Unlike the loggia, the balcony has only a platform protruding from the wall and fence. You can not remove part of the wall and make a balcony with a continuation of the room. But glazing the balcony and use it for rest, and not to store old things, it is quite possible.
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The glazing and changing the appearance of the balcony is considered redevelopment of the living area. To avoid problems, stock the necessary documentation. Make up the project and ask in the BTI Floor Plan of the building. With these documents, you must obtain permission to repair and glazing the balcony in the design organization, architectural department, fire and housing inspectorates. With illegal redevelopment of the apartment, the problem arise mainly on its sale. The transfigured balcony is noticeable immediately. It is a sorry for the funds spent if the design is forced to dismantle.
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Wooden frames, plastic or aluminum profiles are used for glazing the balcony. Each type of frame has its advantages and disadvantages. The tree has a small weight, but over time, the wooden frames breathe and require adjustment. Wooden frames must be cleaned every 2-3 years and varnish. Aluminum profile is cheaper than plastic, but such double-glazed windows do not hold warmly. Plastic is more durable and helps maintain a microclimate on the balcony. Before starting the installation of double-glazed windows on the balcony, a metal structure is needed.
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After you glazed the balcony, you should think about the second stage of its insulation. Outside, a metal frame is sidewged. Next are laid insulation. Light polystyrene foam plates create an obstacle to the penetration of the cold, have a small weight and convenient for finishing finish. The finish of the inside of the metal frame must be combined with the trim of the carrier wall of the house.
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Plastic panels or wooden lining are suitable for the finishing of the balcony. Wooden lining will require additional care. Plastic panels are not resistant to mechanical damage, but they are more durable. Installation of panels and lining is performed on the frame. The disadvantage of this method of finishing the balcony is to reduce its area. Plastering walls and subsequent coloring allows you to keep the balcony area and costs cheaper plastic or wooden lining.
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For the insulation of the floor, arrange a wooden frame, launch a layer of insulation. As a heater, use mineral wool or clay. These materials have a small weight and will not create an additional load on the balcony plate. Frame with insulation, cover plywood. On Phaneur Linoleum Linoleum or laminate. Before the flooring of the linoleum, the seams between the sheets of plywood should be covered with a putty on a tree and progress. The laminate is placed on the substrate and is used as an outdoor coating on the balcony only if the balcony is reliably insulated and protected from moisture. To finish the ceiling, use ceiling plates made of expanded polystyrene. They have a small weight and are not afraid of temperature differences.
Balcony repair, made in all rules, will allow you to create another cozy corner in your apartment.