Joining the loggia to the room

The redevelopment of urban apartments has become a popular trend today, especially with an acute shortage of square meters. One of the most popular solutions for solving this problem is to combine the loggia with the room. And, though, changing the redevelopment of the city apartment requires a lot of preliminary preparation related to obtaining permits, the owners of small apartments this process seems only temporary inconvenience. And the general trend is that often the owners of apartments of large footage are persistent in expanding the useful area - due to the addition of a loggia to one of the living rooms.

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first step - gettingdesign documentation

Typical layout of modern urban apartments is such that the room on the loggia receives a certain extension of theof a new space. In summer, when all the balcony doors are wide open, from the stuffy rooms you want to move to the open and well-ventilated space of the balcony or balcony. And I want it to be like this all year round, and finally the apartment has an additional comfortable place for rest and personal privacy. The lack of personal space is an urgent problem for the inhabitants of megacities, especially when a family of 3 generations is hiding in a cramped apartment.

Whatever the size of the living quarters, the loggia will always seem not quite functional appendage:

• bedrooms;
• living room;
• of the nursery or the room of a teenager;
• kitchen and other functional zones of the apartment .

Especially it is justified when a small cramped kitchen or bedroom has an absurd continuation in the form of a huge square loggia. However, the typical project ct mn of the house is not designed for demolition of the external wall of the apartment for the sake of combining the internal and external space. And the illiterate redevelopment of an apartment without calculations and the permission of architects sometimes leads to disastrous consequences.

To the simple inhabitant it is not clear , why illiterate changes of the apartment project lead to a collapse of a part of a building, instead of increasing an apartment. But, constructively, the walls are of different types:

• carriers;
• reference;
• secondary;
• additional partitions;
• partition between supports .

Without the expert evaluation specialists, such as architects and engineers, you can not deal with the redevelopment of the apartment yourself. The decision on the possibility of partial and complete demolition of the wall can accept only a qualified specialist in charge of the expert evaluation of the redevelopment project. Even if the wall between the room and the loggia seems thin, and the external room remains unclaimed, only the specialist can make the unification decision.

To unite a loggia with a room it is possible in different ways:

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

To make a decision about what constructive changes are possible in your project at home, can only the architect or other specialist st sp of the special commission. But, in any case , when redevelopment does not pass the big expenses associated with obtaining the permissive documentation and with a thorough warming loggia.

Thermal insulation of the loggia assumes:

• solid waterproofing and insulation with special materials;
• removal of heating elements of steam heating outside the living room;
• installation system warm floor;
• installation of additional electrical equipment;
• execution of finishing works .

With the choice of the type of heating you need to decide in advance, and this will be stipulated in the project document for redevelopment. With the removal of central heating radiators, most likely, the amount for heating the apartment will change. To install any type of heating system, it is necessary to hire specialists.

Tip: All changes need to be prepared both materially and morally. If the competent authority forbids the demolition of the bearing wall, this will have to take and stop at partial changes.

For a greater alignment of the loggia with the room without re-planning it is necessary to limit itself:

• glazing of the loggia;
• installation of external windows with double-glazed windows;
• replace the old window between the room and the loggia to a lighter one;
• to install a full-glass plastic door leading to the loggia;
• to insulate the loggia, but not to use it as an additional recreation area or personal privacy during the winter months of .

Attention: If it is planned to use the loggia for a full residence, it is important to first think over the lighting and heating system, the additional installation of switches and sockets. Only after their installation you can finish the finishing works, think over the compact furniture for the loggia and other surroundings. Do not forget to make a grounding, conduct a television cable or wireless Internet, if they are actively used in this part of the apartment. For example, a loggia, connected with a room. The photo is presented below:

Loggia functionality after re-planning

After obtaining the permit for redevelopment or its rejection, the permissible limits of the conversion of the loggia adjoining one of the rooms will be understood. Depending on the rooms themselves, the functional purpose of the converted building is largely determined. In most cases, it will be:

• additional dining area;
• a place for comfortable rest;
• personal space of one of the family members;
• working or creative workshop;
• greenhouse;
• cabinet for working with computer .

Based on this choice, is planned :

• general layout of the room;
• degree of warming of the loggia;
• optional hydro - and soundproofing;
• window design and general glazing design;
• technical equipment and supplied communications .

Important technical details on the conversion of the loggia with

. Particular attention should be given to the choice of windows, as after the conversion the room will have a new exterior wall. Qualitatively, the glazed loggia is the robust design capable of withstanding the :

• hurricane wind;
• torrential rains or hail;
• sharp drop in temperatures in winter;
• summer heat;
• diurnal temperature fluctuations and pr .

The external wall of the loggia should be provided with double glazed windows, and the window frames - tightly and the reliably closed, regardless of whether the wooden frames or plastic. There are special frames with a system of winter ventilation( ventilation).When 's speech is about about installing windows, the company should immediately specify an additional fastening for glazed loggia, which must be fastened to some supporting structure. Double glazed windows will also provide additional noise insulation, especially if the windows of the house overlook the highway. Only after that it is possible to talk about some kind of reliability of the outer wall of the loggia.

