Warm loggia
Warm loggia
Window heating. Warm loggia. Warm balcony.
Modern architectural and construction solutions in the field of facade glazing can give any building a special look. Glass structures allow the architect to bring to life the most original and non-standard projects, and looking at the appearance of urban new buildings, it becomes obvious that the use of glass structures by developers is the most popular trend. This is due to the fact that the facade glazing technology allows you to expand the useful area of \u200b\u200bresidential premises, increase visibility and add natural light to them. The glazed facade gives the house originality, favorably distinguishes it from the background of typical buildings.
Heating of windows and heating of rooms with panoramic glazing.
The appearance and design of heating devices in rooms with stained-glass windows, from the point of view of design and functional efficiency, is important, since heaters that are inconsistent with the architectural design can completely cross it out. Conventional panel or aluminum radiators are not suitable in this case.
The reason is not only that they do not fit into the overall design, both internal and external, but also that the glass surface is the coldest in the entire room and condensation is likely to occur on it. For example, in the kitchen, the relative humidity level can reach up to 80%. The value of the dew point, while 18-19°C. If the temperature on the surface of the window is at least 3 °C higher than the dew point, i.e. about +21 - +24 °C, then the windows will not fog up, in other words, “cry”. Accordingly, in order to prevent condensation from falling on the glass, it is most rational that the heating devices be located along the entire perimeter of the glazing, creating a continuous thermal curtain. Heating windows with a warm baseboard is most effective. Warm air, rising in a continuous stream along the entire perimeter of window structures, will create a reliable thermal barrier and will not allow moisture to condense on the inner surface of the glass.
Warm loggia. Warm balcony.
How to make a loggia warm? Consider the popular trend of redevelopment of an apartment - the combination of a loggia with an adjacent room, living room or kitchen. Combining a loggia with an apartment is an excellent solution to increase the usable area, especially if the dimensions of the apartment are small. Such a restructuring usually entails special measures to improve the quality of windows, additional insulation of walls, floors and ceilings, since the thermal resistance of enclosing structures should not be lower than building codes (see SNiP thermal protection of buildings). Are you interested that the heat on the balcony does not go outside? Then you can not do without reliable thermal insulation
Insulation of the loggia is very important, since an insufficient level of thermal insulation of the fences will lead in the future to dampness, condensation, the formation of mold, microclimate disturbance in the room combined with the loggia, therefore it is better not to save on the insulation of loggias and balconies
But to insulate the loggia is not all. Thermal insulation is like clothing for a person, it does not allow heat to escape, but it does not produce it. In order for the loggia or balcony to become truly warm, it is necessary to bring heating there. The loggia becomes part of the living space, which means that the total amount of heat loss will increase, and the heating devices installed in the room initially were not designed for the connected volume, and heating the loggia will require additional heat output. Heating the loggia, given the specifics of the room, will be especially effective with the help of baseboard heating.Uniform heating of the inner surface of the walls will create an additional layer of thermal protection, prevent the formation of dampness in the corners and condensation on the windows.
Insulation of balconies and loggias in combination with installed warm plinth allows you to achieve the required level of comfort in cold weather. Loggia heating in urban conditions is most simply and quickly feasible in the electric version of the plinth system. A warm electric plinth can be quickly mounted even in winter, when the lack of heat on the loggia is especially noticeable, and electric heating does not require preparatory work.
Window heating options
When conventional radiators do not fully cope with the functions assigned to them or use a different type of heating system in the premises, it is recommended to install heated windows to ensure comfortable conditions. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to minimize heat leakage and maintain the optimum temperature in the rooms at the lowest possible cost. There are several options for providing window heating on the market, so you can always choose the most suitable one.
When is it recommended to use heated windows?
If the window openings have a large area, then it is definitely better to immediately install heated windows, since the flows emanating from the radiator are not able to create an effective thermal curtain. Also these models are recommended when rooms are heated:
- underfloor heating system;
infrared heaters installed outside window openings;
warm air through ventilation ducts;
fireplaces, etc.
In all these cases, there are no full-fledged thermal curtains opposite the window openings, which can provoke a whole list of negative consequences:
- rapid decrease in temperature in the rooms;
abundant condensation;
the appearance of fungus and mold on various elements of window structures.
Heated aluminum, wooden and plastic windows do not have such problems. In addition, they not only contribute to the creation of comfortable conditions for living and working, but also allow you to significantly reduce heating bills.
window heaters
These products are designed to slow down the process of heat exchange between indoor and outdoor spaces. They also allow you to additionally warm the air in the rooms, thereby reducing the load on the central heating system.
