Joining the loggia to the room

Redevelopment of city apartments has now become a popular trend, especially in acute shortage of square meters.One of the most popular options to solve this problem is to combine a loggia with a room.And, although , change redevelopment of a city apartment requires a long pre-treatment, associated with obtaining permits, the owners of small apartments, this process seems only a temporary inconvenience.A general trend is that quite often the owners of large square footage of apartments in the persistent expansion of usable space - at the expense of joining the loggia to one of the living rooms.

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first step - getting the project documentation

typical layout of a modern urban apartments is such that the room on the balcony gets a kind of continuation of the living space.In the summer, when all the balcony doors wide open, from the stuffy rooms want to move to an open and well-ventilated space or balcony loggia.And you want it to be so throughout the year, and in the apartment finally have an additional comfortable places for rest and personal privacy.Lack of personal space - an urgent problem for the inhabitants of cities, especially when in a cramped apartment huddled family of 3 generations.

Whatever the size of dwellings, loggia will always seem not fully functional appendage:

• bedrooms;
• living room;
• child or teenager's room;
• kitchens and other functional areas apartment .

This is even more justified when a small close kitchen or bedroom has a preposterous continued as a huge square loggia.However, a typical proe kt mn ogoetazhnogo house is not designed for the demolition of the outer wall of the apartment association for indoor and outdoor spaces.And ignorant redevelopment of apartment without calculations and permits architects sometimes leads to disastrous consequences.

simple layman unclear , why design changes are illiterate apartment lead to the collapse of the building, instead of a flat increase.But structurally, the walls are of different types:

• carriers;
• support;
• minor;
• additional partitions;
• partition between supports .

Without expert assessment professionals such as architects and engineers , can not engage in redevelopment apartment on their own.A decision on the possibility of partial or complete demolition of the wall can take Only qualified personnel responsible for the peer review of redevelopment project.Even if the wall between the bathroom and the balcony seems fine, and the outer space remains unclaimed, the decision to merge may take only a specialist.

Combine loggia with a room can be a variety of ways:

• demolish the wall between the balcony and the living room;
• remove part of the partition;
• carry a small part of the wall under the window adjacent to the balcony door;
• make curly cutting the wall in the form of an arch (of any form) .

Decide on what design changes are possible in your project at home, can only architect, or other spe Art cn etsialnoy Commission.But, anyway , with redevelopment can not escape the high costs associated with obtaining permits and thorough warming loggia.

loggia Winterizing involves:

• thorough waterproofing and insulation of special materials;
• takeaway heating steam heating elements outside the living room;
• installation system warm floor;
• installation of additional electrical equipment;
• carry out works .

With a choice of the type of heating you need to decide in advance, and this will be stated in the project document for redevelopment.With the removal of the radiators of the central heating, it is likely to change the amount of heating apartments.For installation of any type of heating system you need to hire specialists.

Tip: To all the changes need to be prepared both financially and morally.If the competent authorities to ban the demolition of load-bearing wall, it have to accept and stay at some changes.

For more overlapping loggias to the room without redevelopment have restrict:

• glazed balconies;
• installing exterior windows with double glazing;
• replace old window between the bathroom and a balcony for a brighter;
• install a plastic-glass door leading to the loggia;
• warm loggia, but not how to use additional seating area or a personal retreat in the winter months .

Note: If you plan to use the loggia for the full stay, it is important to first consider the lighting and heating system, installing additional switches and sockets.Only after they are installed, you can complete the finishing work, consider a compact furniture for balconies and other conditions.Do not forget to ground, hold the TV cable or wireless Internet, if they are actively used in this part of the apartment.For example, a loggia, connected bathroom.Photos presented below:

functionality loggia after redevelopment

After obtaining planning permission or rejection will be apparent limits conversion loggia adjacent to one of the rooms.Depending on the rooms themselves, it is largely determined by the functional purpose Adaptable premises.In most cases, this will be:

• additional dining area;
• place for a comfortable stay;
• personal space of a family member;
• work or creative workshop;
• greenhouse;
• account for the computer .

Based on this selection, planned :

• total clearance of the premises;
• degree of warming of the loggia;
• additional hydro - and sound insulation;
• window decoration and overall design of the glazing;
• technical equipment and supply lines communication.

Important technical points for the conversion of the loggia combined with room

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of the windows, because after the conversion from the room will be a new outside wall.Qualitatively glazed loggia - a rugged design that can withstand Nati ck Article ihii:

• hurricane;
• heavy rain or hail;
• sharp drop in winter temperatures;
• summer heat;
• daily fluctuations in temperature, etc. .

outer wall balconies shall be fitted with double glazing and window frames - tightly and securely closed, whether wooden or plastic frame.There are special winter frame with a ventilation system (ventilation).When it comes about installing Windows, the company must immediately specify additional mount for glazed loggias, which should be mounted on some sort of support structure.Double glazed windows also provide additional noise insulation, especially if the house overlooks the highway.Only then can we talk about some reliability outer wall loggia.

same time consider how will zashtorivatsya window after joining the loggia to the room.Typically, a small balcony, and bulky curtains there would be inappropriate.Depending on the overall design of the room, it can be screened Japanese curtains Roman blinds or short.From the scorching rays of the sun on the south side will hide effectively only horizontal blinds , which are easier to clean and clean with windows than vertical.

