Fantastic French window

At the end of the seventeenth century, many progressive French architects began to use in their new projects the original idea - one wall of the room was completely covered with windows. They allowed to increase the illumination of the room, and also visually increased the space. The sun's rays freely penetrated through them, illuminating even the corridors, which had previously been artificially illuminated, with the help of oil lamps.

The windows of that time differed from modern ones in that they were not glazed - after all, glass was very expensive. The first French window is more correct, probably, would be called a door, as it was a metal sliding or swinging doors, lined with boards.

French windows, which many still call panoramic, are still popular in France and Italy. They are installed both in multi-storey buildings and in private mansions. Such windows were used in the Soviet Union in some projects of Stalin high-rise buildings, built in the fifties.

French windows, with wooden or plastic frames, are divided into several sections, glazed apart from those that are located nearby. This allows you to strengthen the frame, because its area is large.

The French window can not be divided into sections. But in this case there should be The frame is made of aluminum, and the glass should be hardened.

If you compare these windows with conventional designs, it immediately becomes apparent that they do not have a vertical jumper between the flaps. This is due to the appointment of this type of windows, which are also doors. Its doors, opening, should completely release the opening. For this condition to be met, the flaps are mounted on a frame that is made of a profile of a special design, which makes it easy to shift them to the side.

The French window has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's try to understand them. Let's start with aesthetic perception - it's undeniably beautiful windows (the photo will make sure of it). Panoramic type repeatedly increases natural illumination.

The windows of such a plan significantly improve the interior of the room, especially if in front of it there is a park zone or any other beautiful landscape. If your home goes to the construction site of another high-rise building or to the wall of an abandoned factory, then the matter is different. Then it makes no sense to install such a window - it will not only not decorate the room, but make it more dull.

Now about the shortcomings. What is not very good French window? The disadvantages in the first place is its high cost - about twelve thousand rubles per square meter. In addition, we must take into account that the price of the window will increase if the design uses a reflective film, a double glazed window and other additional options.

Another shortcoming of the French window will be immediately noticed by the hostesses. It consists in the presence of "deaf" segments. If they are present in the window frame, which is in the apartment on the top floor, there will be problems when it is being washed.