Today, window heaters are represented by two types of devices:
- infrared elements - devices that do not generate air currents, since they heat objects in their area of action;
air curtains - such a window heater supplies a powerful jet of air heated to a certain temperature parallel to the opening, due to which an additional invisible barrier is created between the room and the street.
Such devices not only retain heat and heat the premises, but also prevent the appearance of drafts that can occur with slight depressurization of windows.
Flexible window heating system
Infrared elements and thermal curtains are generally effective, but have some drawbacks. For example, they require a place for installation, sometimes they create noise and in some cases have a negative impact on the interior. European engineers have figured out how to make a quiet and inconspicuous device that keeps windows cool. His work is based on thin heating elements, which are a flexible tape, which is carried out along the perimeter of the double-glazed window. Such a system consumes little energy and increases the temperature of the double-glazed window, eliminating cold bridges from both deaf and active leaves.
In addition to being economical and compact, this system is suitable for windows that are already in use.Due to the minimum thickness and flexibility of the heating elements, it is possible to remove the double-glazed window from the frame, wrap it in tape and insert it back, and then connect it to the control unit. Such a device prevents condensation from forming and slows down the heat transfer process. Its integration guarantees no frost on the windows even at very low temperatures.
The flexible system is best suited for openings with relatively small dimensions, since it slightly heats these products only around the perimeter. If significant heat losses are expected through the windows, then it is better to use a device that is able to heat the glass over its entire area.
Heated glass panes
Recently, there has been an increase in demand for windows in which heated double-glazed windows are installed, capable of creating a thermal curtain directly in the air chamber itself. Their principle of operation is based on the heating of a special coating, evenly distributed over the entire area of the glass, during the passage of an electric current. A detailed review of these models has been published on WindowTrade. Such a modification will cost more than the previous two devices, but it is much more perfect and more compact than heaters and more functional than flexible heating tapes. In Russia, heated double-glazed windows are recommended for installation in regions with a harsh climate, as well as for glazing verandas, terraces, winter gardens and pools.
Features of the arrangement of transparent walls
The arrangement of transparent walls that adorn the exclusive interior of the room is accompanied by taking into account a number of important nuances.
- A lot of thermal energy is lost through the overall window structures, changing the microclimate of the room.
- The difference between the parameters of external and internal temperatures forms the air space where the cooled streams move.
- In winter, frosty patterns appear, rising temperatures condense vapors, which, after flowing down, become an excellent habitat for harmful fungi.
The preservation of the aesthetic appeal of the design of panoramic glazing is achieved by assembling a special heating system.
Bimetal devices for panoramic windows
This type of radiators belongs to heat supply equipment, the high cost of which corresponds to the best quality.
Bimetal radiators are distinguished by:
- High working pressure.
- Compatibility with other metals. In them, aluminum is used only for the manufacture of a shell that increases the aesthetic appearance and heat transfer. As for the inner case, equipped with taps for connecting to the system, it is made of stainless steel or black steel.
The height of bimetallic radiators for panoramic windows ranges from 24.5 to 45 centimeters.
The best heating for panoramic glazing
The Warm Plinth system is recommended for installation under floor-to-ceiling windows.
Panoramic glazing, full-wall windows, a picturesque view from the window are signs of the elitism of modern housing and are mostly represented in business class housing, penthouses.
Panoramic windows have both pros and cons. Glass "walls" provide maximum daylight. Large windows let in a lot of sunlight and heat, but in summer the excess of sunlight leads to the fact that the room is very hot, and in winter, on the contrary, it is cold, since a large glass area is a significant heat loss.
The thermal conductivity of glass is much higher than the thermal conductivity of walls. Therefore, it is necessary to use more energy efficient window systems and increase the intensity of space heating.
It is best to install heating equipment around the perimeter of the window unit to help the windows warm up from the inside and raise the surface temperature of the inner glass above the dew point.However, the installation of a convector or radiator against the background of panoramic glazing will significantly spoil the aesthetics and will look ridiculous with a radiator in the center ... Floor convectors require construction preparatory work and are quite expensive. Top and side air curtains are not friendly with physics…
low radiators
A worthy replacement for standard radiators will be their low variety - they are in no way inferior in their qualities, but at the same time they do not visually burden the interior at all and leave a wide viewing angle. You can install them directly in front of double-glazed windows: they protect against the occurrence of condensate and the penetration of drafts.
It is very important to choose the model that will be ideal for your home. For example, cast-iron batteries heat up for a long time, but at the same time they keep high temperatures very well and, on average, last up to 50 years.
Steel and aluminum warm up faster, but at the same time they do not please with their strength. Bimetallic models can be considered the best option - they combine good heating and high strength.
