In winter, it is often impossible to be on the loggia. There's really very cold there, and even special heating agents will not be helped here, which are often used to heat small rooms. Surely the most serious problem in a concrete case is too cold floor. Most often, it is a concrete surface that is sometimes facing tiles.
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Fortunately, modern technologies allow without any problems to turn the loggia into a full-fledged room that can be used all year round. We are talking about the installation of warm floors, increasingly used in industrial buildings, and even in the baths. Accordingly, it is the warm floor that is an excellent option for such a small space, in which there are no other heated installations.
It must be said in advance that there are several types of warm floors. Of course, this information needs to be analyzed before making a choice in favor of certain surface heating tools.
In this material, we will analyze the main parts associated with the warm floors and their use on the loggia. We will also try to highlight the main advantages of a type of warm floor, most suitable for use in the above space.
The main features of modern warm floors
At the very beginning it should be noted that it is the feet of a person most sensitive to any temperature drops. Accordingly, in the cool dwelling it is incredibly important to have a warm floor, since even at low air temperature, but with a warm floor, a person will feel comfortable.
Unfortunately, today, most of the warm floors is too expensive, so most often these systems are used in stores, as well as enterprises where it is necessary to maintain a certain floor temperature.
It is also important to know what it is advisable to use a warm floor and in large private houses. Very often, such large rooms warm up the usual ways are too difficult, and the warm floor significantly improves the situation. Of course, the best option is the simultaneous use of insulation, a heating floor, as well as standard facilities for the heating of the room.
It is impossible not to mention the fact that all works related to the installation of warm floors can be carried out personally. Of course, there is some risk to spend work not as high quality as I wanted, however, with the help of some tips, the result will be excellent. If you are not sure that the holding of such events will be unable to be able to resort to the help of specialists.
Advantages and disadvantages of a warm floor
Before getting a warm floor, you need to carefully analyze all the advantages and disadvantages of this system. It should be borne in mind that each feature of the warm floor can significantly affect the situation associated with the installation of the system and its operation.
Main advantages:
- The highest level of comfort. Only with the help of warm floor systems, the result can be achieved, in which the surface becomes really warm, and it is nice to walk even without shoes. In winter, this is especially important, considering that the concrete floor hears very slowly. It is also worth knowing that often laying a warm floor can be made under a concrete screed, as well as under parquet or laminate.
- Functionality. Most of the above systems have thermostat. With their help, it is possible to fine-tune the temperature regime. Moreover, it allows not to spend extra money on electricity that the system consumes. In some cases, it is enough to warm up a little enough, after which the heat will be felt for a whole day.
- Reliability and durability. Most of the systems available on the market are distinguished by a simple principle of work. Also, many manufacturers who have been engaged in the release of such products for a long time, often provide a guarantee of up to several years. It only speaks that they are confident in the quality of their products.
Disadvantages:
- Electricity costs. Often you have to use the warm floor to full power. In such situations, the system consumes really a lot of electricity. Of course, it is worth remembering that the warm floor is used only in cool seasons, and this is not such a long time.
- Raising gender. Some systems require a lot of space for installing a warm floor. Accordingly, the ceiling height should be sufficient for such events. In addition, there are some subtleties that allow you to avoid unpleasant parts associated with the height of the floor.
It should be borne in mind that there is also a lot of other aspects associated with warm floors. For example, we can talk about inertia at which the full heating of the floor can continue within a few hours. There are a lot of similar details, and all the subtleties are best to learn from the consultant in the appropriate store. This will make it easy to avoid problems that are not so rarely found when installing and maintaining warm floors.
Varieties of warm floors
If we are talking about installing a warm floor on the loggia, then our choice is limited to two systems, including:
- cable heating system;
- film warm floor.
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages that we will talk about. We will also consider the main stages associated with the installation of warm floors.
Cable floor heating system on loggia
This system has a cable basis, which are heating elements. Accordingly, in this case, we have the ability to properly position the cable exactly as it pleases (except those cases when the cable comes with the grid). It is worth noting in advance that much depends on the location of the heating element. For example, if we install a cable with an incorrect step, it will definitely encounter with uneven propagation of heat.
