One of the most popular materials for exterior finishing of balconies is siding. This is due to the fact that this material is practical, durable, beautiful, and also quite easy to install. In addition, this material is lightweight and therefore does not create a large load on the slabs. Now we will look at how you can line a balcony with siding from the outside.
Balcony frame
Usually, in order to build up a balcony or restore it, it is necessary to completely dismantle the balcony. In the case of building a balcony, welding work is required.
This is an important step that must be carried out by professionals, because if the welding fasteners are not reliable, disaster may occur. So, the frame must be assembled from a metal profile. When assembling this structure, you must immediately plan the height at which the window will be located, and also determine whether it is worth installing windows on the side of the balcony, or will these walls be blank? Once the frame is securely welded, you can begin attaching the siding. By the way, to prevent the formation of rust, it is best to paint the profile.This will make the structure more durable.
Siding finishing
First, you should pay attention to safety precautions. Since this work is performed at height, it is necessary to use insurance. In addition, you will have to work in a limited area, so organize your workspace properly so that nothing gets in your way and nothing falls down. To have something to attach the siding to, you can install vertical wooden planks to the profile. The thickness of the board is 1.5 - 2 cm. The wood must be treated to protect it from rotting and other negative factors. To secure it, you need to drill holes in the board and in the profile. Use bolts for fastening. The boards are attached at a distance of 30 cm around the entire perimeter of the balcony.
Siding panels must be installed from left to right. First, the corner is installed, and after it is securely fastened with self-tapping screws to the wooden plank, you can insert the next panels against it.
All rows of siding are attached to wooden planks using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. When carrying out this work, make sure that there are no gaps or swelling between the panels. This requires precise cutting and assembly of panels. Install from bottom to top. When you have installed the entire row of siding, fix the corner on the other side. After this you can proceed to the next row. This material can be trimmed with an electric jigsaw or a hacksaw for metal.
Insulation with technoplex
When the balcony is completely lined on the outside, it must be insulated on the inside. For this you can use technoplex. This material has good thermal insulation properties.First you need to insert a sheet of technoplex between the profiles, resting it against the inside of the siding. Next, between the sheets of technoplex, all the cracks are filled with polyurethane foam. Then, for additional fastening, an umbrella dowel is used, which will be attached to the same wooden planks. After this, the second layer of technoplex is attached using polyurethane foam. It can also be secured with dowel umbrellas. Use polyurethane foam with a gun, as it is not only convenient, but also economical.
This way you can insulate the balcony. After this, you can begin installing the window and internal puttying of the walls.
