City dwellers of high-rise buildings dry the washed linen in apartments. Finding a suitable place for this, at first glance, is easy. However, it is very important that the selected design is comfortable and efficient, and also does not take up a lot of space. The ideal option in this case would be a vine for drying clothes on the balcony.
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Pros and cons of creepers for drying clothes on the balcony or loggia
Content
- Pros and cons of creepers for drying clothes on the balcony or loggia
- Requirements when choosing a creeper dryer
- Creeper rope installation options
- Decorating a room for drying creepers
- Ceiling decoration
- Wall decoration
- Video: Assembly and installation of a ceiling dryer for clothes on the balcony
- Photos of beautiful examples of the design of the balcony and loggia with a dryer for clothes liana
Balcony dryer "Liana" has a lot of advantages:
- Attractive appearance. The rods and brackets are usually made in white, which is most often used in the design of household structures. Regardless of the style of the room, such a model will look good on any balcony or loggia.
- The convenience of use. You don't need to bring a ladder or stool to hang your laundry. The rope only needs to be pulled down, fixing it in the desired position.
- Structural strength. Any model can withstand a significant load, in the instructions the manufacturer always indicates the mass for which it is designed. Plastic models can withstand up to 7 kg of linen, metal ones - up to 12 kg.
- Ease of assembly. Few tools are required to secure the structure. As a rule, it will not take long.
- Low cost. The simplest model will cost about 500 rubles, more durable ones cost in the range of 1000-1500 rubles. Models from imported manufacturers are slightly more expensive, you will have to pay about 2,500 rubles for them.
Compactness is one of the main advantages of this type of dryer. Without linen, the rods fit tightly to the ceiling, so they do not interfere with free movement on the balcony.
The disadvantages of the dryer according to customer reviews are:
- The rope can jump out of the rollers, which means they have to be tied by hand.
- Plastic parts break frequently.
- Installation error can lead to failure of this structure.
A professional worker can be invited to install the unit. This will eliminate the need to spend money on tools and to deal with the installation.
Requirements when choosing a creeper dryer
Liana on the balcony is selected taking into account some requirements. Since dryers are found in different sizes, it is important to consider the parameters of a balcony or loggia when choosing a design.
When choosing the size of the dryer, it is important to understand exactly how the structure will be located on the balcony.
In addition to size, it is also important to consider the material from which the dryer is made. There are plastic and metal models. The former are significantly inferior in strength to the latter, therefore, they are several times cheaper. If the amount of laundry is significant, then it is better to choose metal options.
Plastic dryers are not afraid of moisture, however, they are designed for a small load
However, there are also some nuances here. Aluminum rods are not as strong as stainless steel bars. In addition, paint can peel off from aluminum elements over time, which is fraught with contamination of the laundry.
Stainless steel models are stronger, more durable and more expensive
When buying a vine dryer, you should pay attention to the thickness of the rope. Longer service life for those that are woven more tightly.
It should be borne in mind that the longer the tubes of the dryer, the greater the likelihood of their deformation under excessive load.
The country of origin should not be ignored either. Chinese models will not last long, because they use low-quality plastic for their production. But the service life of models produced by European manufacturers is much longer.
Creeper rope installation options
There are different types of dryers-lianas, they differ in details in the design.
First of all, dryers differ in the type of fastening of the structure - there are wall and ceiling models
Some models are equipped with universal brackets that allow you to mount the structure both on the ceiling and on the balcony wall
The most popular liana clothes dryer is a ceiling-mounted balcony. The drying rods are firmly fixed, so they must not be lowered or raised at random. The design is rectangular with 4 or 5 bars. The number of cords for adjusting the height is minimal, since the rod system is monolithic.
Such a dryer can only be completely lowered to hang the laundry, and then it can be understood to the very ceiling
The ceiling creeper for drying clothes on the balcony has certain drawbacks; such a hanger requires an even distribution of the laundry in order to avoid skewing the entire structure.
More convenient to use models with a height control system located in the side
The design of such dryers allows you to separately adjust the height of each rod.
Another version of the dryer is the electric model. You can lower or raise the rungs using the control panel. Consequently, such models do not have a block with ropes and fixing caps.
Electric models can differ significantly from each other in terms of configuration, there are dryers with fans and UV lamps designed for disinfecting linen
Models can differ in the number of rods, as well as the distance between them. You can purchase a structure not only with a single-level arrangement of rods, but also multi-level ones. They are more practical because they allow you to hang different sizes of laundry.
Fans built into the design significantly speed up the drying process
In addition to models that are mounted to the ceiling, wall-mounted options can also be found on sale.
In the photo, a liana dryer with a wall mounting option
Decorating a room for drying creepers
As already noted, the Liana dryer is of two types: ceiling and wall. It is important to consider which surface the load will be applied to.
The durability and safety of the dryer depends largely on quality installation
Ceiling decoration
The ceiling version implies fastening the structure to the ceiling covering. Suspended and tensioned structures may not be able to cope with heavy loads.
An example of fixing a creeper dryer on a ceiling with wood sheathing
On the ceiling, you will need to install metal supports, which are special corners. They can only be installed before finishing the ceiling.
If the facing material cannot withstand such a load or there are no metal corners for mounting the structure, then it is better to give preference to wall models.
Wall decoration
Installation of the wall-mounted version is much easier. Drilling holes for dowels through brick or some other finishing material is not difficult.
An example of attaching a wall dryer to a balcony clapboard
Wall mounting option with plastic panels:
The most suitable place to install the Liana dryer is a balcony or loggia. It is very important that the room is glazed. Otherwise, at the time of drying, clothes may get dirty from dust or precipitation. In winter, clothes can freeze altogether.
For use on open balconies, special models of dryers are designed, the design of which corresponds to such operating conditions.
In the event of a breakdown, many structural parts can be replaced with new ones. Observing all the rules of operation of such a structure, it can last up to 10 years.
