With a loggia, the free space above the balcony parapet looks like a huge open window up to the next balcony. And as with a large glass surface, the sun can sometimes shine in so strongly, that one would rather wish for shade. There are many opportunities, to create this shadow. One common with windows, but a very unusual solution for balconies is provided by roller blinds.
The roller blinds are attached with the normal holders, so pegged at the top. Next to it you stretch two cords. At the bottom you can knot them on the balcony railing, you still need two screw eyes for it at the top, also dowelled.
Faltslore brand self-made
A pleated blind looks a little looser than a roller blind. You do not have to comply with standard dimensions here, and you can also choose the fabric according to your taste. In return, the self-made Roman blind does a little more work: Cropping, sew the hems and eyelets at regular intervals (s. Fig. bottom left) strike. For the attachment you need two tension cords and the hooks or. Screw eyes to it. The upper balcony can also be offset to the rear. As you can see, the sun protection also works in an inclined version.
A sail to provide shade
You renounce the convenience of adjustability from the outset, you can design your shade for the balcony even more freely. Any shape is conceivable for awnings. For this, too, you have to sew hems and use eyelets, so that the cloth can be lashed.
Should the sail also keep the wind out and stay stretched over the balcony throughout the summer season, you have to use a suitably strong material (with. B. Awning fabric or canvas) choose and attach it very well to the balcony parapet and the house.