All owners of a six-meter loggia at some point are faced with the need for repairs. However, not everyone knows that by making efforts, you can make this room a full room, a greenhouse, a workspace, a place for relaxation and solitude. Also, the loggia can be a continuation of the living quarters. At its expense, you can increase the territory of the kitchen by placing a table and chairs for eating here.
In order to translate this idea into reality, you will have to make a major overhaul: to seal the room, put the heating system, waterproofing and, if necessary, replace and insulate the floor. Here you will have to make considerable calculations, take into account the variety of the parapet and the strength of the outer plate.
If the apartment is located above the first floor, there will be even more problems, since the construction will take place at a height.
Loggia glazing is a complex and dangerous process that will take a lot of time. Therefore, if you doubt your abilities, it is better to turn to the masters who will perform all the work efficiently and on time.
Important Nuances
The type of glazing depends on the following points:
- budget size;
- type of glazing (cold or warm);
- necessary design.
When calculating your budget, you should consider that warm windows are much more expensive than ordinary aluminum.
Before starting work, consider the differences in the parapet. A loggia with a length of 6 m is a rather long room, so the level of the parapet is often different. The difference sometimes reaches 7 cm.This moment should not be missed, because it is the parapet that serves as a support for the frames, otherwise the glass will stand crooked, or the frames will not fit into the opening at all.
The material from which the parapet is made is also of great importance. Often there are cases when inexperienced owners decide to glaze the room with plastic, and the parapet simply can not stand it.
note that The condition of the loggia may not allow the installation of such a large weight, therefore, before starting work, it is recommended to consult with an engineer.
Types of glazing
Cold
A similar version of the balcony glazing provides for the presence of an aluminum profile. It protects from any weather, whether it is snow or rain. However, this room will always be cold.
If you decide to opt for this option, you should not expect that it will become a full-fledged living room. But such a solution does not require large cash costs, and it takes very little time to work, compared to other varieties. In addition, this design will not be heavy, so it can even be mounted on a metal parapet.
Half warm
Glazing slidors Suitable for almost any kind of loggia. The design does not exert much pressure on the parapet, but compared to the above option, it insulates the room. Experts recommend stopping your choice on semi-warm glazing if you want to visually increase the space and give it a modern look.
Single sliding windows are installed here, however, the rail is located not from below, but from above, due to which the windows do not “press” on the lower part of the structure. Anti-hacking system is provided.
As a bonus, a mosquito net mounted on separate rails is often offered. Sliding frames can significantly save space.
Warm PVC and Wood
Such glazing is considered the most comfortable, thanks to it the owners can easily control the temperature in the room. Double-glazed windows are provided. You can install a plastic profile of 0.7 cm or wooden euro-windows.
Panoramic
This type of glazing is called French. You can use any material on the floor. In Russia, such a solution is not yet very common, however, it looks very nice and is gaining more and more popularity every year.
Parapet Features
Parapets are divided into 3 types.
- Metal. The most fragile variety. Before glazing, be sure to strengthen.
- Brick.
- Concrete The most reliable option. If the stove is new, then the front of the loggia is not necessary to completely close.
Please note that if the metal parapet is reinforced with wood, then with a strong wind it will move.
The fact is that in almost all cases, the metal is reinforced with pine blocks, but under the influence of moisture they quickly lose their strength.
If the parapet is too flimsy, then it is advisable to strengthen it with a metal channel or an iron pipe. In extreme cases, you can make brickwork from the inside.
If any metal structure, even the most durable, requires strengthening, then brickwork from scratch is the best option for glazing parapet. Concrete can serve as a quality alternative, but if the building is many years old, then it must be carefully examined. Even small chips in the future can be a big problem. All cracks need to be covered with cement mortar.
In old houses, the distance between the concrete parapet and the wall is about 25 cm. In this case it is necessary to lay gaps and plaster them, at the very end waterproofing is performed.
Finishing and insulation
Finishing the interior of the room is of great importance not only from an aesthetic point of view - its task is to protect the insulation from damage.
If you have a concrete slab or brick on the outside, then it is not necessary to process them. But if the parapet is made of aluminum profile from the outside, then the lining is an important point. For cladding use corrugated board, siding, sandwich panel or glass. The latter, in turn, is used in French glazing.
All 6 meters of the loggia must be treated with a waterproofing compound of deep penetration, and then insulated.
As insulation foam blocks, penofol, penopleks, polystyrene foam or mineral slab. If the owners chose penofol for insulation, then on the inside it should be foiled.
Before mounting the boards should be treated with a special substance, and then varnished.
Wood finishes are quite popular due to the following advantages:
- wood is an environmentally friendly material;
- good level of thermal insulation;
- does not miss sounds from the street;
- durability;
- aesthetics.
Among the shortcomings note the difficulty of installation and fear of moisture.
Plastic trim is gaining more and more popularity. Most often, owners choose white PVC or wooden texture.
Positive sides:
- ease of installation;
- increased sound insulation;
- moisture resistance;
- long term of operation;
- plastic is not afraid of sudden changes in temperature.
However, some plastic finishing materials are more expensive than their wooden competitors.
General recommendations
Plastic can be installed on a wooden crate or insulation. Before you begin, pay attention to the points below.
- If you plan to conduct electricity in the room, think in advance where the sockets and switches will be installed. Electrical installation must be done before sheathing.
- If it is a dining area, consider where the table and chairs will be located.
- If the loggia becomes a continuation of the kitchen, you should take care of the plumbing installation in advance.
If you decide to store things in this room, then you can put side tables and a chest of drawers on the side walls. Such furniture is presented on the market in a variety of sizes, and the owners will be able to choose the right one based on the specific situation.
Thanks to warming, this room can be used as a home gym, children's room, study or dressing room.
About how to glaze a loggia, see further.
