How to insulate a loggia with single glazing. How to insulate a balcony with cold glazing. Facade insulation materials
The Window Technologies company offers turnkey insulation of balconies and loggias in Moscow. We guarantee efficiency, responsibility and a high level of service. Contact the manager and invite the measurer. The master on the spot will calculate the cost of the work, make an estimate for materials, and announce the price. Terms of work - from 1 day. Repair warranty - 2 years.
Insulation of the balcony "Penoplex"
The advantages of extruded polystyrene foam are lightness, strength, resistance to temperature fluctuations, high temperatures, non-toxicity, ease of installation. "Penoplex" was created on the basis of extruded polystyrene foam. It reliably protects from cold, serves 30 and more years.
Insulation of the balcony with foam plastic
When using foam, it is not necessary to install vapor barrier materials. It practically does not pass moisture. The advantages of this insulation are ease of installation, lightness, affordable price, resistance to the negative effects of the environment, fungus, mold. It can be operated at temperatures from -180 to +80 °C.
Balcony insulation with mineral wool
The advantages of mineral wool are good sound insulation, resistance to temperature extremes. It is well ventilated, does not burn. The material can be mounted without leveling the base. Rock fiber insulation absorbs moisture, so it must be installed after hydro and vapor barrier. When processing the heat insulator, strong dust is formed, therefore it is necessary to work with the insulation in overalls, protective gloves, with a respirator.
Heating on the balcony
To make the balcony residential, it is necessary to insulate the floor, ceiling, walls, install heating appliances. Most often, we are ordered to install a heating battery on the balcony. We also lay a warm floor under the finish coat using mesh mats. We mount infrared elements that heat objects nearby.
Wall insulation on the balcony
Order in the company "Window Technologies" wall insulation on the balcony, loggia. Our experts will help you make non-residential premises comfortable for life in any season. We insulate, as well as glaze, finish balconies. We provide a 2-year quality guarantee for our services. We have affordable prices. Only certified materials are used.
Floor insulation on the balcony
Contact the Window Technologies company to insulate the floors on the balcony. We will help you make the room comfortable and cozy. Our specialists insulate, glaze and finish loggias with a 2-year quality guarantee.
Balcony ceiling insulation
In the company "Window Technologies" you can inexpensively order the insulation of the ceiling on the balcony, loggia. We professionally insulate, finish and glaze loggias with a 2-year quality guarantee. We offer affordable prices, we use certified materials.
One of the lowest prices in Moscow
Quality control of production at all stages
Minimum production time
Professional installers
Warranty period - 5 years
How and why to insulate the balcony
Balconies with cold glazing are tightly closed with the arrival of the first frosts, and they are remembered only in case of urgent need: to pick up skis or throw a bicycle. Warm glazing along with a layer of insulation will help you to use the balcony functionally all year round, regardless of the temperature outside the window.
The following materials are used to insulate the balcony:
- For the floor - foam. 50 mm thick foam plastic sheets maintain a comfortable floor temperature on a loggia or balcony. The material retains its integrity for up to half a century, managing to pay back the cost of repairs dozens of times. On top of the insulation we lay chipboard, fiberboard or plywood, and on top of the finish coating - linoleum or carpet.
- For walls, parapet, ceiling - foam. This is a modern polymer material, non-toxic and heat-resistant. Penoplex panels are light, durable, easy to install and cover with a fine decorative layer of lining or plastic. The insulation retains heat-insulating qualities for at least 30 years.
- Additional thermal protection - penofol. The roll material shields, steam and heat insulates the balcony. It is laid under the main insulation or used independently - a layer thickness of 0.5 cm allows you to save usable space on small balconies.
Combinations of materials and the required layer thickness are determined depending on the condition of the balcony / loggia, the presence of its own heating and a number of other factors.
Balcony insulation prices
How we are working
Working without intermediaries and the status of the official supplier of REHAU profiles allow us to form profitable offers and set low prices for the insulation of a glazed balcony in Moscow. Contact us - we will make your balcony warm.
