Measurements for the manufacture of glass structures. What you need to know when ordering glass partitions and doors? Professional advice How to measure glass partitions correctly

reservoirs 03.03.2020
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The design of our house is a creative process, which allows us to get completely different in functionality, purpose and type of dwelling from the premises of the same layout. A wide variety of new and old materials provide a sea of ​​​​opportunities for the implementation of the most daring projects. For example, to give a dwelling a non-standard look, to change the layout without erecting new walls, glass partitions in an apartment or house allow. Their installation does not require permission, they do not “load” the space, but divide it, blocking out separate zones.

Species and varieties

First, let's talk about the design features of glass partitions. Conditionally, they can be divided into the following groups;

There are also author's options that are difficult to attribute to any type, although most of them are variations on the theme of frame and French partitions made of glass, in which different geometric shapes of the frame and different types of glass are used. It's just hard to imagine how different the results of such experiments can look.

Stationary

Glass partitions in an apartment or house are made stationary or mobile. Ordinary walls are replaced by stationary ones, they are simply made of unusual material. This is an excellent solution if the fenced-off part of the room is obtained without windows - enough light penetrates through the glass wall. This technique is still often seen in shared offices: glass partitions mark the boundaries but do not create the feeling of a beehive with small honeycombs / cells. Each has its own working angle, but the room is the same.

Stationary partitions do not fold, do not move ....

Stationary glass partitions in the apartment and house can be found in the bathrooms, where they separate the shower or bath from the rest of the room. They are also called "sanitary glass partitions". This separation provides waterproofing, but does not visually divide the space, which is why even a small bathroom remains spacious. In this case, frameless glazing is more often used. Glass joints are sealed with a transparent sealant, perfectly retain water resistance and do not spoil the appearance. This solution is better for two reasons. Firstly, it is easier to care for, there is nowhere to accumulate water, dirt, salt deposits. Secondly, profiles for frequent contact with water are expensive. So it's a smart decision.

Mobile

Mobile glass partitions are usually design solutions that allow you to use the same area in different ways at different times. In this case, the glass wall can be moved. This is a great solution for small apartments, this technique is also used in the design of studio apartments.

Mobile partitions

This technique is also used when combining a kitchen with a gas stove and a living / dining room. To ensure safety, the room in which the gas appliance is installed must be fenced off and have doors. But the meaning of the association is precisely to remove the partition. This contradiction is solved with the help of a glass mobile wall. It is completely or partially made of glass, sliding / folding doors are installed.

Mobile glass partitions in an apartment can be:


If you can't decide whether you need a stationary partition or a mobile partition, consider the issue of price. Mobile partitions are much more expensive. The difference can be twice or more. If the budget is limited, it is reasonable to make a combined glass partition in an apartment or house - make part of it stationary and part of it sliding.

Types of glasses and their maximum dimensions

The same glass partition can be made from different types of glass. It is important to choose the right parameters, performance characteristics of the material, and for this you need to know their features and properties. If you came up with a similar design yourself, it is better to consult an experienced glazier. Not all designers have all the necessary information, and even ordinary people are simply unaware of some things.

Glass partition can be with doors

Thickness for partitions for various purposes

First of all, you need to decide on the thickness of the glass, which is best used when building a partition. Depends on the type of partition, the place of its installation, the type of glass used.


If the partition is external, it serves to separate the covered veranda, winter garden, etc. most likely, you will need a double-glazed window, and this is another story and a different approach.

Conventional silicon glasses

Glass partitions in an apartment can be made of transparent, frosted, patterned, tinted, colored glass, mirrors and their combinations. The size of a glass sheet depends on its type. A sheet of ordinary glass has a width of 1200 mm and a height of 2000 mm. If large dimensions are needed, either imposts are made (additional dividing profiles) or tempered glass is used. It is characterized by higher strength characteristics; when destroyed, the fragments are not sharp, so the likelihood of injury is low. The maximum dimensions of tempered glass with a thickness of 6 to 19 mm allow you to make a solid partition for almost any room: 3210 mm * 6000 mm. The disadvantage of this glass is one: it is expensive. And the larger the sheet, the higher the price.

