The balcony is not sealed? Between you and me, the enclosed balcony smells good.

Balcony is a very important space in the home. Most apartments have one or two balconies. When handing over the house, the balcony generally has no windows, which belongs to the semi-open form, and basically only has guardrails or a row of walls.

When decorating, most of our owners will consider closing it up and transforming it into independent spaces such as study, leisure room, greenhouse and laundry room. Only when the balcony is sealed can we have a better rest and entertainment space at home. So should we seal the balcony? How to seal the balcony?

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Of course, first of all, you have to understand the advantages and disadvantages of balcony sealing, and look at personal habits to choose whether it is necessary to seal the balcony ~

Advantages of sealing windows

1. Security:

After the balcony is sealed, the house has an extra layer of protection. When public security can't reach the level of not closing the door at night, an extra layer of protection will set obstacles for criminals and play a preventive role.

2. Health:

After the frameless balcony is closed against theft, a layer of windows is added to block dust, which is beneficial to block the invasion of sandstorm, dust and rain, and the indoor sanitary conditions are better than those of rooms without balcony.

3. Expanded the scope of use:

In the case of tight living conditions, the closed balcony can be used as a space for writing, reading, storage, fitness and exercise, and also as a living space. Compared with when the balcony is not sealed, the use forms are more diverse, which increases the use area of the room.

4. Broaden the design ideas:

After the balcony is closed, it can be connected with the indoor space by sliding doors and connecting windows, which is conducive to overall consideration in the design. In the design of irregular rooms, the balcony should be closed to carry out the overall design of irregular spaces.

Disadvantages of sealing windows

1. Poor air permeability and ventilation performance.

After the balcony was closed, many owners reported that their homes became very stuffy and the sunshine was not as comfortable as before. Of course, ventilation here is relative to the balcony.

2. Invisible sense of oppression

There will be a sense of oppression after the balcony is sealed, especially for those who are used to not sealing the balcony. You can't get close to nature. It takes some time to get used to it.

3. The price is very expensive

Because the wind is particularly strong, it is necessary to choose a good material window to ensure that it is strong enough and safe, and the price will certainly not be cheap. If there are windows with sound insulation, heat insulation, ultraviolet protection and other functions, the price will be more expensive.

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What is the sealing material of the balcony?

Window frame profile

Plastic and steel frame

The plastic-steel window frame is made of plastic (PVC)+ steel, and the steel bracket and the outer high-strength oxidation-resistant plastic have good sealing and heat insulation. Plastic steel window has good weather resistance, sound insulation, heat insulation, fire prevention and heat preservation effects, and PVC film can change the color on the surface, which is economical and practical. However, the cross section is large, and the lighting performance is slightly worse than that of aluminum alloy windows, which may change color after long-term use.

aluminium alloy

It has good weather resistance and aging resistance, but the heat insulation is not as good as other materials, and the color is only white and brown, and the price is slightly lower than that of plastic steel.

Aluminum alloy windows have poor heat insulation. In summer, the outdoor high temperature is continuously transmitted to the room, so turning on the air conditioner has no effect, and it is difficult to warm up indoors in winter.

Bridge truncation

Broken bridge means that both the inner and outer layers are aluminum alloy, which is an upgraded version of ordinary aluminum alloy, and the middle is connected with plastic. This not only has the durability of aluminum alloy, but also has the thermal insulation of plastic, and the surface can also be painted in various colors, which is very beautiful. Compared with ordinary aluminum alloy, it has more insulation layers, which will not deform and fade after long-term use, but it is more complicated than plastic steel and has high production and construction costs.

Broken bridge aluminum can be divided into: fixed window, upper hanging window, middle hanging window, lower hanging window, vertical rotating window, casement window, pulley window, casement window, sliding window, folding door, floor spring door, lifting sliding door, sliding door and inverted sliding door.

According to the performance, it is divided into: ordinary doors and windows, soundproof doors and windows, and thermal insulation doors and windows.

According to the application parts, it is divided into: internal doors and windows, external doors and windows.

