Hearth balcony in a private house. What is better to insulate the balcony? Choosing a better insulation! Whether the warm floor is needed on the balcony

Today's post will benefit people who gathered to insulate the balcony from the inside.

My relatives decided to increase the living area at the expense of the adjacent balcony. So, in the apartment there are two balconies, so this decision has long asking for a long time.

The project was not, I had to deal myself in all aspects of work. And now I am public comprehensive instructions for the insulation of the balcony. The information shown in the article will play a good service for you when you decide to do the same.

How quickly and correctly insulate the balcony?

How to perform balcony insulation?

The vast majority of apartment owners with balconies sooner or later thinks about using this area more functionally, warming it.

Usually such premises are used for one of the goals:

• in the first case, many years of trash accumulates on them, all unnecessary is discounted. Folding out the outward storage room. It was this role that the balconies and loggiam were assigned in most Soviet apartments;
• the second case - when the owners of the apartment are trying at the expense of the balcony to expand often too close living space, turning it into the room, office, winter garden.

But for the second decision you will need reliable insulation. According to the calculations of specialists, in the apartments located in old houses, significant heat loss occurs through the balconies, if they are not insulated.

Therefore, you do not even need to wonder if the balcony should be insulated? ". Of course, this is necessary, even if the full heated room is not expected to be arranged.

So how to insulate the balcony with their own hands and what nuances should consider (floor insulation, insulation of the room from the inside, etc.)?

The first steps

First you need to perform glazing balcony or loggiaotherwise the meaning of insulation is simply lost. With glazing even outdoor from all sides the balcony becomes more like a loggia.

Recently, people have increasingly began to use wooden frames, but metal-plastic structures are also very popular. Wood glazing can be no worse than using PVC structures if the material is processed by the necessary materials - antiseptic compositions, paint in several layers, etc.

Returning from the topic: We hope that you don't need to talk about the differences of the loggia from the balcony.

But just in case, we will briefly note: the balcony is protruding behind the facade of the platform, fenced throughout the perimeter; The loggia does not protrude for the plane of the facade, it is built into the wall and on the sides fenced with walls.

Hearth technology is almost the same in that, and in another case.

Of course, the owner of the balcony would like to quickly finish all the work and move to other urgent tasks. So the work is done by rope. The cracks close up casually. And then heating devices are installed (heating radiator or warm floor system). After that, the owner believes that it is possible to relax, it is reliably protected from the cold.

But in winter, all flaws and hurry will be implanted in very unpleasant discoveries. Even on a warmed balcony, it turns out to be a challenge to maintain a comfortable temperature. The reason for this - the overall insulation does not provide a sufficient reduction in heat loss.

When solving, the balcony should be taken into account that it is not allowed to use the central system for this. Therefore, you need to warm up all surfaces - walls, floor, side and face.

An example of loggia insulation with joining room Watch in video:

We will have to solve a number of tasks:

• seared cracks and seams by mounting foam and special sealants. If this is not done or done carelessly, it simply makes no sense to warm the balcony;
• install waterproofingwhich will avoid the formation of mold, the development of pathogenic organisms that prefer to appear and grow in wet places. Waterproofing will be the first layer of a whole "cake" that we use for reliable balcony protection. Among other things, the waterproofing layer will allow to move the friction point in the outdoor side;
• installation of thermal insulation. At the same time, it is necessary to install the heat insulating layer, as in the previous case, on all concrete elements. This will eliminate the risk of cold bridges and will allow maintaining the optimal temperature in the room;
• next follows another waterproofing layerwith which an additional heat insulating layer is also provided;
• installation of the trim carcass;
• trim balcony or loggia outside.

How to insulate the loggia?

We have already found out that any insulation of the loggia or balcony begins with the right glazing. Also necessary work on the surfaces of the floor, walls, etc.

Now you need to choose materials for insulation.

The market presents a huge amount of materials to achieve this goal, and a person inexperienced to be confused in such a variety. But some materials are preferable to analogues, so we will look at their properties in more detail.

From how correctly the choice of raw materials for hydro and thermal insulation of the balcony, the final result is very dependent.

We will be repelled from two factors. The first is the effectiveness of a material with a certain thickness. The second is the economic feasibility of acquiring precisely such material.

Note that, despite similar parameters of loggias and balconies, in the first case, reliable insulation is easier than to create close to residential conditions on the balcony. It is not surprising, because in the case of a balcony, you will have to glall the large area, and through the windows of the heat loss the most significant.

First, consider materials for sealing slots and seams on all structures and surfaces (frame, parapet, overlap, etc.).

Crug seed materials

In principle, you can choose almost any composition designed for sealing.

Usually make a bet on sealants, foams and mastics from polyurethane, based on the choice of material turnover until the moment of frozen.

You can choose other similar materials. So that the sealant does not flow into the process of use, large cracks are sealed with foam or other handicapped materials.

Waterproofing balcony / loggia

In the process of waterproofing the balcony, it is necessary not only to process the inner surfaces. Also required mountThrough what is expelled to the access of water under the frame, to process the robe itself (if it is a wooden design). All sorts of hydrophobic compositions are used for the frame - varnishes, oil paints, enamels, antiseptic agents, etc.

In the rest of the details, the balcony and the loggia are inside the uniform technology.

For waterproofing of concrete floors and parapets, it is possible to use both a foam and a more traditional rubberoid. You can resort to the use of penetrating and coating compositions.

Filling materials (rubberoid) need to lay a mustache, providing high-quality sealing of seams, for which we can recommend the use of the burner. The burner will provide reliable gluing rubberoid to the surface of the overlap.

Begins to gain popularity and other material. This is a pholoisol that has a thickness of only 4 mm. It is a good sealant, it also provides additional thermal insulation.

The choice of materials is carried out taking into account the features of the work and budget. Most often, the runneroid is used for independent insulation. It is checked by whole generations and is very available at a price.

So what to insulate a balcony or loggia?

Now go to the selection of the insulation itself. At the same time, it is necessary to repel from the most important characteristics of such a material - this is the coefficient of thermal conductivity (delta). In thermal insulation compositions, this indicator is usually from 0.02 W / ms, the average value is 0.03-0.04 W / ms. The value more, the insulating properties below.

That is, you can go two directions:

• selection of insulation with minimal thermal conductivity coefficient;
• increase the thickness of the heat insulating layer.

In the first case you will have to spend more on the material. With an increase in the heat insulating layer, the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe room will decrease.

T. ak how to insulate the balcony, what materials for this are optimal?

To date, extruded expanded polystyrene was very common, used for thermal insulation.

This material has excellent performance. Among the popular materials of this type are Pleepoplex, TehnolPlex.

You can resort to another method. Buy Minvatu, I remember that when it is used, the layer of insulation will thicker to ensure the same result as the use of polystyrene foam. And to do everything quickly and inexpensively, you can use the usual foam sheets - this material is also often used for self-insulation of the loggia or balcony.

As an example, let's talk about extruded polystyrene foam URSA XPS. This is a practical, high-quality insulation, very beneficial for the insulation of the loggia. URSA XPS combines high thermal insulation indicators and cutting heat loss.

URSA XPS can be used to finish the surfaces of the floor and walls.

