The size of the windows in the Khrushchev. Metal-plastic windows

Khrushchev called the panel or brick houses, which were built in the period from 1959 to 1985, during the administration of the country Nikita Khrushchev. These are quite popular buildings in the post-Soviet space, occupying 10% of the total housing stock. In almost all cities of Russia you can meet them. Since such houses are far from new, their dilapidated wooden windows have to be changed.

Standard size of window openings

When designing houses for various purposes and type, the size of the openings for windows is set taking into account the required illumination inside the room. This is due to the size and purpose of the building, its location, lighting characteristics.

The ratio of the area of the window opening to the size of the room is regulated by SNiP P-A862 and is calculated according to a certain formula. The fulfillment of these requirements is not necessary, but serves as a guideline for design and construction.

There are also standard sizes that are specified in the GOST and are used, as a rule, for mass housing construction and standard design. However, these norms are not the only possible and can be changed. Modern high-precision equipment makes it possible to produce windows of any size suitable for a particular building.

Window dimensions in apartment houses

In residential buildings, the size of the windows can be different and depends on what type of building and what year it was built. Therefore, when it is necessary to replace them, it is recommended to use the help of a professional gauger. Only after measuring the window opening can you determine its exact size.

Features of Khrushchev

House-Khrushchev was once built in two types: panel and brick. The brick buildings have thicker walls and, accordingly, wider slopes and window sills. Panel houses, on the contrary, have very thin walls.

The dimensions of the windows in the Khrushchev can be very different even within the same apartment. The kitchen window is small, single-leafed, in the largest room - tricuspid, and in smaller rooms it has two doors. The standard size of the windows in the Khrushchev square is proportional to the area of the room. If the apartment has a balcony, the balcony block does not exceed a width of 2 meters.

Windows in Khrushchev Houses

The size of the windows in the hruschevka panel and brick in height and width has small differences. There are two varieties of these houses - traditional buildings with narrow slopes and window sills and structures with wide enough sills and fairly wide internal slopes. Let us consider in more detail the size of the Khrushchev window.

Brick houses

The dimensions of the windows in the Khrushchev brick depend primarily on the width of the window sill. Their height in most cases does not exceed 150 cm.

If the wide sills:

• The width of the double-winged window is most often 145 cm.
• The tricuspid window has 204 or 205 cm.

If narrow window sills, the size of the windows in the Khrushchevka will be as follows:

• With two doors - 130 by 135 cm.
• With three leaves - 204 by 135 cm.

Panel houses

• The standard height of the windows is 134-140 cm.
• The width of the standard two-winged window is 128-130 cm.
• In the balcony block the width of the window is 128-135 cm.

Dimensions of balcony doors:

• The width is 68-70 cm.
• The height is 207-210 cm.

Of course, these dimensions in different houses and apartments may differ slightly.

Plastic windows

Old wooden windows are one of the weak points of the Khrushchev. As a result of prolonged exposure to moisture and temperature, they become extremely leaking and begin to flow dust and cold air from the street. To avoid these inconveniences, many residents install metal-plastic constructions, which allow to significantly reduce heat losses. New plastic windows will make the apartment cozy and warm, relieve the constant drafts.

Advantages of metal-plastic windows

• Reliable protection against dust, wind and rain.
• Maximum thermal insulation.
• Good sound insulation.
• Strength and durability.
• Easy to use and easy to open.

Decorative solutions for plastic windows

Plastic structures can add attraction, using decorative solutions. Lamination allows you to change the color of the profile. Today lamination of plastic window blocks under a tree has become very popular. In order to avoid extraneous human views, one can resort to tinting glasses. Turn windows into a work of art will help the use of stained glass and layouts.

Dimensions of plastic windows

Typically, the size of the window can be any, since modern production and equipment can provide buyers with the desired product. The standard size of the produced window blocks for houses of this type:

• The window is two-winged: width - 131 cm, height - 152 cm.
• Balcony opening: 152x152 cm.
• Balcony door: height - 227 cm, width - 78 cm.
• The size of the window in Khrushchev in the kitchen is smaller: 128x134 cm or 145x150 cm.

Plastic glazing has a number of features that should be considered:

• Geometry. It must be remembered that an incorrectly installed window block will not relieve noise and drafts.
• Ventilation. It is recommended to supplement the standard equipment with additional functions.
• On the lower floors of houses it will be superfluous to install shockproof glasses, as well as accessories that protect against burglary.

Prices for windows vary in different limits. They mainly depend on the choice of profile, double-glazed windows and installation works. A quality installation will allow the windows to last more than a dozen years.