Triplex can be armored, or it can consist of three glasses glued with two films ...

Laminated glass has even higher strength: duplex and triplex. Sheets of glass are glued with a transparent plastic film (duplex is glass with a film, triplex is two glasses and a film between them. The technology is designed so that the transparency of multilayer glasses does not decrease, breaking the glass does not scatter, but is covered with a network of cracks, the fragments remain hanging on the film. The maximum dimensions of duplex and triplex are 2600 mm * 3100 mm Which glass is better for glass partitions in an apartment: duplex or triplex? So if a glass partition in an apartment or house will separate the room from the street, the best options are double-glazed windows or triplex.For an internal partition, you will have to choose between ordinary, tempered glass or duplex.

organic glasses

You can also use acrylic glass or sheet polycarbonate for glass partitions in an apartment or house. They have low thermal conductivity (0.2-0.3 W / (m K)), transmit light well (transparency up to 92%), weigh 2-3 times less (with the same thickness), and are more resistant to shock loads. , cost less. These are their advantages. Even organic glasses at a certain temperature have a high plasticity, so that they can be bent, giving any shape. After cooling, the glass retains its specified shape.

Organic glass can be used in the construction of glass partitions in an apartment or house

The disadvantages are that the material melts at not the highest temperatures (250-300°C), scratches easily appear on the surface, which significantly reduce light transmission. There is nothing to be done about melting - they should not be installed near heating devices or an open flame. And they fight against scratches by gluing a thin but durable film. Plexiglas thickness - from 2 mm to 50 mm, sheet dimensions - 2050 mm * 3050 mm.

There can be different objects in acrylic glass

Acrylic glass is cast and extruded. Cast - more durable, can be of considerable thickness. Extrusion - thinner (maximum thickness depends on the extruder), can be opaque, light-diffusing, colored. There is also decoacryl, a variety with a matte or smooth surface. various objects can be inserted inside - from sparkles to any small objects. Decorators like to use such acrylic glasses.

Glass blocks and glass profiles

For stationary glass partitions for an apartment or a house, in an office, glass blocks and glass profiles can be used. Both are glass products, but they have a different look and manufacturing technology. Partitions made of these materials transmit light, but are not completely transparent. Visible, at best, silhouettes. Details, even in very good lighting, can not be disassembled.

Glass blocks are poured into certain shapes. Two identical fragments are then combined into one block - a parallelepiped. They are small in size, produced in the form of squares or rectangles, made of transparent or colored glass. The edges can be smooth or patterned, and the corrugated surface is usually internal, and the external is smooth.

Stationary partitions made of glass blocks and glass profiles

Glass blocks have good heat-insulating ability as there is an air gap between two glass walls. Of these, like bricks, a wall is laid, but at the same time it is not necessary to lay it apart, maybe a seam in a seam. Glass partitions in a glass block apartment let in light, but are not transparent. This is a good option if you need to isolate, for example, a bath from the rest of the room, put a partition in a long room.

Glass profile - P or U-shaped product made of curved alkaline silicate glass. It is produced in long strips (up to 3 meters), which are inserted into a special profile. The wall can be assembled single, or double, by turning the profiles towards each other.

Glass partitions in the apartment and house: photos of interesting options

Glass block partition in the bathroom - and the shower is fenced off, and the space is not loaded

A stationary partition made of patterned glass separates the bed without creating a division into cells

The absence of sharp corners is another possibility that can be realized with glass blocks.