Another characteristic URSA XPS is a small thickness, just 5 cm. So, if you are still wondering what material to choose for internal balcony insulation, pay attention to the URSA XPS. He may be the decision that you were looking for so long. It is convenient to transport it, the material does not crumble, but it is possible to cut it using a conventional knife.

For convenience of consideration and comparison of different solutions, make a list with a description of thermal insulation materials that can be used for our purposes.

On the nuances of balcony and loggia insulation in video:

So, what can be insulated a balcony or loggia?

The modern building materials market provides us with a lot of options:

• materials based on Minvati (basalt fiber). The fibrous structure provides high efficiency of a similar solution. The advantages of mineral wool: the stability of the shape and volume during operation, bio and fire resistance, the inconsistency of destruction under the influence of the aggressive environment, good sound and thermal insulation characteristics;
• pPP-based materials (expanded polystyrene). The highest characteristics of the extruded material. The polystyrene foam is very light, with its minimum thermal conductivity coefficient. Other PPS benefits: ease of installation, efficiency. Of disadvantages - in the process of heating to the environment, harmful substances may be released;
• materials, the basis in which fiberglass serves. This very common option is rightfully considered traditional. Fiberglass is quite a budget solution, but its lack of it is in a high thermal conductivity coefficient value (as established above, the higher this indicator, the worse) compared to other insulation. Materials are produced in mats and plates that can be conveniently used in the inner insulation of the balcony;
• reflective thermal insulators. This is an innovative solution for insulation of different designs. Reflective thermal insulation works on the principle of thermos. The impermeable shell of foil in them is laid on foamy polyethylene. Such insulation is distinguished by the minimum thermal conductivity coefficient and a sufficiently thin layer of such material for reliable insulation. Due to this, the heat insulation space is significantly reduced.

How to fix materials

When using filling waterproofing materials, they are glued to special compositions Or (as Ruberoid) are attached to heating the burner connected parts from the fastening side.

The choice of the method of fastening the thermal insulation depends on the material used.

Plates of foam or polystyrene can be glued or installed on plastic dowels. If glue is used, it is very important to choose the right composition, excluding the contraindicated toluene in it for use with such insulation.

The glue is applied to the fastener, a thin layer throughout the area. To apply it is convenient to use a toothed spatula. Additionally, you can apply glue droplet on thermal insulation plates in several places.

When using dowels, they are installed along the perimeter of the plate at the rate of 8-10 points per square meter. For perfectionists, you can recommend using both fasteners at the same time: initially glued plates additionally secure on plastic dowels.

For seams of seams between insulation plates, not containing toluene mounting foam is used.The seams between the elements of the waterproofing layer are closed with a special self-adhesive sealant.

Mineral wool in most cases is attached only to the dowel. Vaporizolation (inner layer of waterproofing) is installed together with insulation on dowels or pasted directly to thermal insulation materials.

Finish

After installing the heat and waterproofing layers, it is proceeded to the external finish. To do this, you need to install frames from the profile used for mounting plasterboard sheets. Also, the frame can be mounted from wooden bars.

The same actions are performed when finishing walls, ceiling, parapet. But in this case, more subtle materials are suitable for the frame. 25-30 mm boards or plasterboard profile can be used.

After installing the frame, it needs to be tinted with plasterboard sheets or clapboard.

When using the lining, the balcony in appearance and comfort resembles a veranda of a country house, GCC allows you to embody any creative ideas on such a surface. Self-ending of the loggia or balcony with plasterboard allows you to mix wallpaper on it, paint, draw, etc.

Another, a convenient and affordable version of the interior of the balcony - plastic panels. Manufacturers offer the widest range of such products, with different color solutions and material texture. You can implement any design depending on your taste and interior style of the next room.

Algorithm of action

Phased insulation balcony or loggia is performed as follows:

• glazing is performedwithout which any insulation loses all the meaning;
• floor insulation. At this stage, the holes and cracks are bleed by mounting foam, after which waterproofing is applied to the surface of the bottom of the wall and the slabs;
• floor alignment. To do this, you can use self-leveling building mixtures;
• laying URSA XPS plates. For the sealing of the insulation slabs and the walls of the joints is used vapor insulation tape. If the joints do not close, the moisture will be collected during the operation of the room on the walls, and this is a direct path to the development of mold and fungus;
• laying polymer concrete with a layer thickness of about 4 cmto install a wire reinforcing mesh;
• warming of walls and ceiling. These procedures are easier than the insulation of the floor. It is enough just to lay the plates of URSA XPS and cover them with moisture-resistant drywall. It is allowed to use suspended ceilings, in which you can safely hide the wiring. This ensures the illumination of the balcony;
• parosolation - The moment you can not forget. To implement it, you can install a special chamberarier in front of the insulation. Another option - the parobararier is not used, but the insulation is installed with such a thickness in which the moisture is not formed.

Deciding to warm the balcony with their own hands and perform all the specified types of work, you will not just make the room warm and minimize the heat loss from the apartment, but also protect your home from the penetration of noise outside.

Pay attention to the sound insulation characteristics of the glass package you choose.

An example of a complex insulation of the balcony, see the video:

Foam insulation

So, you have already decided all questions about glazing your balcony or loggia. Now it remains to insulate all surfaces (ceiling, floor, walls) with foam. It is advisable to use EPPS.

Why is this option that is widely popular?

It is EPPS that is the best solution to the task of insulation of the balcony with their own hands at an affordable price. Baister!

Note that the proposed instruction is recommended for internal balcony insulation. Outdoor thermal insulation is undesirable to perform with their own hands. For obvious reasons, such work should be entrusted to industrial climbers with the necessary experience and equipment.

First of all, you need to prepare work surfaces. Shakes, cracks, holes are bleed by mounting foam. It is important to choose a material that does not contain in the composition of toluene. Alignment of irregularities is carried out by cement mortar. After that, a 50-60-millimeter leaf foam is attached to the surface to the surface.

For sealing, an assembly foam is used for sealing between stakes.

So there is insulation of the walls and the ceiling of the balcony of the balcony with their own hands using foam. Next, you need to install the finish or leave the surface under the pasting wallpaper, painting, etc.

It is very important to use paint on the balcony without an organic solvent - such substances are capable of destroying PPS.

Work on the floor is carried out in the same way, with the exception of one point. It is necessary to apply the foam on the foam and further, if desired, to equip the heat-mall system and separate the surface to taste.

A few words about the warm field on the balcony (loggia)

Now let's talk about a warm floor system on the balcony. Whatever quality materials you use to insulate such premises, the most comfortable conditions even at the coldest season can be created only with the use of the heating system.

Compared with any other solutions, the electric warm floor for this is the most profitable solution. Further, you should briefly described the technology of manufacturing such a sex with your own hands.

So, on the slab overlapping a balcony or loggia we have only a screed, and now you need to warm this surface well. For thermal insulation, we recommend choosing a convenient and reliable extruded polystyrene foamThe properties of which was already told above.

The thickness of the EPPS plate should be at least 10 cm. The plates are glued with glue to the surface of the floor, the joints between the individual elements are closed by mounting foam. Now is the time to start the installation of the electric cable for the warm floor system. The cable bends his hands according to the form at which the maximum area will be covered.

