Even when it's cold and gloomy outside, you shouldn't neglect the balcony; the design of the chair and the bar in a number of hot tips; Prepare your balcony for winter.

Rain is a wonderful thing as long as we watch it from the side. And who among us does not like to drink boiling tea when outside the winds are whistling and the rains are falling hard and in a warm and cozy house.
The places in our house where we hate to step in the winter are the balcony and the yard. This challenge can be overcome by proper preparation. We, b"The design of the chair and the bar" we collected in the next article A number of tips that will help you get through the winter from the balcony as well.

How to properly maintain outdoor furniture?

It is very important to do a home inspection, or in our case, a balcony inspection for all the furniture that sat there during the hot summer and got sunburned by the sun's rays. The sun's rays can create cracks in the furniture. so what are we doing? Go to a Tambor store and ask for a coating material to seal and protect the wood, which will prevent water penetration and natural wear and tear.

Furniture cover

During the winter, don't forget to cover the furniture with a plastic sheet or sheets, yes, all the time, and not just when it rains, because the dew destroys them. This way your furniture will last for years. 
It is important to occasionally release the furniture to the fresh air so that the mold does not get caught on the wood.
A second option is to put the furniture in the house's storage to protect it from the weather while the outdoor furniture is not in use. You can take advantage of the time and renew them. On our website you can find a guide to refurbishing and renewing furniture.  

Importance of buying quality furniture

To leave outdoor furniture on the balcony or in the yard even in the winter, buy the furniture in a quality store that will take care of furniture that is resistant to decay and rust and adapted to the changing weather conditions in our country. Designed plastic or iron furniture, rattan seating areas and waterproof upholstery.
Remember, sometimes choosing cheap furniture will cost you dearly.

How will we protect our furniture from winds?

If you leave furniture andOutdoor chairs On the balcony, be sure to check that they won't tip over or fly away in the wind. They may fall and endanger lives. If you have a pergola, check its wind resistance. Shake the pergola in order to know that it is stable.  

Shedding season

For the potted people among us, know that winds can damage plants. How do you deal with it?

• Prune the plants to a minimum plant, because the more leaves there are, the more likely the wind will damage the pot.
• Tie the flower pot to the nearby railing or to something stable and strong. 

A lot of water won't extinguish the love, but it can definitely flood the house

Before the rains, it's time to check that the drainage system on the balcony is working. That way you won't find yourself standing in the middle of the living room with a mop and sweeping the water somewhere, or using a rubber boat around the house.
Also in the garden, make sure that the water drains well, otherwise it will cause rot in outdoor furniture, and in the lower part of the walls of the house.
If you have plants in planters and you decide to leave them on the balcony, make sure the drainage openings are not blocked by the roots. If you fear for their lives, you can wrap the plants in nets or thatch.

Balcony closure 

If you feel like sitting with tea on the balcony and you don't feel like preparing the balcony for winter, checking drainage channels or bringing the furniture inside, you can close the balcony with roller blinds. These protect the balcony space from the penetration of rain and wind.

How to heat a balcony?

You closed the balcony, but you are still cold. What to do? There are many solutions for this. A gas heating mushroom for which you need a nearby gas source, it is worth installing a gas point on the balcony and thus we will benefit that in the summer we can connect a gas grill. If you are still not interested in gas connections, an electric heating mushroom or a stove hung on the wall/roof are excellent options for heating the balcony. It is recommended to buy the heating mushrooms in the summer. So the price is cheaper.

Balcony design

After you have closed the balcony or the yard, you will create a cozy sitting area with interesting and colorful lighting, but which will be able to light up the winter days before it gets dark.
Think what suits you? Outdoor chairs, armchairs or poufs? Don't leave behind the coffee table to put the steaming cup of tea on and watch the raindrops.
You are invited to visit the "Chair and Bar Design" in Rishon Lezion, and be impressed by the huge variety of outdoor furniture included benches, Outdoor armchairs, bar tables and seating systems.
Warm and pleasant winter!