Winterizing a balcony or loggia

There are different ways to insulate a balcony or loggia. One option - it's insulation vinyl siding. This is the most optimal way. After warming the outside it does not take the interior space.

If set to "cold glass", it is meaningless to warm thoroughly balcony, you can just close the protective canvas the places from which blows cool air. And if the "warm glazing", it is necessary a thorough way to approach the case.

Basically the materials used for insulation can be either extruded polystyrene foam ( "Izolon" "Izospan"). The material should have a minimum thickness of 50 mm, preferably more. Insulated walls balconies, floor and ceiling, and then, in the winter there will be much warmer and more comfortable.

At the time of the respective work, you need to evaluate the location of the balcony or loggia, and then select the right materials. Because if you make the wrong choice, you can be faced with the inconvenience. Between the heaters can often accumulate moisture. That is why the heat insulating material should have a vapor barrier of polyethylene or foil.

Once properly implemented thermal insulation on the balcony in the apartment warm in winter will fall to 1/3 as before. Therefore, everything must be done correctly, this makes it possible, in the winter to enjoy the comfort and warm atmosphere.