After laying the cable, a 4-5 centimeter screed is installed. The solution for it is prepared from the cement of the M-400 brand and the sand in the proportion of 1: 3. The tile is laid on the tile - that's all, our "pie" is finished and a warm floor is installed on the balcony!

Finally

You can take a look at your usual balcony or loggia! For the implementation of the above described, it will take a lot less effort than you may seem. But the results will accurately get ready: the apartment is supplied with a full-fledged, suitable room, in which it is convenient to stay with a cup of coffee even in the most butter.

Warming loggia step by step

We decided to insulate the loggia and do not know where to start? How to choose the best materials, how to correct all the necessary work? Our experts give answers to these and other questions.

How to make a balcony warm?

First of all, it is necessary to take care of reliable glazing balcony or loggia with metal-plastic profiles with double-chamber windows. The thickness of the glass packs is from 32 mm.

By ordering glazing in a specialized company, consider the need to install good expansion profiles installed on the main construction on top and sides. These elements are necessary for further work on insulation and balcony finish.

After glazing, the loggia will already acquire a more presentable species, will become more comfortable. But before the warm premises, she is still far away. In the cold time, the temperature in such a room is usually for a couple of degrees above the outer, which is not enough.

If you want to turn the loggia into a real living room with a comfortable microclimate, you will need to hold a number of work on its insulation. Among these works are insulation of walls, gender, ceiling and parapet.

Preliminary work

In addition to glazing, you need to perform a series of preparatory work before the direct insulation of the balcony.

Such works include the laying of parapet if necessary (if the existing parapet on the vertical level does not coincide with the upper cemets of whether if it is a metal "leak" design). The side walls are erected from lightweight brick or foam blocks. If you need to perform these works, they are carried out before the installation of double-glazed windows.

What materials are preferable?

For quality thermal insulation of the balcony, it is recommended to use modern insulation - rolled or extruded.

Such materials include PPE, Penoplex, Penofol, Isolon And so on. All of them are distinguished by excellent heat-saving characteristics with a small thickness.

Such a combination of characteristics makes such a solution indispensable when the insulation of small areas, where each centimeter of space is very important.

So what better is the foam or penplex?

As a heater for the loggia, one can also be used. The difference between them is the installation technology and properties. Polyfoam has greater parrotability, which is not the best quality for our tasks.

Different layer thickness and thickness Penoplex for this parameter is also a more profitable material, since it saves more square.

Compared with the foam, the Penoplex retains the useful heat-saving characteristics twice as long.

We must not forget about fireproof. Polyfoam applies to a combustible material, and in the process of burning also distinguishes dangerous substances. The penplex is the material self-fighting.

Only one moment in which the Penoplex loses in this comparison is a higher price compared to foam.

How to separate insulated with the help of wall fasteners?

The finishing finish on the Penoplex can be performed by VGL, GLK, aquanels of KNAUF. And all these materials can be finished on top at its discretion - overlap with wallpaper, paint, putty, etc.

How to ensure not only reliable insulation, but also noise insulation of the balcony?

For high-quality sound insulation, you can use a special ISOVER stamp material.

For high-quality sound insulation, you can use the Special Material of the ISOVER brand. This material has both heat and soundproof properties. If thermal insulation is more important than noise protection - it is recommended to choose the ISOVER Extra material. If it is more important to provide acoustic comfort in the room, it is better to choose "ISOVER Sounds".

Technology of insulation and balcony trim in video:

Is it possible to perform a bilateral warming of the loggia?

Loggia Parapets can be insulated not only from the inside, but also outside. But this solution is not always appropriate, because the excess of such works is difficult at high altitude. It is recommended to resort to insulation on both sides, if necessary, simultaneously achieve a certain thickness of thermal insulation and maintain the maximum of the useful space inside.

The effectiveness of thermal insulation does not depend on whether the insulation is installed only inside or on both sides, it is interrupted in thickness or not.

With double-sided insulation, additional vaporizolation is needed inside.

Bilateral insulation is needed so that the space of the loggia is preserved as much as possible. So, a concrete partition is 5 cm thick and outdoor insulation with a 10-centimeter foam. What better insulation?

For good heat insulation, you can use stone wool in the stoves ("Light Batts"). The thickness of them is 5 cm, the installation occurs in the mounted frame of the framework. Next, everything is closed with vapor insulation and is trimmed.

How to insulate the floor on the loggia?

A common method is a floor of lags.

First you need to install the waterproofing layer.

Excellent results give insulation with a special ISOVER classic material. After completing such work, you can finish.

Will you need a heating system on a warmed loggia?

Unfortunately, even at very good thermal insulation of the loggia warmth, it will be just nowhere to take in the absence of an appropriate source. Warming allows you to maintain heat, but it cannot be generated.

According to construction standards, central heating on balconies and loggias is strictly prohibited, so you have to consider alternative sources of heat.

Is it necessary to install thermal insulation subject to the installation of the system a warm floor?

If you install a warm floor, thermal insulation must be used at mandatory. So you will ensure the reduction of heat loss to a minimum. The exceptions are cases under which heating mats are used.

Is the installation of a warm floor on the wall of the loggia?

On the walls permissible to use heating mats. To do this, they are attached to the surface so that in the corners, the beggars of the heating cable (that is, it is impossible to be flexing the cable at right angles).

The tile mixture is imposed by a uniform layer without voids, otherwise overheating may occur.

Is it possible to insulate part of the loggia?

Warming only part of the loggia can be used if the heat insulation norms are observed. For this incident, it is recommended to use polystyrene foam up to 50 mm thick. It is necessary to insulate not only the floor, but also the walls and the ceiling. It is clear that the glass-paste is also required.

Where did condensate come from on a warmed loggia?

If you have noticed this negative phenomenon, most likely, under your loggia there is a unheardous room. Another option is insufficient thermal insulation of external walls.

Experts allocate the concept of dew point - this air cooling temperature at which water pairs are saturated. That is, at such a temperature, the relative humidity of the gas reaches 100%.

The occurrence of condensate gives cooling air or a flow of water vapor.

Explain on the practical example. If there is some thing into the room from the cold, the air above it can cool to a temperature below the dew point in a certain humidity and air temperature.

In this case, condensate is formed on the surface.

For sample premises, you can approximately calculate the dew point as follows.

If the temperature of the warm floor on the screed is 30 degrees, and the relative humidity of the air is 60%, the dew point will be 21.4 degrees. That is, condensate when the warm floor is turned off when the cement is cooled to this value.

To solve the problem, you can use one of two options:

• lower air humidity, for which air dryers, electrical convectors and similar equipment are used;
• maintain the tie temperature above the dew point.

If the floor of the loggia is not insulated, will the tile crack on it?

If you have chosen a frost-resistant tile, designed for external work, this trouble will not happen. You also need to use a special frost-resistant glue.

But there may be another problem. If there is a displeasure loggia from below, and at the same time there is a good glazing, then when the door is released into the room open in the room, condensate may appear. In the cold time, he can even freeze.

Algorithm of insulation and trim of loggia in video:

Insulation balcony and loggia from the inside of the room

In our country, you can observe a real boom on the insulation of balconies and loggias. This is due to the desire of people to increase the living space of tested apartments at the expense of these premises. After all, balconies and loggias can be quite functional, instead of performing the role of lit-up outdoor storage rooms.

