According to the standards living rooms(bedrooms and children's rooms) must be separated from the street by at least three doors. When they open sequentially cold air remains between them and does not enter the living quarters.

At the same time, the house is kept warm, heating appliances do not "warm" the street. And in the summer, the coolness in the house is protected, which is especially important when using the air conditioner.

Thus, both in winter and in summer, more effective use climate technology and savings in heating or cooling costs are created.

In addition, the vestibule blocks the formation of drafts, prevents the penetration of smoke and unwanted odors into the house. Finally, you can leave your shoes here, and with it the dirt from the street.

Reliable isolation

Whether the vestibule will act as a temperature barrier for the rest of the premises depends, first of all, on its thermal insulation qualities.

outer wall vestibule, being part of the exterior structures of the house, - constituent element thermal contour of the building, and its "pie" should contribute to the provision and maintenance of the "thermos effect".

The wall is made of the same material as the whole house. But if additional insulation, for example, for a wall made of ceramic block or glued laminated timber, is usually not required, then in the vestibule area, experts recommend arranging a layer of thermal insulation from foam, perlite or mineral wool slabs (basalt or glass wool).

For the latter, film vapor barrier with inside, which will prevent the insulation layer from getting wet and losing its qualities. Outside, a reinforcing mesh is strengthened on the heat-insulating layer and then covered with finishing paint or plaster.

Technologies for the vestibule

The attached vestibule can also be made according to the technology winter garden: frame made of aluminum or plastic profile with double glazing. The main thing is to ensure reliable docking. profile design with the main wall.

To do this, arrange an expansion joint: leave a gap 20-50 mm thick, fill it with fibrous insulation (tow or mineral wool, but not polyurethane foam) and protected with façade sealant or waterproofing tape.

The same seam must be made at the junction of the foundations of the cottage and the entrance vestibule in order to avoid the appearance of cracks in the future. But the roof of the extension cannot be docked in this way. To cover the attached vestibule, it is better to perform an independent roof structure, and close the joint from above with a cornice strip.

Also in the vestibule you need to special attention make sure there are no gaps: along the perimeter of the doors, along the baseboards and in the corners. It is better to fill large holes with mineral wool, but you can also blow it out with polyurethane foam, and fill small gaps with tow, seal with insulating tape, or simply “close” with silicone sealant.

Doors for vestibule

Particular attention should be paid to the doors. The outer must be made of solid wood or metal frame with internal insulation.

Perfect as a second balcony door with double-sided handle, glazing and complete sealing of the opening due to two sealing circuits.

You can put a simple, even interior door made of wood or plastic, you just need to beat it around the perimeter with a rubber seal.

To heat or not to heat?

A lot of controversy raises the question of the need and possibility of heating for the vestibule. Some experts strongly recommend drawing a contour here. common system heating to avoid frost on the doors or the ceiling in winter. In addition, according to them, the vestibule in frosts can cool down so much that it ceases to play the role of a temperature buffer.

However, according to building codes, heaters should not be placed in rooms that have external doors, in order to avoid freezing of the coolant.

And most designers do not advise connecting the vestibule to traditional heating systems: this leads to unnecessary, completely unnecessary energy costs. The very essence of the vestibule is to be a buffer, a mixing zone of cold and warm air.

We heat the vestibule

It is permissible to install two thermal devices here. Firstly, it is a cable underfloor heating. It will not harm the main function of the vestibule, provide a more comfortable change from street shoes to indoor slippers, and speed up the melting of snow, which is often brought on the soles.

Will benefit and air thermal curtain, i.e. several fan heaters installed above the doorway, with a flat, well-directed air flow.

It will be enough to install a curtain of low power (1.5-5 kW) so that the wall of warm air along the opening completely cuts off the cold air from the residential area. In this case, the vestibule will be used only for changing shoes and accumulating street dirt.

The warm floor in the hallway is an element of the heating system of the apartment or country house, allowing to improve the internal microclimate and provide comfortable living for homeowners and tenants.

Depending on the element that provides floor surface heating, underfloor heating systems are classified as water and electric.

