The time when a balcony or a loggia turned into a warehouse of unnecessary things and other trash has long passed. And today it is a full-fledged part of the living space of the apartment, which, however, must first be properly prepared: to glaze, insulate, and repair.
Our article will be devoted to a greater extent to the correct glazing and its features. Well, let's get started.
Exterior glazing
Before you start decorating, the interior of the balcony must be isolated from the effects of bad weather. This means that you need external glazing that protects the balcony from rain, snow and cold.
Glazing balconies with an aluminum profile is the optimal solution for a number of reasons.
- Low cost in relation to other types of profile.
- Reliability and excellent work in the conditions of a temperature difference.
- Fast window production and quick installation.
- Durability and ease of routine maintenance.
Since it takes a lot of time to make windows (from 2 to 6 weeks), this issue needs to be taken care of in advance, and not just before the start of the repair. You can find out details and call the measurer on the website of the company “Windows Master” - http://www.oknamaster.ru/
Internal glazing (between room and balcony)
And although today you can often see how the door and the window between the room and the balcony are cleaned in principle, this option is not suitable for everyone. And this means that you also need to take care of the internal glazing - the choice of a window and a balcony door. And here it is better to opt for a plastic profile.
The excellent plastic door to the balcony performs its functions and will cost you much less than other options.
Important! With internal glazing, it makes no sense to use an expensive profile and multi-chamber double-glazed windows, since the main functions of protection from the cold are taken over by the external glazing of the balcony. Even the most budget option is perfect and will serve you no worse than expensive systems.
Repair and decoration
Here everything is completely up to you and your preferences. Someone prefers just to sheathe the walls with a traditional pine lining, while someone prefers modern repairs with the organization of an outdoor storage system.
In any case, your balcony will become warmer, more comfortable and much more functional than it was before the moment when you decided to put it in order. The repair is durable and will please you for many more years. But this is your main goal. Good luck