The role of the loggia can be any, everything depends on your needs and fantasies, it can be equipped with a working office or a gym, a winter garden or just a place to relax. Often the balcony is combined with a room, making it much more.

Repair must be performed thoughtfully, otherwise the result will be very sad!

Since the loggia and the project balcony are cold premises, their overlaps and walls are not thermal insulation. The thermal conductivity of such walls is too high, they with very low resistance skip cold.

Warm pairs should not penetrate under the insulation, otherwise it will lead to condensate formation inside. As a result, the walls can freeze, it is formed to go out, the neighbors appears mold, and the most comfortable environment is created in your apartment.

Exit from such a situation will be almost hermetic heat insulation. It is necessary to install vaporizolation.

So how correctly insulate the balcony?

The conversion of cold rooms in warm begins with the processing of parapet. It should be made of foam blocks or concrete. It is impossible to insulate metal parapets.

The glazing of the balcony should be warm, the best use of metal-plastic profiles with double-glazed windows. More information about them can be found in the appropriate section of glazing.

After glazing, it is necessary to exclude drafts, because of which the wind can walk under thermal insulation. For sealing slots, a foam insulation is used.

After these works, the surface is checked for leaks or mold. When identifying such shortcomings, they must be eliminated.

The process of insulation is performed on a circley All surfaces are insulated, except adjacent with a wall of a wall (ceiling, side walls, gender).

The walls are best used as insulation extruded XPS expanded polystyrene foam. For vapor insulation and as an additional insulation, you can use foamed foam polyethylene.

Extruded polystyrene foam XPS is a material in which polystyrene granules at high temperatures and pressure are mixed with a foaming agent, which is then extruded from the extruder.

The foaming agent in this process usually serves a mixture of light freon, into which CO2 is added. After the production of the slab in the material cells, the residual freon is quickly replaced by air.

This structure of the material provides him with excellent heat engineering qualities.remaining for a long time, as well as high compressive strength.

To produce foamed polyethylene, high-pressure polyethylene is used, hydrocarbons are taken as a foaming agent.

The surface of the material is smooth, structure with small pores, no open-resistant cells. It provides low moisture absorption. The stiffness of the material is honey the values \u200b\u200bof the same indicator in foamed polystyrene and foam rubber.

The advantages of extruded XPS expanded polystyrene: high elasticity, flexibility, elasticity, excellent resistance to chemical and biological destruction. The material is distinguished by high amortization indicators, it is durable and eco-friendly, resistant to shock loads, hydrophobic, has low water absorption.

Go from the theory to practice

Now applicable in practice selected materials - extruded XPS expanded polystyrene and polyethylene foam foam. They are offered by different manufacturers. When choosing a particular brand, it is best to familiarize yourself with the site manufacturers, compare product characteristics from different brands.

Both materials can be different thickness. With an increase in the thickness of the insulation layer, the thermal conductivity decreases, the warmer it becomes indoors. That is, a thicker layer is better resisting the heat loss outwards.

On the manufacturers' companies usually there are tables with all the important characteristics of their products, so you can produce the necessary calculations for a particular room.

However, such calculations are the prerogative of experienced engineers, and not people who first encountered such work.

Therefore, you can resort to a simpler decision, pushing out of the rules:

• on incommused balconies and loggias, it is necessary to install polystyrene with a thickness of 30 mm;
• a polystyrene from 50 mm thick is used to combined with the room balconies.

A layer of vaporizolation in the first case should be from 3 mm, in the second - from 5 mm.

Such simple rules work almost always. Of course, for this it is necessary that the apartment is well heated, the windows in it were installed in compliance with all regulations of the GOST, and the balcony provides its source of heat. These parameters are suitable for the climatic conditions of the middle strip of Russia.

Polystyrene is produced in sheets of 1200x600 mm. At the edges of each plate there is a step for the formation of a "warm seam" with the previous sheet, the fastening occurs step on the step.

Where it is impossible to install sheets with each other so, they are mounted online, and mounting foam is used to fill the seams. It is more convenient and more economical to use a special pistol for this.

The room is insulated in a circle according to the principle described above. First you need to drill the polystyrene and the wall to the required thickness, then install the dowel in the hole. There are enough two such mounts on each sheet.

After attaching polystyrene plates between the wall and they need to be allowed formed seams. In the same way, the seams are processed, which turned out when the sheets are connected not to the step on the step. Next, all the seams are sinking with scotch.

Already after passing this stage, you will notice that it has become much warmer in the room.

Now you need to protect the polystyrene from the penetration of wet vapors from the room. This stage must be fulfilled! Polyethylene foam foil provides not only vapor barrier. This material also reflects heat and sounds.

To install vaporizolation, you need to roll the roll and cut pieces of calculated sizes. On the back of the material, double-sided tape is pasted, then the vaporizolation is attached to polystyrene. When working, it is advisable to avoid the compounds of the Vansel.

The seams are sticking with foil scotch. And so we got a room that inside already works on the principle of thermos and securely protected from external cold.

We completed the heating stage! It's time to start finishing the room.

Pay attention to an important addition.

Insulation can not be laid between the crates or lags.

Insulation must be a holistic, the heterogeneous structure of the insulation layer is not allowed. Otherwise, the formed cold bridges subsequently will negatively affect the result.

And one more important digression. Do not forget that all balconies and loggias are different premises, houses are built from different wall materials, various heating systems are used in apartments. Accordingly, you need to take into account these individual features. Use on two completely different balconies of some materials and technologies does not guarantee an equal result.

Balconies and loggias are cold premises initially, respectively, it would be right to simply separate them without changing project functionality.

But if you decide to warm one way or another, then resort to technology described by us. It is checked for years, on its own experience, the optimal creation of comfort and coziness.

Is it possible to insulate the balcony with your own hands. Definitely you can! But it will be necessary to stock up and patience.

An example of the insulation of the loggia of P-44T P-44T, see the video:

Proper balcony insulation

Most of our apartments are too close for living and many people resort to connecting rooms with kitchens, balconies, loggias, trying to expand residential space in this way. Therefore, questions on the correct warming of the balcony are always relevant.

If you repel from the laws of physics, then the insulation of the balconies must be performed from the cold side of the enclosing structure of any surface. At the same time, the old fence is in the zone of positive temperatures, and the moisture pairs from the warm room easily pass through the insulation, they do not accumulate and do not delay, but penetrate outwards.

The multilayer design, together with the insulation, it works reliably, and the heat-insulating characteristics are not reduced. If all the work was performed correctly, the best materials were chosen, in a similar apartment that received an additional useful area at the expense of the balcony will be very comfortable.

But in a variety of homes, outdoor insulation is often impossible. Therefore, you have to resort to the internal insulation of balconies and loggias.

At first glance, this is the simplest task. It is enough to buy a heater, glue it to the wall, to sheathe the sheet materials, to establish a heat source - and all, for many years of comfort and heat are provided.

Everything is not as simple as it seems.

If you have already been insulated in this way your balcony or loggia, probably noticed that in the cold time the wall appears condensate - water that takes out in incomprehensible from.

