Is the balcony sealed or not? These points should be considered and selected as needed.

When it comes to balcony renovation, whether it is sealed has always been controversial.

Sealed, the line of sight is limited and the air circulation is blocked;

No, wind, rain and sun protection is a big problem.

There is a balcony at home. Is it sealed or not? See what the residents say ~

1. Is the balcony sealed?

Unsealed

No, the open balcony is not as practical as the closed balcony, but it is really beautiful, enjoying life and comfortable.

If you live in a high-rise building, try not to seal the balcony, otherwise it will be too bad. If the balcony is sealed, it has the following adverse effects:

1. has an adverse effect on indoor disinfection.

The open balcony can kill some bacteria, mites and viruses on clothes and bedding through the direct irradiation of ultraviolet rays in the sun. Without the cover of glass, the sterilization effect will be better.

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2. The mobility of indoor air will become worse.

If the balcony is not sealed, the air in the house will have better mobility, and the air will flow into the room along the open balcony, and the balcony will be sealed. A closed environment will lead to the indoor dirty air can not be discharged.

3. It will affect the body's absorption of calcium.

When people receive direct sunlight, they will accelerate the absorption of calcium. When the warm sunshine shines on us, the whole person will become more energetic.

Not all balconies can be sealed. Balcony has load-bearing restrictions. If overweight furniture such as beds, wardrobes and sofas are placed in the balcony area after the balcony is closed, there will be potential safety hazards. It is recommended to consult the property and decoration company first to understand the bearing and construction of your balcony.

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Sealed, balcony can play the greatest role, but also worry-free

1. Expand the scope of use

The closed balcony can be used as a place for exercise, storage, writing and reading, with more forms and increased use area.

2. Not affected by external weather

After the balcony is closed, there is a layer of windows in the room to block noise and dust, which is conducive to blocking the invasion of dust and rain.

Especially in some houses with large areas of bare land and street front nearby, the floating dust and automobile exhaust all day long are even more troublesome. After the balcony is closed, it can also keep warm in winter.

3. It can play a safe role.

An extra layer of protection in the house can play a preventive role.

Sealing the balcony is also a good experience. My 6㎡ balcony has been changed into a working area, where I can work on the left and life balcony and washing machine on the right, so that my life and work are right.

The balcony at home is sealed, with an area of nearly three square meters, and a guardrail is installed outside to increase safety.

The space is huge, and the leisure balcony with large French windows has a good view, but the balcony should be sealed. After all, it is safer to seal it, and there are many mosquitoes in summer, so sealing it can also prevent mosquitoes from flying into the house.

Small apartment balcony, if properly designed, can have one more room.

1. The balcony is changed into a bar, which is suitable for balcony design of floor-to-ceiling windows. Widening the windowsill is a beautiful bar.

2. The balcony is changed into a study, and the closed balcony can also be used as a special work area where computers can be used for office work.

3. Turn the balcony into a leisure area. Many people just want to stare blankly on the balcony and put a comfortable chair, so that the balcony can be as comfortable as a resort hotel.

The biggest feature of being an open balcony is to face the wind and rain calmly, which can make use of both sunshine and wind and rain, and of course, pay attention to shading and drainage.

Balcony floor, home, etc. Waterproof, sun-proof and anti-corrosion materials should be used, and then a sun visor should be properly set up, even if it is open, it can be used safely.

Close the balcony, make it a closed balcony, and the top will be covered with a fixed glass roof and a wooden frame to prevent the leakage of heavy rain, and at the same time let the sunshine have a gentle contact with the indoor space.

Through different light scattering, we can better show the scenery of the balcony and enjoy the rare natural beauty.

However, the enclosed type is not suitable for small units with insufficient light, so it must be considered comprehensively when designing.

It is recommended to seal it in three cases. In addition, it depends on personal preferences:

There are minors, elderly people and disabled people at home, which should be closed! Safety-related work should not be sloppy.

The balcony leads directly to the bedroom, and the balcony faces north. Seal it! These balconies have a great influence on indoor comfort, and sealing them can enhance the thermal insulation ability of balconies.

If you don't want to install balcony doors, you want to make a functional balcony (you need to hang clothes, exercise, read books, etc. ), you have to seal it! Generally speaking, only an independent landscape balcony can be considered unsealed.

Whether it is sealed or not is a good choice, depending on your practicality or beauty. If it is sealed, it can be used as other rooms, and if it is not sealed, it can be used as a landscape balcony. But if you are in an area where typhoons often come, you must seal it up!

If you want to seal the balcony, ask yourself these questions first.

1. Are there any old people or children at home?

Safety comes first. There are hidden dangers in open balcony. If there are old people or children at home, it is best to close the balcony and install protective nets. Now there is an invisible protective net, which does not block light, can prevent theft and is suitable for high-rise installation.

