Nowadays, many families are distressed when decorating a new house, whether the balcony is made open or closed? Open balconies have a good view, good lighting and atmosphere, but closed balconies are safer and can also expand the indoor area. So how to choose, today Xiaomei will analyze and analyze with you.
The reason for sealing the balcony.
Cleaner: Now urban air pollution has become a hot topic in many places, and it is also the main reason why many people choose to seal the balcony, if it is not sealed, then at least the balcony will be easy to get dirty, and it needs to be kept clean every day, which is really troublesome.
Safer: After the balcony is sealed, there is no need to worry about the children in the family accidentally climbing over the balcony. It is safer after the lockdown, and families with children at home must consider it.
More soundproofing: It has a certain soundproofing function. There is an extra barrier, the sound insulation effect is better, and the balcony is sealed, so you don't have to worry about the room being more noisy.
Warmer: If the wind is cold, after the balcony is sealed, there is no need to worry about the balcony being too cold, if there is a partition door between the living room and the balcony, then the warmth of the living room is better.
Brighter: If the balcony is sealed, then the living room and the balcony can be connected, so that the room is brighter and the space is larger.
The reason why the balcony is not closed.
It's called a balcony. Balcony, is not sealed up, can be called balcony, whether it is planting flowers, or viewing, all feel very comfortable, after the balcony is sealed, all kinds of window frames block, big bad scenery.
Good air flow from the balcony. If the balcony is not sealed, the air flow on the balcony part is better, and you will not feel uncomfortable in such a leisure space.
It is more convenient to dry clothes. If the balcony is not sealed, the clothes drying on the balcony can better introduce the sun's exposure, and at the same time, due to good ventilation, the moisture on the clothes will evaporate faster, and it is more convenient to dry the clothes.
Should the balcony be sealed or not?
As for how to choose, first of all, you need to look at the environment of the city where the family is located, if the environment is not good, then seal it; In addition, if the surrounding area is too noisy, it is best to seal it off as well, which can create a quieter atmosphere in the home.
If you have limited space in your home and want to use the balcony space, you need to seal it and connect the living room to the balcony.
If it is a family with a low floor, it is recommended to seal it, and if there are children at home, it is also recommended to seal it.
If the city environment is not bad, the room is not too crowded, you can not seal it, so that you can enjoy a more comfortable leisure time on the balcony.
Which glass is better to seal a balcony?
With the improvement of living standards, environmental pollution and home life health have become everyone's concern, and the most direct is the move to seal the balcony. Because sealing the balcony can prevent dust, sand, rain and keep the balcony clean, but there are also many owners who wonder, what kind of glass is used to seal the balcony? Which is better?
Ordinary glass. The most common glass on the market is commonly known as ordinary glass, which is low, but the thermal stability and impact resistance are relatively poor, and it is easy to be affected by external forces and cause breakage. And in a humid place, the transparency will be significantly reduced, this kind of glass, carefully considered.
Insulating glass. The glass with two or three pieces of glass with an empty aluminum strip in the middle is called insulating glass, and it will be sealed around with a high-strength and high-airtightness adhesive, which can hinder the transmission of heat and noise, and play the role of sound and heat insulation. Insulating glass can also be called double glazing, if you have requirements for the sound insulation of the house, or your home is next to the avenue, it is better to use double glazing as the material for sealing the balcony.
Vacuum glass. It can also be referred to as laminated glass, which is a combination of two or more pieces of glass. After a high-temperature and high-pressure process, the glass and the interlayer are permanently bonded together. With this design, even if the glass is broken, it can be adhered to the interlayer, effectively preventing accidents caused by broken fragments.
Toughened glass. Also known as safety glass, it is processed at high temperatures and cooled to be twice as hard as ordinary glass. Because the tempered glass is implemented by the country with safety signs, the tempered glass is not easy to break. Once the tempered glass is broken, it will form a granular mesh that will not hurt people. Tempered glass has strong processing and transformation performance, and can be processed into single-layer glass, laminated glass, insulating glass, which has the advantages of impact resistance and strong thermal insulation performance, which is the most recommended material for sealing balconies.
To sum up, each glass material has its advantages and disadvantages, and different glass functions are different. If you choose, it still depends on your personal needs, if you are more concerned about the quiet life of your home, you can choose empty glass. If you want a high degree of safety, you can choose tempered glass.