Condensate on the floor - where does he come from?

Internally, the insulation of the heated balcony translates the enclosing structure to the negative temperature area, which is always below the dew point. At the same time, a pair of moisture from a warm room (when moving from the region high to the low partial pressure region) pass through the installed heat-insulating layer as more loose and stop at a dense cold fence. Steam condenses on a cold plane. Further, after the transition of steam into a drop-like state, depending on weather conditions and microclimatic indicators in the apartment, the process goes into the wetting of the fence and insulation.

The insulation loses a significant part of the heat-saving characteristics, with an increase in wetting the material becomes unable to hold water and it follows from the wall.

Even if the water from the wall does not follow, this is not a reason to rejoice, because the thermal insulation still wines, its properties are lost. Favorable conditions are created for the development of mold fungus. Thus, the meaning of insulation is lost - it is as it were, but at the same time it is not.

And what to do, how to avoid similar troubles?

From such a situation there is a way out. We will consider two solutions that allow you to warm the balcony or loggia from the inside and at the same time avoid the described phenomenon

According to the first option, you will need to establish a special chamberarier in front of the insulation. This will avoid the penetration of water vapor into the insulation. This is a reliable way even when using insulation with maximum vapor permeability (for example, if mineral wool is used for thermal insulation). For such an option, dry construction technology is recommended, which occurs according to the wall cladding method.

At the same time, instead of drywall and metal profiles, it is enough to use bars and wall panels PVC or MDF.

Parobarrier serves a polyethylene film, foil or membranes specifically designed to perform such tasks. Internal insulation involves the installation of the structure in the form of a "pie" with such a layout layer order (the same for walls, gender and ceiling).

The advantage of the first method is the practically absent wet processes when working, with the exception of the stage of spitting of seams and junctions between GKL. The lack of a method is the absence of the ability to "breathe" in such a system.

On the second option, the parobarar is not installed separatelyBut insulation is performed using certain materials with minimal vapor permeability. Such materials include ordinary and extruded polystyrene foam.

According to the second method, it is impossible to use mineral wool that has too high vapor permeability.

At the same time, it is necessary to choose such a thickness of the insulation, in which the moisture will not accumulate - that is, in which the necessary resistance of vapor permeation is ensured.

Let us give an example. When using conventional polystyrene foam with a density value of 25 kg / m3 according to the norms, the thickness of the insulation should be from 80 mm. Such thickness will provide a good heat resistant.

If extruded polystyrene foam is used, the calculation is carried out taking into account much less vapor permeability of such a material (3-10 times, depending on the manufacturer, lower than that of polystyrene foam). Accordingly, a 30-millimeter layer of such insulation to achieve the same result.

But this thickness is insufficient, if we talk about the thermal shock. To achieve optimal characteristics, it is recommended to install extruded polystyrene foam 50-60 mm thick. In general, to determine the necessary insulation thickness, it is required to carry out a heat engineering calculation of the enclosing structure, which takes into account local norms and climatic features.

Both types of polystyrene fasteners are attached to a brick or concrete base with the help of special compositions. For example, you can use Knauf-Seven or Ceresite St85.

When the primary hardening of glue occurred, the slabs are also fixed with fungi dowels.

On the surface of plates of polystyrene, it is necessary to equip a protective reinforced layercreated from the same adhesive composition.

The glue is applied to a sheet of expanded polystyrene, which is predefined to be treated with coarse sandpaper. Layer thickness 2-3 mm. In this layer, the firmware is heated, resistant to alkalis, with a cell size of 5x5 mm. Immediately on top of the grid you need to apply a second layer of adhesive composition.

The firmware should be inside between the layers of glue, should not be applied immediately to the insulation and attach to it with glue. In this case, it will not be able to perform the reinforcement function assigned to it.

When the reinforced layer hardens, it is possible to start the surface of the surface, and then paint it, glue wallpaper, placing decorative compositions with different textures, etc.

An example of a balcony insulation of polystyrene foam in video:

Despite the small dimensions, the complex modernization of these parts of residential objects is a challenge. To find out how with your own hands, a step-by-step photo should be supplemented with detailed descriptions of working operations. Create information about modern materials. It is necessary to find out how the new room will be equipped. Find the right answers to these and other practical questions will be easier after reading this article.

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Hearth balcony with their own hands: Step-by-step instruction of preparatory work

Open balconies in domestic climatic conditions can be fully operated at no more than a few months a year. They are blocked with cold winds, poured rain and covered with snow. After the project is implemented on the necessary protection will be created. Even when choosing the most economical option, the insulating characteristics of the real estate object will improve, costs are reduced. After a deep modernization, you can actually increase the living area with relatively lowest costs.

Prevent erroneous actions

Some important details should be noted first to eliminate incorrect solutions:

• Excessive "thrift" is able to subsequently transform into additional costs. If you install cheap frames without, use not enough quality and finishing materials, the desired result will not be obtained. Subsequent alterations are additional costs.
• An erroneous choice of technology is also accompanied by trouble. It is necessary to carefully examine the nuances of the techniques to make sure of their reproduction by their own. To fulfill the most complex workflows, you can invite specialists.
• On the balcony can not be installed typical. Some municipal authorities prohibit the change in the color of the external surfaces, the installation of frames and other noticeable changes outside.

Picture	Name	Benefits	disadvantages
	Ceramzit	Low cost; good filling of compound granules in the form of volumes; preservation of integrity over a long service life; Non-hatching.	High moisture permeability, which is accompanied by loss of insulation properties.
	Mineral wool	Durability of modern levels; resistance to high temperature; High quality butt connections.	Malaya strength; The deterioration of the structure and an increase in thermal conductivity when water gets into. These materials should be additionally protected from mechanical damage and elevated.
	Styrofoam	Reasonable prices; simplicity processing; smooth outer surface; Low weight.	Small strength, flammable. To improve resistance to open flames, special additives are used, but the corresponding materials are more expensive.
	Plates of foamed polystyrene	High strength of products with sufficiently large density; ease of installation; moisture resistance; durability.	Regarding expensive materials of factory production from well-known manufacturers. The complexity of filling in the internal volumes without the formation of empty spaces.
	Polystyrene formed on a construction facility from several liquid components	It has all the advantages of the plates, but additionally - fills all the cavities of any form.	The total cost is higher, as it is necessary to apply special equipment.
	Foamed polyethylene with a layer of metallic foil (foam)	Small thickness; long-term preservation of good consumer characteristics; Resistance to moisture.	High price.

For your information!The insulation system will be effective if you install insulating materials on the outer wall, the floor, the ceiling.

How to insulate a balcony with your own hands: Step by step photo, installation of windows

Picture	Description of action

Warming a balcony, we create a buffer zone on the way of cold air into residential premises, add some square meters to create a pantry, or even a small room - but this is if you connect the heater. In our step-by-step instructions, we will tell you how to correctly complete the insulation of the balcony with your own hands and what materials are applied for this.

