A good window can touch your heart directly. Through this window, we can see the scenery outside. The scenery entering the window becomes a painting, and the sunshine entering the room warms the heart.

How many people have been moved by a large window? Sitting in front of the window, one feels as if he or she can immerse himself or herself in the beautiful scenery outside the window, and the mood can be calmed instantly.

Therefore, when decorating their homes, every household opens up the balcony and seals the floor-to-ceiling windows with extra-large glass. The entire piece of glass blends the home with nature, and the beautiful scenery outside the window becomes a painting indoors, which is so beautiful that it is intoxicating.

However, some problems hidden beneath the beautiful scenery gradually emerged.

Hidden dangers of large floor-to-ceiling windows

① Expensive: The larger and thicker the glass is, the higher the production cost will be, and the price will definitely be much more expensive than ordinary windows.

In addition, installing extra-large glass requires a professional lifting team. The higher the floor, the more difficult the lifting is, and the more expensive the lifting fee and labor cost are. Add to that the transportation cost, and the total cost increases exponentially.

② Poor ventilation: Although it can have a beautiful scenery and is a representative of fashion and luxury, people who have installed large floor-to-ceiling windows know that the ventilation effect is very poor.

Some netizens reported that the large floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of sunlight, and even when the temperature is less than 20 degrees in the summer, the living room becomes extremely hot and stuffy , and they have to turn on the air conditioner.

③There are safety hazards: Usually, most floor-to-ceiling windows are made of hollow tempered glass, and tempered glass has a self-explosion rate of 0.3%.

Once it explodes, the glass needs to be replaced. The transportation, lifting and installation costs during replacement will be very high . Many door and window merchants say that they have a warranty of several years, but if it really explodes, whether they will bear the loss is another matter.

A netizen shared that the large glass enclosed balcony in his home looks super beautiful, but there is a heavy price behind it.

He said that he was extremely lucky as he encountered the 0.3% chance of glass self-explosion twice. Each time he woke up to find that it had suddenly exploded. Fortunately, he used double-layer laminated glass, so even if it exploded, it would not scatter all over the floor, otherwise the consequences can be imagined.

Therefore, I would like to advise everyone that if you live in a high-rise building without a first-line window view (lake view, mountain view, sea view, garden view) and the wind is strong, you should pay attention to the impact of wind pressure on the glass and do not blindly follow the trend to install large glass windows.

Due to the above-mentioned shortcomings of large floor-to-ceiling windows, users are discouraging them. The once popular star designs have fallen from the altar and are being quietly replaced.

People began to pay attention to some other window designs. These designs pay more attention to practicality without losing their beauty. After using them, people feel: It smells really good!

What kind of windows smell good?

①, Drift window

The opening and closing method of the drift window is a bit like a high-speed rail door. It slides to one side to open very smoothly. It is pushed and pulled horizontally to open. The window does not take up indoor space when open, so it will not collide with indoor curtains or clotheslines. No matter where it is, it will not affect the opening.

The extrusion-type closing is much better than ordinary sliding windows in terms of sealing, heat preservation and sound insulation, and there is no need to worry about the window sash falling.

②Heavy sliding door

Heavy sliding doors may become the mainstream way to enclose balconies in the next few years. The original guardrails of the balcony do not need to be removed, and heavy sliding doors can be installed directly, which have excellent wind pressure resistance.

There is no need to worry about hidden dangers such as windows falling during typhoon days. The built-in hidden drainage system means that no matter how heavy the rain is, it will not leak into the balcony. The ventilation is also super good. Once the door is opened, it is like an unsealed balcony.

Some friends think it is not beautiful enough. If you dislike it, you can install curtains and the atmosphere will be created immediately.

In fact, this window sealing method is particularly friendly to people who love to grow flowers. When it rains, you can open the windows so that the flowers and plants can receive the rain and dew.

It is also practical for people who have no place to hang clothes and quilts. Just open the sliding door and put the quilt directly on the guardrail. You no longer have to go to the roof to dry clothes.

③. Intelligent lifting window

If you want to enclose the balcony but are afraid that your home will be too stuffy, you might as well try this smart lifting window.

When it is raised up, it becomes a closed space, and when the movable glass is lowered, it becomes an open balcony. This ultimate ventilation and view enjoyment is really amazing.

If the scenery outside the window is nice, such as river view, lake view, sea view or mountain view, the width of the electric lifting window can be more than 3 meters, with a good field of view and high appearance, an opening area of ​​50%, and no horizontal or vertical support in the whole window, which also conforms to the aesthetic effect of large floor-to-ceiling glass and has a more technological feel.

Lift-up windows solve the problem of regretting closing windows or not closing windows. For some owners who are struggling over whether to close windows, this type of window is a really good choice and they can go for it with confidence.

④. Folding window

Folding windows are actually very good. If the community does not allow balcony enclosures, folding windows are the first choice.

The property management has no way to deal with this window sealing method. The windows can be opened and closed and are fully foldable. When opened, the window sashes can be put aside, and the balcony can be restored to its unsealed state in an instant.

Folding windows have become very popular in recent years. They are not only used to enclose balconies, but also to open indoor windows.

For example, if the kitchen is semi-open and you are afraid of oil smoke, you can use a linked door to fold half of the window. Fold the window up and move it to the side. There is a bar under the window. Storage can be designed under the bar. The countertop can serve as a food serving port and can also be used as a dining table.

You can also use half-wall folding windows between the study and the living room, which will increase the lighting and allow air to circulate,
creating a sense of spaciousness.

⑤. Electric windproof roller shutter

Electric windproof roller shutter is a roller shutter that can effectively protect the balcony from dust, strong wind and rain.

Suitable for families without enclosed balconies, it can provide shade, rain and mosquito protection. No glass windows are needed, and a set of windproof curtains can create an aerial Babylon garden.

The motor drive can not only be controlled by a remote control, but also connected through an intelligent system, as long as the power supply is reserved.

The electric windproof roller blinds can adjust the height freely. There is a lot of dust in winter, and the windproof curtains can effectively prevent the dust from blowing into the balcony, keeping the balcony clean and tidy.

For families with pets and children, wind curtains can also prevent children or pets from accidentally falling from the balcony.

Summarize:

Once upon a time, oversized floor-to-ceiling windows were almost a standard feature of an ideal home, but now they have long since fallen from the altar, and many families have begun to choose other window sealing methods.

Each of these window coverings has unique advantages and can meet the needs of different families. At present, they are becoming more and more popular because of their beauty and practicality.