Aluminum alloy and solid wood windows are not recommended. Solid wood window wood has poor anti-aging ability, large changes in cold and hot expansion, and is easily corroded after sun and rain, so it is not recommended.

Therefore, it is recommended to use broken aluminum doors and windows when the budget is relatively plentiful.

glass

Tempered glass, double-layer insulating glass, laminated glass and laminated insulating glass all have good heat and sound insulation effects, but laminated glass is better. There are also differences in the thickness of glass, even the difference between double and triple layers.

Double toughened insulating glass is recommended for window sealing. The thickness of conventional glass is 5mm, and 6~8mm thick glass can be used as required. If we pursue more effective sound insulation, it is best to upgrade to laminated glass or three-layer insulating glass.

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Window opening mode

Common in the market are sliding windows, flat windows and hanging windows.

Push-pull mode

One of the most widely used methods to open a window now. Sliding windows can only be pushed open by sliding, which can be divided into left and right and up and down.

Left-right push-pull type

Up-down push-pull type

Advantages:

1, parallel and horizontal, does not occupy indoor space.

2, using the slide rail, easy to open.

3. Simple structure and lower price than casement window.

4. The window sash is in good stress state and is not easy to be damaged.

Disadvantages:

Can not be opened at the same time, the air permeability is slightly poor, the sealing performance is worse than that of casement windows, and the sound insulation and dust isolation are weak.

Flat open type

The casement window has smooth lines and good permeability, and can open the window sash to the maximum extent, which is very suitable for buildings with high lighting and smooth appearance.

Advantages:

1, simple and beautiful, wide window, large glass surface and wide field of vision.

2, convenient cleaning, flexible use, safety, reliability and long service life.

3, open in a plane, occupying less space.

Disadvantages:

The inner opening occupies indoor space, which hinders the use of curtains, and the outer opening is inconvenient to install screens and fences. It is easy to be damaged or even dropped when it is windy, which has potential safety hazards and is more expensive than sliding windows.

Hanging window up and down

Hanging window

Inward opening casement window

Advantages:

1. When the window is opened, the seam is small and people can't pass through it, which is safer.

2. The occupied space is small, and it is suitable for places with limited installation positions such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Disadvantages:

The openable gap is small, the ventilation is not good and it is not easy to clean.

As the saying goes, three points of materials, seven points of installation, even the best materials need good installation to play a role. Pay special attention to interface cracks, window slot drainage holes, interface glass glue, etc. If problems are found, they can be solved in time, and there is no need to wrangle with the merchants later.

For balcony sealing, I have summarized some common problems for you, which will definitely help you! You can become an old driver if you learn ~

1. Should the original guardrail be removed when sealing the window?

For safety reasons, the metal guardrail is best left at the lower part of the balcony. If there are children at home, even if the balcony is closed, it will be removed, and it will be installed in the later stage to ensure safety.

Many residential properties are not allowed to be demolished, so when we seal windows, we try to keep the window frames and guardrails consistent, so as to achieve invisible effect and be more beautiful.

2. Should I seal the balcony or tile it first?

Under normal circumstances, the balcony should be sealed first and then tiled.

① Closing the balcony requires expansion screws or slotting, which is easy to damage the wall, and then the tiles can be repaired conveniently.

② The balcony should be closed horizontally, and there must be a gap between the window and the area, so it must be waterproof with silica gel. If you seal the balcony first, you can cover the big gap when you stick tiles behind it, which is better waterproof.

3. Does the balcony seal need to be waterproof?

If it is designed as a leisure area, the waterproof of the original rough house is enough, but if the balcony is designed as a laundry area or a housework area, it is necessary to waterproof the balcony floor again.

4. How long should the balcony be sealed?

It takes a short time to install the window frame and sash on the concave balcony, and it can be completed in 1 day.

The construction period of convex balcony is long, which usually takes about 7 days.

5. What are the installation specifications?

Window frame lap firmly, without looseness. Shake it by hand after installation to avoid obvious shaking. A good window should be very stable. At the same time, the details of wrapping are handled in place, the gap is completely filled with styrofoam, and the sealant is smooth and tight, with a width exceeding 2cm, without leakage or warping.

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