Find Your Perfect Small House Elevations With Glass

In India, having a home is a symbol of financial affluence and social status. Isn’t it? This status can be big or small as per your pocket. But this doesn't mean that small house owners have little things to do in their small house elevations. As the making of a house plan begins, we also begin to think about how our house will look from the street as external appearance matters a lot. An average person spends nearly 3% to 4% monthly on his own house. These days, the concept of using different materials has brought a lot of options that also suit the pocket of small house owners. Home construction service providers such as Nakshewala have come up with very detailed analyses of the use of glass in small homes.

Difference Between Normal Glass and Exterior Glass

Which Glass is used mostly for the facade of small house elevations

And…the award for best glass for home exteriors goes to Toughened Glass! This glass is also known as tempered glass. Its quite interesting properties make it a popular choice for exteriors. A typical toughened/tempered glass undergoes a rigorous heat treatment. Molten glass is heated under three modes by conduction, convection and radiation to get uniform heat treatment and then cooled down for the toughening process. This is what makes this glass robust and fit for home exteriors. 

Where can we use glass in modern small houses

Balcony Railings

The first and most important place where glass can be used is balcony railings. In modern small house elevations especially in duplexes, triplexes and so on. The use of this glass in balcony railings makes the look place spacious and creates a direct connection with the outdoors. In modern designs, these glasses can be fitted in various ways. Such as with screw support, framed glass railings, pin glass railings etc.

Doors and Windows

Doors and windows are the second most special space for using glasses. If you are planning to go with a modern theme for your small house elevation, go with this glass. Modern designs create spaciousness with big doors and window frames. They are then empanelled with large glasses. If we use normal glass in these types of doors and windows, they won’t withstand long. Nakshewala is an expert in making eye-captivating elevations using toughened glass for great aesthetics and high durability, especially for small houses.

Exterior of Headroom

The headroom also known as ‘mumty’ in Hindi, is the area that takes stairs to the terrace. This is a small space created in the interiors, but a very prominent feature of look from an exterior point of view. This section can also be covered with tempered glass or framed in pieces. Check out this small house front elevation design by Nakshewala for using glass in the exteriors of the headroom.

Porch Area

“If you have enough space to make a sleek porch around the house, then using this kind of glass in the porch area will be an outstanding choice”- given our one of the chief architects. When these glasses are used with framed jackets of aluminium or steel, they can also make the space more functional. Or, one can also try to use these glasses with modern innovative techniques such as foldable frames, this area can bring an aesthetic seating space with outdoor connection. They can also be installed in the ceilings of the porch as skylights which will act as a key differentiator between you and your neighbour’s house.
 

Stair Covers

If you are giving an external staircase to your double or triple-story house to save internal space, but at the same time you are also looking for aesthetics and safety promises, using glasses in stair covers is a great option. 

This will keep the staircases connected to the outdoors as well as create an ambience of a closed safe space. 

Outhouse/ Gazebo

These glasses when used in outhouses or gazebos, give enthralling beauty to the overall facade of the house. These places are primarily designed for additional relaxing space. If one has less ground space, this kind of installation can be done on a terrace for small house elevations. Thus, they are very feasible designs that bring tranquillity and luxury to even small houses' facades.

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The Last Say

In buildings, front elevations help protect the house from exterior elements and save the residents from extreme climatic conditions. Modern technologies have made even the vulnerable elements as glass be best suited for sustaining harsh exteriors. Toughened glass due to its rigorous heating and often cooling techniques has gained popularity in contributing to home exteriors. Not only this, but this glass has wide fame in commercial and public spaces due to having a variety of options and great support for the aesthetics of the space.

FAQs

Q1. Is the glass railing safe for the balcony?

Ans.  A glass railing made up of toughened glass is safe for using it in the balcony.

Q2. Can glass save the cost of the small home elevations?

Ans. The exterior glasses available in the market start from 200 sqft. However, the overall cost depends on the area you want to cover with glass. 

Q3. Which glass is preferred for home exteriors by Nakshewala?

Ans. Tempered glass or Toughened glass is the best glass for home exteriors as suggested by Nakshewala.