At the current moment, the accession of the loggia is one of the most popular problems of the change of layout in small apartments, and at the same time – one of the most difficult and responsible. Когда важен каждый метр, любая вариация расширения используемой площади оказывается весьма кстати, поэтому этим необходимо пользоваться. However, by attaching the loggia to a room or kitchen it is important to remember that this can affect a comfortable stay in the apartment of other households.
Before the final decision on the accession of the loggia, it is necessary to invite a professional architect or engineer who will be able to develop a project and make accurate calculations, prepare those documents that may be needed to agree on construction work in the commission.
Before starting work, it is necessary to carefully examine the fences of the loggia, which can be brick or reinforced concrete. Then the window blocks should be installed.
After completing the preparatory work, a new stage comes – the dismantling of the balcony door, windows, expansion of the resulting opening. It should be taken into account that often the outer walls are made of reinforced concrete panels in panel houses.
When one of the time -consuming stages of work is behind, experts proceed to the insulation of the premises of the loggia, which requires accuracy and meticulousness. A vapor barrier of polyethylene, or foil, then waterproofing and insulation (roofing material, polyethylene, mastic) are placed on a wooden or metal frame. For walls and ceiling, you can use mineral wool slabs as one of the options, but for floor surfaces you should choose a hard insulation. In no way should the foam should be used, since it is fire hazardous, and toxic substances are released during combustion.
After the ceiling and walls, it is sheathed with drywall, it is further often pasted with wallpaper, painted or faced with wood panels. The floor is covered with ceramic tiles, parquet or carpet – it all depends on how the desire to unite the former loggia with the room. It is forbidden to install batteries on the loggia, so the floor should be arranged by heating.