The insulation of the balcony begins with checking the bearing structures. To do this, it is desirable to look at the balcony slab from the balcony of the neighbors below: if the beginning of the destruction is visible with the naked eye, then the concrete and reinforcement layer can be strengthened as it is shown in the figure. If you doubt the strength of the stove and the ability to carry an increased load of glazing, insulation, floors - it is better to seek expertise. Although, as practice shows, the balconies are withstanding with ease of increased load and collapse is, fortunately, an extremely rare exception to the rules.

and the concrete is knocked in damaged places. b - the surface is cleared and repairs are applied: 1 - contact layer; 2 - anti-corrosion protection; 3 - repair solution; 4 - leveling putty

Before starting work, it is necessary to remove the old finish and frame (if any), clear all surfaces from the collapsing elements, if necessary, make a small concrete tie or to close the slot with a concrete solution in the stove.

Warming work can be divided into:

• outdoor skin;
• glazing;
• internal insulation;
• finish.

Parapet siding Outside

The easiest all the outdoor balcony is made from vinyl siding.

Outside the parapet collects a vertical incise thing so that it forms it to form a single level area (checking the strained thread). The bars or metal profile of the root fixes are fixed at a distance of about 40 cm from each other. Next, the guides for siding (closing profile) are mounted along the bottom and upper perimeter, and the angles are decorated with a special vinyl profile - "outer angle".

Starting Siding Plank is fastened with a long side to the bottom guide using self-tapping screws. It is better to start with the side wall - and the panel is shorter and can be seen from the street less - you can take strap. Between siding and balcony grille, you can immediately lay soft mineral wool slabs. At the top of the parapet, it is necessary to mount waterproof.

Very short video about the main stages of the trim:

Glazing is a mandatory phase of balcony insulation. At the same time, you can independently make frames made of wood, aluminum or steel profile (corner, profile tube) and glazed, and you can buy ready-made double glazing. The first option will cost cheaper, but it is more laborious and, most importantly, it will only slightly raise the temperature on the balcony in the winter. Sealed windows without the use of glass technology, you are unlikely to succeed, they will have to warm them up for winter or not to wave and leave the balcony in principle cold, which will only reduce the wind load. So it is better to order ready-made glass windows for glazing.

If the balcony was not glad, and you insulate not a loggia, then the parapet to install the frames is most likely missing or is insufficient. Create a retaining wall can be created in the form of a reinforcement frame with concreting or brick. To facilitate the design to concrete, clamzite can be added, reducing the overall load. The top of the parapet should also be strengthened with a metal profile.

If the balcony protective grille is rather durable, and the double-glazed windows are single-chamber, aluminum are very light, then wooden boards under the windowsill can perform as a support that are attached to the top of the lattice.

If the balcony has a small area, then you can boil the frame on the brackets, protruding beyond the concrete slab. At the same time, the windowsill is not "eating" valuable balcony. Such a device balcony is called removal.

After that, the windowsill and the framework of the future glazing are installed - without frames and sash, which will be mounted later. For this purpose, the metal structure is welded to the metallic profile of the parapet and supports fixed behind the balcony plate of the neighbor from above. If you live on the top floor - the design will be more difficult, as it will have to do a canopy roof, for example, from a professional flooring, polycarbonate, etc. At the same time, the racks should be more durable.

After the frame is fixed, mount the upper waterproof (visor) and set windows according to the instructions.

On the characteristics of the glazing of small balconies without increasing the area, see the video:

Balcony insulation from within

From the inside the balcony is insulated by the walls, gender and ceiling. To do this, you can use various thermal insulation materials.

Materials for the thermal insulation of the balcony

The thermal conductivity of building heat-insulating materials is different in wide limits, so it is unambiguous to call the recommended thickness cannot be unambiguously. For information, see how optimal thicknesses are distinguished to achieve the same thermal resistance when using popular materials.

The basic requirements for materials also include:

• long-term strength;
• nonhygroscopic;
• fire safety.

Most often use:

• mineral or stone wool - fibrous insulation;
• lightweight foam and penplex (different types of polystyrene) - slab materials;
• polyurethane foam or "Penoflex" - mounting foam.

Sometimes the composition is used from these materials.

Fibrous insulation is convenient in the installation when it is made in the form of soft plates or blankets with a foil surface.

Polyurethane foam is applied with the help of special, preferably professional equipment.

To compare the consumer properties of materials, we reduced their main characteristics in the table.

Stages of balcony insulation from within

Now that the basic properties of heat-insulating building materials are known to us, consider the procedure for performing work.

Tip! If there is an illumination or connection of the heating devices on the balcony, make the wiring to the lamp, switch and socket in advance, by placing cables into plastic boxes. So the wiring will be hidden, which is significantly more attractive than open wiring.

Before working, take care of the dust, small particles of the insulation or the solution did not contaminate the apartment - close the battlefield.

Floor insulation

Begin insulation follows from the floor. First, lay a layer of waterproofing on the balcony slab. It can be ordinary polyethylene or pholoisol. At this stage, the waterproofing material can be fixed on the walls.

To protect against condensate, the layer of vaporizolation is placed on top. If you acquire a relief film, then you need it to be embossed up.

The device is completed with a plywood black floor with a thickness of 10 mm in two layers. It is attached to the self-tapping screws to lags. Instead of plywood, you can use Fiberboard or chipboard sheets.

Heat ceiling

Apply the antiseptic layer on the purified ceiling. For thermal insulation, you can take foil minvatu or foam. A good solution will be used by foam - foamed material coated with aluminum foil, which is glued to the PVA, and from above is nailed with a shap for fastening the finishing layer of the finish - a set of ceiling, drywall or siding.

The foam can be fixed on the ceiling using mounting foam.

Minvata is placed on a plasterboard false ceiling, which is fixed on the frame of the aluminum profile or a wooden bar of 40x40 mm.

If required, fix the lamps.

Wall insulation

Waterproofing was already performed at the first stage, so immediately on top of it mounted a vertical or horizontal cut from a bar. The distance between the bars is equal to the width of the heat insulating material. It is better to use polystyrene foam or mineral wool plates for the walls.

PPS can be glued to special glue or mounting foam, be sure to blow it all the joints and slots.

On top of the insulation fasten the vapor barrier film.

Finishing work

Materials that can be separated by a balcony. It is a plasterboard that can be plastered or covered with wallpaper, and tile, and vinyl siding, and lining.

Most balconies mount stationary or mobile laundry dryers that can climb the ceiling.

If the area allows, on the balcony you can install compact furniture or furniture-transformer: folding tables and seats, and some happy owners of wide balconies even equip the sleeping place. The windowsill can be made wider and turn it into a tabletop - for morning coffee or business practices.

If you wish, you can install a fan heater on the balcony, which will allow you to use the additional area in spring and autumn or install an electroconvector that will make a balcony all-season for equipment there is a cabinet or winter garden.

In conclusion, we suggest you see the photo of the design finishes of the balcony space - for inspiration and source of ideas.

After warming the balcony, you can reach 2 goals at once: expand the living space and improve the degree of thermal insulation of the apartment. It is more correct to produce outdoor insulation, but it is not necessary to do without the services of industrial climbers and the corresponding costs. The insulation of the balcony from the inside will cost much cheaper, especially if you make it with your own hands.

How to insulate the balcony inside

The positive result of the work performed is the same comfortable temperature inside the room and the balcony adjacent to it. It makes no sense to invest strength and means in insulation that does not protect the cold penetration to the balcony and forcing you in winter to close the doors leading to the loggia.

