In our age of energy-saving technologies, there are many solutions to make your apartment warmer and pay less for heating. The first thing that comes to mind is the creation of a warm loggia or balcony. This solution has extremely positive aspects:
- Creates a barrier for cold air between the room and the street
- The list of what can be stored on the loggia is increasing significantly
- Exit to a balcony or loggia will no longer be like walking down the street
The biggest plus in insulating a loggia is the fact that anyone can do it. Even if you have never held a hammer and nails in your hands, you do not need to worry - you will not need them. However, it must be understood that the insulation of the loggia makes sense only after its glazing, and we strongly recommend entrusting this work to professionals. Glazing involves working at heights and can be very dangerous.
Consider a typical situation and answer the question: how to insulate a loggia yourself?
Firstly, it is necessary to eliminate all cracks and gaps in the walls and the fence of the loggia in order to prevent drafts. Having covered up, glued and sealed up all the holes in the parapet, we will ensure that the insulation is not saturated with moisture and maintains a stable position.
Secondly, it is necessary to choose the correct thickness of the insulation. In the case of foam, thickness less than 40 mm will be completely useless. The thicker the insulation, the less its thermal conductivity and the more heat it retains. Therefore, take the maximum possible thickness of the insulation in each case.
Thirdly, the installed insulation must be protected from water vapor emanating from the room by installing a vapor barrier.
The fourth step will be the interior decoration of the loggia room. Here, the most optimal materials will be sheet or panel materials, which are cut to size and installed on top of the insulation. In the case of using foam, bamboo wallpapers or polystyrene sheets are perfectly glued to it.
Summing up, it should be noted that the insulation of the balcony can be done on your own, but today there are a sufficient number of specialized enterprises, whose specialists will glaze, insulate and decorate a loggia or balcony at the highest level for a small fee.
