A balcony or terrace is a place to find quiet and calm, and to rest after a full day. To feel comfortable in a space that is an extension of the living room, you need particular elements — and not only decorative ones. What if you want to screen a balcony from the sun and from the eyes of passers-by or neighbours? In that case, alongside comfortable chairs, a sofa, perhaps a swing seat, a table or flowers, a balcony partition is ideal: it gives you a sense of privacy and screens you from the neighbours. What is more, it is a good solution on hot days — aluminium louvres on a balcony, in a block of flats or at a house, screen out part of the sunlight beautifully and protect you from the wind.
What can you use to screen yourself from the neighbours?
Wondering what to screen a terrace with? There are many different and interesting options. Among the most frequently chosen types of balcony screening are:
- natural or artificial mats — bamboo screens, wicker, reed or synthetic rattan mats, which make a natural balcony screen,
- balcony awnings,
- balcony blinds,
- balcony and terrace plants (natural screening that creates a green wall) — though a balcony screened this way does not protect the plants from the harmful effects of changing weather,
- curtains,
- a sun sail protecting against UV rays.
Ornamental grasses are an interesting answer to the question of what to screen a balcony or terrace with. They are extremely popular at the moment and very hardy. A vertical garden is another interesting way of arranging a balcony: with a green wall, even a small balcony becomes a remarkably pleasant place to spend time. Remember that the type of screening has to suit the size of the balcony. A garden parasol is another frequently chosen option, while balcony partitions made from aluminium have become enormously popular lately. These modern balcony screens are exceptionally resistant to mechanical damage. Products like these are part of the Fello range. Take advantage of our services and feel comfortable on your own balcony — let us create an atmospheric corner together where you can read a book outdoors in peace.
Advantages of screening a balcony
Why is it worth screening a balcony? Besides the advantages already mentioned, Fello products mean:
- goods straight from the manufacturer, which means competitive prices and the quickest possible lead time,
- the option of designing an individual version of the balcony partition and producing components in various dimensions — matched to non-standard plans,
- high resistance to abrasion — the colour will not change over time, chip or come off,
- resistance to unfavourable weather — partly blocks UV radiation and resists strong wind,
- easy everyday upkeep — no need to struggle with periodic maintenance, as with components made from timber,
- the colour can be matched perfectly to a particular element (facade, soffit, windows, doors, floor), and standard RAL palette colours can be combined with extended ones,
- quick, easy installation (without interfering with the structure of the balcony), or installation by our experienced fitters if, for example, you want the balcony or terrace screening fixed to the wall of the building (in that case the consent of the building’s management may be required, if you are screening a balcony in a block of flats),
- delivery nationwide. We also ship our products abroad.
A brise soleil – modern aluminium balcony screening
Balcony screening made from aluminium guarantees safety and looks good too. Fello aluminium products are available in a range of RAL palette colours, and you can choose from the standard and the extended range. Our paint coatings are very durable and resistant to the sun, which guarantees durability for years with no need for maintenance. We have our own powder coating shop, so you can be sure your profile will be perfectly painted and protected. Before every painting process our staff prepare the parts — cleaning and drying them — and only then move on to careful, professional coating. Every product painted in our shop can be finished in several ways (matt, gloss or fine texture — the choice is yours). The range also includes shades that imitate timber, an excellent alternative to a timber board.
So do you now know what will make the ideal screen for your balcony railing, or for shutting yourself off completely from the neighbours and the UV? Will you choose standard balcony screening, or go for natural fabrics or louvre panels? Perhaps you will decide to create a vertical garden that keeps inquisitive glances out. Additions such as balcony planters, fencing and annual climbers look striking, so they are worth considering even on a small balcony.
Interested in our products? Looking for balcony screening? We guarantee you will be pleased with the result. Let us present a design created specially for you. Fill in the form on our site and we will come back to you with an individual quotation and agree a delivery date. Screen yourself from the neighbours and gain a sense of privacy with our aluminium products.
See also: Terrace fencing