLOGII-windows according to Finnish technology.
