TOOLKIT 33: Additional Balcony Material Options
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TYPE1: HUNG BALCONY MATERIAL OPTIONS
Option 1 Clear Glazing Railing
Use clear glazing railing can provide clear open view and for aesthetic purpose, it is great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a open view and an excellent visual connection between inside and outside. The cost is relatively low to construct. It not includes any privacy protection and weather protection, but it allows for the maximum daylight and natural ventilation.
Option 2 Frosted Glazing Railing
Use frosted glazing railing can provide certain privacy and for aesthetic purpose, it is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a privacy need. The cost is relatively low to construct. It not includes any weather protection, but it allows for the maximum daylight and natural ventilation.
Option 3 Steel Railing
Use steel railing can provide a certain open view and the maintenance is easy and cost-efficient. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a low-budget consideration. It not includes any weather protection, but it allows for the maximum daylight and natural ventilation. The material is very durable and high level of firmness.
Option 4 Timber Handrail
Use timber handrails can provide a certain privacy and the material is very durable and long-life lasting. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a wood texture and a warm vibe. The cost is relatively moderate and it allows for easy maintenance. It not includes any weather protection, but it allows for the maximum daylight and natural ventilation.
Option 5 Perforated Metal Railing
Use perforated metal railing can provide a certain privacy and for aesthetic purpose due to the variety of pattern choices. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a modern minimalist style. The cost is relatively moderate and it allows for easy maintenance. It is not very convenient for daily cleaning. It not includes any weather protection, but it allows for the maximum daylight and natural ventilation.
Option 6 Greenery Railing
Using a greenery railing can provide a certain privacy and for aesthetic purpose due to the metal meshed railing allowing for growing plants. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a plants growing need. The cost is relatively moderate and it allows for easy maintenance. It is very sustainable and provide a vibrant and livable environment.
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TYPE 2: FRAMED BALCONY MATERIAL OPTIONS
Option 1 Clear Glazed Windows
Use clear glazed openable windows can provide a good weather protection and address the noise issues due to the enclosure design. It is a great choice for residents who would like an enclosed balcony with a flexibility of opening degree need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a wide range of good protection due to the balcony can be fully opened or enclosed. The material is very durable and easy for maintenance. There are range of openings options which are very user friendly, it can be openings inwards, sliding to the left or right.
Option 2 Glazed Folding Windows
Use clear glazed folding windows can provide a good weather protection and address the noise issues due to the enclosure design. It is a great choice for residents who would like an enclosed balcony with a flexibility of opening degree need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a wide range of good protection due to the balcony can be fully opened or enclosed. The material is very durable and easy for maintenance. The openings are very user friendly, it can be folding to the left or right, or fold to the side.
Option 3 Frosted Glazing Panels
Use frosted glazing panels with openable windows can provide a good weather protection and a certain privacy. It is a great choice for residents who would like an enclosed balcony with a privacy need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a wide range of good protection due to the balcony can be fully opened or enclosed. The material is very durable and easy for maintenance. There are variety of glazing pattern choices.
Option 4 Timber Weatherboard
Use timber weatherboards with openable windows can provide a good weather protection and a thermal insulation. It is a great choice for residents who would like an enclosed balcony with a privacy need and energy savings requirement. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a wide range of good protection due to the balcony can be semi-opened or enclosed. The material is very durable and long-life lasting.
Option 5 Folding Doors
Use folding door framed balcony can provide a good weather protection and a open view. It is a great choice for residents who would like an enclosed balcony with a a flexibility of opening degree need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a wide range of good protection due to the balcony can be fully opened or fully enclosed. The material is very durable and easy for maintenance.
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TYPE 3: CANTILEVER BALCONY MATERIAL OPTIONS
Option 1 Perforated Sliding Panels
Use perforated metal sliding panels can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a solar protection need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a certain privacy due to the vertical metal panels can be moved freely. The material is very durable and easy for maintenance.
Option 2 Timber Louvre Panels
Use timber Louvre folding panels can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a solar protection need and a privacy need. The cost is relatively moderate and it provides a warm and sweet vibe due to the wood texture and materiality. It can be provide flexible opening according to the specific weather protection need. The material is very durable and long-life lasting.
Option 3 Fixed Timber Slats
Use fixed vertical timber slats can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a solar protection need and a certain privacy need. The cost is relatively low and it provides a warm and sweet vibe due to the wood texture and materiality. The handrails can use metal mesh allows for plants growing. The material is very durable and long-life lasting.
Option 4 Metal Mesh Folding Panels
Use metal mesh folding panels can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a solar protection need and a certain privacy need. The cost is relatively medium and it provides flexibility of openings choice. The balcony can be fully opened or enclosed. The material is highly durable and easy for maintenance.
Option 5 Greenery Panels
Use greenery panels can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like a semi-open balcony with a solar protection need and a certain privacy need. The cost is relatively medium and it allows for plants growing. The material is very sustainable and it provides a vibrant living environment.
Option 6 Perforated Openable Panels
Use perforated metal openable panels can provide a good weather protection especially for solar shading. It is a great choice for residents who would like an open balcony with a solar protection need and a certain privacy need. The cost is relatively medium and it provides flexibility of openings choice. The balcony can be fully opened or enclosed. The material is highly durable and easy for maintenance.