In water-type structures, the source of thermal energy is the heat carrier circulating through the heating circuit laid in the preparation of the floor.

The heating circuit is made of metal-plastic pipes, laid in the form of a coil, and water or another liquid substance with good heat-conducting characteristics is used as a coolant.

In systems electric type The source of heat is electrical energy.

Such devices, depending on the design, can be divided into three groups, these are:

• The heating cable is laid in the floor screed in the form of a coil.
• Heating mat - the same heating cable, but already laid on a flexible base (fiberglass or other similar material) in the factory.
• Thermal film is a source of infrared radiation, thermoelements are located inside the film.

The choice of floor heating design depends on the area of ​​the heated surface, specifications the premises where it is required to install this system, as well as indicators of the power supply system and other parameters that determine the possibility of using one or another type of heat source.

Advantages and disadvantages of underfloor heating

Depending on the design of heating devices and the type of heat source, underfloor heating systems have the following advantages and disadvantages, which can be formulated as follows.

The advantages of a water-type underfloor heating device include:

1. Environmental Safety.
2. Favorable temperature regime provided by the parameters of the circulating coolant.
3. The absence of the need to install heating radiators increases the useful area of ​​​​the room where this system is made.
4. Comfortable perception of heat transferred from the floor surface to the interior of the room (radiation through the entire floor surface).
5. Profitability, in comparison with electrical counterparts, in terms of payment for the services of energy supply organizations.
6. No electromagnetic radiation.

The disadvantages of water type heating are:

1. Lower reliability compared to electrical counterparts.
2. Difficulty in obtaining permission to execute installation work in apartment buildings.
3. The complexity and complexity of the installation of such a system.
4. The need to perform additional installation work related to the waterproofing of the base on which the installation is performed, which in turn leads to an increase in the cost of construction and installation work in general.
5. If it is necessary to reduce the temperature of the coolant entering the "warm floor" system, installation is required additional equipment(mixing unit, circulation pump), which also increases the cost of this type of system.

For underfloor heating systems based on the use electrical energy, also has its advantages, this is in addition to the above, related to water systems:

• A wide range of use for objects and premises for various purposes.
• Ease of installation and maintenance.
• Long terms of operation.

Main disadvantage electric heating- These are the costs associated with paying bills for the consumed electrical energy.

Underfloor heating in the hallway

Depending on the area of ​​​​the hallway or corridor located at the entrance to an individual house or apartment, as well as the coating material (laminate, tile, linoleum) and floor structures ( concrete screed, reinforced concrete slab, lumber), the heating system is also selected.

Water construction, as a rule, is used when heating is needed large area sex, while the cost of its maintenance does not depend on this indicator.

Pipes are laid on waterproofing, which in turn is placed on a layer of thermal insulation laid on the base (floor slabs basement). After that lies down reinforcing mesh and filling the entire system concrete mortar. The material of the floor finish may be different, depending on the personal preferences of the user and the style of the hallway.

When using electric heating, the design is as follows.

A special heating cable is laid on a layer of thermal insulation, which is laid on the ceiling. The cable is fixed with a special adhesive mounting tape.

A temperature sensor is placed in the space between the turns of the cable, which controls the temperature in the heating zone. Laid over the cable sand-cement screed on which the finishing material is applied.

The temperature sensor is connected to the thermostat, which operates the system in automatic mode according to the given parameters.

When using a heating mat, the "pie" of laying the heating element and the automation system are similar to the option of using a heating cable. The difference lies in the fact that the mat is manufactured in the factory and has certain geometric dimensions and electric power, which determine the possibility of its use in one place or another.

The installation of such a system itself is much simpler than when using a cable, since it is enough to roll it out yourself to lay it. heating mat on the prepared base and perform subsequent construction and installation and finishing works.

Infrared heating (film)

It is the safest and most energy effective method floor heating. Infrared rays heat the surface of the floor, walls, objects and things located in the zone of their radiation, after which their heat is transferred to the air in this room.

Due to its small geometric dimensions (film thickness), similar systems mounted directly under the floor covering.

