Contributed by the owner @安松Fuxu
has recently changed to a larger house. The home has a large balcony with a view that runs through the living room and bedroom. I personally like it very much, but my wife thinks that the enclosed balcony looks better and it is safer for the dog and the baby to play with. We were in a stalemate for a while...
Come to the platform to ask Tu Guliang for his opinion.
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Tu Guliang After in-depth understanding, he believes that the owner's home is more suitable for enclosed balcony .
I think many friends have similar troubles. It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish. Today Tu Guliang will teach you whether your house is suitable for balcony sealing . He also recommends 4 balcony window sealing solutions. Let’s see which one is more suitable for your home!
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- At the end of the article, you can use the self-test questions to determine whether your home is suitable for enclosing a balcony. If you are impatient, you can directly scroll down to the end to complete the test and tell us your home's score in the comment area!
1. Consider these 6 things before sealing a balcony
Region, apartment size, personal preferences, living habits, etc. are all things that need to be considered before sealing a balcony.
Decoration based on preference and feeling alone would be subjective, so judging whether your home is suitable for balcony closure should be based on rationality. We should consider the issue of balcony closure from 6 aspects.
6 things to consider before closing the balcony
. Starting from the region: In fact, in the north, most families will choose to close the balcony. Because of the extreme weather and strong wind and sand, closing the balcony is almost an unwritten rule. But in the South, homeowners have more options.
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.Consider the apartment type : Many people say that small apartments are suitable for enclosed balconies, but in fact this is not the case. In fact, the main thing to look at should be the area of the balcony, not the area of the apartment. If the balcony area is small, it will not have the desired effect after sealing it, but will make lighting and ventilation worse. If the balcony area is larger, the effect will be better after sealing, and you can also design the balcony, so why not do it.
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.Consider the number of balconies: : There are many balconies in your home, so you can consider leaving a living balcony unsealed, but if you only have the only balcony in your home, you have to refer to your own living habits and personal preferences.
▽Multi-balcony house type
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. Starting from living habits : People who want to grow vegetables and flowers will lose a lot of fun after sealing the balcony. People who don’t like to do housework and hate dust simply don’t want to have a balcony.
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. Starting from the community environment : Many people say that the balcony is closed and you cannot enjoy the great scenery, but we must consider that some owners actually have no scenery outside the window, and it may be a street-facing house. In this case, sealing the balcony can reduce noise and visual pollution.
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.From a safety perspective : Owners with young children and pets at home are actually more inclined to seal the balcony, because this is a safety guarantee.
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. Starting from the structure of the house : There are three types of balconies, concave balconies, convex balconies and composite balconies.Concave balconies are most suitable for closed use. Composite balconies and convex balconies must consider weighing issues and lighting issues.
2. Selection of balcony sealing materials
The selection and matching of materials determines the price of window sealing
For owners, the selection of frame windows is more critical, while glass must be judged according to the specific window sealing plan. Let’s talk about the window frame first:
. Compare in terms of strength: Broken bridge aluminum > Plastic steel> Ordinary aluminum alloy
. Compare in terms of thermal insulation: Plastic steel ≈ Broken bridge aluminum> Ordinary aluminum alloy
. Compare in terms of price: Broken bridge aluminum > Ordinary aluminum alloy > Plastic steel
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There are many types of glass. It is recommended to blindly select hollow glass and determine the specific category according to your own window sealing plan (will be explained in our plan below).
. Sufficient budget : Choose broken bridge aluminum three-layer insulating glass.
. Budget general : Choose plastic steel insulating glass.
.Tight budget : Choose aluminum alloy insulating glass.
3. You can consider these 4 options for sealing the balcony
See which balcony sealing solution is suitable for your home
When deciding to seal the balcony, you must think about which window sealing method is more suitable for you. Here Tuguliang recommends 4 solutions .
solution 1. The borderless floor-to-ceiling window solution that has been popular in recent years
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borderless floor-to-ceiling window solution with stunning appearance and wide field of vision. But there are also obvious disadvantages, which are high cost (the glass needs to be thickened and the labor cost of hoisting is high), poor ventilation (basically only a little ventilation window), and difficult maintenance (the outside glass is difficult to clean).
