7 Simple Steps for Creating a Fuss-Free Balcony

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7 Simple Steps for Creating a Fuss-Free Balcony
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• 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
  heres 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.

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• Open balconies may give you more sunlight and
  ventilation, but depending on where you live,
  they can be noisy and dirty since theyre more
  exposed. An open balcony will need to be
  carefully designed so that its 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.

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• 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 youre 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

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• 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.

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• 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 suns rays from fading it, youll
  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.

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• Step Seven flooring
• It would be best to opt for flooring for your
  balcony thats 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.

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• 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.