- We level the walls, close the cracks and joints
- We install warm glazing if the balcony or loggia is not glazed
- We lay a vapor barrier layer and / or light penofol insulation
- Installing foam panels
- We lay foam on the floor along the crate
- We put a plywood draft floor, lay linoleum on top of it
- We carry out fine interior finishing with plastic, drywall or clapboard
Several layers of insulation + Interior and exterior decoration + Glazing of balconies and loggias with REHAU, BRUSBOX (BRUSBOX), KBE, Novotex plastic profiles in 3-5 chambers.
Warming (without finishing): from 110 rubles. m2
Finishing + insulation: price from 900 rubles. per square meter.
Glazing: from 2,100 rubles/sq.m.
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Insulation with energy-saving double-glazed windows, as well as insulation of walls, ceilings and floors, will create comfortable conditions for rest and work on the balcony, including in winter.
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"Moscow Glazing Company" offers all types of services for insulation, glazing and decoration of balconies and loggias in Moscow and the Moscow region.
We carry out all works on a turnkey basis:
- parapet masonry (foam blocks),
- foam insulation,
- wall and ceiling decoration,
- floor insulation,
- laying tiles, laminate or linoleum,
- warm floor,
- electrical installation,
- installation of slopes and window sills,
- exterior finish.,
- production of furniture and cabinets for balconies,
- DEVELOPMENT OF A DESIGN PROJECT!
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Prices for insulation of balconies and loggias
The indicated prices are approximate. The final cost of glazing depends on the actual size and features of the object.
| Materials for insulation | Units | Cost in rub. |
| Penofol 0.3 cm | for 1 sq.m. | from 120 |
| Penofol 1 cm | for 1 sq.m. | from 250 |
| Styrofoam 3 cm | for 1 sq.m. | from 205 |
| Penoplex 3 cm | for 1 sq.m. | from 300 |
| Penoplex 5 cm | for 1 sq.m. | from 430 |
More than 80% of our clients return to us or recommend us to their friends and acquaintances!
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An example of a completed balcony insulation with a combination
The balcony was combined with the living room. Glazing with PVC profiles, insulation of walls and ceilings, finishing, manufacturing of cabinets for the balcony were carried out.
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We offer our customers the following types of balconies insulation:
- . Provides a set of measures that provide the minimum sufficient conditions to protect the premises from possible freezing. The level of comfort on the loggia will directly depend on which profile is used (aluminum, plastic or wood) and the type of insulation (polystyrene, polystyrene, penofol);
- . The creation of a two-layer insulating "pie" will eliminate the risk of the formation of "cold bridges" and heat leakage. The insulation material is laid in 2 layers, and the joints are treated with mounting foam;
- . The maximum insulation of a balcony or loggia, carried out as part of a comprehensive repair, provides for the installation of energy-saving metal-plastic window structures, thermal insulation of seams and parapet junctions, laying 3 layers of insulation - (polyethylene foam, foam plastic, foam foam). If necessary, the installation of the "warm floor" system is carried out, heating radiators are connected. An attractive finished look to the room gives a decorative finish.
