5 Ways to Make Your Balcony More Weather Friendly

In cities, most home owners do not have the luxury of open spaces, like patios or gardens. They have to make do with balcony spaces only (many don’t have access to that too). So gauging how blessed one is to have a balcony, one can only justify it by keeping it in the best way possible. Due to the peril of whether conditions, most homes keep their balconies refrain from acknowledging the space and its vitality.

Summers bring in sunlight, making rooms uncomfortably warm; winds find their way into room spaces, in some way or the other, during winters and monsoons see rain water seeping and trickling into rooms, littering up the place. So how can one make their balconies “whether friendly”? Is it even possible

Well, they can surely be whether-proofed allowing you to enjoy the weather outside.  UPVC window and door are the answer. Sturdy and tensile; these make for the ultimate solutions for whether woes. Besides they will add to the aesthetics of your home with the wide array of design options. Mentioned hereunder are five ways to help you fall in love with your balconies again!

• Installing UPVC windows and doors can be the best one can opt for mainly because it ensures air-tight installations sealing all gaps, therefore keeping weather effects at bay. Available in a variety of designs, colors and materials; they can easily blend into home interiors. When used with the right kind of glasses, weather will no longer be a challenge, irrespective of whether you live in Chennai or Darjeeling.


• Opting for blinds provide a twofold benefit, namely – help adjust natural light and ventilation as per requirements and provide privacy. These are also available in a variety of designs, colors and textures.


• Rains, a reason of constant botheration? Getting rain water channels installed along door frames will help direct rain water outside the premises of the balcony, barring seepage into room spaces.


• Retractable awnings can also be a very good way to keep whether woes at bay. The advantage with these is that they can cover larger areas without discounting on the enjoyment of different weathers.


• You can also choose from a variety of treated glasses like float, tinted, reflective, toughened, double glazed and triple glazed. These have advantages like keeping interiors cool during summers and providing warmth during winters (varies from type to type). Besides, they also serve functions like heat and sound insulation along with safety.

There are no doubts on the fact that using a combination of the above tips will change the way you look at your balconies and weather will no longer be a deterrent to enjoying the view that your balcony provides!

How have you made your balcony weather friendly? Do you think the above ways can help you savor your balcony? Do you have any other ways in mind to make balcony spaces weather friendly? Share your thoughts with us.

Can't Have a Real Garden in Your Apartment? Try Balcony Planters!

Gardens are an adornment to home spaces, making them more appealing and fascinating. They exude a sense of completeness to homes. The bright flowers and the dangling climbers make an average-looking home look pleasing too. However city dwellers do not have the luxury to invest in a garden, not because they cannot afford it, but because they lack space for it. Defined as an extension to the room space bounded by a railing or a parapet, the balcony, can undeniably be used to serve as a substitute for a garden.

Wondering how that can be made possible? Consider the following tips:

• Balcony spaces are limited and confined therefore they need to be managed efficiently and effectively. Firstly, try to opt for such balcony door designs that will not obstruct their space like sliding doors, instead of casement or French doors. You can have the complete space that is available to work out your garden.


• Resort to the space saver planters that can be fixed on the balcony railings or the rectangular planters across the length of the space. Modular planting systems like the Pflix can also be incorporated. They help accommodate more planters within limited space with style. You could also get creative with designing your own planters for the personal touch!


• Planting climbers give an enchanted look to the balcony with stems and flowers twined across the railings of the balcony. However they require routine trims and grooming to avoid them from turning too dense.

So who says that gardens cannot be a part of an apartment? It just demands some time out of your busy schedule to think it over. Once executed, you can make your balcony look more inviting than a bigger garden, quite to the envy of your neighbors!

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