Any balcony can be either a place to go out, breathe not always fresh city air and look at the street, or a separate small cozy room. And not a warehouse for unnecessary things( by the way, you made a cabinet on the balcony?), Namely a full-fledged room. With its lighting and, if desired and possibilities, with heating. However, you need to consider that all this can only be achieved if the balcony is glazed. And to finish the "open" balcony, the more wood - a waste of time and money. Rain, snow quickly make their "black" business.
If there is a desire to use for the finishing of the lining, it should be borne in mind that the "tree" does not like dampness. Therefore, we will have to carry out a number of additional measures and cover the lining with an antiseptic. But in any case, professionals recommend using not the usual lining, but euro-.It absorbs less moisture and its installation is much easier due to the construction( the spike width is larger).In addition, on the back of these boards there are special grooves for ventilation.
Surface preparation
It should be understood that the lining does not lie flat if the walls, ceiling or floor have large irregularities. Of course, they can be compensated for when installing rails( crates), but this will require more time and effort. Therefore, you need to maximize everything. Now on sale a lot of different materials, so their choice depends on the quality and wear of these surfaces.
Determination of the arrangement of the lining and the installation of the lath
Specialists-designers advise, at low ceilings, to install boards vertically. This visually "lifts" the ceiling. Horizontally it is necessary to dispose, if the balcony is narrow. This stacking of boards "increases" the space. Of course, we need to proceed from the fact that the material( its length) has a "home builder".
After this, the marking for the installation of the crate is done. What it is? The curb is a frame made of wooden slats that are attached to the surface to be trimmed. And already on top of these slats are superimposed boards lining. The cladding performs not only the function of the carcass, it is also needed for some "things".This will become clear as the story unfolds.
It should be noted that if the configuration of the boards( horizontal or vertical) is chosen, the slats should be fixed perpendicularly. It is this installation that adds rigidity to the entire structure. The distance between the batten rails is chosen arbitrarily. They are fastened with screws, dowels, anchor bolts.
Waterproofing and insulation
It is recommended to put a film on the floor( and on walls, ceiling)( though not necessarily).This waterproofing material is sold in stores - it will protect the lining from dampness. Fits "waterproofing" to the installation of the crate. After fixing the rails between them, a heater is laid. The choice of material is great, I wrote about the plush. However, if it is in rolls, it also fits under the crate.
Installation of the lining
It is made in two ways: in "sweat" or with an open fixture. In any case, you should start from the corner. The first board is leveled( building level).On the shelf of the groove is put on the knife( special fastening), which is screwed to the crate. The board is attached in several places, depending on its orientation. The rest of the boards are assembled as a designer - a groove in the groove. At the same time, each is fixed with Kleimers. It remains only at the corners to install the corners, put the window sill, plinths and ceiling baguettes. If it is decided to hold the light, then in advance it is necessary to stretch the wires and pull out from under the boards. But that is another topic.