Balcony insulation scheme
Prices for some services for finishing and warming a balcony or loggia:
| Materials and types of work for finishing | Units | Cost in rub. |
| Draft flooring (beam + plywood) | for 1 sq.m. | from 500 |
| Finished flooring (laminate + plinth) | for 1 sq.m. | from 700 |
| Finished flooring (linoleum + plinth) | for 1 sq.m. | from 550 |
| Finishing walls and ceilings with pvc panels white gloss | for 1 sq.m. | from 800 |
| Wall and ceiling decoration with pvc panels white matte | for 1 sq.m. | from 800 |
| Wall and ceiling decoration with laminated panels | for 1 sq.m. | from 800 |
| Wall and ceiling decoration with wooden clapboard Pine A | for 1 sq.m. | from 800 |
| Wall and ceiling decoration with wooden clapboard Lux | for 1 sq.m. | from 800 |
| Finishing walls and ceilings with moisture-resistant plasterboard | for 1 sq.m. | from 1000 |
| Finishing slopes up to 20 cm wide | for 1 r.m. | from 325 |
| Finishing slopes with a width of more than 20 cm | for 1 r.m. | from 350 |
| Installation of EGGER chipboard tabletop up to 60 cm | for 1 r.m. | from 2000 |
| Leveling the countertop with drywall | for 1 r.m. | from 850 |
Glazing prices
Prices for window glazing in Moscow and comparison of plastic profile systems
NOVOTEX CLASSIC
3 500 rub/m2 Discount price:2 500 rub/m2 |
NOVOTEX TERMO
3 300 rub/m2 Discount price:2 700 rub/m2 |
REHAU BLITZ
3 500 rub/m2 Discount price:2 300 rub/m2 |
REHAU EURO
4 500 rub/m2 Discount price:3 100 rub/m2 |
REHAU SIB
4 100 rub/m2 Discount price:3 500 rub/m2 |
REHAU BRILLANT
5 500 rub/m2 Discount price:4 300 rub/m2 |
KBE Expert
4 500 rub/m2 Discount price:3 300 rub/m2 |
KBE 88
5 500 rub/m2 Discount price:3 300 rub/m2 |
KBE-76 with argo heat pack
5 500 rub/m2 Discount price:2 700 rub/m2 |
BRUSBOX 60-3
3 500 rub/m2 Discount price:2 100 rub/m2 |
BRUSBOX 70-6
4 500 rub/m2 Discount price:3 100 rub/m2 |
BRUSBOX 60-4
3 500 rub/m2 Discount price:2 300 rub/m2 |
Which brand of plastic profile to choose?
- Plastic window constructions REHAU, KBE – reliable in German
Choosing windows of European brands Rehau and KBE in Moscow, you give preference to high-quality and functional products. In addition to excellent heat and sound insulation, KBE and Rehau windows are in perfect harmony with any room interior. A wide range of models of these leaders in the production of plastic window modules will allow you to choose the optimal profile width and the number of double-glazed windows, taking into account the climatic conditions in your region. Rehau and KBE windows - proven quality, high environmental friendliness and affordable price.
- Brusbox and Novotex windows are the perfect fit for the Russian climate
All window structures of these brands are designed for the changeable domestic climate and possible extreme temperature differences. Moreover, you can order both standard options and the production of Novotex and Brusbox windows according to individual design.
How is the price of balcony insulation determined?
Balcony insulation can be both partial and complex.
The choice and scope of work depends on many factors: the location of the balcony to the side of the world, the area, as well as the needs for using the balcony. So, for example, to create a winter garden or an office on a loggia, three-level insulation of walls, floor and ceiling is required.
If you want to be on the balcony comfortably all year round, excluding severe frosts, you can get by with two-level insulation. The tasks, in turn, are determined by the choice of materials, methods of insulation and the need to bring batteries or electric heaters to the balcony. From here the final price of finishing the balcony is determined.
It is possible to achieve the maximum return on the insulation of the balcony only if you take care of the insulation of the ceiling or the installed roof, if it is Khrushchev, the insulation of the walls and floor on the balcony. To feel comfortable on the balcony in winter, including barefoot, you can order the installation of a warm floor. This will give maximum protection from the cold, and will also prevent warm air from escaping outside. Even the most snowy winters will not prevent you from feeling comfortable on the balcony, including spending the night there.
In what cases is it necessary to install a "warm floor"?
The installation of a "warm floor" will be needed if the balcony or loggia is combined with the main room, or is a separate room that is planned to be used all year round.
Why insulate the ceiling?
It is possible to ensure maximum insulation of the balcony only by guaranteeing the tightness of the gasket of insulation materials.
If you leave the ceiling unattended, the heat will go out through the joints between the plates and the junction with the window structure.
Balcony ceiling insulation
Ceiling insulation begins with the installation of suspensions, on which guides or metal profile strips are then attached. Plates of insulating material are fixed with special dowels. Holes in the plates for suspensions are insulated with mounting foam.
The most popular insulation materials are foam, polystyrene, polystyrene foam, mineral wool. At the final stage, the ceiling is finished with siding or clapboard, plastering or painting is also possible.
Why does condensation form on some insulated balconies?
The degree of comfort on the loggia or balcony directly depends on how well the insulation is done. Initially, they are designed as cold rooms, their ceilings do not contain an insulating layer, which ensures a high degree of thermal conductivity.
