Ugly view from balcony
There are a couple of reasons that pose a problem why it can not be covered up.
1. It is very windy, so screens can not be placed on the railings.The wind gust is so strong it actually moves the portable clothes line across the area.
2. It is a rental so nothing that can not be removed can be applied.
I have placed some plants along the railings but I really would like to have other ideas to think about.
Any suggestions?
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Z on Nov 02, 2015What about building a frame with PVC where before you put it together you can make double cased panels using Solar Screen to screen the view? Something like what I drew below. The PVC could be attached to the railing with zip ties to keep it stable. The solar screen can still be seen through, but will soften the view. Click on picture to see full drawing.Helpful Reply
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Anna Simmonds on Nov 03, 2015You could weave web strapping through the balcony rails tightly. You don't really need to attach them since you can tie knots at each end. Easy way to create a visual screen at least for the lower half. I'd much rather look at the sky than the ground!Helpful Reply
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M.Ryan on Nov 03, 2015Hang flowering vines,ivy or spider-plants in pots of various shapes in simular colors from woven rope or fine chain. For less holes consider a closet rod or a stained 2''x 4'' to hang the pots from. For a night time sky effect weave a strand of miniature lights in to some of the plants.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Nov 03, 2015What If you bought a heavy duty tension rod and hang a pretty drape going across that would block out the view that does not appeal to you and then decorate it with assorted plants.Helpful Reply
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PainterNoni on Nov 03, 2015Build frames with tall plexiglass......use several.....this will also cut down the wind so you can enjoy. another would be placing lattice fence...securing it to balcony with firm ties. The lattice could be decorated differently with the seasonsHelpful Reply
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Katerina Stepovikov on Nov 03, 2015Go with the lattice. It can make most bad outlooks a lot better. Buy the largest plastic pot and plant an ornamental vine. Grape etc A really fantastic one , with the most incredible clusters of deep lilac flowers is PETREA . You'd be able to take both the lattice and the plant with you. Good luck. Just do it .Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth Sagarminaga on Nov 05, 2015You have asked good question.I think ,putting a creeping vines on your railing,it not only enhance the look value of your house but also protect from unwanted guest.Thanks for nice sharing.Helpful Reply
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Kincaid99 on Nov 08, 2015How about an ornate door with windows, if you can put up some I hooks at the top and some hanger hooks on the top of door, this would hold it in place. Put some metal flower pot holders across the door and plant pretty flowers. Another idea are stained glass windows with pretty colors just above the balcony, hooks with chains at top and bottom hooked onto the railing would be pretty.Helpful Reply
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Kincaid99 on Nov 08, 2015Well, can you put some kind of strap around the railings to hold the door or stained glass from blowing over?,Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth Roy on Nov 10, 2015Definitely a portable framed lattice structure that can be removed when you move. You can hang different outdoor items from the lattice to brighten and cozy up the area.Helpful Reply
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Carol Potts on Nov 10, 2015How about weaving some sail cloth in and out of the spindles?Helpful Reply
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Ellen Beener on Nov 11, 2015Tall Plants and maybe a tall sculpture would work to distract the view you don't like.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Nov 13, 2015I have an idea for you and it won't cost you but a few bucks. Do you know what cable ties are? Do you have a wooded area by you? Since you already have plants and to soften the industrial ugly I would look for a bunch of long sticks, small trees, or bamboo (that would be the best) and use the cable ties to attach the bamboo poles or sticks to the railing on the top and bottom of railing. Cable ties are plastic and can easily be cut and removed when you move. no damage too. plus you can put about an inch gap between then to allow for wind flow. Have fun and since i see you already have palm trees this idea would look pretty awesome. good luck! have funHelpful Reply
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Debbie on Feb 17, 2016Have you done anything? i would love to see a picture of whatever idea you decided to go with!Helpful Reply
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Carole on Feb 20, 2016A planter box or boxes on the floor of the balcony, across the width of it, filled with bamboo. The living bamboo will make a living screen and you won't see the ugly view. You could use old filing cabinets (paint them) as planters if the cost of buying planters from a nursery is too much. How wide is the balcony?Helpful Reply
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