As a rule, for internal insulation of balconies is used:

• foamed polystyrene with a density of 25-35 kg / m 3, otherwise - foam;
• based on basalt fiber 80-110 kg / m 3 density;
• polystyrene foam extrusion (one of his varieties -).

Note! For additional thermal insulation on the main layer, thin foil heaters made of polyethylene foam - isolon or a foofol are often laid.

In addition to the listed insulators, there is another insulated material - an eclaw manufactured from cellulose waste. Simply put, - waste paper. The rules for handling it and the installation technology is used as well as with basalt cotton. Eco-out is not too popular due to its high cost.

Brief characteristic of insulation

Polyfoam is the cheapest insulation material produced in the form of plates of various thickness.

Like all foamed polymers, pushes moisture well and has sufficient strength (at the specified density). It is characterized by high heat transfer resistance and flammability, which makes it necessary to protect against random spark.

The thickness of the foam for insulation of the balcony in the northern regions should be at least 100 mm, in the southern may be enough and 50 mm.

In contrast to the foam, the Minvata does not burn absolutely, but it is capable of absorbing moisture, after which its thermal conductivity rises sharply. The problem is solved with the help of protective layers of special films, which will be mentioned below.

The heat transfer resistance of the Ministry of Service is not too high, so applying material with a thickness of less than 80 mm meaningless. The insulation is offered in rolls and plates, and the price will cost more than polystyrene.

Tip! It should not be insulated with fiberglass-based battle (glass) intended for external or roofing work. The use of such materials inside residential premises is unacceptable.

The optimal option for the inner insulation of the balcony is the polystyrene foam extruded sold in the stoves.

The polystyrene foam is durable and has the best thermal insulation properties.

Where you need to put 100 mm minvatu in thickness, there are enough 50mm fasteners.

In addition, the polymer absolutely does not let moisture and is so stronger that the slab can be screwed with self-draws if necessary. The disadvantage of only one is the high price of the material, which is compensated by a long service life of the material - up to 50 years.

Balcony insulation technology from inside

To carry out thermal insulation on the balcony, it is necessary to carefully prepare. This includes not only the acquisition of materials and the preparation of the toolkit, but also the fulfillment of a number of preliminary works:

1. Device of a reliable parapet. Two types of structures are practiced: a welded metal frame with mounting to the wall or a foam block laying. How to strengthen Parapet -.
2. . Sometimes the balcony makes panoramic, installing metal-plastic blocks for the entire height, without parapet. Then the floors and the ceiling will be insulated.
3. Elimination of all the cracks and looser leading to the street, removing excess mounting foam.
4. Gasket electric wiring For lighting, as well as drainage and highways with freon K (if available).

Before insulation of the balcony inside, it is necessary to align all the surfaces, removing explicit influx or chopping the depressions and cracks with a solution.

Interior decoration of walls

The technology of insulation of the balcony walls performed by their own hands depends on the design of the parapet and the heat-insulating material used. Metal frame, separated by plastic outside or, it is better to strip 2 layers of thermal insulation with such a calculation so that the second series of insulation blocked all metal racks, which are cold bridges. Moreover, from the outside, between the facing and insulation, the windproof film should be laid.

When the balcony is insulated with the Minvata as windproof, it is necessary to use not a conventional film, but a diffusion membrane. She will miss the outward moisture arising in the thickness of the wool, but will not give her to get wet from rain or fog on the street. For foam and expanded polystyrene, the application of the membrane is not necessary, the usual film is suitable.

For mounting, the Minvati will need to assemble the additional wooden frame from BRUSEV, whose width is equal to the thickness of the insulation. The step between the bars is selected under the width of the material, the latter is invested between the Mospus. At the last stage, the heat-insulating layer is overlapped with a vapor barrier film, after which the frame is sewn with molding or plasterboard.

Ceiling covering

And the balcony ceiling can be insulated in 3 ways:

1. If you plan to do at the end or pasting with wallpaper, then the method of gluing a slab insulation with a construction mixture is suitable. Insulation, accompanied by "wet" processes, is carried out only in the warm period of the year at the plus temperature.
2. For or similar finishing finish, you will have to attach wooden bars to the walls and ceiling, and the roll or slab material is stacked between them.
3. When insulating polystyrene foam, the plates can be mounted on the walls and the ceiling of the dowels directly. After that, the surfaces are aligned with putty and painted, or an income is put by fastening the bars to foam blocks or concrete through the insulation. Cleaning, plastic, plasterboard and other finish to choose from can safely attach to the crate.

Note! For fastening the crates to the concrete ceiling through the polystyrene, it is necessary to use special screws along concrete - frames branded.

When the balcony is insulated with a mineral wool without a wooden frame, do not do. Watts can be glued, but it is quite difficult. The best option is to insert it between the bars attached to the wall and the ceiling, protect the parobararier and bind the appropriate material.

The method of gluing is convenient when working with foam, but it is necessary to further fix it with a dowel-umbrella and apply a plaster layer on the glass.

Video:

Floor insulation

The technology of thermal insulation floors of the balcony differs from the walls and ceilings, since the insulation cake must bear certain dynamic loads and have a flat surface. Alignment is carried out by laying wooden lags, between which the insulation is laid, and the first coating is laid on top. The sequence of action is:

1. Cut the wooden bar on the crossbar in the width of the balcony and fasten them to the floor with anchors or self-draws and dowels with steel corners.
2. For crossings, secure 3 longitudinal lags on self-drawing. In the process, they need to withdraw horizontally, ranging from the upper point itself. Using the construction level, the beams in the crossbar places with crossbar should be lifted and plastic or wooden wedges.
3. Between the crossbar and lag tightly lay the insulation. In the case of the Minvata on top of it, the laying of vaporizolation is required.
4. Wood flooring with fastening to lags.

It is characteristic that the length of the crosslinor and the lag does not need to be customized under the balcony dimensions. It will be more correct to make them in short by 10-20 mm so that the ends do not rest in the walls. Wood has the "breathe" property and deform a little, with a dense fit the surface of the floor later can cross the arc.

Moreover, walking on such floors will be accompanied by an annoying creak. Formed gaps near the walls hide under flooring and will not be visible.

When using slaughter insulation, it is worth choosing a step of crossbar correctly so that it does not have to cut the plates once again. Standard width is 600 mm, and you need to navigate. After laying foam or polystyrene foam, all joints and cracks must be filled with mounting foam.

Useful learning video:

Mineral wool protect the parobarrier as usary as possible so that the moisture from the inside of the room could not leak into it. Here you can also use foamed polyethylene type of foam, but to pay special attention to the sizing joints.

If seriously and scrupulously approach the procedure of the internal warming of the balcony, it is not necessary to hire masters and pay them money that is never unnecessary. You will spend twice as long as you spend more time, but everything will make it high quality and in accordance with personal wishes. In addition, save the funds of the family budget.

Until recently, the balconies of urban apartments performed a function of a kind of storerooms - there people kept conservation and various things. What is there, all unnecessary trash, which was sorry to throw out on the balconies. However, today these premises are increasingly used as an additional residential area. And in order to implement a similar idea, you need to take care of the insulation of the balcony.