For classic interiors, you can make a sandblasted pattern on glass

Glass screen on wheels for dividing the room

Very popular glass blocks in the bathroom

If you need to separate the kitchen from the corridor, but keep natural light in a dark corridor, put a glass partition

Milky glass, rounded fragments - beautiful, stylish

One of the decorations

Framed glass partitions in an apartment or house look very good ... the main thing is that the style matches

An original way to highlight the kitchen without loading the space

Radial partitions - always interesting

Colored partitions also create a certain atmosphere

Frames, thin mullions ... the simplest solutions give an interesting effect

Glass structures are used everywhere today: partitions in offices, showers, railings for stairs and balconies, and much more. They are comfortable, practical, very durable, and also fit perfectly into any interior. But it is not so easy to make a high-quality tempered glass product: it is necessary not only to use high-quality, properly tempered material for this purpose, but also to make all measurements correctly. And after the design is ready - to make installation. These procedures require a lot of knowledge and high qualifications, therefore, only experienced specialists should be engaged in measuring and installing glass structures.

Why measurements are needed and in what cases they are taken twice

Before starting any work, you need to carefully note all openings, ceiling heights, etc. Usually this happens in one stage: the master comes and in one day finds out all the sizes he needs. But in some cases, the process is divided into several stages. This happens in such cases:

  • If the fixings for the glass partition are built into the walls. In such a situation, the specialist takes measurements twice: before finishing. After taking measurements for the first time, the master decides which profiles should be used for this design.
  • If sliding systems are mounted. Their elements are attached directly to the ceiling, therefore a preliminary measurement is necessary to find out whether the ceiling will carry such loads.
  • If the sliding door will slide into the wall. In order to save space, some designers make glass sliding doors seem to slide inside the wall. In this case, measurements are also made before the boxes are installed into which the partition will slide. Here everything must be measured very accurately, otherwise the partition simply will not budge.

For measurements, you need a lot of tools: a laser tape measure, a laser level, a plane builder and much more. And, of course, you need a lot of accuracy and skill. Therefore, it is better not to try to take measurements yourself, but to invite the master.

How glass partitions are installed

The method of installing a glass partition directly depends on whether it is stationary or sliding. Let's analyze the stationary option - it is quite simple to understand.

  • With the help of a plumb line, markings are made for the future partition.
  • Next, the profile is mounted. A layer of rubber is placed under the tires fixed with dowels - this will be more reliable, and the sound insulation is better. This
  • Then squares are attached to the tires from above. They are placed approximately every half meter. Clamps are located on top of the squares - they will fit snugly against the glass so that it does not “walk” in the profiles.
  • After that, a sheet of glass is installed - first in the lower mounts, and then in the upper ones. The clamps are tightened and you're done. The main thing is to insert the canvas very evenly and accurately, without any distortions.

With sliding partitions, everything is much more complicated: there are connectors, carriages, limiters, and much more. But even if in theory this idea seems simple to you, it’s better to contact the master: when doing the work, he will take into account such nuances that you might not know existed. In addition, they have sufficient experience and knowledge, because City Glass hires only masters of their craft. Therefore, if you decide to order glass partitions in our company, you will definitely not regret the services of measuring glass partitions.

An important and crucial stage in the work of any glass workshop is freezing. The selection of the optimal proposal for fittings and constructive solutions, as well as the further production of a glass product, directly depends on it. For glass production, every millimeter counts.

Why is metering required for every project?

It is during the measurement that the engineer makes a decision about the possibility of installing glass structures, collects information about the materials of the openings, about possible communications in the walls and the ability of the opening to withstand the planned load. Measurement must be carried out by a specialist with a high level of technical education. The calculation of the cost of components and materials, the preparation of a project and technical specifications for glass processing depend on the accuracy of the work performed.

When the measurement is carried out in several stages?

  • Measurements are carried out with full or partial readiness of the finishing of the openings. It depends on the planned type of construction. If it is necessary that the profiles of the future shower or interior partition be “drowned” into the walls, then before the finishes are ready, our employee arrives for consultation and further organization of the installation of the profiles. And then there is the final measurement.
  • Also, 2 or more departures of the master for measurement are carried out in cases where it is planned to install sliding and telescopic systems. They are fixed to the ceiling. Therefore, prior to the implementation of stretch ceilings, an embedded part is designed, manufactured and installed, which further ensures the safety and functionality of the sliding system. The weight of the entire sliding (glass door panels and fittings) "falls on the shoulders" of the embedded part or architectural ceiling. Therefore, it is very important that they are reliable and of high quality.
  • There are nuances in the design of doors, the movement of which is planned inside the walls. In these cases, technical specialists visit the site before and after the construction of partitions, into which doors are planned to be rolled back in the future.

