lasitetaan

Lasitetaan is a Finnish verb form, specifically the present passive of the verb lasittaa. It means to glaze, glass in, or enclose with glass. In construction and architecture, lasitetaan describes a surface or space that is being fitted with glass, such as windows, balconies, or façades. The phrase is commonly used in building plans, specifications, and project descriptions to indicate that glazing work will take place or has been completed.

In practice, lasitetaan can refer to various glazing scenarios. Examples include glazing a balcony to create a sunroom, installing glass panes in windows, or enclosing a veranda with glass panels. The term is used with different subjects depending on the context, for instance: ikkunoita lasitetaan (the windows are glazed), parveke lasitetaan (the balcony is glazed), or julkisivua lasitetaan (the façade is glazed). The level of glazing may range from single-pane to double- or triple-glazing, and the materials may involve glass panes with different treatments, framed by wood, metal, or PVC.

Linguistically, lasitetaan is the present passive form of lasittaa, derived from lasi (glass) with the typical Finnish verb suffixes. It is employed to describe generic or completed action without specifying the actor. The construction and material choices for lasitus—such as type of glass, coatings for energy efficiency, and framing—are typically detailed in accompanying technical specifications.

See also: glazing, architectural glazing, window installation.