Balconies and loggias are no longer a place for storing unnecessary things. Residents began to turn the space of the balcony and loggia into a cozy and warm room, where you can make yourself a working office or a place of rest. Now it is very relevant energy-saving heating.
The process of insulation of this kind of premises includes: glazing, insulation of walls and floor.
Before you begin the process of insulation, you should think about lighting and electrical wiring, because then this process is impossible. Glazing the balcony should only professionals to avoid defects and poor installation.
After the balcony glazed check the windows for durability and tightness. Windows are better to choose proven brands that have proven themselves.
The walls can be insulated with different materials. It depends on the size of the budget and the needs of the owner. The most common way to insulate the walls is foam. It is lined with moisture-resistant gypsum board. If you want the walls can be putty and painted. Also for wall finishing, you can use special plastic panels. Panels made of wood should not be installed, as they do not have a long service life.
For the floor will require a new screed height of 10 centimeters. You can install a wooden floor or install a heating system. For this system, it is better to use ceramic tiles.
After insulating the balcony the heat will only be retained. In order there was really warmth, it is necessary to carry out a heating system. The most popular are air conditioners and oil heaters.