What tool is used to measure?

  • laser roulette
  • laser level
  • Plane Builder
  • Electronic protractor
  • Telescopic ruler

Measurement cost:

Our company provides free measurements for all objects located within the Moscow Ring Road.

Outside the Moscow Ring Road, the cost of measurement depending on the distance in km:

From 1 to 5 km - 1500 rubles.

From 6 to 10 km - 2000 rubles.

From 11 to 30 km - 3000 rubles.

From 31 to 50 km - 4000 rubles.

From 51 to 70 km - 5000 rubles.

From 71 to 100 km - 6000 rubles.

Important:

  • Payment for the measurement is made by the customer on the day of the measurement. The cost of departure for measurement is deducted from the total amount for all orders over 70,000 rubles. when concluding a contract.
  • Repeated trips around Moscow initiated by the buyer are paid. The cost is 1500 rubles. for 1 departure within the Moscow Ring Road.
  • Measurements are carried out strictly at the time agreed with the customer. Our engineers additionally warn each client about their visit an hour before arriving at the facility.
  • At the preliminary request of the customer, the technical specialist brings to the object all the necessary samples of glass, decorative films, fittings, profiles, as well as catalogs and price lists. On site, the master will be able to offer possible variations of the future design, tell about the types of glass, fittings and their differences.
  • The duration of the measurement is determined by the total volume of the planned order, the number and complexity of future designs. As a rule, freezing does not take much time.
  • You can measure yourself. In this case, the glass company cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the dimensions taken. Glasses are made according to the sizes provided by you with observance of necessary admissions and gaps.

Measurement has two purposes.
The first is to determine the suitability of openings for the installation of glass partitions and structures and, if necessary, draw up a technical assignment for additional preparation work (altering curved openings, installing embedded parts, etc.).
The second is to determine the exact dimensions of the openings, according to which working drawings of glasses and non-standard fittings will be prepared in the future.

In case of errors at the first stage during installation, it turns out, for example, that it is impossible to mount a partition into an existing suspended ceiling, and pipes of a “warm floor” pass under the tile and installation of a door in this place is impossible. If the measurements are taken incorrectly, it may be necessary to rework the manufactured glasses or non-standard parts (and well, if not all)!

The key to a successful measurement is the qualification of the measurer and the availability of the necessary tools. Here we'll talk about them.

1. Roulette.
The simplest tool, which, nevertheless, in a number of situations is more convenient than more expensive counterparts.

2. Laser roulette.
The main tool of any measurer. Modern roulettes of good manufacturers are reliable and provide a minimum error. However, it should be remembered that the laser tape measure may not always be used:
- Some types of coatings (for example, translucent marble) reflect the beam of the tape measure so that it gives inflated measurements
- The laser tape measure does not measure the distance to reflective surfaces (mirror, polished metal, etc.)
- It is not always possible to measure the distance to a surface with a strong relief - at the slightest displacement of the tape measure, the reflection occurs from a surface point that is at a completely different distance. The way out is to use mechanical means of measurement in such situations or to “replace” the surface. Masking tape glued to the mirror will allow you to measure the distance to it.

3. Telescopic ruler
Very useful when measuring heights when you can not use a laser tape measure.

4. Laser plane builder.
Indispensable for any measurement. It allows you to check the horizontalness of the floor and the verticality of the walls and determine how many millimeters and in what places they are littered. We prefer to use full-size models with three laser planes - they can be used to transfer points and lines from the floor to the ceiling and vice versa strictly vertically, to build a right and arbitrary angle. At openings under glass partitions with a width of more than two meters, the usual level is no longer able to solve even the simple task of checking the evenness of the floor. Therefore, we can safely say that it is impossible to perform a high-quality measurement without a laser builder.

5. Electronic level - goniometer.
Useful when you need to measure some angle or the angle of a line (such as a flight of stairs) relative to the horizon.

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