Why do professionals not recommend using large glass to seal balconies

The balcony is an important leisure space in the home, allowing people to feel the fresh outdoor air and sunshine at home. However, some people choose to enclose their balconies and use large glass to seal them to pursue greater comfort and aesthetics. Sealing balconies can increase indoor space utilization to a certain extent, but professionals do not recommend using large glass to seal balconies. So why?

1. Security risks

Our standard window frame design is that the denser the window frames are, the higher the overall strength of the window. However, for this type of oversized glass, to pursue aesthetics, the middle window frame has been removed. Even if the glass is thickened, the strength will decrease.

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Especially on high-rise buildings, the pressure on windows is extremely high when encountering strong winds or typhoons. I have a case around me where when there is a strong wind outside, the windows at home will shake slightly. Although they will not be blown off, the heart is always hanging at that moment, and the whole family dare not approach.

Consider the risk of glass self-explosion: large glass areas have a relatively higher probability of self-explosion. Once self-destructed, it may cause serious harm to personnel and property. Simultaneously difficult to install: large glass has a heavy weight and high requirements for installation technology. If the installation is not secure, there may be a risk of loosening or falling under external forces such as wind pressure.

2. Ventilation is limited

Large glass will affect the ventilation effect of the balcony to a certain extent. It is the most direct drawback, originally the balcony can open a few Windows at the same time, the north and south of no problem are transparent, must be whole into a piece of glass, the window opens a face is small, even some home did not open a face directly, reduce ventilated effect greatly.

Good ventilation is crucial for indoor air quality and living comfort. Poor ventilation may lead to indoor humidity, sultry, and even mold breeding. 

 3. High cost

1. Material cost: The price of the large glass itself is higher than that of ordinary-sized glass.

2. Transportation and installation costs: Due to the special size of large glass, the transportation and installation process requires special equipment and technology, which also increases costs.

Moreover, extreme caution is required during transportation and installation. In case of collision or explosion, it would be troublesome and require the production of new patches.

In fact, in this situation, it is recommended to grasp the size of the glass according to the maximum capacity of the elevator, which can maximize the glass and save lifting costs.

4. Maintenance difficulties

1. Difficulty in cleaning: Cleaning large glass requires professional tools and equipment, and is relatively difficult to operate, especially for large glass balconies in high-rise residential buildings, where cleaning risks are high.

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2. Inconvenient maintenance: If the large glass is damaged or needs repair, it is very difficult and costly to replace.

In summary, the reasons why professionals do not recommend using large glass to seal balconies mainly include high indoor temperature, energy waste, safety hazards, etc. When choosing the method of sealing a balcony, families should choose the appropriate method based on their actual situation and needs to ensure the health and safety of family members. I hope everyone can carefully consider when decorating their balconies, avoid blindly following the trend, choose the balcony sealing method that suits themselves, and create a comfortable and safe home environment.