If you are warming up a balcony, you will not only be relatively cheap to expand the living area of \u200b\u200bthe apartment, but also significantly reduce the heat loss housing. The fact is that it is through the balconies a large part of the heat leaves. But that everything has been done qualitatively, you need to know where to start. With a competently composed scheme to turn a cold balcony albeit into a small but almost full room, it will be much easier.

So, at first, sketch the approximate work plan - it will include:

Important information! The balcony can be insulated both from the inside and outside. But due to the fact that you will perform work on your own, that is, without the help of specialists, it is better to resort to internal warming.

Step number 1. Choose insulation

There is a lot of thermal insulation materials on the modern construction market, but it is more suitable for the balcony:

As for foam and eps, the laying of these materials is carried out by almost the same technology (exception is except for the clutch form - it is better for the EPS thanks to the application of the grooves).

Mineral wool for the balcony is better not to use - the installation procedure will be more laborious, and the condensate, which is inevitably formed on the balcony, is undesirable for this material. Ceramzite also due to obvious causes can be used only for floor insulation (insulation technology will be described in detail below).

And if to all of the above add the fact that the balcony should not be overloaded, it becomes obvious: the most suitable option is a foam of 4-5 cm thick, which is cheaper than polystyrene foam or minvati.

Step number 2. We perform glazing

If your balcony is already glazed, you can skip this stage. The glazing procedure itself largely depends on the parapet installed on the balcony. If we are talking about the iron crate, then you must increase it using foam blocks or ceramic brick. It is important that the wall thickness as a result exceeds the mark of 10 cm. And if you have a reinforced concrete parapet, you can immediately start setting windows.

Today, many (especially admirers of environmentally friendly construction materials) prefer glass packages with wooden frames. It is worth remembering that such structures need to be treated with an antiseptic agent and regularly paint. You can learn from the video wallpaper with wooden frames from the video below.

Video - How to install a wooden window with double-glazed windows

However, most consumers still buy PVC windows. When buying, choose a special plastic profile, characterized by increased rigidity and strength indicators. In addition, the profile must have good thermal insulation indicators.

Still in plastic windows should be:

• 5-chamber profile;
• 2-chamber (if you live in the middle lane) or 3-chamber (if in the conditions of a more severe climate) double glazing;
• reinforced reinforcement.

After mounting the design of PVC ordered according to the size of the balcony (specialists should be engaged) you can proceed directly to insulation.

Step number 3. Warm floor

Consider how to insulate the balcony from the inside with your own hands using foam (although the technology described below is also suitable for polystyrene foam).

Table. Floor insulation on the balcony

Steps, Nos.	Short description	Illustration
Step number 1	First prepare work surfaces - cover all the detected slots in the concrete, as well as on the joints between the stoves and the wall.
Step number 2.	Perform the markup of the floor for the subsequent constructions of the crate. At the same time, it is important that the shadow step exceeds the width of the insulation sheets by about 10 mm.
Step number 3.	According to previously made marking, put the rails (the approximate size of the bars - 4x4 cm, but it is necessary that their width corresponds to the thickness of the insulation). The first and last rails must retreat from the walls by 50-100 mm. Connect the rails with screws.
Step number 4.	To put the foam sheets of foam sheets, gluing them to the floor with liquid nails or special glue. All formed as a result of this emptiness blew the mounting foam.
Step number 5.	To put on top of the insulation on top of the insulation to put a vapor barrier layer (it is necessary to increase thermal insulation and preventing condensate formation). If you use the usual PET film, then in no case do not lay it with the "cold" side of the insulator. If you lay foil isolation, then make it foil to foam.
Step number 6.	Top to secure the sheets of plywood or chipboard, and the thickness of the floor covering should be at least 20 mm. Attach sheets to rake with screws.
Step number 7.	It remains only to put the finish coating, which can be used carpet or linoleum.

Important information! There is another way of insulation of the floor on the balcony by foam: sheets of foam are fastened to the aligned and purified surface, and the thin screed screed from the pre-prepared solution of the dry mixture is poured. Ceramic tile can be used as an finishing coverage.

Alternative option. We use clamzit

As noted earlier, the floor on the balcony can be insulated and using clay. This material is also inexpensive, and its laying is nothing complicated. Read the algorithm of actions.

Step number 1.Initially, put a waterproofing film on the floor with a wall output of 10 cm.

Step number 2.Arrange the beacon around the perimeter in approximately 25 cm increments, while trying not to lean them too much to the walls.

Step number 3. Pull the floor with a layer of ceramzite with a thickness of 15 cm, evenly distribute the material on the surface.

Step number 4.Use the ceramisit with the help of cement "milk" (this is an aqueous cement solution).

Step number 5.Pour the ceramzite with a concrete layer or self-leveling mixture. It is necessary to do it carefully so as not to damage the structure of the insulator.

Step number 6. Wait for a complete tie drying. After that, you can start laying the finish coating.

Step number 4. Warm wall

The technology here is almost the same as when the floor insulation. Perform the following steps.

Step number 1. Post the future location of the walls on the walls (as for both the floor).

Step number 2. Attach the rails according to this markup.

Step number 3. Apply wave motion on the surface of the mounting foam. At the same stage, drill holes for dowels.

Step number 4.. Attach foam sheets using plastic dowels mushrooms.

Step number 5.. Play all the formed gap by mounting foam, then proof by assembly tape.

Step number 6.. Top to put the waterproofing layer - for example, a foam, which will also serve as thermal insulation.

Step number 7.. Seams on the joints, glue with foil scotch.

Step number 8. Mock the counterclaim over the foam and install the finishing material.

Step number 5. Warm ceiling

This procedure is also performed by similar technology, but some differences still take place.

1. Initially, perform marking on which the suspensions for fastening the guides will be installed.
2. Install the suspensions themselves needed to fix the guides (as the last use the galvanized profile or timber).

   

   

3. In the appropriate places, cut small holes for the suspensions in the insulator (foam or EPS).

   

   

4. Next, fasten the insulation slabs using all the same mounting foam.

   

If the insulation weighs too much, you can use a dowel for fastening. Shuts blow foam. There are no significant differences in the rest.

Features of finishing

In most cases, the balconies are facing from the inside with a clapboard or profile, but also is also used by plasterboard with subsequent blending of wallpaper. Even for cladding apply PVC panels. As for the exterior finish, it is better to trust the professionals, especially if your apartment is located higher than on the first floor.

Important information! It is forbidden to carry out central heating, so if additional heating is required, then you can lay a film "warm floor" under linoleum.

Even on the balcony, you can set the socket to which the electrical heater will be connected. The described room is small, so heating will take at least time. We also note that the double-glazed glass weighs quite a lot, so the remaining materials (including the insulator itself) should be with minimal weight. By the way, this is another reason why preference is better to give EPS or foam plates.

Video - Instructions for the insulation of the balcony

Now you know about the strengths and weaknesses suitable for insulation of the balcony of materials, as well as on the technologies of laying foam and clay. Therefore, it's time to start directly to work! Especially since there is nothing complicated here if you are armed with step-by-step instructions and all the necessary materials. If you do everything correctly, then turn the balcony into a full-fledged living room with all the advantages arising from this.