The balcony is no less important part of the house, especially in need of preparation for the winter period. How to make sure not to be afraid to go out here when the thermometer goes off scale from low indicators - we will tell you further.
How to prepare a balcony for winter. Photo: i.pinimg.com
Take care of insulation
It is never too late to insulate the balcony, but try to keep within before the first frost. Install high-quality windows, make a warm floor, seal the walls. It is quite possible to carry out some work on your own, but it is better to entrust professionals to install double-glazed windows, lay out heating elements.
Do the cleaning
If your balcony is already protected from frost, then it's time to conduct an audit here. If you have storage systems there, then they need to be disassembled. Throw away all unnecessary, do not regret. Wipe down surfaces, wash the windows first from the inside and then from the outside to make it easier to find the missing areas. It is very useful for residents of the upper floors to have in their arsenal of tools for cleaning windows a device with a long handle, an automated brush or a magnetic brush. Clean the floors and put everything in its place.
It is much more convenient to clean the windows on the balcony with a brush with a long handle. Photo: ae01.alicdn.com
Switch windows to winter mode
During the installation, the craftsmen set the summer mode on the windows, no matter what time the work is done. This happens because for the first two years the seal does not lose its elasticity and it is unnecessary to create additional load. You can check if you need to change the mode by squeezing a piece of paper between the frame and the sash. Close the window and try to get the piece of paper. I managed to do it without damaging the paper - the time has come to adjust the pressure. Just do not forget to bring back the summer regime in the spring.
How to switch windows to winter mode. Photo: sun9-48.userapi.com
Check waterproofing
Traces of water drips on the walls, ceiling or floor are a sign that the insulation has deteriorated. If nothing is done, then very soon cracks will appear here, and then a fungus. Wooden, brick base is treated with plaster or several layers of bituminous paint. It is better to apply a penetrating protective solution to concrete surfaces or paste over them with a roll-on waterproofing agent. The most reliable way to protect the floor is by pouring hot or cold mastic onto it.
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