Also, you should think in advance about where the thermostat will be located. This component system must be in a convenient location. If necessary, it can be brought into the room, adjacent to the loggia.
As for preliminary actions related to the installation of cable heating floors, here we need to get rid of the main flooring (laminate, tile, etc.). In addition, it is necessary to level the floor surface so that heating is uniform. In most cases, it is enough to remove the remains of cement to do this.
After that, you can safely begin the main process of laying a cable-based warm floor. This event consists of the following steps:
- On the "black" surface of the floor lay the heat insulating layer. It is worth noting the fact that in this case it is advisable to use the thermal insulation of a small thickness. To date, there is a large amount of various thermal insulation materials resembling film material. In addition, it should be noted that this heat insulation will become the basis for fastening the mounting tape. Especially responsibly need to spill isolation, since it depends on the correct location of the warm floor system. If necessary, it is possible to install waterproofing, however, it is hardly useful for the loggia.
- Now it's time to lay the heating cable. As mentioned earlier, it must be installed evenly throughout the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. To do this, you need to take a certain step that allows you to most effectively use the space on the loggia. For this room, too much cable is not needed, since the heating of such a small area will occur quickly and efficiently.
- As an attachment, a mounting tape is used here, which is stacked under the heating cable, and also creparates this element from above. Of course, it is at this stage that it is necessary to monitor the correct location of the heating element.
- After that, the thermostat is set. Most often, the temperature sensor and the regulator are mounted nearby, as these are two inhabitual system elements.
- We must once again make sure that the cable is located correctly, because further the creation of a screed based on cement-sandy solution. This layer should be thin, but the system must completely delve into it. If the ceiling is high, then the thickness of the screed layer is far from the most important question, since heat is perfectly spreading along the concrete surface.
- Most often, the screed is gaining strength for a few weeks, so during this period you should not walk by this floor. When cement is already strong enough, you can begin the process of laying tiles or any other flooring. However, it is still necessary to check the heap system for performance, and this procedure is carried out before creating a screed, and after. In the presence of any problems, you should immediately contact the specialists.
Most often, it is necessary to attract the appropriate services responsible for safety to install a warm floor. Moreover, you need to keep in mind that the screed is an additional load on the lower plate of the balcony. For the loggia, this situation is not very dangerous, however, it is still worth consulting on this issue.
Film Warm Installation
Many specialists in the construction industry believe that the film warm floor is best used in apartments. The fact is that such a system is distinguished by incredible practicality, as well as the safety of use. The thing is that the film floor does not accumulate, but only highlights heat. This allows you to use such materials such as linoleum or laminate as an outdoor coating.
Accordingly, in this case there is no need to create a cement screed, which not only simplifies the installation process, but also retains the available room dimensions.
The essence of the operation of the film underfloor is that the thin layer of material radiates infrared heat. In this case, one disadvantage is manifested, which concerns heating all the objects surrounding the film. It can be furniture, which is best not to mount this system.
The process of adjusting a film undergraduate floor consists of the following steps:
- If we have an outdoor coating, it must be temporarily disassembled. Already on the basis of the draft coating, Penopelex needs to be located. Again, the layer of this material should be located as soon as possible. Any flaws can immediately manifest after the start of operation.
- Next, it comes a turn of the installation of a film coating. This is a fairly thin layer of material, which is very easy to unbelieve over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe loggia. Often the material is sold in large rolls. It is also very important to evenly distribute the film throughout the space evenly, excluding the possibility of any gaps between the material strips.
- Such a system also has a thermal sensor, as well as a thermostat. These elements need to be located in the most accessible places of loggia.
- Already after the film material you need to position the protective layer. For example, for laminate it will be a substrate that will not allow damage to the film even if desired. If we are talking about the use of linoleum, the installation of the protective layer becomes a much more important task. It is often used a protective film, however, it may not be the most efficient option.
- If everything is in order, you can safely install an outdoor coating. At the same time, it should be checked whether the warm floor is really laid.
Immediately after the flooring was laid, it is possible to start the full operation of the loggia. Unlike the past version, there is no need to wait a few weeks here, as a huge plus is the lack of need for a cement screed. Immediately after completing all the work, you need to check the system for performance. It is necessary to be sure that each sector of the surface of the warm floor is equally well coping with its immediate tasks.
