French Balcony in Odesa: Price, Glazing Types, Turnkey Installation
Every person strives to add comfort and coziness to their home. Therefore, when it comes to replacing windows on a balcony or loggia, many prefer the fashionable metal-plastic windows in the French style. They fit very harmoniously into any building style: in new buildings, they emphasize elegance, while in older houses such as “stalinkas” or “khrushchevskas,” they add grandeur. If the balcony faces Fontanska Road or is located somewhere in the Cheryomushki area, the picture is familiar: an old parapet, drafts from every crevice, and the view (if you are lucky with the floor) is half-blocked by a concrete slab. A French balcony removes this obstacle. In essence, this is glazing from floor to ceiling without a parapet — the load-bearing frame is installed directly onto the slab, and the balcony turns into an almost transparent box. Such a construction is often called a panoramic balcony, and this is generally true: French glazing is one of the variants of panoramic glazing, just on a metal-plastic or aluminum frame. In 2026, the demand for this solution in Odesa is not falling — khrushchevskas and stalinkas are being massively remodeled this way because it is faster and cheaper than building a full exterior cladding. Our company knows everything about French balconies, so you can order any desired design from us and be sure that you will not be disappointed when accepting the work. To submit an application, it is enough to contact our manager or leave approximate dimensions in the online chat.
Why you should buy a French balcony
Recently, it has become fashionable to combine the balcony niche with the room area, thereby expanding useful space and providing better lighting for the room. A French balcony is the best choice due to the fact that the glazing is done from ceiling to floor, light transmission increases, and high-quality metal-plastic systems will allow you to save heat.
How much does a French balcony cost in Odesa?
The price question is usually the first one, and here is the bottom line without long prefaces: the turnkey cost starts from 4400 UAH per square meter. Further, as always, it depends on the glazing area, the chosen profile (REHAU, VEKA, and Aluplast have different price logic and thermal insulation), and what goes into the bottom part — a standard glass unit or something more complex. You can estimate the cost in a couple of minutes via the online calculator on the website, but only a measurement will provide the exact figure: every house has its own slab, and sometimes surprises pop up on-site.
What French glazing consists of
Unlike a standard clad balcony, with French glazing, the load-bearing profiles and frame are installed on the floor. The metal railing, at the client’s request, can be dismantled, replaced with a new one, or left as is. Metal-plastic structures are installed directly on the floor, i.e., the concrete slab, and the old metal railing can be either cut off or left, with the structure joined to it. There are three main scenarios here, and the choice usually depends not on the budget, but on what is happening outside the window:
- Fully transparent energy-saving glazing from top to bottom — for those who value the view and don’t mind that neighbors opposite will also see the interior;
- Sandwich panels in the lower part — a practical option for balconies on the first line by the road, where dust and noise are more important than the landscape;
- Tinted, matte, or triplex glass units at the bottom — the golden mean: enough light, but you don’t have to live like in an aquarium.
Separately about children: if there is a small child in the house, tempered or triplex glass should be used for the lower part, and child locks should be added to the hardware. This is not an optional choice, but a safety requirement.
How a French balcony differs from standard glazing
With standard glazing, the parapet remains, and it somehow has to be finished — clad, painted, insulated. With the French version, the old metal railing can be cut off or, conversely, left and a new structure simply joined to it. The metal frame, welding, and parapet finishing disappear from the estimate. Hence the savings on installation — even though the glazing itself costs more than in the standard version.
French balconies: a bold design solution
Due to the fact that there is a wide variety of metal-plastic structures of different colors and textures on the market today, consumers can easily find a product that will harmoniously fit into the style of the building. By choosing French glazing, you don’t have to worry about exterior finishing — the construction already has a finished look.
Advantages of a French balcony
- No exterior finishing required — the construction is ready immediately, without wood or vinyl siding;
- Thermal and noise insulation are noticeably better than with cold glazing, although without floor and ceiling insulation, the balcony will still not become a full-fledged room;
- Visual space expansion — the room gains volume due to the balcony, and light that previously hit the parapet now comes from the floor;
- Less hassle in the future: no plaster falling off, no rusting frame, nothing to paint;
- Speed — everything is ready in 1–3 days, without a long-lasting renovation.
French balcony vs standard glazing vs bay window: comparison
| Criteria | French balcony | Standard glazing | Bay window balcony |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnkey price | from 4400 UAH/m² | from ~3000 UAH/m² | Individually |
| Illumination | Maximum | Average | High |
| Parapet finishing needed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Installation time | 1–3 days | 1–2 days | from 3 days |
How to order a French balcony in Odesa
- Leave a request on the website or call the indicated numbers.
- A master comes for a free measurement and checks the condition of the balcony slab — this is a mandatory step for the old housing stock.
- Then — an exact calculation: either via the calculator or from the manager.
- Installation takes an average of 1–3 days after sizes are agreed upon.
VIKNODIM is an official partner of REHAU, working in Odesa and the region, as well as in Chornomorsk, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions. Glazing can also be arranged under the eRecovery (єВідновлення) program.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a French balcony cost in Odesa per m²? From 4400 UAH/m² turnkey. The price increases depending on the profile, area, and type of glass unit.
- Can it be installed in a khrushchevka? Yes, after assessing the condition of the slab. If it is weak, it is reinforced beforehand.
- Which profile is better to choose? For a humid marine climate, REHAU Euro 70, VEKA Softline, or Aluplast are recommended.
- How does it differ from panoramic glazing? A panoramic balcony is a broader concept (including frameless systems), while a French balcony is a specific case within a frame.
Read also in our blog: ● “Variety of balconies and glazing options” ● “Frameless glazing (Finnish panoramic glazing) in Odesa” ● “Balcony and loggia glazing in Odesa — warm and cold“
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