If the loggia is not properly insulated, warm vapors from the room will penetrate under the layer of insulating material and form condensate.
The consequences may be the formation of mold and freezing of the walls. All activities must be carried out in strict accordance with the technology, using high-quality materials, including vapor barrier. All layers must be sealed.
How is floor insulation done?
The budget option for floor insulation is the creation of a multilayer structure, the first layer of which is foil foam. It is laid with the metallized side up, which provides heat reflection.
Then bars of 40x40 mm are attached in increments of half a meter. Foam sheets are placed between the bars, the seams are processed with mounting foam. The next layer of beams is mounted perpendicular to the first, which provides the structure with additional strength.
At the final stage, moisture-resistant plywood and flooring (for example, linoleum or laminate) are laid.
What determines the cost of professional balcony insulation?
When calculating the cost of warming a balcony or loggia, the following parameters are taken into account:
- Room dimensions;
- Type of profile system (aluminum, wooden, plastic profile)
- Type of double-glazed windows (single-chamber or multi-chamber energy-saving options);
- Used heat-insulating materials and technologies.
Warming of loggias and balconies in Moscow
Our experts produce insulation of loggias and balconies in Moscow using high-quality, environmentally friendly and durable materials at a professional level. Moreover, it can be both a separate service and part of complex work on glazing, finishing and landscaping balconies. The result will be the appearance of an additional useful space in which it will be pleasant to relax or work, engage in creativity, sports.
The cost of services in each case is calculated individually. After our specialist visits the site and takes measurements, a project will be developed, on the basis of which a calculation is made. Execution of work begins after the project is agreed with the customer!
An application for the insulation of balconies and loggias on a turnkey basis can be left on the website, our specialist will contact you as soon as possible!
When should you choose semi-warm glazing for balconies at home?
Semi-warm glazing of the balconies of the house is carried out by sliding plastic windows and allows you to effectively solve the problem of fogging of PVC structures.
This is especially true in cases where there is a large difference between the temperatures inside and outside. With a sufficiently high heat and sound insulation, reliability and tightness, sliding systems additionally contain a climate valve or auxiliary fittings for micro-slit ventilation.
Inside the PVC structures are reinforced, which eliminates the risk of possible deformation. The system's high rail helps to avoid freezing. To ensure the necessary level of comfort inside the balcony allows the installation of double-glazed windows from 18 mm. If necessary, the sliding PVC system is combined with conventional turn or tilt-and-turn windows.
In large cities, the capitals of regional centers and even in small settlements built on the basis of a master plan, new buildings are increasingly appearing, and more often entire microdistricts with new multi-storey buildings, balconies and loggias of which have a complex semicircular contour and glazing. Glazing made in the same style and color scheme gives an attractive appearance and relieves owners who have purchased apartments in such houses from the worries of self-glazing balconies.
When designing glazing, architects proceed from the fact that a balcony (loggia) is an unheated structure. Therefore, the glazing provided by the project is always laid single, able to protect the balcony from wind, dust and precipitation, but not from low temperatures. More than 50% of Russians do not want to comprehend a simple truth - a balcony is not a sauna or a greenhouse.
Having received a glazed loggia as a gift from the developer, they immediately begin to be tormented by the question of how the aluminum balcony is insulated.
In the article we will consider various aspects of this problem.
"Cold" aluminum window profile
Usually, when glazing balconies or loggias, the developer uses the so-called “cold” aluminum window profile with single glazing for glazing. The choice in favor of such glazing is made for economic and technological reasons. This option is the cheapest and does not increase the cost of square meters in a new building. It allows you to easily glaze a semicircular or complex balcony contour.
The design of the window aluminum profile does not provide for the installation of a 2-3-layer double-glazed window.
Even a 3-chamber double-glazed window will not reduce heat loss from freezing of aluminum, which has excellent thermal conductivity.
Therefore, the developer, by installing such glazing, prevents the owners from taking initiative to insulate balconies and increase energy costs due to the large consumption of heat energy used to heat the street.
