The ins and Outs of Adding A Balcony to Your Home

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The ins and Outs of Adding A Balcony to Your Home
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• A balcony can be a fantastic addition to any
  home, and can even add value, not to mention curb
  appeal. With outdoor space at a premium all over
  the country, if your home has some additional
  exterior space such as a balcony, and youre
  trying to sell it, you could boost its value and
  garner a lot more interest from potential buyers.
  Of course, if youre not wanting to sell your
  home (either now or in the foreseeable future),
  then a balcony is a great addition in its own
  right giving you space to socialize, grow plants
  or simply the option to step outside and breathe
  in some fresh air. With this in mind, lets look
  in a little more detail at adding a balcony to
  your home

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• Designing and building your balcony
• There are many important factors to consider when
  in the design phases of adding a balcony to your
  home, and if you work with a professional
  construction agency, they will ensure that each
  point is given careful consideration before
  building begins.
• Keep the following design aspects in mind when
  planning your new balcony
• Access to the balcony
• Youll obviously need to be able to access your
  new balcony from the inside of your home, so
  think carefully about where the doorway will be.

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• What materials to use
• Most balconies are constructed from wood, wood
  composite, vinyl and cement and many times, the
  choice is down to personal preference or
  budgetary constraints. Vinyl and cement are a
  cheaper alternative to wood, and can be just as
  effective both visually and maintenance wise.
  Discuss your options with your chosen
  construction company, and select the best
  material for your needs.
• What style will the balustrade be in?
• A balustrade can make or break a balcony, and
  youll need to have a detailed discussion with
  your chosen design and/or construction agency as
  to what style of balustrade would be most
  suitable for your new balcony.

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• Typically, balustrades can be semicircular in
  shape, straight or angular, and the most popular
  materials for it to be constructed from are wood,
  metal and glass.
• What size should the balcony be?
• Think carefully about the primary purpose or use
  of the balcony to help you decide what size it
  should be. If you plan to sit out on your
  balcony, then room for a couple of comfy chairs
  should be enough. If youre planning to store
  things on it or entertain friends and family,
  then it may need to be bigger to suit the
  purpose. With a balcony designers help, you can
  choose the right size to complement your home,
  meet all your needs and stay inside the confines
  of your budget.

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• Before building your balcony
• Be sure to check with your local authority before
  you even begin thinking about designing a balcony
  to your home, to make sure that you can obtain
  the relevant approval and permits. If you use a
  professional, licensed contractor, theyll be
  able to help guide you through the permitting
  process and help you design a balcony that meets
  your every requirement.
• A balcony can be a worthwhile investment and
  amazing addition to any home, but always use a
  reputable, professional design and construction
  company to help you add a balcony, otherwise the
  project could quickly end in a lot of extra
  stress and expense.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  construction company and general 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 a masonry contractor or
  balcony paving in NYC want to know more about our
  wide range of professional but affordable
  construction and repair services, reach out to us
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