The procedure for finishing balconies lining their own hands , tips and rules

Anyone can be a balcony or a place to go out to breathe is not always the fresh air of the city and look at the street, or a separate small cozy room.And not a storehouse for unnecessary things (by the way, the cabinet on the balcony you do?), Namely, a full room.With its light and, if desired, and possibly with heating.However, keep in mind that all of this can only be achieved if the glazed balcony.And to finish 'open' balcony, the more wood - waste of time and money.Rain, snow will quickly make your "black" thing.

If there was a desire to use for finishing battens, it should be borne in mind that the "tree" does not like dampness.Therefore it is necessary to hold a number of additional activities and cover the battens antiseptic.But in any case, professionals recommend not to use the usual bunk, and the Euro.It absorbs less moisture and its installation is much easier due to the structure (the stud width larger).In addition, on the back of these boards have grooves for ventilation.

Surface Preparation

It should be understood that the lining does not lie exactly, if the walls, ceiling or floor will have large irregularities.Of course, they can be compensated for during installation rails (crates), but it will require more time and effort.Therefore, we must all align as much as possible.Currently available many different materials, so their selection depends on the quality and wear of these surfaces.

Determining location and installation of lining battens

Experts advise designers with low ceilings to install boards vertically.This visually "lifts" ceilings.Horizontal positioning is necessary, if a narrow balcony.Such stacking boards "increase" space.Of course, we must proceed from the fact, how the material (its length) has a "home builder".

After that, the layout for the installation batten.What it is?Crate - a frame of wooden slats, which are mounted on a finished surface.And on top of the slats overlap lining boards.Crate performs not only the function of the frame, it is necessary and even some "things".This becomes clear as the story.

Take into account that if the configuration of the boards (horizontal or vertical) is selected, the rail must be fixed perpendicularly.Such installation adds the stiffness of the whole structure.The distance between the rails crates chosen arbitrarily.They are fastened with screws, dowels, anchor bolts.

waterproofing and insulation

recommended to put on the floor (and on the walls, ceiling) film (although not necessarily).Such waterproofing material sold in stores - it will prevent the battens from the dampness.Fit "waterproofing" to batten installation.After mounting rails laid between insulation.The choice of material large, I wrote about plyuch.However, if it rolls, it also fits under the crate.

lining

Installation is done in two ways: "p'o-t'ai" or outdoor mounting.In any case, starting from the corner.The first board is leveled (spirit level).On the shelf of the groove is worn klyaymer (special attachment), which is fastened to the furring.Board fastened at several locations, depending on its orientation.The rest of the board are collected, as a constructor - a groove into the groove.In addition, each fixed klyaymerami.It remains only to establish the corners corners, put the window sill, baseboards and ceiling moldings.If it is decided to hold the light, the advance should stretch the wires and bring out from under the boards.But that is another topic.