Several conditions need to be met to use borderless floor-to-ceiling windows:
.The balcony area is very large
.The window sill has a good view
.The floor where the unit is located is high
. is equipped with fresh air system at home
. There are no typhoons, , hail and other abnormalities in the area. Normal climate
Installation and purchase suggestions : Be sure to choose Low-e double-layer thickened glass, and fill the glass with argon gas. If the glass self-explodes or leaks after being placed, if the main glass exceeds 8㎡, be sure to use laminated glass .
Plan 2. Double-sided side-opening window plan to increase ventilation effect
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The area of a piece of glass is slightly smaller, and the relative cost is cheaper . In fact, as long as the whole piece of glass is separated by a vertical center, the cost can be greatly reduced. Changing the two sides of the glass to a side-by-side window can also increase ventilation. Although some visual effects are sacrificed, the price/performance ratio is greatly improved.
uses this type of window sealing solution, and there are no particularly strict restrictions.
Installation and purchase suggestions : Although the glass area of option 2 is smaller than that of option 1, thickened glass still needs to be used. If the area of a single piece of glass exceeds 2.5㎡, it needs to be filled with argon gas.
Solution 3. Sliding window solution that reduces the visual effect
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The most common solution is to add a track in the middle of the glass, and use reinforced pipes to increase the strength, and finally use vertical center braces to divide the glass into several pieces. Although this kind of window sealing solution does not have as good a view as the above two, it is safer and has better ventilation effect.
Suitable for people : Families with elderly, children and pets at home, this solution can also meet the drying needs of the owners.
Installation and purchase suggestions : This solution does not have high material requirements, but you must pay attention to the sealing of the track. It is best to use siliconized tops and edge strips. The windows should have drainage holes and windproof blocks to prevent the entire glass from rattling if there is a little wind.
plan 4. Semi-enclosed balcony plan with high design requirements
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The semi-enclosed balcony plan is particularly common in Guangdong. The cost is not cheap but the effect is very good, taking into account the view and ventilation. Commonly seen in communities where the balcony is not allowed to be enclosed, a set of glass is actually added to the original balcony railing, and then a full-length floor is made.
Suitable for the crowd : Owners living in rainy areas in the south do not have large requirements for the balcony area.
Installation and purchase suggestions : Because it uses sheet windows, the cost itself is not high. However, since there are tracks, like option 3, sealing, drainage, and wind protection need to be done. In particular, owners living in areas prone to typhoon disasters should pay special attention.
4. Ending
Knowing yourself is the beginning of a smooth renovation
Finally, I bring you a window self-test questions , hoping to help you decorators better judge your own space conditions and your own decoration needs .
[Self-test questions on whether it is suitable to seal the balcony at home]
. Is there extreme weather (heavy rain, typhoon, heavy snow, sandstorm, etc.) in the area? --1 point if yes, 0 points if no.
. How many balconies are there at home? --1 score is 0 points, 2 scores are 1 point, and more than 2 scores are 2 points.
. Where is the balcony? --0 points for north, 1 point for east, 1 point for south, and 2 points for west.
. Do you like to grow flowers and vegetables at home? --0 points if you like it, 1 point if you don't like it.
. Do you have pets or children at home? --1 point if yes, 0 points if no.
.Do the rooms with balconies face the street? --1 point if yes, 0 points if no.
. Is the balcony area in your home more than 4 square meters? --1 point if exceeded, 0 points if not.
. Is there a lot of dust at home every day? --1 point for more, 0 points for less.
.What is the view outside the balcony? --0 points for worth seeing, 1 point for not pleasing to the eye.
0. What is the balcony structure in your home? --Concave balconies score 2 points, convex balconies score 0 points, and composite balconies score 1 point.
scores 0-5. Not suitable for window sealing.
scores 6-8. You can consider sealing the balcony.
scores 9-12. Very suitable for sealing the balcony
Special reminder : You need to consult the property management before closing the balcony. If the property management does not allow it, this matter can only be abandoned.