But restless citizens, no matter what, want to have exactly “warm” balconies. The inability to physically insulate the cold aluminum profile of the balcony window makes them look for all sorts of ways and go to various tricks.
Legal aspect of changing the facade of the building
Any changes made to the enclosing structures of the facade of the building (and these include the parapets of balconies), as well as glazing that does not correspond to the general architectural concept, require obtaining permission from local executive authorities.
Appropriate regulations have been adopted at the level of each subject of the Federation.
In Moscow, this is Government Decree No. 508 of October 25, 2011 "On the organization of the reconstruction and (or) redevelopment of residential and non-residential premises in apartment buildings." One of the points of this Decree provides for mandatory obtaining of permission if “- the shape of window and door openings in external enclosing structures changes;).
The procedure for obtaining such a permit consists of five successive stages and the approval of about 40 documents.
The cost of services of law firms (in Moscow) providing services for the coordination of facade changes for a full package is about 1,000,000 rubles.
There is something to think about.
Ways of warming from "craftsmen"
The easiest way to solve the problem of warming a cold aluminum window profile on a balcony is to glue its frame with a thermally insulating material - penoizol or penofol. The efficiency of such "insulation" tends to 0. This is understandable. Even using the thickest foam foam 10 mm, it is impossible to provide sufficient thermal insulation. Such "insulated" aluminum windows lose heat not so much due to freezing of the metal frame, but due to heat loss through a single window pane.
Pasting a single window pane with a high-quality heat-insulating (energy-saving) film can reduce heat loss in winter by up to 30%. But, of course, it cannot completely replace the second or third glazing circuit with the help of a film.
Some craftsmen completely remove the window frames from the aluminum profile, leaving only crossbars-guides, and in their place they mount PVC profile windows with double or triple glazing. At the same time, the appearance of the facade of the building immediately suffers. Since the PVC profile is thicker and visually very different from the aluminum window profile. Such a replacement is not acceptable if the balcony is semicircular.
Another trick to insulate a balcony is to install a second loop of PVC double glazed glazing behind the existing glazing. This significantly reduces the area of the balcony and makes it impossible to wash the window glass between the window blocks that are close to each other.
All these "partisan" methods of warming the cold aluminum profile of balcony windows are either ineffective and still do not allow it to be used in the cold season, or lead to a critical loss of appearance and functionality.
Replacement with a "warm" aluminum profile
More radical is the replacement of the existing glazing with a "warm" aluminum profile - a structure with opening elements made of PVC or other plastic with a low thermal conductivity. Thanks to this, the aluminum profile of the window does not freeze through, since cold bridges are not formed. “The warm aluminum profile used for balcony windows can have 2nd or 3rd glazing or a double-glazed window like PVC windows.
For southern and middle latitudes, such a replacement can be an excellent way out, since it is not a particular problem to choose an aluminum profile that is appropriate in width and color. Externally, from the side of the facade of the building, such a window will not stand out among similar ones. Is that a different brilliance of glass.
But for northern latitudes, even a “warm” aluminum profile for insulation is not suitable. He still freezes. If there is heating on the balcony, then ice and icicles form very quickly on the windows and frames.
This is due to the fact that the dew point is shifted towards the balcony and water vapor condenses and freezes inside the balcony.
The low thermal insulation properties of aluminum windows are inherent in the very design of the manufacturer of the most popular window systems in Russia: Provedal (Provedal Sistemas, Spain).
Wood-aluminum windows
The best option that allows you to fully insulate the balcony and make it suitable for use in winter as a warm room is wood-aluminum windows.
They are of two types:
- Aluminum profile with decorative wooden lining on the inside (indoor) side of the window.
- Wooden frames decorated with aluminum overlays from the side of the street.
The first version of the windows is absolutely unacceptable, since in terms of its thermal insulation properties it is no different from a “cold” aluminum window.
Of interest is the second option - wooden frames, glazed with 2-3 double-glazed windows and having outside, on the street side, aluminum linings that not only give the window a "techno" style, but also protect the wood from atmospheric precipitation.
