Balconies and loggias – beautiful space in small apartments. If people are suitable for the balcony and loggia, then they relate to the design and design more calmly. Nowadays, a balcony or loggia is a storage for things. Previously, not only skates and skis were stored there, but also the crop that was collected in the country: vegetables, pickles. As a result of which the insulation and decoration of the loggia and balconies approached very seriously. But even now, the decoration of balconies and loggias is important.
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Today, the repair of the balcony should be treated very seriously, because heat should be preserved for a long time.
Types of loggias (balconies):
1) glazed – allows you to protect your apartment from extraneous noise from the street, as well as atmospheric precipitation, and if you install glazing correctly, then you will make your own warm.
2) not glazed – the advantage is that constant access to fresh air is made. But, there is one “but” – the loggia should go to the quiet street. The disadvantage is the constant penetration of dust and noise into the apartment, as well as a constant reduction in temperature in the apartment in cold weather. In addition, an uncovered balcony or loggia is dangerous in that if a neighbor throws a cigarette butt from above, a fire may occur, or uninvited guests may come.
There are also the following types of glazing loggias and balconies:
1) cold – protection against rain and wind, and aesthetic view of the windows. The design is made in the form of an aluminum frame, into which single glasses are inserted. You will not notice much heat in the room, because the profile for support is deprived. Thus, the temperature on the balcony will be higher than 5-7 degrees than on the street. Mostly sash on such windows sliding.
2) thermal – the most common type of glazing. This design contributes to noise and thermal insulation due to hermetic double -glazed windows and air chambers. To turn the balcony into a full -fledged living room, you can additionally insulate the walls. The fasteners of the window frame resembles something balcony: an aluminum or plastic structure, which is fixed using bolts. The profile becomes securely fixed when there are more fastening points.
Glazing and decoration of loggias.
This design is very heavy because it is most suitable for loggias. Two types can be ordered: rotary-oxide and swing. The most ideal loggia is a loggia with internal and external decoration. All insulation work should be done outside, in order to maintain the area of the room inside. For others, this is quite problematic. If you decide to put your room in order from the outside, then do not forget about the appearance, t. to. This is part of the architecture of the building. This must be taken into account when you select colors for finishing. Когда производится внутренняя отделка лоджии своими руками, то внимание нужно уделить и стенам и полу. When choosing a flooring, it must be borne in mind that it should be resistant to temperature changes. No matter what floor covering you chose, the floor on the balcony first needs to be leveled and primed.
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Types of flooring on the balcony (loggia):
1) Paul painting: Atmospheric paints are suitable, which have a marking “1”. Such paints are designed for use from the outside and therefore are not afraid of low and high temperatures. These paints are used in unheated balconies. The maximum term during which such a floor will serve without loss of quality is approximately 5-6 years.
2) the use of linoleum. Linoleum is unpretentious in leaving and easy to lay. This type of material is very well suited for the balcony, provided that it is glazed in a warm way, because at low temperatures it cracks. The most durable linoleum is commercial. It is best to lay linoleum with one piece, because it is convenient, and it is much easier to care.
3) laminate – best suited for insulated balconies, because under the influence of temperature changes, it can be damaged and it will have to be changed.
4) floor tiles are considered the most practical, but the main thing is to put the tiles and choose the right materials high -quality. With an insulated balcony, the tile is laid as in a regular room. Please note that the tile cannot be laid if the temperature is in the room below +10 degrees. If the balcony is not insulated in any way, you need to use cold glazing. With cold glazing, you need to choose frost -resistant tiles for external use, with special solutions for laying tiles that are not afraid of sharp temperature changes.
Please note: heating heaters and radiators cannot be transferred to the balcony, so in order to warm the room you need to lay a “warm floor”. But first you need to insulate the walls of the balcony, especially the parapet. On the floor you need to lay vapor barrier material, and then proceed to the installation of the floor. For balconies and loggias, any type of electric insulated floor is used – heating mats, cable heating, infrared film floors. When choosing a particular type of heating, first consult with a specialist about styling and power methods.
From the loggia of flooring, we move to wall decoration. How to determine the design of the balcony? Nowadays I use lining and cork tree for interior decoration of balconies (loggias). Consider the pros and cons of various finishing materials.
1) wooden lining.
The pluses of the boom decoration with lining: a) natural material, b) durable than plastic, c) with the help of a stain, any shade is given and the structure of the wood is given.
Cons: a) We need systematic processing. With the help of protective compositions (pinotex, varnish) after the initial installation and during operation, b) is easily ignited, c) the effects of fungi and insects, d) is afraid of sunlight and moisture. You need to use the dried class A or Extra tree.
2) plastic lining.
Pluses: a) it is easy to install, durable, unpretentious in care, b) is used for any form of glazing (cold, warm), c) does not burn out in the sun, d) many colors, e) do not need protection with protective substances
Cons: a) cracks at low temperatures, b) subject to mechanical damage.
3) plastic panel.
The pluses of the boat decoration with plastic panels: a) high hydraulic – and thermal insulation properties b) is easy to care and color -resistant B) there are surfaces imitating wood, marble
d) is not burned.
The disadvantages of finishing the loggia with panels: a) It is difficult to finish with uneven surfaces, b) you need to drill the wall under the sheathing itself in order to attach to the wall, which is trimmed with panels
4) cork coating.
Pros: a) moisture resistant, environmentally friendly, durable, b) resistant to microorganisms and deformation, c) vapor permeable, d) high level of sound insulation and thermal insulation.
Cons: a) has an unpleasant odor, b) fades under the influence of the sun, c) the glue, with which the coating is attached, does not withstand too high temperatures
5) decorative plaster
Pros: a) any decorative effects are created in different color schemes, b) is used on any type of balconies, c) hides irregularities on the walls of the balcony, g) saves the area of the balcony.
Cons: a) this is a very dirty type of work, b) there is no additional insulation layer, so the walls are first sheathed, c) it is forbidden to apply at a temperature that is below +5 degrees.
Lodge decoration will fluctuate depending on the choice of materials and the area of this room.
