I have thought of countless functional options for a closed balcony, but then the worry started again: What materials are better? How to remove the railing? How to make insulation? Don't panic, take it off for you today.
01 Why do you want to seal the balcony?
Think clearly before closing the balcony, otherwise regret will be difficult to deal with. Simply put, the following factors are the reasons why most people choose to close the balcony:
1, clean
It is natural to say that the dusty sands are so large that the families in the northern cities are not so much. After the balcony is closed, the sandstorms are greatly reduced. The houses in the beautiful and beautiful land are not as outrageous as the north, but the dust will occasionally invade.
2, security
For those non-high-rise residents, the balcony can not only prevent theft, but also give the child a relatively safe playing space.
3, space utilization 100%
The enclosed balcony area is very versatile and can be used for storage, ultra-small fitness space, or to arrange a separate work area, or even to reserve a small laundry room.
02 flat balcony and convex balcony
The balcony that protrudes directly below is the so-called “convex balcony”. The window protrudes from the wall and has a wider window sill. Although it is convenient to use, the construction is much more complicated.
The rest of the balcony enclosed above is a "flat balcony". After the plane is sealed, it looks like a plane. This is the more common shape of the balcony.
How long is the 03 construction period?
The flat-paneled window frame and sash are short-lived, using plastic steel or aluminum alloy windows, and two workers can complete it in one day. The convex balcony has a longer construction period and generally takes about 10 days.
04 What materials are used?
Material selection is probably a problem that everyone is upset. Plastic steel windows, aluminum alloy windows, solid wood windows, etc. can be used to seal balcony materials. Although plastic steel windows have the best insulation and sound insulation, they are more expensive and have a single color. . The anti-aging ability of aluminum alloy windows is first-class, but the insulation is relatively inferior and the color is not rich. Solid wood windows can produce a rich shape and meet various color requirements, but the anti-aging ability is poor and easy to be corroded.
Therefore, nowadays, the general home decoration covers the balcony, mainly using plastic steel windows and aluminum alloy windows, and the interruption of the bridge aluminum is the first choice for the most families. The advantages of broken bridge aluminum are as follows:
1, its heat preservation, air tightness and water tightness are very good, can more effectively block the sand and dust, the winter insulation effect is also good.
2, the high strength of the broken bridge aluminum is not easy to deform, and the service life is longer.
3. Broken bridge aluminum is a green building material that can be recycled.
05 Do you want to remove the original guardrail
In fact, many people do not know that the balcony railings that come with the house can be removed. The reason why the developer wants to install the guardrail is because there is no window installed on the balcony. The guardrail is an essential part. Removing the guardrail and then sealing the balcony can also make the manufacturer better waterproof the window. Of course, the removal is also standard:
1, the iron railing is best to dismantle
In order to save costs, some developers use iron railings to paint the balcony. Although the height and width meet the standard of balcony safety, the iron railings are prone to rusting for a long time, and the paint will emit formaldehyde, which will affect the health of the owners. So it is still early to dismantle.
2, the height is less than 1.1 meters to be removed
Some decorative railings are less than 1.1 meters high, although they are aesthetically pleasing but not safe, so such railings are also recommended to be removed.
3, broken bridge aluminum railings are not removed
Some communities use aluminum alloy (or color aluminum) + laminated glass. This material and structure of the balcony railing is very safe, strong and hard. It is recommended to keep it away. Sometimes the materials used to seal the balcony may not be so good, and it will also destroy the original load-bearing pattern.
06 How to solve the guardrail that can not be removed
1. Occlusion method: This is the easiest method. When sealing the balcony, you can directly seal the railing with plates, stones, etc., or make a gauze curtain here, which looks beautiful and safe.
2, only the glass: Although the guardrail can not be removed, but the glass is still possible, directly take the laminated glass, install the security net on the inside or inside the original railing.
07 specific steps of the balcony
The general balcony is divided into two ways:
1——With full door and window frame type, balcony railings are optional
2——The combination of door and window frame and balcony fence
The so-called balcony slabs are cast in concrete and balcony panels, and have the same effect as the guard rails, except that there are no gaps in between. There are also glass slabs now, but in terms of insulation, solid concrete or brick slabs work better.
Step 1: Demolition, change
When dismantling and changing, first cut off electricity and water to ensure construction safety, and check for water leakage. If it is a second-hand house, when demolishing the aluminum window of the balcony, pay attention to the inner corner cement layer of the four-sided window frame to be knocked off together, so that workers can make waterproofing in the future.
Step 2: Do the frame window
The first is to make a frame window. After the frame is finished, the glass window can be installed within one week. After the installation, the gap is glued to make the airtight.
Step 3: Make insulation layer
The thermal insulation layer is divided into internal thermal insulation and external thermal insulation. The general external thermal insulation refers to the thermal insulation layer provided on the outer wall surface, while the internal thermal insulation is carried out on the inner side of the balcony wall. Only when the thermal insulation layer is completed can it be in the winter time. To the role of insulation, give you a warm winter.
08 first seal the balcony or tile first
Under normal circumstances, the balcony is first sealed and then tiling, because the balcony needs to be broken by expansion screws or slots, etc., and then the tiles can be repaired. Moreover, since it is difficult for the developer to keep the plane of the balcony horizontal, there must be gaps between the window and the balcony surface, and it is necessary to use silicone water. If the tile is attached, the gap will be covered, thereby increasing the number of places. Waterproof.
Of course, if the balcony is not flat, it is easy to accumulate water when it rains. At this time, it is best to fix the height difference before tiling the balcony.
09 other notes
1. The materials selected must be products that meet the national standards, and there is no deformation, no damage, no secondary points, and hardware accessories should also be the same;
2. Before installation, the dirt and residue around the balcony must be cleaned, the original handrail of the balcony should be removed or sealed;
3, the size of the window should be smaller than the original balcony, especially at the bottom of the window, to leave a distance of 2 cm, which can prevent the window frame from being deformed by cold and heat, and can prevent rainwater leakage;
4. After filling the window frame, make a waterproof layer. After drying, attach the finish, but do not block the overflow hole;
5. Special screws must be used for the installation fasteners, and the window frame must be vertical and horizontal;
6, the weight wall is best not to be dismantled, the hydropower transformation should be reserved for the balcony needs the socket;
7, it is best to follow the construction, because the workers who are demolished and really closed the balcony may not be a group of people, then if the process of caulking is not in place, it is likely to cause the window to leak, so be sure to check it when accepting.
