SEAFRONT BALCONY GLAZING IN KESTEL

Kestel is a coastal district east of Alanya centre, where many complexes stand literally a few steps from the beach. Being so close to the sea places specific demands on glazing: the materials have to withstand salt, moisture and strong winds off the water.

Sea air and the choice of materials

On the first and second lines from the sea in Kestel, salty air gradually destroys cheap hardware and poor-quality profile coatings. That is why we select systems designed for coastal conditions: powder-coated aluminium profiles, corrosion-resistant rollers and fixings, and tight seals that keep out damp sea spray.

If you are choosing between aluminium and PVC, take a look at our page on aluminium windows — it sets out the advantages and limitations of each option.

We pay particular attention to drainage: in strong winds from the sea, rainwater can be driven into the bottom profile. Correctly positioned drainage holes channel it outside, so no puddles form on the balcony floor. It is a detail often overlooked in cheap installations, but in Kestel it is especially important, as winter storms here come straight in from the open sea.

Sea views without frames

Many people buy a flat in Kestel precisely for the view of the Mediterranean, so bulky mullions are out of place here. Two solutions are popular:

• Frameless folding system — from €160/m²: when closed it is a continuous sheet of glass, when opened the balcony becomes open again.
• Panoramic windows — from €115/m²: floor-to-ceiling glass for living rooms and corner loggias.
• HS portal — from €135/m²: large lift-and-slide doors leading out to the terrace.

An important consideration is wind load. Sea-facing façades take the brunt of the gusts, especially during winter storms, so we calculate glass thickness and the number of fixing points according to the height of the floor.

Flat empty for half the year? Think about protection

Some owners in Kestel only come for the season or let their property. While the flat is closed up, glazing protects the balcony from dust and rain, and roller shutters (€120/m²) add security and stop the sun from bleaching the interior. The survey and project approval can start remotely using photos and videos via WhatsApp, with the final measurement taken once we have access to the flat.

Indicative prices

The minimum order for a balcony is around €700. An exact quote follows a free survey.

Caring for glazing by the sea

To keep the system working for a long time in a coastal area, it needs simple but regular care. Once a season, rinse the tracks and rollers with fresh water, remove sand from the bottom profile and wipe down the seals. Salt deposits on the glass are best washed off straight away, before they become ingrained.

If you let your flat, ask tenants not to leave the panels open in strong winds from the sea: this reduces wear on the hardware. And if something starts to stick, we can carry out window adjustment and repair before it turns into a serious fault.

Neighbouring districts

Kestel borders Tosmur to the west and Mahmutlar to the east. We work all along the coast, including glazing in Mahmutlar, which also has many seafront complexes.

Frequently asked questions

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