When decorating a balcony, many people have struggled with whether to design it as an open balcony or to seal it entirely. So, should the balcony be sealed? Follow the editor to take a look!
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N reasons to decide whether to block
① High safety factor
If you live in a high-rise family with children and pets, sealing the balcony can reduce the occurrence of accidents, while for families living on the ground floor, sealing the balcony can better prevent thieves.
② Not affected by weather and noise
Choosing to seal the balcony can prevent rainwater from pouring into the home when it rains. It can also prevent dust and sound insulation. Compared with open balconies, closed balconies have countless benefits.
③ Improve space utilization
Enclosed balconies can also enrich the functionality of the space when necessary, and plan and design according to needs to make the home space more comfortable.
The balcony is neither big nor small. However, from the perspective of space utilization, safety and comfort, it is still recommended to seal the balcony.
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Enclosed balcony ≠ Reduce appearance value
After enclosing the balcony, you can design it reasonably according to your own needs, such as creating a leisure area, study area, bar, laundry room, etc., to improve the utilization rate of empty space.
① Leisure area
The leisure balcony only needs to add a table, a chair, and a little decoration, and a leisure area is complete. In your spare time, you can bask in the sun, read a book, make a pot of warm tea and savor it carefully.
② Bar
The balcony is designed as a bar. It is particularly comfortable whether chatting or drinking.
③Study area
The balcony is the closest to the sun platform and has the ability to calm down the mind. It is definitely a good choice to create a work and study area on the balcony, which is very suitable for families who are too small to have an independent study room.
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Things to note when closing balconies
Some communities will stipulate that balconies are not allowed to be closed, but If you can make your own decision, there are many things to pay attention to when sealing the balcony . Then read on~
① Insulation
For northern families, heating measures usually do not cover the balcony, so insulation measures must be taken.
②Load-bearing
Generally speaking, the load-bearing capacity of a balcony is 250KG/㎡. Before designing a balcony, this issue needs to be taken into consideration and then planned.
③Window
window installation, it is recommended to install framed airtight windows, and they have been tested for pressure resistance, air tightness and water tightness. Although the window materials are rich and diverse, if the decoration cost allows, it is recommended to choose broken bridge aluminum window because its sound insulation, heat insulation and sealing effects are better.
The balcony is a place full of dreams. It is a very good independent space. Sealing the balcony will not affect the appearance of the overall space. It can also be fully utilized to enrich the functionality of the space.
