Which moving board mechanism to choose? A guide for those looking for a patio and balcony solution
Wondering which moving board mechanism to choose to enclose your terrace or balcony in a durable and functional way? Find out why the mechanism...
Mechanism for terrace blinds - how does the system work and how do you build a terrace yourself with wood or aluminium?
A mechanism for terrace blinds is a solution that allows you to enclose your terrace, balcony or gazebo with movable wooden or aluminium slats yourself....
Movable boards how to make a functional terrace or balcony enclosure?
Movable boards - how do you make a functional terrace or balcony with movable outdoor blinds? With the OpenUp mechanism for terrace blinds, the system...
How many and what length of terrace blinds do you need? We can help you calculate this.
Do you want to enclose the side walls of your terrace, gazebo or shed with horizontal blinds, but don't know how many patio blind brackets you will need? Do you want...
Movable vertical or horizontal external blinds - which solution should I choose?
Are you planning to enclose the side walls of a terrace, balcony or gazebo? See what to choose: vertical or horizontal movable external blinds. Movable external blinds are...
Balcony enclosure - what you need to know
Balcony enclosure - how to do it right? A complete guide for block dwellers Balcony enclosures allow you to shield yourself from the sun, wind and...
Enclosing a balcony in a block of flats - formalities, regulations and opportunities
Enclosing a balcony in a block of flats allows you to shield the space from wind, rain and the sight of neighbours. In most cases, it requires the consent of the community or cooperative....
How do I choose handles for movable external blinds?
How do you choose brackets for your patio or balcony? Read this article and find out all you need to know about brackets for mounting movable...
Balcony cover - guides to balcony enclosures and balcony blinds
Looking for a way to shield your balcony from neighbours, the sun or the wind? In this category you will find guides to balcony enclosures, movable external blinds and modern balcony covers in wood and aluminium.
We show solutions used in blocks of flats, flats and detached houses. We explain how the balcony development from movable blinds works and what the differences are between vertical and horizontal mounting systems.
How do you shield your balcony from the sun and neighbours?
Movable balcony blinds allow you to regulate the amount of light, ventilation and level of privacy. It is a solution for small balconies in blocks of flats as well as larger terraces.
In the tutorials we show:
- How to match the balcony cover to the façade,
- When to choose wood and when to choose aluminium,
- how a balcony enclosure with blinds works,
- what solutions work in strong sun and wind.
Balcony cladding in wood or aluminium
Wooden planks and aluminium balcony blinds are the most commonly chosen solutions for modern balcony development. Aluminium is maintenance-free and performs well under intensive use. Wood gives a more natural look and blends well with greenery and house facades.
Balcony inspirations and realisations
In this category you will also find realisations of before-after balconies and examples of modern balcony buildings made of movable external blinds.