7 Simple Steps for Creating a Fuss-Free Balcony

1. 7 Simple Steps for Creating a Fuss-Free Balcony

2. Balconies are a fantastic way to add more outside space to your home, and when professionally designed and constructed, they can be a low maintenance and fuss free solution, too. Easy to keep clean, weather-proof and long lasting, you too could have a fuss-free balcony; here’s how: Step One: decide whether you want a closed or open balcony Closed balconies might restrict sunlight and ventilation, but are great when buildings are close to each other and you want more privacy. Additionally, closed balconies are easier to clean since weather conditions, dust and debris are less of a problem.

3. Open balconies may give you more sunlight and ventilation, but depending on where you live, they can be noisy and dirty since they’re more exposed. An open balcony will need to be carefully designed so that it’s both water and weather proof. Step two: get your budget organized When budgeting for a balcony, keep in mind that certain costs will vary according to your tastes and needs, and flooring and wall designs are just two of them. Whether you choose artificial grass, wood or tiles for your flooring, your choice will affect the cost significantly, as will your decision to use texture paints, mosaic tiles or WPC for the balcony wall design.

4. Furniture can also bump the cost up depending on what you choose, but happily, there are always economy versions of almost every piece of furniture available, so you just need to count your costs wisely. Step Three: think about wind exposure If your balcony is going to be on a higher floor of a building, then you and your chosen construction company will need to factor the wind in when designing it, and if you’re balcony cannot be a closed one with an extended roof, there are some things you can place on your balcony to act as a windbreak:

5. Have some tall plants and shrubs • Add some wooden lattice panelling • Add an extendable or cantilevered canopy with full height glass Step Four: consider drainage The drainage system of a balcony is vital for helping you to keep it clean and dry, all year round, and your chosen construction company will come up with a drainage option to prevent your balcony from flooding, or water from seeping into the walls and causing damage to the building itself.

6. Step Five: choose water and weatherproof furniture Unless you want to move your furniture inside every time it rains, or shift it around to prevent the sun’s rays from fading it, you’ll need to choose some weather and waterproof furniture for your balcony. Step Six: think about your railing options An important aspect of a balcony from both a safety and aesthetic standpoint, railings can be made of stainless steel or powder-coated mild steel grills, glass, aluminium, cast iron or wood. Think about weatherability when making your final choice.

7. Step Seven: flooring It would be best to opt for flooring for your balcony that’s low maintenance, such as artificial grass or tiles, both of which can look stunning when professionally laid. To put your plans for a fuss-free balcony into place and begin enjoying your newfound space, find an experienced construction company in your area and schedule a consultation today.

8. RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive construction contractor and room addition contractor in Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for masons in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.