Don\’t listen! I insisted on installing \”casement windows\” on the balcony and stayed there for a year. Tell the truth.

As we all know, there are many types of balcony window sealing structures, but the most mainstream ones are \”sliding windows\” and \”casement windows\”. The former is a more traditional window structure, and the latter is a window structure that has become more popular in the past two years.

The thing I regret most about decorating is that I refused to listen to my family’s advice and insisted on giving The balcony is equipped with \”casement windows\”. I thought it opened up a \”new horizon\”, but after I moved in, I realized there was a huge gap.

In this issue, I will talk about my living experience this year after installing casement windows. I really have some things to say about it.

1. Why should we install casement windows on the balcony?

To put it simply, I am tired of the conventional sliding window structure and want to try a new window structure. After all, the purpose of decorating a new house is to improve the living environment and improve the quality of life. The details are as follows .

①Follow the trend of installation

It’s not so much that I chose casement windows, but I was attracted by the large glass windows, especially after seeing the installation effect in other people’s homes.

Compared with traditional sliding windows, large glass casement windows are open, transparent and atmospheric. It\’s great. I even feel that the decoration quality has been improved a lot. Even if the installation cost is high, I think it\’s worth it.

②Good sealing

Because the window frame structure of the casement window is similar to the mother-and-daughter groove, it bites tightly when closed, coupled with the multi-point locking system, so whether it is an outward-opening window or an inward-opening window, it can Has better sealing performance

In addition, for houses facing the street, with the same profile and glass structure, the sound insulation effect of casement windows is Also much larger than sliding windows

2. What are the problems with large glass casement windows?

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①High installation cost

Large glass casement windows, due to the existence of large panoramic glass, must rely on heavy machinery for hoisting during installation. The hoisting cost alone is at least 2,000 to 3,000 yuan more than that of sliding windows. If the floor is higher, the lifting fee will be higher.

In addition, the larger the glass area, the higher the requirements for window frame profiles. Otherwise, safety hazards will remain.

So, the cost of installing the entire balcony can easily reach tens of thousands of yuan. For ordinary families, it undoubtedly takes up a large amount of decoration budget.

②Poor ventilation

A casement window can, on the surface, open the entire window sash, even 180 degrees, to avoid problems such as curtain blocking and bumping, and to provide better ventilation.

But in fact, most families will compress the size of the window sash in order to obtain a wider view. /strong>For example, the most typical method is to open a small window on both sides of the large glass.

Therefore, the inherent ventilation advantages of casement windows are reduced due to the existence of large glass. The ventilation becomes extremely poor, which in turn affects the living comfort.

③Summer is hot and muggy

It is undeniable that casement windows have good sealing properties and can insulate indoor heat. It is glass that has the greatest thermal impact, and the larger the glass area, the greater the impact. Even if you make multiple layers of hollows, it cannot solve the \”common problem\” of poor thermal insulation.

This is especially true in summer If the house you buy is located in the west. , even if the air conditioner is turned on, it will feel very hot, and the electricity bill will rise.

④There is a safety hazard

As we all know, any glass has a certain chance of self-explosion. Even if the chance is only three thousandths, it has happened to many families, and almost all of the homes where glass self-explosion occurs are from large glass windows.

To put it simply, the larger the area of ​​a single piece of glass, the more its wind pressure resistance will be challenged. . If the quality of a certain link is not up to par, or the installation is not rigorous, it will undoubtedly create a huge safety hazard.

Netizen @小飞夏 did not: I didn’t expect that there was a three-in-a-thousand chance that I would encounter it. Fortunately, there is a green belt downstairs. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Netizen @哈尼奷狠: I no longer dare to use large glass. It exploded more than a year after I moved in, and it was still the outside glass, and glass shards fell all over the floor. Fortunately, it didn\’t It hit someone and it took me an afternoon to clean it up.

Compared with large glass casement windows, traditionalSliding windows have more fans and support columns, so the frame will be more stable and the wind pressure resistance will be better.

⑤The view is not necessarily good

I believe that many people choose large glass casement windows because of the view. Because only if the glass is large enough, the field of view will be better and the scenery will be more beautiful.

But if the windows are all buildings, streets, or wasteland, then there are also panoramic glass installations Is it necessary?

Netizen @MUMUAMA:After I ordered a large glass casement window, I discovered that the view from the balcony window was ugly. Fortunately, it has not been installed yet. Although I have to pay some breach of contract fees, I still gave up.

⑥Maintenance is troublesome

The larger the glass, the easier it is to collect dust and require regular cleaning. Otherwise, the meaning of large glass will be lost and it will be very ugly. In addition, because there are fewer window sash, daily cleaning is not so easy. .

Some people may say, wouldn’t it be enough to just buy a window cleaning robot? It\’s true, but it\’s also easy to pay the IQ tax.

3. How to make balcony windows?

Actually, it’s not that casement windows are bad. If you don’t pursue large glass, they are still better.

For example, netizen @握萏之美, The large panoramic glass was abandoned, and a split window design was made on the left and right sides. This not only avoids the shortcomings of large glass, but also retains the advantages of casement windows.

Another example is netizen @beatbeat,The casement window is placed in the middle, which reduces the large glass area and ensures indoor ventilation. It is also very practical.

Write at the end:

In terms of performance, casement windows are definitely better than sliding windows, but when they are opened inwards, they are prone to bumps and it is difficult to install curtains, so try to open them outwards. If you are very concerned about this problem, it will be more worry-free to choose sliding windows.

As for casement windows with large glass, in fact, in my opinion, the biggest core factor is whether the exterior scene looks good or not. If it is really good, then it is not a bad idea to sacrifice other things for the sake of beauty.