Who doesn't want their balcony to be both beautiful and functional? Just over a year ago, I decided to install the popular broken bridge aluminum casement windows, thinking it would be a good choice to improve my quality of life.
Time has proven everything, and this decision has left me with regrets. Now, I would like to share this experience and hope that you will consider more when decorating.
A little over a year ago, I bought my first house, a small home of 86 square meters. To make the living room look more spacious, I, like many of my neighbors, opted for an enclosed balcony.
The popular broken bridge aluminum casement windows on the market seem to be a good choice, not only looking modern, but also claiming good sound insulation and thermal insulation.
I spent a lot of thought and money on the installation process. The cost per square meter is more than 1,000 yuan, and the decoration cost of the entire balcony is as high as more than 10,000 yuan. Despite the high price, I expect it to bring the comfort and aesthetics that I expect.
The real problem became apparent soon after moving in. The first is the problem of ventilation in the summer. My balcony was originally the only vent, but with the installation of broken bridge aluminum windows, the ventilation was greatly reduced.
Especially in the hot summer, the living room that was already facing west becomes even more stuffy, and it is difficult to bear the air conditioner. Naturally, electricity bills are also rising, and seeing bills every month is a torment.
Security is also a big concern for me. Occasionally, there is news of large areas of glass windows bursting in the market, which makes me doubt the safety of windows in my home.
What's more, we have typhoons here from time to time, and whenever the weather forecast says that a typhoon is coming, I worry about whether these large pieces of glass can withstand it.
After a long period of consideration and comparison, I feel more and more that the original choice was a blind follow-up. Decoration is not only the pursuit of fashion and beauty, but also should focus on practicality and family comfort.
If I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I would never choose a broken bridge aluminum casement window again. This experience has made me deeply aware of the need to fully research and consider your actual needs before making any major decisions.
The experience of more than a year of life, although full of regrets and inconveniences, has also given me the opportunity to rethink and choose. In the future, I will pay more attention to the performance and actual effect of materials, not just the appearance.
I also hope that this experience can give some inspiration to my friends who are also on the road of renovation, so that they can be more cautious and rational when choosing materials and designs.
While past choices have taken a toll on me, this experience has also taught me a lot about home safety and comfort. As I learn more about these aspects, I am able to make better decisions about making home more than just a place to live, but a haven of security and comfort.