Guidance for Building A Second-Story Balcony

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Guidance for Building A Second-Story Balcony
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• A second-story balcony is a wonderful addition to
  any home, but no matter how small you want it to
  be, its always best to have a professional
  construction company carry out the work for you.
• Below is some general, but useful guidance for
  building a second-story balcony
• Consider access points
• Every balcony of course requires an entranceway,
  and youll need to think carefully about where
  you want that to be, and which room (or rooms) it
  will be accessed from. You may even want an
  exterior access point via a stairway, for example.

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• Think about what materials it will be made from
• Wood, cement, wood composite and vinyl are the
  most popular options as far as construction
  materials for second-story balconys go, and each
  one has its merits. Cement, while strong, robust
  and very gray, can be painted to make it more
  pleasing to the eye. Wood is an attractive
  material, but one which will need to be
  carefully, and regularly sealed, against the
  elements. Wood composite requires less
  maintenance but is more expensive, while vinyl is
  easy to install, reasonably priced and can mimic
  the appearance of wood. Talk to your chosen
  construction company to decide upon the most
  suitable material.

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• What size should it be?
• An overhang that obscures the sun and prevents it
  from reaching the ground floor is not ideal, but
  the balcony needs to be big enough to fit its
  purpose. If you want a bigger balcony for
  entertaining on or storing items, you might need
  a bigger structure, or consider building it on a
  ground floor instead again, your construction
  company can better advise you.
• The style of the balustrade
• This ultimately defines the overall look of your
  balcony, so will need to be carefully considered.
  Wood, metal, vinyl, glass panes and concrete are
  popular choices of material, while designs that
  are formed of a semi-circle, angular lines or a
  single straight line, are common.

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• Do you have the relevant permission?
• To maintain the architectural integrity of your
  home, and keep you and anyone else living in your
  home, safe, a second-story balcony will need a
  city permit before construction can begin. A
  reputable contractor will be able to better
  advise you on any permit requirements for your
  state and/or city.
• What is your budget?
• Youll need to take into account the cost of
  materials, the size of the balcony, labor costs
  and access points, before you can arrive at a
  realistic price range, however, on average, your
  finished balcony will cost you between 15 and
  35 per square foot.

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• An attractive and useful addition, a second-story
  balcony can also increase the value and curb
  appeal of a home, but you must find a skilled and
  trustworthy construction company to carry out the
  work professionally.
• RZ Construction Group Inc is a roofing and
  masonry contractor in Astoria NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services to customers in Astoria and
  the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
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