Whether a warm floor is needed in the hallway and which system to choose, if there is such a need, everyone decides for himself individually, focusing on the requirements for the microclimate of a given room and economic feasibility.

A well-made and insulated vestibule can make a significant contribution to maintaining a comfortable microclimate in a cottage.

Tambour keeps warm

According to the standards living rooms(bedrooms and children's) from the street must be separated by at least three doors. When they are sequentially opened, cold air remains between them and does not enter the living quarters.

At the same time, heat is retained in the house, heating devices do not “warm” the street. And in the summer, the coolness in the house is protected, which is especially important when using the air conditioner.

Thus, both in winter and in summer, more efficient use of climate technology is ensured and savings in heating or cooling costs are created.

In addition, the vestibule blocks the formation of drafts, prevents the penetration of smoke and unwanted odors into the house. Finally, you can leave your shoes here, and with it the dirt from the street.

Reliable isolation

Whether the vestibule will act as a temperature barrier for the rest of the premises depends, first of all, on its thermal insulation qualities.

The outer wall of the vestibule, being a part of the exterior structures of the house, is an integral element of the thermal contour of the building, and its “pie” should help to ensure and maintain the “thermos effect”.

The wall is made of the same material as the whole house. But if additional insulation, for example, for a wall made of ceramic block or glued beams is usually not required, then in the vestibule zone, experts recommend arranging a layer of thermal insulation from foam, perlite or mineral wool boards (basalt or glass wool).

For the latter, a film vapor barrier is required on the inside, which will prevent the insulation layer from getting wet and losing its qualities. Outside, a reinforcing mesh is strengthened on the heat-insulating layer and then covered with finishing paint or plaster.

Technologies for the vestibule

attached the vestibule can also be made according to the technology of the winter garden: frame made of aluminum or plastic profile with double glazing. The main thing at the same time is to ensure reliable docking of the profile structure with the main wall.

To do this, arrange an expansion joint: leave a gap 20-50 mm thick, fill it with fibrous insulation (tow or mineral wool, but not polyurethane foam) and protect it with facade sealant or waterproofing tape.

The same seam must be made at the junction of the foundations of the cottage and the entrance vestibule in order to avoid the appearance of cracks in the future. But the roof of the extension cannot be docked in this way. To cover the attached vestibule, it is better to make an independent truss structure, and close the joint from above with a cornice strip.

Also in the vestibule, you need to pay special attention to see if there are any gaps: along the perimeter of the doors, along the baseboards and in the corners. It is better to fill large holes with mineral wool, but you can also blow it out with polyurethane foam, and fill small gaps with tow, seal with insulating tape, or simply “close” with silicone sealant.

Doors for vestibule

Particular attention should be paid to the doors. The outer should be made of solid wood or a metal frame with internal insulation.

As the second, a balcony door with a double-sided handle, glazing and complete sealing of the opening due to two sealing circuits is perfect.

You can also put a simple, even an interior door made of wood or plastic, you just need to beat it around the perimeter with a rubber seal.

To heat or not to heat?

A lot of controversy raises the question of the need and possibility of heating for the vestibule. Some experts strongly recommend that a circuit of the general heating system be carried out here in order to avoid frost on the doors or ceiling of the room in winter. In addition, according to them, the vestibule in frosts can cool down so much that it ceases to play the role of a temperature buffer.

However, according to building codes, heaters should not be placed in rooms that have external doors, in order to avoid freezing of the coolant.

And most designers do not advise connecting the vestibule to traditional heating systems: this leads to unnecessary, completely unnecessary energy costs. Itself the essence of the vestibule is to be a buffer, a mixing zone of cold and warm air.

We heat the vestibule

It is permissible to install two thermal devices here. First, this cable underfloor heating. It will not harm the main function of the vestibule, provide a more comfortable change from street shoes to indoor slippers, and speed up the melting of snow, which is often brought on the soles.

Benefit and air thermal curtain, i.e. several fan heaters installed above the doorway, with a flat, well-directed air flow.

