Due to the coronavirus, travel is restricted,

More and more people are looking to make the most of their time at home.

Meanwhile, you can enjoy the outdoors at home

There is a lot of talk about the increasing demand for inner balconies.

So, the theme this time is"Inner balcony"

The differences between verandas and other things that are often confused, the advantages and disadvantages,

We will introduce some points to note when installing.

If you are thinking about purchasing a detached house, please use this as a reference.

 

Types and features of balconies

When you look at the layout of an apartment or a house,

Spaces that extend beyond windows, such as verandas, balconies, and terraces

You'll notice that it goes by a variety of names.

There are strict rules for how these terms should be used.

 

▼Differences between veranda, balcony and terrace

First of all, both verandas and balconies are

This refers to the part that protrudes outward from the window of a room on the second floor or higher.

The two are differentiated by whether or not a dedicated roof is installed.

A balcony does not have a roof, while a veranda has a roof.

In the case of an apartment building, the balcony floor on the upper floor essentially acts as a roof.

In this case, it will still be classified as a balcony.

On the other hand, the terrace refers to the part that juts out from the windows on the first floor.

A deck is built into the room at almost the same height as the floor.

A wooden deck is also a type of terrace.

 

▼Various types of balconies and inner balconies

There are many different types of balconies.

A roof balcony is installed using the space above the first floor of the building.

Sky balconies on the rooftops of buildings,

And now to the theme of this post: the inner balcony.

 

The inner balcony does not jut out from the room,

A balcony that is set back inside the dwelling.

Since it has a roof, you might think it's a balcony, but

Rather than installing a dedicated roof,

It is called a balcony because it uses the roof of the original building.

 

The advantages and disadvantages of an inner balcony

The inner balcony was originally a room or living room.

It was designed to create a space that is part of the view outside the window.

Therefore, there is no restriction on depth like with a regular balcony.

It is possible to create a balcony with a fairly generous depth.

In addition, since the room and balcony feel like one continuous unit, the room feels spacious and creates a sense of openness.

Some families who live in detached houses with inner balconies

You can set up outdoor tables and chairs to create an "outdoor living room."

You can enjoy "veranda camping" in a camping mood.

It seems that more and more people are enjoying extraordinary spaces.

On the other hand, due to the structure of the inner balcony, it is necessary to install a lot of wall materials.

Because we have to install insulation for the lower floor,

It costs more than a regular balcony.

In addition, the rooms adjacent to the inner balcony

The layout needs to be designed with care to prevent sunlight from entering the room.

 

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