If the tiles on the outside of the balcony and terrace look dull and gray but are otherwise still completely intact, special paint can provide the necessary fresh coat of paint and make the outside area shine like new again. Our instructions show how – step by step – how to repaint tiles on balconies and…
If you want to exploit all possible uses on a large roof terrace, similar to a large room, you need a well thought-out furnishing concept for this roof terrace just like for the room. This follows a usage concept, and a large room should usually be used in a variety of ways. Therefore, in a large room,…
Bangkirai (often also spelled Bankirai, Bankirei, Bangkirei) is a tropical wood. It belongs to the South Asian genus Shorea, as do Red Balau and Meranti. Bangkirai belongs to the so-called “Yellow Balau”, the lighter woods (in contrast to “Red Balau”). The distribution area of this wood extends from the Philippines to Java. Bangkirai Bangkirai is very hard and…
Very few people in a city can fulfill their wish for a garden, but since most apartments have a balcony, this can serve as a substitute. In combination with hanging baskets, flower pots and tubs, even a small area can become a thriving and fertile microcosm. When choosing the right balcony planting, the direction and duration of…
Bangkirai is one of the most durable woods in the construction industry. Nevertheless, care is essential to ensure that it retains its resilience over the long term and offers an even, natural coloring for many years. Different care rules apply to tropical wood than, for example, to domestic types of wood. Oiling the Bangkirai is an important part. The…
As soon as the first rays of sunshine develop noticeable strength in early summer, the balcony is freshened up for summer. With the grill as the most important piece of furniture in a prominent position. If your neighbors are already expressing dissatisfaction with these initial preparations, it is probably time for you to find out exactly what…
In March, the first early bloomers stick their heads out of the ground and chase away the winter blues with a colorful blossom. With the right choice of plants, new buds will appear as soon as the first flowers have faded. From June to August, planting in the flower box transforms the balcony into a colorful sea…
With a windbreak, the terrace is effectively shielded from cool breezes or stormy weather. These are offered in numerous materials that have different properties and their own design factor that is more effective in certain gardens. If you do not want to rely on classics such as stone walls or hedges, you should definitely compare the other…
If dense moss terrace slabs are populated, the joy of the popular seat in the open air is very clouded. Neither wood nor stone are spared from the green covering. Since the plates are also slippery and therefore dangerous with every step, there is immediate need for action. Experienced hobby gardeners don’t let their hair grow gray because…
No house owner can avoid WPC planks (Wood-Plastic-Composites) if he is planning a terrace that can withstand the weather, is low-maintenance, easy to care for and, on top of that, impresses with a stylish look. Thanks to a wood content of 50% to 90%, the warm appearance is retained, while the plastic contained makes annoying treatments…