As we all know, as south-facing double balcony apartments become more and more common, the structural shapes of balcony sealed windows are becoming more and more diverse. Among the many styles, large glass windows are undoubtedly favored by more people.
's transparent, bright and wide field of vision performance makes even the mood at home better, and even became the standard feature of dream love rooms. Even if the installation cost is high, many people are willing to do it.
However, a strange phenomenon has emerged, that is, families who clamored to install glass windows in the first place began to regret it two years later, and revealed the hidden problems behind the large glass windows, which is very real.
1. The hidden dangers of large glass windows
Large glass windows are beautiful, especially when the balcony is included in the living room, it can also indirectly improve the appearance of the space.
However, this does not mean that large glass windows have no problems at all. Some problems even cause troubles in life, as follows.
① Safety hazard
Although the probability of tempered glass "self-exploding" is extremely small, most of the windows that "self-explode" come from large glass windows. In other words, the larger the glass area, the higher the probability of "self-explosion", which is almost three thousandths.
After all, the wind pressure endured by large glass windows is definitely higher than that of small glass windows, and during installation, the design requirements are also very high, such as horizontal braces, sealing, load-bearing, etc.
Once there is a problem in a certain link, it is equivalent to burying a security risk at home.
Like a homeowner from Guangdong @小马大高高, he encountered a situation where a large glass window "exploded". Although there was no danger due to the presence of glue in the middle of the glass, it was really scary. A jump.
② Poor thermal insulation
As we all know, the factor that has the greatest impact on the thermal insulation of glass windows is glass. Even if the current glass windows have been upgraded many times, even if they are multi-layered and hollow, poor thermal insulation is always a "common problem" ". And the larger the area, the more obvious the problem will be.
Regarding this, it is most obvious in summer and winter. Even when the air conditioner is turned on, the cooling or heating effect is not obvious, and the power consumption is very large.
③Poor ventilation effect
Increased window glass means smaller openings. The most typical structure is to have a small window on the left and right sides. Although the field of view is wider, it also directly affects the indoor ventilation effect.
Some people may say that installing a fresh air system in your home can solve the problem of poor ventilation.
In fact, not to mention the high energy consumption of the fresh air system itself and the cost of regular replacement of filter elements, the number of air changes is only once an hour, which is far less efficient than opening windows for ventilation.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is an "IQ tax", and it cannot "treat the root cause" at all.
④ The field of view is not necessarily good
Many people install large glass windows in order to obtain a better field of view. But if it is on a low floor, the actual effect may not be as good as you think.
If the distance between buildings is small, then what you will see is the "floor view" of the community; if the environment of the community is average, then what you will see will be dirty and messy. If you use regular tempered glass, you won't have any privacy at all.
⑤ Maintenance is more troublesome
Large glass windows are not only troublesome to install, but also troublesome to maintain and clean later. Either find a cleaner to clean it regularly, or buy a window cleaning robot to clean it yourself.
No matter what, it is very troublesome. After all, the larger the glass, the easier it is to get dirty. If it cannot be cleaned in time, the purpose of installing large glass windows will be lost.
2. How to seal the window?
Compared with the popular large glass floor-to-ceiling windows, I think the following three structures of windows are more practical.
① The heavy-duty sliding window
has a structure similar to a sliding door. The biggest difference from a large glass window is that it can be opened in a large area to obtain a more comfortable ventilation environment, and it also has the sense of vision of a large glass window.
In addition, its closure is also relatively good. It is not even an exaggeration to say that as long as it is not raining heavily, even if the windows are not closed, there will not be much rainwater drifting in.
However, the balcony floor drain should be kept. Another thing is that if there are children or pets at home, the protective net must also be installed. Otherwise, safety hazards may remain.
② Translation and tilt-in window
is a relatively popular window in recent years. It can be tilted in and tilted out, and the operation is very smooth.
On sunny days, move the windows horizontally to get better ventilation. On rainy days, turning the windows inward can change the direction of ventilation air flow and make the indoor environment more comfortable.
If the community does not allow external casement windows, it is a better choice and saves space.
However, if it is used by the elderly, it is not recommended. Although the operation is smooth, switching between various functions is a bit troublesome for the elderly.
③ Folding window
is also a popular type of window in recent years. The window can be folded to one side very freely, and the opening area can be controlled according to needs, which is very space-saving.
Like large glass windows, windows with this structure can also obtain better lighting and ventilation.
However, there is an embarrassing problem. Folding it inwards will take up a little space and affect the curtains; folding it outwards will not install the invisible protective net.
Therefore, you need to consider your own family needs comprehensively, but it is not recommended that you make frameless folding windows, as the airtightness will be relatively poor.
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In summary, compared with windows of other structures, large glass windows do have many problems in life. As for how to choose, you still have to consider the actual situation. In other words, if you can accept the shortcomings of large glass windows, then it is undoubtedly the most beautiful scenery in the home.