It will be enough to install a curtain of low power (1.5-5 kW) so that the wall of warm air along the opening completely cuts off the cold air from the residential area. In this case, the vestibule will be used only for changing shoes and accumulating street dirt.

Even in the most inhospitable house, the front door opens all the time, whether you yourself or guests come, ask for a dog home, go to work in the garden or do something around the house. For all the time while the door is open, the air brings with it heat or cold from the street, and the feet of those who enter dust and dirt in the cold and damp season.

To solve such problems, a vestibule is built in the house.

Despite the seemingly obvious benefits of the vestibule, many perceive this small space at the entrance only as a small closet and a place for shoes. There is also a widespread opinion - this mini-room is not needed, it eats up the living area without much benefit, and also requires additional costs for arrangement. Yes, and many designers ignore the vestibule when planning the construction of cottages. They argue this decision as follows - it is enough to make a well-insulated (or better double) door, and these short-term "ventilations" will not play a big role.

However, the vestibule is necessary and useful in every home. The only exception is buildings in the southern regions of the country, where the climate is milder.

It should be borne in mind that building codes do not directly oblige to equip a vestibule in residential buildings.

But, according to the regulations, living rooms (bedrooms and children's rooms) must be separated from the street by at least three doors. This requirement is fully met by the vestibule, which is an intermediate, buffer space between the first and second (internal) entrance doors.

Due to their sequential opening, cold air remains between them and does not enter the living quarters. Home heat is also preserved, heating devices do not “warm” the street. And in the summer, the coolness in the house is protected, which is especially important when using the air conditioner. Thus, both in winter and in summer, more efficient use of climate technology and savings in heating or cooling costs are ensured.

In addition, the vestibule blocks the formation of drafts, prevents the penetration of smoke and various odors into the housing. Finally, you can leave your shoes here, and with it the dirt.

Features of the layout of the vestibule

There are no separate standards for the design of vestibules. However, there are rules that, among other things, regulate the arrangement of this space.

To locate the entrance to the house, and with it the vestibule, preferably taking into account the wind directions prevailing in the area. A door on the leeward side will make the house a little warmer, because gusts of wind will not blow into it.

Wherein vestibule can be built into the main volume building or attached to it in the form of a protruding part (risalit), where you can also place a ladder. The front door must necessarily open outward: this improves its resistance to breaking, increases the free space in the vestibule, and provides safer evacuation in case of fire.

Natural lighting is not necessary, artificial lighting is sufficient. But in inner door glazing can be provided: this will increase both the illumination and improve the visual perception of space. The floor covering must be hard and not slippery (even when wet). When installing dirt gratings, they should be arranged flush with top coat floor, without a protruding threshold. This guarantees a safer ride. Finally, the vestibule area is often lowered two or three steps below the level of the first floor, which further contributes to the retention of cold in this room.

Reliable isolation

The usefulness of the tambour playing the role of a constructive temperature barrier for the rest of the premises depends, first of all, on its heat-insulating qualities. The outer wall of the vestibule, being a part of the exterior structures of the house, is an integral element of the thermal contour of the building, and its “pie” should help to ensure and maintain the “thermos effect”.

The wall is made of the same material as in the rest of the house. But if additional insulation, for example, for a wall made of or glued laminated timber, is usually not required, then in the vestibule area, experts recommend arranging a layer of thermal insulation made of foam, perlite or mineral wool boards (basalt or glass wool - read more about seamless heaters). For the latter, film vapor barrier is required on the inside and waterproofing on the outside. Outside, a reinforcing mesh is strengthened on the heat-insulating layer and then covered with finishing paint or plaster.

An attached vestibule can also be made according to the winter garden technology: an aluminum or plastic profile frame with double glazing. The main thing at the same time is to ensure reliable docking of the profile structure with the main wall. To do this, arrange an expansion joint: leave a gap 20-50 mm thick, fill it with fibrous insulation (tow or mineral wool, but not polyurethane foam) and protect it with facade sealant or waterproofing tape. The same seam must be made at the junction of the foundations of the cottage and the entrance vestibule in order to avoid the appearance of cracks over time. But the roof of the extension cannot be docked in this way. To cover the attached vestibule, it is better to make an independent truss structure, and close the joint from above with a cornice strip.

