Balcony facade decoration
Repair of the apartment is not limited to finishing indoors, the outer part of the balcony should also be in good condition and have an attractive appearance. Its finishing can be done independently using durable, resistant to external influences, material.
Light and light designs are created using glass, and the classic wood trim gives in to more practical plastics and metals, but is still in demand. Profiled metal sheets having a polymer coating will become a reliable lining for a long time, but their price is quite high, and low-quality fasteners will become a source of metallic noise in the wind and rain.
Plastic panels - a budget option with good sound and heat insulation. But on the sunny side you can not place PVC panels, they are vulnerable to heat. Balconies on the lower floors also should not be sheathed with plastic - it quickly becomes dirty and is subject to deformation from mechanical impact. Siding is considered to be an excellent material for facing a loggia, which has many positive qualities:
- UV resistance;
- extensive color palette;
- low weight of the material does not increase the load on the balcony;
- Installation does not require professional skills and sophisticated tools;
- tolerates high and low temperatures;
- not damaged by moisture and microorganisms.
Finishing the facade of the balcony with vinyl or steel siding can be done by hand, which will significantly reduce the overall cost of lining and insulation of the structure.
Siding - a good solution for finishing the balcony!
The lining of the balcony can be done with vinyl or metal siding.
Vinyl siding is a light, thin, durable material that has many colors and preserves the brightness of the paint for many years.
Note! Siding is an environmentally friendly material, resistant to weather conditions. The cost of finishing is available and not burdensome for the family budget.
Metal siding - is highly durable and corrosion resistant. The coating of polymer paint makes it attractive in appearance and more resistant to the effects of precipitation. Finishing is not afraid of mechanical impact and does not need periodic maintenance (painting).
Preparatory work
It is necessary to inspect the condition of the balcony - the parapet and the plate; if the construction is damaged, it is necessary to repair it. All remnants of the old plating are carefully removed. Rust is scraped off from the metal surface with a special brush, priming and painting is carried out. Cracks and crevices in concrete are covered with cement mortar.
Note! The amount of material needed is calculated by the area of the balcony; you need to add 15% to this value for trimming. You will need a starting and finishing guide and external corners.
For crate loggia use wooden beams or metal profile. The last option is more reliable, over the years, even a tree treated with an antiseptic rots and the structure is broken. Need to buy screws and anchor bolts for mounting.
Instruments:
- Roulette.
- Level.
- Screwdriver.
- Drill.
- Hobbies
Installing crates
The first stage of covering the balcony with siding is making the frame. For a wooden batten, a 40–50 mm thick timber or a drywall profile is taken. It is fastened with screws on the upper edge of the railing and at the bottom of the balcony slab. The horizontal bar is checked by level. Further vertical posts are fastened - to the walls, at the corners of the loggia, on the frontal part with a step of 60–80 cm. Vertical control is required. To simplify the procedure, the cord is tightened, along which they are oriented when fixing the racks.
Note! If insulation is provided for siding, then it is laid after installation of the batten. If mineral wool was chosen as a heat insulator, it should be covered with a waterproofing film.
Installation of panels
The starting strip is fixed on the lower beam of the samorezemi, and a J-rail is attached at the corners. Installation of panels is better to start with the central part, then trim can be used on the sides of the balcony. The first panel snaps into the starting rail, the rest are interconnected locking connection. For cutting panels used jigsaw.
The siding is screwed to the frame with special screws in special perforated holes. Fixation is made from the center of the panel. The screw is not screwed on 1 mm to create a gap that allows the plastic to expand when heated and not deform. If metal siding is used, then a rigid fixation is required, which will eliminate the occurrence of noise during wind load.
After all the panels are mounted, the finishing strip is put on until a characteristic click, the inner and outer corners close the joints. Decorative details give the design a neat appearance.
Properly installed balcony trim will make it warmer and more attractive. Choose the option of finishing of siding and other materials by viewing photos of finished structures.
Video
This video provides information about the advantages of siding as a finishing material for the facade of the balcony, and also provides instructions on its installation technology:
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