TERRACE

Heatwave in your apartment
COMMUNITY LIVING
6 summer sins in an apartment building
Practical tips to keep your apartment cool during a heatwave, save your terrace plants, and get through the summer without any hassle with your co-owners.
10 budget-friendly tips to brighten up your terrace
TERRACE
10 budget-friendly tips to brighten up your terrace
Would you like to make your terrace cozier without spending a large budget? With a few smart and affordable interventions, you can quickly give your outdoor space a fresh look. Whether you have a small city terrace or a more spacious balcony, these ideas will help you create a pleasant space.
TECHNICAL
Are you allowed to place a heat pump outdoor unit on your terrace?
A heat pump is a popular and energy-efficient way to heat or cool your home. But are you allowed to simply place a heat pump outdoor unit on your terrace? And what if you want to mount the outdoor unit against the facade? The answer depends on your living situation, regulations, and the impact on the building and your neighbors.
Are you allowed to place a heat pump outdoor unit on your terrace?
Which plants are suitable for a windy roof terrace
TERRACE
Which plants are suitable for a windy roof terrace
A roof terrace is often exposed to strong winds, bright sun, and rapid temperature fluctuations. As a result, not all plants have an easy life there. Those looking for plants for a windy roof terrace should opt for strong, compact, and weather-resistant species that can withstand dehydration and wind loads.
How much weight can a balcony support
TECHNICAL
How much weight can a balcony support
Anyone wishing to place heavy planters, a lounge set, or even a jacuzzi on their balcony is right to ask: how much weight can a balcony actually support? The answer is not always simple, as it depends on several factors.
Are you allowed to install a jacuzzi on an apartment terrace?
TERRACE
Are you allowed to install a jacuzzi on an apartment terrace?
A jacuzzi on your terrace sounds wonderful, but in an apartment building, this is not a simple decision. Can you just install a jacuzzi on an apartment terrace? In most cases: not without prior consent and a technical inspection.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Are you allowed to use a barbecue on a balcony
As soon as the weather improves, many people enjoy barbecuing. However, are you allowed to use a barbecue on a balcony in an apartment building? The answer is not always straightforward. In principle, it is not automatically prohibited, but strict rules often apply regarding fire safety, smoke nuisance, and the building's internal rules.
As soon as the weather improves, many people enjoy barbecuing. However, are you allowed to use a barbecue on a balcony in an apartment building? The answer is not always straightforward. In principle, it is not automatically prohibited, but strict rules often apply regarding fire safety, smoke nuisance, and the building's internal rules.
It might seem practical to temporarily place your trash bags on your balcony until collection day. But is this allowed in an apartment building? In most cases, this is not a good idea and may even be prohibited.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Am I allowed to leave my trash bags on my balcony?
It might seem practical to temporarily place your trash bags on your balcony until collection day. But is this allowed in an apartment building? In most cases, this is not a good idea and may even be prohibited.