The width of the profile of such windows will differ from the usual cold profile with single glazing. But on the other hand, you can exactly choose the color of powder enamel, which is usually used to paint aluminum windows on the outside, and thereby minimize the visual difference between your balcony window and other balcony windows along the facade of the building.
When buying an apartment, a glazed balcony or loggia is included in the standard set of options. Almost all construction organizations rent objects with ready-made glazing, which can be cold and warm.
Warm glazing involves the installation of massive plastic or. An expensive option. The scope is limited by the bearing capacity of the balcony slab.
Cold glazing is a common option from single-chamber. They weigh little, do not overload the balcony. Protect from rain, snow, wind, dust. Will not save from severe frosts. Therefore, insulation of the balcony with cold glazing is required. It includes:
- Sanitation and insulation of the seams between the window frames and the wall.
- Floor insulation.
- Wall insulation.
- Ceiling plate insulation.
Seams are the weak point in window construction. They can pass moisture, wind. . A fungus appears at the junctions,. To obtain tight joints, you must perform a number of actions:
- Clean the seams around the perimeter from paint, plaster, sealant, old mounting foam. You will need a spatula with a width of 100 - 150 mm.
- Carefully inspect the seams for gaps and empty spaces.
- Fill the voids in the joints with mounting foam. Curing time 24 hours.
- Glue the joints with a protective tape that protects them from getting wet.
- Seal the seams. The method depends on further work. You can putty, paint or install plastic flashings. If it is planned to insulate the side walls, then additional finishing steps are not required.
Important! Mounting foam is available in two versions: for summer and winter use. This must be taken into account.
Floor insulation
It is better to go out not on a cold, but on a warm coating. Therefore, it is so important to insulate the floor of the balcony with cold glazing.
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Main steps:
- Leveling concrete base. Often balcony slabs are supplied with a wavy surface. During operation, potholes may appear. Defects are sealed with a cement-sand mortar. It is mixed on the spot or bought ready-made.
- . You will need bars 50 × 25 mm. Guide bars are laid along the balcony. Between them, with a step of 500 - 600 mm, transverse logs are placed. The wooden frame is connected with black screws.
- Insulation lining. Styrofoam or basalt mineral wool is used. Insulation thickness 50 mm. It fits into the cells of the timber. The pieces are cut out a little larger so that they are inserted "into the spacer". A waterproofing film is laid on top, but this is not necessary.
- Laying of the bearing covering. The most commonly used chipboard and OSB. Sheets are cut and mounted on a wooden frame. Attached with black screws.
- Installation of the final layer. Maybe laminate, ceramic granite.
Wall insulation
An important stage, without which a warm and cozy loggia will not work. The order and type of work depends on the type of balcony.
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Balcony with metal railings instead of side walls
A complex option that requires lengthy preparation before warming. Such balconies were in the old panel houses. Consists of several stages:
- on a stone wall. First of all, the railings are cut. You will need a grinder, goggles and a safety rope. Then the walls are laid out of ceramic bricks or tongue-and-groove moisture-resistant slabs. The minimum height to the glazing border is 1000 mm.
- Installation of the frame and insulation. The frame is made of wood and metal. It is needed for laying mineral wool and.
For small balcony walls, two rows of guide profiles are sufficient. First, horizontal guides are mounted above and below the wall. A heater is placed between them. To make the structure more rigid, you can install a transverse profile with a pitch of 500 - 600 mm. Then the insulation will fit securely into the cells. External decoration is made of plastic or wooden lining. You can sheathe chipboard or OSB, and then plaster, paint, lay out ceramic tiles.
Insulation with extruded foam plastic is carried out using frameless technology. It is glued to the wall with tile adhesive and additionally fixed with plastic dowels in the form of fungi. Then the surface is plastered, painted, tiled with ceramic tiles. This option is not suitable. In this case, it is necessary to mount the frame, as described above.
- Frame installation. A wooden beam 25 × 50 mm is required. First of all, guides are attached. These are bars laid horizontally, above and below the wall. Between them, transverse jumpers are laid in increments of 500 - 600 mm. The bars are fastened together with self-tapping screws 30 - 35 mm, to the floor dowel - with nails 70 -80 mm.