At the same time, think about how the windows will be shaded after joining the loggia to the room. Usually the loggia is small, and bulky curtains there will be out of place. Depending on the overall design of the room, it can be screened Japanese curtains or a short Roman blind. From the scorching sun rays on the south side, only horizontal shutters will effectively cover, which are easier to clean and remove from windows than vertical ones.

Tip: Decide how the transoms will open and the curtains on the windows will recline. The best option - sliding curtains on a special eaves with an electric drive, controlled by a remote control.

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

• ceiling-mounted chandelier;
• wall sconces on opposite walls;
• point light-emitting diodes or LED strip;
• outdoor lighting .

Heating of the loggia attached to the room

After the solved the issue of window arrangement, it is important to think through all the points on the heating system. If the house is located in a cold climate zone, do not get carried away by radical re-planning, as it will be difficult to make sufficient thermal insulation and to choose the type of heating so that during the frosty frosts it was not felt in the connected to the loggia with the room.

Note: Remember that the large temperature difference between the outside and inside of the leads the to the inevitable formation of condensation on the windows or excessive ice. Steam, which is contained in the air, will inevitably settle on the cold glass. Excess liquids will flow down, creating opportunities for dampness, mold fungi. Be sure to take care of the airtightness of the loggia, waterproofing and thermal insulation - all these repairs should be entrusted to specialists!

As mentioned above, it is important to plan the heating system in advance, and it is better to use the combined heating of the loggia. In advance, take care of sufficient insulation wires and fire safety. For combined heating, it is recommended to use:

• system " warm floor" on the basis of the heating cable " Nexans ";
• central heating with installation of compact radiators or modern design radiators ;
• simulation of the fireplace is advisable on the a spacious loggia, inside it are mounted electric fireplaces .

Warning: Infrared heaters in a small loggia room are not recommended! Some electric heaters are not safe in a narrow space, especially with reflectors that focus heat at a certain distance at one point - they lead to a fire and a fire on the loggia.

Preparatory dismantling of the loggia

After you have thought out how to attach the loggia to the room, all the preliminary costs have been calculated, then you can start dismantling old structures, frames and partitions. If the loggia has already been glazed without thermal insulation, then it is unlikely that will seriously to insulate the old system of wooden windows.

In panel houses, the facade walls are usually part of the load-bearing structure, so it is forbidden to remove such a partition so that there is no collapse of the entire facade. Perhaps, if you live on the top floor, then in the architectural office you will be allowed to slightly transform the loggia, with room connected by capital partition. However, in this case also it is necessary to work with the Bulgarian or other tool extremely accurately.

It is always useful to rely not on your own experience, but on the advice of specialists of a construction organization. In a brick house, as a rule, it is not difficult to remove that part of the wall that is in the partition under the window. But in addition to strengthen aperture is never superfluous .Sometimes you need additional props, columns or other original designs - photos.

Warning: Dismantling the load-bearing partition is always a lot of cement dust, sand and other construction debris. Before the beginning of such works it is desirable to take out all the things from the room as much as possible, which is left - cover with film. After the fine suspension settles, remove all, several times treat all surfaces and do a wet cleaning. All work is carried out in overalls, helmet, goggles and a respirator!

Arrangement and finishing of the

loggia Specialists have developed a variety of variants in the interior trim of the loggia, attached to the room. But whatever the design of the room with the loggia, the main emphasis is still better on the properties of materials, rather than their aesthetics. Loggia can be insulated both inside and outside, and the magnificent properties of wood - this is also a magnificent appearance of sufficient insulation, but it is still not worth to weight this room.

Very good looking lining and other types of treated wood, which will support the windows and insulate the room, but do not forget that the tree is quite heavy material. But if the loggia is well insulated, there is a layer of waterproofing, then you can limit plasterboard plating, decorative panels, etc. How to perform a full warming attached balcony logs - look at the video:

It is very important how floor updated loggia- it is important that it is not cold. You can lay wooden shields, linoleum or parquet, but it is better if under them passes the insulation system. For finishing ceramic-granite , marble and ceramic tiles are suitable. The greatest comfort is given by skins or pieces of natural and artificial fur, carpet or soft mats with high pile - all depends on the style of living space.

Tip: Remember that it will be ridiculous to look like the ina pr and the connected loggia if it does not match the style of other rooms. The balance of color and finishing materials is important.

The functionality of the loggia, its openness to the outside world, access to fresh air and enough light has to equip its as a recreation area. It is nice to relax after busy day of work and have dinner together, having discussed all the news and impressions of the day over a cup of tea. The furniture in such a small space should be light and compact:

• stackable stools or chairs;
• folding seats and consoles instead of tables;
• small double sofa;
• oval countertop instead of a window sill or bar counter;
• light hinged shelves and cabinets bases of doors, so as not to clutter the space;
• if allows a place - here you can set a narrow and high refrigerator, if loggia is attached to a tiny kitchen .

The best addition, as a living element of the loggia, of course, will have live flowers. If there is enough space - turn the loggia into a real paradise with fragrant exotic plants. Here they will have enough light, heat. Do not forget to spray them from the spray gun to maintain sufficient humidity in the summer. Complete the loggia with a small gurgling fountain, an aquarium or a cage with parrots, and your comfort zone, emotionally, will more than cover all the cost of the arrangement.

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