7 tips on how to winterize your balcony
The cold season is fast approaching – it's time to winterize your balcony. This way, your outdoor living space will be tidy and well-maintained, ready for use even on nice winter days. In this article, we give you seven useful tips on how to optimally prepare your balcony for the winter months.
1. Clean your balcony thoroughly
To winterize your balcony, it's important to first clean it thoroughly. Remove leaves, dirt, and all other residues from the floors and the balcony railing. This not only helps keep the balcony looking tidy, but also prevents dirt and moisture from penetrating the floor and causing damage.
2. Check your balcony furniture
If you don't plan to use your balcony in winter, it's best to store your balcony furniture or, if space is limited, cover it. You can air the cover on dry, sunny winter days to prevent mold growth. Wooden chairs and tables should be cleaned beforehand and allowed to dry if necessary. It is also recommended to oil wooden furniture in the fall.
3. Protecting Plants
Winter-hardy balcony plants can usually stay outside without any problems – cover them with leaves or fir branches for additional protection from frost. Potted plants can be wrapped in jute to protect the root area. Sensitive, non-winter-hardy plants can be moved indoors to prevent damage from the cold.
You don't necessarily have to take down your balcony boxes for the winter. If you wish, you can fill them with winter-hardy, seasonal plants. Sugar pine, heather, or snowberry are suitable options here.
4. Check the flooring
You should check your balcony's flooring for any damage. Cracks or holes in the flooring can allow water to penetrate the area below and cause damage. Repair such damage early to prevent major problems. Also consider whether additional waterproofing of the floor is advisable to keep out moisture.
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5. Store your parasol
You should store your parasol or awning in a dry place over the winter. It is important that it is completely dry, otherwise there is a risk of mold growth.
6. Lighting and Decoration
Make your winter-proof balcony cozy by adding atmospheric lighting and decorations. Candles, fairy lights, and lanterns create a warm atmosphere. Cozy blankets and pillows invite you to enjoy beautiful winter days outdoors. During the Christmas season, you can also festively decorate your balcony with Advent wreaths, baubles, and Christmas lights.
7. Set up a birdhouse
Offer feathered balcony visitors a feeding place with a birdhouse. This not only brings life to your balcony – it also helps native bird species such as tits, blackbirds, and robins survive the winter when natural food supplies are limited due to the weather. You can either set up a birdhouse with a stand or, if space on the balcony is limited, mount a birdhouse on the wall. The balcony railing is ideal for attaching fat balls.
Conclusion: Winterizing your balcony is worth it
Winterizing a balcony requires some work, but it's worth it. With the tips above, you can protect your balcony from winter weather and turn it into a cozy place you can enjoy even during the cold months.
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