- Insulation lining. Mineral wool is inserted "into the gap" between the bars. Layer thickness 50 mm. When insulating with foam, it is not necessary to mount the frame. It can be stuck on the wall with cement based adhesive. This method is suitable for further plastering and painting. True, in the case of lining, a wooden frame is indispensable. The method of its installation is described above.
- Finishing. Insulated walls can be plastered, painted, tiled, sheathed with clapboard or siding.
Ceiling plate insulation
Actual for balconies on the top floor. Also where the next balcony is not insulated. In other cases, it is enough to sheathe with clapboard, plaster or paint. Insulation is done in the same way as the walls.
Interesting:
- lining the balcony from the outside with a profiled sheet will help reduce wind permeability;
- better with a tool with a fine tooth, the cut is even, without chips;
- before insulating a loggia or balcony, it is necessary to inspect the balcony from above, if it is not glazed and insulated, then it is not recommended to carry out work at home.
By strictly following the advice, even with cold glazing, you can achieve a comfortable temperature on the loggia. The temperature inside the apartment partially depends on how to insulate the balcony. For maximum protection from the cold, it is necessary to change single - cold to double - warm glazing.
Glazing and insulation of balconies will add comfort to living in an apartment and modernize the appearance of the facade of the house, the main thing is that the process is carried out correctly. Therefore, do not forget to obtain a written permit from the authorized bodies in advance.
Glazing and insulating a balcony is the desire of many, since the area of \u200b\u200bthe apartment will increase, and external noise with cold will not annoy.
What are the proposed methods and types of glazing?
At the moment, consumers are offered various options for glazing. They differ depending on:
- designs
- frame type
- material
- project conditions
- door opening methods
Panoramic glazing
The "highlight" of this method of glazing loggias and balconies is the absence of shutters. Panoramic glazing can be partial (from the parapet to the ceiling) and full (full height).
By type, it is divided into:
- frameless
- warm (frames made of aluminum with a thermal break or PVC)
- cold (aluminum structures)
Panoramic technology needs the involvement of specialists, since the final result is possible only with:
- careful study of each glass
- free opening
- choosing the right window sill width
Sliding
The principle underlying this glazing is similar to the principle of opening a wardrobe. Therefore, it is advisable to use it when it is not possible to normally open pivot windows.
For insulation, it is necessary to carry out a number of auxiliary works:
- in addition to the installation of double-glazed windows, it is necessary to remove the gaps at the junction of the frames to the wall
- seal the gaps between the wall, parapet and frames with foamed polyethylene, polystyrene, special sealant, fill with polyurethane sealants
To save space (on the sides and top), expansion profiles are mounted.
The main methods of thermal insulation:
- interior
- outer
Requirements for thermal insulation material:
- breathability and moisture resistance
- low thermal conductivity
- no high load on the floor
Thermal insulation materials:
- polystyrene boards
- penofol
- mineral wool
Insulation of facade glazing is carried out in the following sequence:
- sash replacement
- thermostat setting
- secondary glazing
Which windows are better to put on the balcony plastic or aluminum
In the absence of financial opportunities, many are interested in the question of how to glaze the balcony yourself, while not turning to specialists. The process itself is not at all simple and needs to follow the sequence of work, therefore, we will make a reservation right away, it is better not to take on the job if there is no confidence in your abilities.
When installing remote structures, it is not complete without wooden frames, devices made of plastic or aluminum profiles, characterized by increased strength and durability. But what are their differences?
Plastic profile windows are used for arranging a loggia. This option is popular due to its special tightness, which protects the room from the penetration of dust, moisture, heat loss and other manifestations. However, one glazing is not enough, it will be necessary to install additional heaters.
Advantages:
- high degree of tightness due to the seals provided in the design
- increased level of heat and sound insulation
- long service life (more than 40 years)
- resist temperature changes and moisture
- do not change the original color over time
- it is possible to laminate with special films
- ease of installation
Among the disadvantages:
- accumulation of static electricity
- susceptibility to mechanical stress
- heavy weight, weighted with double-glazed windows
Aluminum profile windows are lightweight - this is an excellent option for glazing and insulating the loggia.
