Do-it-yourself warming the balcony from the inside out. Therefore, for many apartment owners, it becomes a functional room. Additional space is converted into a flower garden or a creative workshop. Warming of the internal walls is carried out according to technology. Before proceeding with the thermal insulation of the loggia, they study the algorithm of actions in detail. Haste in the performance of work will not help to achieve the desired result. To study the nuances in order to insulate the balcony with your own hands will help video, photo instruction.
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Features and Benefits
The balcony is used to increase square meters in the apartment. For a year-round stay on the loggia, the inner walls need thermal insulation.
Warming of the balcony is carried out independently, without turning to specialists for services. Warm floors, walls and ceiling provide a comfortable temperature inside the house. Therefore, the risk of freezing walls is minimal. To slightly reduce the area of the balcony, they prefer material with which frosts are not terrible.
Particular attention should be paid to the quality of installed windows. If they are unsuitable, they are replaced with new ones. When choosing a glazing, you should not give preference to structures with a low price, they do not guarantee the reliability of the profile.
The choice of material or the better to insulate the balcony from the inside
In resolving the issue of material as thermal protection, it is necessary to consider it in detail. It differs in size, density, thermal conductivity. In case of fire, the premises are non-toxic and non-combustible.
You can insulate the balcony with your own materials:
- Mineral wool is a soft insulation made of fibers. Release form - rolls and plates. The basis of mineral wool is the raw material that divides the material into basalt and fiberglass. It is used to isolate the apartment from extraneous noise. The material is easily mounted on the wall, attached to the dowel-fungi.
- Foamed polystyrene is a lightweight sheet. It is quite loose, therefore, when working with it, be careful not to break it. Polyfoam can be of different thickness and density, the quality of the insulation of the balcony depends on these properties. The end sides of it have a flat surface, so the slabs of material fit snugly.
- Expanded polystyrene is a plate, which is obtained by extrusion pressing. Unlike foam, EPS does not break with increased load on it. On the outside of the sheet, a locking mechanism is visible, the plates are interconnected without difficulty. Warming a balcony with a pollenoplex is safe, because in a fire it does not emit harmful substances.
- Polyurethane foam (PUF) is considered the material of the "new" generation. It resembles sour cream in structure. It is applied to the wall by spraying, having previously prepared a crate of bars. Before performing installation work, you should check the walls for cracks.
- Folgoizol is a foamed roll with a heat-reflecting layer. It is suitable for ceiling, walls and floor. The main advantage of foamed material is that it refracts light and directs heat into the room. On the wall, a roll of insulation is fixed with liquid nails, and the joints are connected with metallic tape.
In the process of laying a “warm” floor, thermal protection is put in 2-3 layers. For example, glass wool + foil isolone.
Preparatory work and balcony insulation
Preparation for the main work takes place in several stages. They allow you to perform a preliminary assessment of the surface and achieve an effective result. For sound insulation of the balcony with your own hands, a step-by-step photo instruction will help to avoid mistakes when installing the insulation.
Preparation for covering the balcony begins with the identification of defects. Dust, seams in the floor slabs affect the quality of installation work. It is permissible to insulate the balcony from the inside with your own hands due to the proper preparation of the base.
It includes aspects such as:
- The release of the balcony from unnecessary items. For the convenience of work, stored things in an additional room are cleaned.
- The balcony door and the windows of the inner wall are closed with polyethylene to protect against pollution.
- Cleaning walls, ceilings and floors from dirt and cement mortar. After cleaning the surface, the concrete is checked for cracks. In order for the balcony to withstand temperature extremes, it is isolated from external factors.
- Filling the formed chips. As soon as the cleaning stage is completed, the cracks are sealed with a sealant or cement-sand mortar. So, the concrete base is protected not only from the cold outside, but also from moisture. To prevent mold, the walls are treated with an anti-fungal agent.
- Checking the quality of window profiles. Over the years, old windows can fail. It is necessary to verify the frost resistance of the double-glazed windows. In case of damage, the wooden or plastic frame must be replaced.
After all the points are observed, the floor is waterproofed. An affordable way to protect against moisture is roofing material. It is rolled out over the entire area of the balcony, and the joints are overlapped. Each subsequent layer of waterproofing is deposited with a gas burner. Ruberoid is not suitable for every type of surface. If there is ceramic tile on the floor, rubber paint will help to waterproof it. The budget way to protect the loggia from moisture is to coat the base with oil paint. The viscous structure of the material fills even small cracks. When the concrete base is reliably protected, they switch to insulation of the floor, walls and ceiling.
