A balcony (loggia) is a special room in your apartment. It performs many functions and can serve as a storeroom, a greenhouse and a terrace for relaxation. Therefore, it is very important that your balcony has a presentable appearance and, at the same time, does not lose its practicality.
The best option for finishing balconies is clapboard cladding. It allows you to solve several tasks at once: to insulate the room, create a cozy atmosphere and preserve its appearance for a long time.
Lining is a thin board for covering surfaces, which consists of long panels with the same profile and connecting elements (groove and tongue) on the sides. Thanks to this, the lining is securely fastened and looks aesthetically pleasing. In addition to its beautiful appearance, clapboard has a number of advantages over other materials for finishing balconies and loggias.
It is resistant to mechanical influences. The durability and strength of the lining is undeniable.
Due to the treatment with special impregnations, it retains its appearance well: it does not tarnish or fade in the sun.
Wooden lining is eco-friendly, hygroscopic and creates an ideal indoor climate.
It keeps you warm and has good sound insulation.
It goes well with any style in the interior.
It is economical and quick to install.
Despite the many advantages, the lining has some disadvantages.:
- wooden lining has a high fire hazard class, therefore it requires taking precautions.;
- insects and fungi can grow in the tree (must be treated with special compounds);
- wooden panels can swell at the joints due to sudden temperature fluctuations and high humidity.
Lining a loggia with clapboard is an inexpensive way to finish a balcony. It allows you to save on plastering and painting works, as well as consumables for these works. The main costs are the purchase of lining and varnish to cover the surface, the prices of which are also affordable.
Types of lining
Today there are two types of lining: wooden and PVC.
Wooden lining is made from coniferous and deciduous wood species (aspen, ash, beech, spruce, pine, cedar, etc.) and there are four quality classes ("extra", "A", "B" and "C").
Plastic lining can vary in color (colored and white), texture (laminated for wood, marble, stone, etc.), the method of connection (seamless and with a seam).
Wooden lining differs from plastic with all the advantages of natural material: such a room "breathes", it is warm and cozy, natural materials give a unique fresh fragrance. But PVC lining tolerates any weather conditions well and is much cheaper than wooden lining. Sign up and access exclusive offers at Floyd Mayweather's casino .
Lining of the balcony and loggia with clapboard
