Attach sun protection on the balcony without drilling? That's fine! A clamp awning makes it possible. Here is an overview of all the advantages of the privacy screen.
An awning is the ideal sun protection for the balcony. But especially if you live for rent, you can't just drill holes in the facade of the house. But it is exactly these holes that are normally necessary to attach the awning stably.
But even if you don't have to drill holes, you can install an awning on the balcony. There are so-called clamp awnings to buy. With such an awning, you only have to clamp two tension supports between the floor of the balcony and the ceiling. The height to the balcony ceiling doesn't matter, because the supports can be adjusted to the respective height, at least up to a ceiling height of 2.75 meters.
But that's just one of the many advantages of a clamp awning. Here is an overview of all the advantages of the awning.
An overview of the advantages of clamp awnings
➤ Advantage no. 1 - easy installation without drilling:
As just described, you do not have to drill any holes in the wall to install a clamp awning. A very big advantage that will especially please your landlord. You don't need any special tools to attach it and you can do the installation yourself. A helping hand is not necessarily needed.
➤ Advantage 2 - Exclusive finishes available:
Most models are manually operated using a crank, but there are also luxury versions with electric operation. There are also clamp awnings where you can adjust the angle of inclination as required. This ensures shade even when the sun is low in the sky. This, in turn, is particularly important if you have plants on the balcony, because this way you can protect them from sunburn.
➤ Advantage 3 - easy assembly and disassembly:
Another big advantage of the clamp awning is that you can simply take it with you when you move out of your apartment and install it on the balcony of the new place. Besides, you candismantle before winter and store in a sheltered place (reading tip: winterize your balcony and patio - protect from frost now!). It is therefore not exposed to the harsh weather and is therefore more durable.
➤ Advantage 4 - space-saving:
The clamp awning also has a major advantage over a parasol. On the one hand you can shade your entire balcony with it and on the other hand no umbrella stand takes up space. However, since they are not anchored as securely and stably as permanently installed awnings, you should definitely retract the clamp awning in strong winds and when you are away.
Our tip: buy a clamp awning at the end of summer
The prices for a clamp awning are between 100 and 200 euros. It is best to buy the awning at the end of summer for the coming season, because then the prices are often drastically reduced. If you need a made-to-measure clamp awning, then Sowero is a suitable contact. They even offer awnings made from self-cleaning fabrics.