Hyderabad: During monsoon, most of us reserve a balcony to sit outside and enjoy the blessings showered by the rain gods, watch the floating nimbus clouds and lose ourselves in the chirping sound. And who doesn’t like to drink hot tea and coffee there? But, rain also brings with it some problems (…)
Published date – 17 June 2022, 11:05 pm
Hyderabad: During monsoon, most of us reserve the balcony to sit outside and enjoy the blessings showered by the rain gods, watch the floating nimbus clouds and lose ourselves in the chirping. And who doesn’t like to drink hot tea and coffee there?
But, rain also brings its own problems for balconies and here are some useful tips to keep in mind to protect your balcony. Maintaining the balcony in a dry state during monsoon is no easy task as it is directly exposed to the elements of nature.
When the skies open up, the balconies are filled with rain and everything kept there, from furniture to sit and rest, to decorative items placed to decorate the place, gets completely drenched. If you’ve been smart about it, you may have started preparing your outdoor ‘room’ for rain.
glass screen
These look fashionable, protect from rain and strong winds and are also transparent. So you can enjoy the outdoors without getting wet! Glass screens will bring in natural light and your balcony will not feel cramped.
blind
Blinds provide a sustainable option to keep rainwater away from your balcony. Always choose blinds that have a weatherproof coating that enables them to withstand both sunlight and rain, and are a durable option for monsoons to protect your balcony from unnecessary mess.
Outdoor blinds can be in the form of transparent polyvinyl chloride, or rain curtains/rain screens. These screens come with many benefits – mainly they are good for keeping your balcony free from insects and pests, which are common problems during the monsoon season.
rain curtains
You can find rain curtains in the market that can protect your balcony from heavy rain, keep the balcony dry throughout the rainy season and they are also available in different colors and prints. Outdoor blinds are a great option and can also protect you from the sun in summer.