Also in the vestibule, you need to pay special attention to see if there are any gaps: along the perimeter of the doors, along the baseboards and in the corners. It is better to fill large holes with mineral wool, but you can also blow it out with polyurethane foam, and fill small gaps with tow, seal with insulating tape, or simply “close” with silicone sealant.

Particular attention should be paid to the doors.

The outer should be made of solid wood or a metal frame with internal insulation. As the second, a balcony door with a double-sided handle, glazing and complete sealing of the opening due to two sealing circuits is perfect. You can put a simple one, even made of wood or plastic, you just need to upholster it around the perimeter with a rubber seal.

Which vestibule to build - heated or not?

A lot of controversy raises the question of the need and possibility of heating the vestibule. Some experts strongly recommend that a circuit of the general heating system be carried out here in order to avoid frost on the doors or ceiling of the room in winter. In addition, according to them, the vestibule in frosts can cool down so much that it ceases to play the role of a temperature buffer.

However, according to building codes, heaters should not be placed in rooms that have external doors, in order to avoid freezing of the coolant. And most designers do not advise connecting the vestibule to traditional heating systems: this leads to unnecessary, completely unnecessary energy costs. The very essence of the vestibule, what it is needed for in the first place, is to be a buffer, a mixing zone of cold and warm air.

It is permissible to install two thermal devices here. Firstly, it is a cable underfloor heating. It will not harm the main function of the vestibule, provide a more comfortable change from street shoes to indoor slippers, and speed up the melting of snow, which is often brought on the soles. An air curtain will also be useful, that is, several fan heaters installed above the doorway, with a flat, clearly directed air flow. It will be enough to install a curtain of low power (i.5 ~ 5 kW) so that the wall of warm air along the opening completely cuts off the cold air from the residential area. In this case, the vestibule will be used only for changing shoes and accumulating street dirt.

Ergonomics of the territory

Tambours are quite often used as a pantry and store old shoes, household equipment, small Construction Materials. Thus, they clutter up the space and increase the area of ​​​​surfaces that collect dust. In a small vestibule, it is desirable to arrange only shelves for shoes, as well as hooks and shelves for keys and other accessories. You can also hang a mirror on the wall. In a more spacious vestibule, after a walk, a baby carriage and sled are left.

If the depth allows, then you can equip a built-in closet(for example, a wardrobe) and store skis, balls and other sports equipment inside it. For the same purpose, a mezzanine is made. And at the same time, due to it, the ceiling level is reduced so that there is no feeling of a well in the vestibule. In these same furniture elements store boxes from under the purchased equipment, which should not be thrown away during the warranty period, etc. But the most frequently worn outerwear and hats should be stored in a wardrobe or hallway.

Convenient when side wall spacious vestibule has a built-in door to a nearby garage. Finally, internal and external doors are located both along the same axis, perpendicular to the facade, and at an angle of 90 ° to each other. The second option reduces ventilation, but it is less convenient, as it makes it difficult to carry furniture.

Leave dirt in the annex

The entire history of a person’s movements during the day remains on the sole of the shoe: in the form of dust, small pebbles, snow, ice, etc. In a word, dirt. All of it remains with the shoes in the vestibule, but gradually accumulates and, sooner or later, enters the house. To prevent this, rag or rubberized rugs are most often used, but they quickly become dirty, and the former also get wet. As a result, such coatings not only do not retain dirt, but also “return” it to the soles.

So it is better to use special anti-splash systems. For example, grilles made of aluminum or hard rubber, as well as combined products (they have metal strips alternating with rubber inserts). The cells in the lattice should be square or diamond-shaped and of such a size that they collect dirt clods and are not a trap for women's heels. The entire area of ​​the vestibule should not be covered with a grate. But to ensure the full collection of dirt, its width should be equal to the doorway (or better, 10-20 cm wider than it). The thickness of the grate is taken equal to 1o-16 mm - this allows you to collect up to 7-10 kg of dirt and less frequently clean. At the same time, dirt collection using a grate can be arranged on an outdoor platform near the door, then a canopy should be strengthened above the entrance to protect it from precipitation.