Where can I put the washing machine?

Now many families put washing machines on the balcony. If the balcony is not sealed, it is difficult to ensure that the washing machine will get damp and age quickly. Also, after the balcony is sealed, don't worry about clothes getting wet by the rain.

3. Is the living room area enough?

In order to increase the indoor area, many small-sized families choose to close the balcony and then connect the living room with the balcony. Separate balcony areas, such as the small coffee table of chairs, tatami, bay window seats and so on. Looking out of the window is also a good enjoyment.

Does this house face the street?

If the building where the house is located faces the street, the noise will be relatively loud. Closing the balcony will reduce some noise, and it can adjust the temperature, keep warm in winter and insulate in summer to reduce dust entry.

5. What should I do if I want to change the balcony design?

In fact, there are quite a lot of balcony designs. In addition to the usual laundry room, it can also be used as a work area and a leisure area, so the balcony is sealed from the beginning for later changes.

Second, how to seal the balcony?

When the balcony is sealed, you need to consider the materials used first. Aluminum alloy and broken bridge aluminum are very popular now.

aluminium alloy

Broken Bridge Aluminum

1. Comparison of materials and thermal insulation

Aluminum alloy belongs to metal, which has strong heat transfer ability, so its heat insulation ability is not good, especially in summer; The broken bridge aluminum adopts heat-insulating aluminum alloy profile, which has better heat insulation effect.

2. Price comparison

The price of materials is related to the budget of the whole decoration. The price of aluminum alloy is relatively cheap, some are around 300 yuan, while the price of broken bridge aluminum may be 600-4000, and the price fluctuates greatly. The price of better broken bridge aluminum is also high.

3. Comparison of service life

Aluminum alloy has good hardness and density and good aging resistance; Broken bridge aluminum is better. Broken bridge aluminum generally has a service life of 50 years and does not fade for 20 years.

4. Waterproof performance

Broken bridge aluminum has better waterproof performance and windproof ability, especially for the southern region, which is a better choice.

How to seal the balcony, first understand these basic problems.

1. Defines the type of balcony seal.

One is the combination of door and window frames and balcony railings.

One is to adopt the integral door and window frame type, and the balcony railing is dispensable.

Door frame+railing

Full door and window frame

2. Demolition and transformation

Cut off the power and water supply, keep it safe, and check the water leakage at the same time.

If it is a second-hand house, when the aluminum window of the balcony is removed, in addition to the window frame, the cement layer in the internal corner of the four-sided window frame should also be knocked off, and the bricklayer should repair the joint to make it waterproof in the future. If this step is not done well, the new joint sealant will not be combined with the old cement wall, and it will easily leak water in the future.

The original railing can also be removed, and the balcony can be sealed after the guardrail is removed, so that manufacturers can do a good job of waterproofing windows. If there is a guardrail and the window is installed in the guardrail, it will be very difficult to bond the contact surface between the bottom of the window and the balcony, and it is not easy to check whether it is waterproof, which will easily leave hidden dangers for future window seepage.

Make a frame window

After the outer frame is completed, the glass window can be installed within one week, and then the gap can be firmly sealed.

Pay attention to small details in the process of balcony sealing. If done well, the subsequent service life will be very long.

1. Pay attention to heat preservation, waterproof and noise prevention.

If the balcony is turned into a laundry area, which is related to water, then the balcony floor and wall must be waterproof. Moreover, heat preservation and noise prevention have a great relationship with the material selection of balcony seal, so it is recommended to choose a good one as far as possible.

2. Bearing capacity should be considered in ground backfilling.

Protection of yellow sand before backfilling ceramsite on balcony

Many balcony floors of second-hand houses are lower than indoor floors. If it is closed, it needs to be backfilled. If the backfill soil is too thick, the bearing capacity should be considered. It is not recommended to backfill cement slurry, and choose lighter ceramsite. If the ceramsite is overweight, consider reducing the backfill thickness or not backfilling.

3. Do a good job in sewer management

If the balcony is turned into a laundry area, there are only rainwater pipes and no sewer pipes on the balcony. It is recommended to connect a water pipe to the kitchen or bathroom.

abstract

1. Balcony sealing is mainly based on the following considerations:

One more functional space to improve room utilization;

Less dust and good sound insulation effect;

It's safer to have children at home.

2. Do not seal the balcony, mainly based on the following considerations:

Broader vision and better lighting;

The air is good and transparent;

It is more convenient to raise flowers and plants.

Generally speaking, the ultimate goal is to weigh the advantages and disadvantages according to your own demands and objective conditions and make good use of the balcony.