If you are lucky enough to have a terrace or balcony, you have multiple methods to decorate and close it so that you can take advantage of this space with your family. Also, in case you don’t feel like doing any work, you have a whole range of options at hand. Elements you can purchase to make your terrace unrecognizable.
In this article we will give you a brief review of some of the ingredients that you can use to close your terrace and that it fits your needs.
Products you can buy to close your terrace without construction work
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As our colleagues at Compradicción have told us, there are a series of products that we can purchase to modify our terrace and close it for a more private and personal environment. Plus, you don’t need to spend a fortune, as these are elements that you can easily install yourself and they will make your terrace look really nice.
Among these products, there are some that are essential in this regard to obtain an enclosed terrace. Some of the most outstanding are: wicker fenceswhich give that space a much more natural atmosphere; the awningsespecially if you have enough space to place one; hedgeswhich if you don’t want to complicate your life too much you can buy artificial ones; bamboo fences, another solution that offers us privacy and a more natural air; and the garden matssimilar to wicker or bamboo fences and very easy to install.
Jardin202 – Ecological Natural Wicker Fence 80% Concealment | Strong Decorative Concealment Fence | Roll: 1 x 5 Meters –
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UIRWAY Rectangle Sun Shade Sail Canopy 3x4m,185gsm HDPE,Breathable,95% UV Block for Patio, Garden, Pergola, Backyard
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Outsunny Artificial Hedge Roll 3x1m Privacy Fence Screen for Balcony Garden Fence Outdoor Decorative Wall Plant PE Green
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We have given you the pieces, now it is your turn to take a look at the alternatives that are currently offered on the market in terms of customization and options, because you surely want to adapt these elements so that they fit into the decoration of your home or you simply like how they look. We are going to leave you with some examples of each.
First of all, make sure you comply with all regulations
Please note that to make these types of modifications, We must keep in mind what the law says about thisspecifically the Horizontal Property Law (LPH). When it comes to enclosing your terrace or garden, you should make sure that you do not need any additional permission for your modification. Also, if you have already carried out work and want to legalise the changes, you should take a look at article 10.3 b) of the LPH.
Along with this regulation, keep in mind that also You should consult the statutes of your community of neighbors to ensure that you will not have any problems in this regard when you close your terrace or garden.
Options to complement your closed space on the terrace
Closing a terrace allows you to expand the areas of your home where you want to spend time with your loved ones, gaining intimacy and privacy. One of the most common alternatives in Spain is make use of awnings or pergolasalthough if your terrace is small you can use blinds.
Among the options available to you, you can also Use modular metal, plasterboard or wood carpentry. In this way, you can completely close the terrace by joining the panels together continuously. Also, if you want as much light as possible to pass through, you can also get glass panels.
Of course, all these alternatives are also compatible with the options we left you at the beginningthat is, wicker, bamboo or mat fences, hedges and so on. This way, you can enjoy an enclosed terrace without making too much effort or doing complicated work.
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