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Features of the final finishing of the vestibule

A tambour is a room with constant changes in temperature and humidity. Apply for walls and ceilings here should be materials that allow wet cleaning. For example, you can use facade paint, plaster or plastic panels. But gypsum and other types of materials intended for indoor use will not work - coatings from them may crack.

For visual magnification spaces choose light colors finishes. Finally, wear-resistant ceramic tiles, natural or fake diamond or linoleum. Not only do they resist abrasion, but they are also easy to clean.

Location and plan of the vestibule (diagram drawing)

1. Traditional small vestibule with wardrobe
2. Tambour, also playing the role of a hall with a staircase
3. Unusual planning solution allows efficient use of space
4. The entrance is recessed into the facade of the house, which further protects from the cold. From the vestibule there is an exit to the garage
5. The entrance to the house is on the same level as the facade. From the vestibule leads the door to the laundry room
6. Part of the vestibule with complex shape, set aside for a small dressing room

In addition to the article:

1. Most often, the vestibule is built from the same material as the house.
2. A translucent structure, such as glass, can also serve as a vestibule.
3. In small old houses, for example, in adobe houses, they often made summer kitchen- in fact the same vestibule, isolating the residential part of the house from the cold.
4. Building a vestibule in the main volume of the house with reasonable planning can help in zoning the space
5. If the vestibule is small, then the door should be installed so as to open to the street.
6. It is better to heat the vestibule autonomously - using the "warm floor" system or a fan heater installed above the outer door.
7. The tambour, lowered 2-3 steps below the level of living quarters, better retains the cold.
8. Fencing off a small hallway, turning it into a vestibule, is easy and inexpensive, and the resulting buffer will save on heating.
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Has anyone thought why in the cold season in the apartment the door is not covered with frost? Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is good thermal insulation doors. But not only in this matter. The main reason for the absence of frost on the door is the presence of a vestibule room - a small space separating the entrance doors to the apartment and the street doors. This room also happens in a private house. But first things first.

The general concept of the tambour

There are several meanings of the vestibule room, but they all essentially boil down to one. So, a vestibule is a separate room or a small part of it, preventing cold air from entering the living rooms immediately. It serves as a place where street and home air meet.

Another purpose of the vestibule is the retention of dirt, dust and sand brought on the sole of the shoe. Whatever rug is laid in front of the front door or inside the apartment and house, it will not be able to ensure complete cleanliness. But a separate room where you can change street shoes for home ones will quite cope with this task.

There are no building codes that would regulate the mandatory dimensions of the vestibule. But when designing it, one should take into account at least the width of the inner door, which, as a rule, opens outwards. Therefore, the minimum depth of the vestibule should be 1.3-1.5 m. additional use vestibule space, then, accordingly, its area must be increased.

The location of the vestibule and its need

By its location, the vestibule can be built into the house or in the form of an extension (in a private

Public places also often have a vestibule. In this case, during its construction, it should be taken into account that the more people come / leave at the same time, the more complex the vestibule plan should be. Otherwise, there will be no sense from it at all, because. cold air will quickly get inside.

Many people believe that the vestibule is a completely unnecessary room in the house. It either eats up part of the living space, or requires additional costs for an extension. In fact, the cost of its construction is fully justified, because. funds for heating housing with a tambour room require much less than without it. This is especially noticeable in areas where the cold season lasts long enough.

Tambour in a private house

The construction of the vestibule was invented a long time ago, when a small extension to a private house was called the word "canopy". Today, such a room can be decorated in any style and used not only as a buffer zone. For example, using double-glazed windows, you can build aerial structure, which will perfectly perform the basic functions of the vestibule. If the room is made spacious enough, and the windows are large, you get an excellent veranda, on which warm time year you can gather at the table of guests.

