External trim of the balcony
If you have the idea to radically change the appearance of your old balcony, and you want to ennoble it not only internally, but also externally, then the best material for its finish, of course, will be vinyl siding.
Why is siding, well, firstly, because it is very resistant to external environment and temperature fluctuations. He also has zero exposure to microbiological corrosion processes, in other words, to mold fungi.
Secondly, its color will not change for a long time. And if you choose, the most unusual and provocative colors for your design, then this will only give your balcony your uniqueness and unsurpassed style. It is produced in a variety of color palettes and even shades. Neutral tones are considered the most common, these are dark or lightweight, as well as gray.
Installation of siding, you need to make it depending on its type of fasteners, they are horizontal and vertical. But in the decoration of houses, the most common option is the horizontal method. The installation of siding is carried out with special nails, which after masking. The fasteners of the neighboring panels are carried out on the principle of “Ship-PAZ”, although in many cases “latches” can be used, where the edge of one panel is clipped with another panel, and the upper edge is nailed to the wall.
You need to understand only one thing that when finishing down, the balcony with vinyl siding thermal insulation, you will improve only a little. To improve it, you should also install window frames with a double or triple glass packet.
Having ennobled your balcony, you have a significantly transforming its appearance, and to maintain this beauty, it will be quite enough for you to periodically wash off the dirt from it.