Tip: Decide how will open transom and recline curtains.The best option - Sliding curtains on a special ledge electrically operated remote control.

Following the decision of the windows, it is important to determine the type of lighting attached balconies where everything depends on the overall design:

• pripotolochnaya chandelier;
• wall sconces on opposite walls;
• point LEDs or LED strip;
• floor lamps.

Heating balconies attached to the room

After resolved question on arrangement of the windows, it is important to consider all the points on the heating system.If the house is located in a cold climate zone, do not get involved in a radical re-planning, since it will be difficult to make sufficient insulation and choose the type of heating to during the bitter cold is not felt in connected loggia with the room.

Note: Remember that a large temperature difference between outside and inside the premises leads to the inevitable formation of condensation on the windows or the excessive frost.The steam that is contained in the air inevitably be deposited on the cold glass.Excess liquid will flow down, creating opportunities for dampness, mold and fungus .Be sure to take care of the loggia sealing, waterproofing and thermal insulation - all these repairs are best left to the experts!

As mentioned above, it is important to think of ways of heating system, and make better use of the combined heating loggia.In advance take care of sufficient insulation wires and fire safety.It is recommended for combined heating:

• system « warm floor" on the basis of the heating cable « Nexans »;
• central heating system with the installation of compact radiators or heating modern design radiators ;
• imitation fireplace desirability on to a spacious loggia, inside mounted electric fireplace .

Note: Infrared heaters are not recommended for use in a small room balconies!Some heaters are not safe in the narrow space, especially with reflectors, focusing the heat at a distance at one point - they lead to fire and fire on the balcony.

Preparatory dismantling loggia

Once you have thought through how to attach the loggia to the room, calculated all the preliminary expenses, then you can begin to dismantle the old structures, frames and partitions.If the balcony has been glazed, without insulation, it is unlikely to seriously insulate the old system of wooden windows.

The front panel houses walls, as a rule, are part of the support structure, so delete such partition is prohibited, to avoid the collapse of the entire facade.Maybe if you live on the top floor, the architectural office will allow you a little more to transform the loggia, a bathroom connected capital partition.However, in this case, you need to work grinder or other tool very carefully.

not always useful to rely on their own experience and the advice of specialists of the construction company.The brick house is usually easy to remove that part of the wall, which is located in the partition wall under the window.But further strengthen opening never superfluous .Sometimes it requires additional supports, pillars or other original designs - photos.

Warning: Dismantling of bearing walls - it's always a lot of cement dust, sand and other debris.Before beginning such work, it is desirable to make the most of all the stuff out of the room that was left - cover film .After a fine slurry settles, everything is clean, several times treat all surfaces and do wet cleaning.All work is carried out in overalls, a helmet, goggles and a respirator!

Construction and finishing loggias

has developed a variety of options in in undercuts finishing loggias, attached to the room.But whatever the design of the room with a balcony, the main focus is still better to do on the properties of materials, rather than aesthetics.Loggia you can warm both inside and outside, and excellent properties of wood - this is a great image of adequate insulation, but to burden this premise still not worth it.

It looks good lining and other types of treated wood that support the windows and insulate the room, but do not forget that a tree - a fairly heavy material.But if the balcony is well insulated, there is a layer of waterproofing, we can restrict lining plasterboard, decorative panels, etc. How to perform a full insulation attached Do balcony loggia - a look at the video:.

Very importantly, how will floor updated loggia - it is important that he was not cold.You can lay wooden boards, parquet or linoleum, but it is better if underneath passes insulation system.To finish fit stoneware , marble and ceramic tile.The greatest comfort give skins or pieces of natural and artificial fur, or soft carpet mats high pile - all depends on the style of the dwelling.

Tip: Remember, it will look ridiculous Diza dH etc. isoedinennoy loggias, if it does not match with the style of other buildings.Important balance of color and finishing materials.

functionality loggia, its openness to the outside world, access to fresh air and sufficient light has to, to equip its as a recreation area.Here you can relax after a busy day and dinner together, discussing over a cup of tea all the news and impressions of the day. furniture in such a small space is to be light and compact:

• stackable stools or chairs;
• folding seats and a console instead of the tables;
• small double bed;
• oval table top instead of a window sill or a bar;
• light hanging shelves and cabinets doors bases, so as not to clutter the space;
• if space permits - here you can set narrow and tall fridge, if loggia attached to the tiny kitchen .

best complement, as a living element loggia , of course, be real flowers.If you have enough space - transform the loggia in a real paradise with fragrant exotic plants.Here it will be enough light, heat.Do not forget to spray them with a spray bottle to maintain adequate moisture in the summer.Complete loggia small gurgling fountain, aquarium or cage with parrots, and your comfortable rest area, in emotional terms, with more than cover all the costs for the resettlement.

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