As a rule, with the onset of cold weather, we have a need for insulation of the balcony. At this very time, we are actively starting to look for the necessary materials for high -quality repair. Of course, the procedure for insulation of the balcony is quite not simple and requires certain skills and skills. In fact, the balcony is a protruding site of small sizes, fastened with the help of special beams protruding from the wall of the house.
Before proceeding to the start of insulation, you need to prepare well, remove all the things lying on the balcony. If the balcony is covered with wallpaper, then they also need to be removed, remove linoleum. In most cases, balconies are connected to the neighboring one partition, which also needs to be removed. And in its place to make a new wall in half a carpet. The next step will be replacement or overhaul of windows. Of course, changing or repairing windows is to decide.
I would like to pay special attention to the material, that is, the insulation itself. Polistyle foam is usually widely used, the thickness of which is not more than 4-5 cm. Mineral cotton wool, as well as foam. It is also important not to forget about the creation of a vapor barrier layer that is necessary to combat constantly formed condensate. To do this, you can safely use polyethylene or ordinary foil.
Such a vapor barrier is laid on top of the insulation itself with a whole layer without gaps. And the seams formed as a result are simply glued with tape. The floor and ceiling are also insulated. When warming the floor and ceiling, the same scheme acts as when warming the walls. If you plan to use the balcony as a dwelling, it is recommended to use additional heating batteries.