Floor insulation
To implement balcony insulation, choose a method of heating a balcony room: underfloor heating or a portable radiator. If the tenants of the apartment do not plan a long presence in the "zone" of rest, then the heater will help in the matter of heating the balcony. And as an auxiliary insulation from dampness, a membrane is laid on top of the main layer. It lets air in and the insulation “breathes”. It is recommended to roll the film with an overlap on the wall, making a small margin. Warming a balcony using a lath made of timber is a common method for decorating a room.
Details of installation work are displayed in the instructions:
- When the waterproofing of the floor is carried out, bars are screwed to the concrete. Their size depends on the thickness of the insulating layer. To make the frame smooth, the bars are laid using a building level.
- On top of them, a waterproof, antiseptic agent is applied.
- Between the lags lay insulation. The height of the "new" floor will change, the ceiling will become lower than usual.
- The penultimate layer is a membrane. It is fixed to the tree with a stapler.
- Cement screed on top is covered with a “warm” mat for fixing the balcony heating system.
If the installation of underfloor heating is excluded, then the final coating is OSB or chipboard, or boards. The final stage will be laminate or linoleum flooring. A step-by-step photo will help to understand the details of floor insulation.
The seams between the particle boards do not have to be putty on wood, as they are hidden inside. And for the joints of the laminate there is a special composition, it isolates from the accidental ingress of moisture into the material.
Wall and ceiling insulation
The main part of the cold in the panel house penetrates the room through concrete, so it is necessary to insulate the balcony so that it is warm in winter. The balcony parapet often has a space between the concrete floors. The main thing is to “fill it out” - the brickwork will solve this problem. The heat insulator is mounted in a finished log frame. Each number of layers is determined independently, depending on the thickness of the wall. For suitable insulation, a foil isolate is hung over thermal protection. For finishing walls, PVC panels or lining are suitable.
Work on the thermal insulation of the ceiling begins with gluing reflective foam. To do this, use liquid nails or universal glue. They are applied to the surface in small dashed lines, after which foil isolone is fixed. For the main frame, a metal profile of 60 * 27 mm is used. And between the resulting structural elements mount thermal protection. To fix the foam with your own hands, use dowel-fungi with a plastic or metal nail. It is screwed to the surface of the wall. A more detailed installation of the insulation can be seen step by step in the video instruction.
What to do with windows
The quality of the loggia windows is an important feature in achieving a warm room. It is impossible to insulate a balcony with cold glazing, since it will not provide a comfortable stay. Therefore, replace the glazing. Windows are valued for their reliability and efficiency in maintaining heat, as the area of the balcony is turned into a living room. For the installation of plastic windows, it is better to contact the construction team in order to avoid freezing of the glazed loggia. In order to cut off the cold at the points where the profile adjoins the parapet, a foamed sealant is glued to the wings.
Heated balcony
The heat insulator “leaves” frost outside the balcony wall, but it can be cool in the room, so heating will not hurt. A type of heating will be a portable radiator. Placing it against the inner wall, get a quick warm-up of the room. Batteries are not installed on the balcony, as they are prohibited by law. Independent intervention in central heating threatens with a fine and dismantling of equipment. A common way to heat the loggia is to conduct underfloor heating. A temperature regulator is made separately for them, which will help to set the desired temperature mode. In order to avoid stagnation of air, the system of supply and exhaust ventilation is installed. Opening a window is not always the right decision in airing a room.
How much does it cost to insulate a balcony
The cost of thermal insulation of a balcony depends on a number of reasons. They include the cost of purchasing tools, window profile, goods for decoration. The interior of the free space can be limited only by the price of building materials.
To draw up estimates take into account:
- area of the room;
- insulation method;
- purchase of furniture.
Having considered the features for finishing the loggia, you can save the family budget. Construction work is carried out independently, so the risk of staying with an empty wallet is minimal. Inexpensive finishing materials transform the room.
The idea of turning a balcony into a home cinema is attractive. A cozy evening with your family, an exciting plot and a soft sofa. Interesting leisure activities on a heated loggia will suit everyone. Upon completion of installation work, the apartment owners create a “paradise” corner on the balcony. There are many green plants, miniature benches and decorative pillows. And blooming flowers fill the air with aroma.
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