In the tambour room there can be not only internal and external doors, but also an entrance to another separate room. So, often an entrance is made from the vestibule. Then, in wet or cold weather, there will be no need to go outside to get into the car, and gasoline vapors will not penetrate the housing. An additional door can also lead to the utility building or boiler room.

Tambour in an apartment building

Tambour at the entrance, directly at the entrance, in modern houses does not always happen. More precisely, there is a room and an entrance door, of course. But the next inner door separating the entrance to the stairs may not be.

Tambour in apartment building also called the room that separates 2 or more apartments from the rest of the corridor. Such a fence is usually made not by developers, but by the owners themselves after settlement. If we turn to the legislation in this case, then such premises are possible only if the other owners of apartments located on this floor are not against redevelopment. Also, when constructing a vestibule in an apartment building, the following conditions should be taken into account:

• entrance doors to the apartment to the neighbors should open freely;
• on the separated territory there should not be common electrical panels, cables, etc.

Tambour finishing

First of all, finishing the vestibule is necessary in a private house. It is desirable to additionally insulate the attached room, using thermal insulation materials. You can fix them both inside and outside the room. Thermal insulation layer putty on top and go to Materials for outer side choose in accordance with the general concept of the house.

The built-in vestibule does not require additional insulation; finishing will be enough for it. The walls of the vestibule room can be painted, put on them textured plaster, beat plastic panels- i.e. use materials that do not react to temperature changes and are not afraid of the cold.

The floor covering of the vestibule should be chosen so that it meets the following parameters:

• was durable;
• durable (or at least easy to install);
• easy to care for.

These characteristics correspond to both linoleum and ceramic tile, and porcelain stoneware. If desired, you can use more expensive materials, for example, a stone.

Often in apartment buildings, a vestibule is a room used by residents of two or more apartments. And so there may not be a finish at all. But if relations between neighbors are good, then finishing performed jointly. Materials in this case are selected similar to those used in the vestibule of a private house.

Operation of the vestibule

In addition to the main functions of protecting residential premises from cold and dirt, the vestibule can serve as a pantry. If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room allows, then you can put a cabinet in it, for example, for tools or sports equipment. The entrance vestibule in an apartment building can be used to store various food supplies, because, unlike a similar room in a private house, there will not be negative temperatures but it won't be too warm either.

In a small room, you can simply lay and install a small shelf for shoes. In order for the rug to really trap dirt, it should be chosen especially carefully. In this case, a variant of a metal fine mesh with a rubber base is suitable. The base will not allow the rug to slide, and dust and sand will settle in the mesh cells.

Vestibule heating

There is a lot of controversy regarding the heating of the vestibule. A tambour in a private house is one situation. According to building codes, heating devices cannot be installed there. Firstly, it can lead to freezing of the coolant. Secondly, even if it does not freeze, the cost of heating itself will increase. This is also not very profitable. Therefore, if there is a great desire to supply a vestibule additional heating, you should opt for a floor heating system. He and the room will warm a little, and dry wet shoes.

An alternative option is to install a split system above the front doors. The outer doors will then be separated by a jet of warm air. It is not necessary to choose a large system power (considering small size premises), and it will not work constantly. This method is often used by public institutions ( shopping centers, banks and other institutions). Naturally, in this case, the power of the split system should be greater than in a private house.

In apartments, additional insulation is rarely used in vestibules, because. there are heaters in the entrance and they are enough to warm the room a little. But if there is a goal, for example, to dry shoes in the wet and cold season, then in this situation a floor heating system will also be appropriate. Another point is the attachment of the vestibule to the apartment and its insulation. But such an action is illegal, because. the tambour in this case is part of common corridor and cannot be assigned.

What is also called a tambour?

The vestibule is not only a room that protects the living space from cold and dirt. There is another meaning of this word. So, tambour also means a special kind of knitting (embroidery).

In addition, there is a vestibule in the train car. It also protects the interior from cold, smoke and wind.

Whether to build a vestibule in a private house, whether to separate the apartment additional door from the site or not - each owner decides for himself, but the presence of this small room, obviously, gives a lot of positive points.