Advantages:
- high strength and rigidity
- long operating life
- insignificant weight
- inexpensive material
- Possibility to paint in different colors
- protect reliably from noise, dust, precipitation, wind and other manifestations
- affordability
- external attractiveness
Among the disadvantages:
- periodic replacement of rollers in sliding windows
- low thermal insulation
Which option you prefer is up to you, but a few tips will prove useful.
If the balcony is planned to be connected to the apartment or insulated, then the PVC option will be more preferable.
Warm aluminum glazing is chosen so that the balcony does not overload too much, it is ideal for an uninsulated space. Do not forget about the aesthetic component - balcony windows should be in harmony with the facade of the building.
Which balcony frame is better to choose and what you can save on
To insulate the balcony well and inexpensively, the option of using aluminum frames is considered. This method requires accurate measurements of the balcony and refers to the cold.
The optimal glass thickness is 4-6 mm, and it is better to use an anodized profile.
Advantages of an insulated balcony made of aluminum frames:
- ease of installation
- high strength
- no need to reinforce the balcony slab
- looks great against any design
- no extra flaps
With PVC balcony frames, the glazing will definitely turn out to be warm.
Frames with inert gas are also offered, which makes it difficult for air to pass into the atmosphere and prevents the windows from fogging up. This type of frame guarantees sufficient insulation against noise and cold.
With a lack of space, aluminum sliding frames are used, it is enough just to mount their rail mechanism, which fixes the top and bottom of the sash. High-quality dense elastic bands are used for better tightness.
The main thing, when choosing variations, how to properly glaze the loggia with your own hands is to decide on the goals and after proceeding with the implementation of the plan, then the thermal insulation of the balconies, which provides for insulation and glazing, will not disappoint, but will be a pleasant addition.
With glazed balconies and loggias, a lot of problems are solved, and the possible arrangement of a winter garden will improve your mood and add positivity.
Replacing cold glass with warm glass
Usually, in order to improve living conditions and rebuild the loggia, during the overhaul, the insulation of the balcony with cold glazing is guided by the warm one. After replacement, it is possible to eliminate drafts, the accumulation of condensate on the windows, heat losses and financial costs for heating are reduced.
The choice of material is also important, it must be of high quality, without visible external defects, certified.
Most owners are interested in warming and glazing balconies, so it is better to do this not in the winter season, but preferably in spring, summer, or early autumn. But in principle, the process is possible even in the cold season without any exceptions, so it is possible to complete the glazing of the balcony even on your own.
Some nuances that you should still pay attention to:
- glazing a balcony at t -20 ° С is unacceptable
- mounting foam is not used at t -15 ° C, a special
- plastic frames crack in the cold
- aluminum profiles are not used at t -10°C and below
The manual of actions when replacing cold glazing with warm glazing with your own hands, including internal insulation, is as follows:
Step-by-step instruction:
- measurement of openings for ordering double-glazed windows, taking into account the gap for mounting foam
- after ordering, the design of double-glazed windows is dismantled: frames are installed, then sashes are hung
- for removal, the pins are removed from the hinges, if it is necessary to dismantle the double-glazed window, the spindle is installed in the space between the glazing bead and the frame surface, carefully pulled back and removed
- the frame is leveled to eliminate bevels and unnecessary gaps
- installation of window elements and sashes
- around the perimeter - sealing gaps with mounting foam
- sash correction, cutting off fragments of excess foam
Balcony block - features of the installation of a metal-plastic structure
We studied how to properly glaze a balcony, gave step-by-step instructions for glazing a balcony with your own hands, but why is a metal-plastic balcony block installed and in what cases is it advisable to do this?
Balcony block - a partition between the living room and the balcony itself, the design of which includes a plastic window without shutters and a door rigidly connected to each other on one side.
The technological process of installation involves the following operations:
- the place for installation is prepared, alignment and cleaning are carried out, measurements are taken
- installation points of fasteners are determined
- the door is fixed
- empty window frame installed
- fittings are being installed
- double-glazed windows are installed and fixed with glazing beads
- mounted window sill
This process can be done with your own hands, but it will turn out better by contacting specialists.
On the video do-it-yourself balcony glazing:
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