Condo Balcony Awnings and Enclosures
Balcony awnings and enclosures for condominium owners dealing with rain, heat or glare, designed with your development’s by-laws and the applicable guidelines in mind.
Balconies on higher floors can take a lot of wind-driven rain and direct sun, which limits how often they are used. An awning or a suitable enclosure can make the space far more usable, but in a condominium it also has to fit the look of the building and the rules of the development.
We work with you to understand what your MCST allows, prepare drawings that make the proposal clear, and check whether any authority guidelines apply.
Common requests
- Awnings to reduce rain entering the balcony
- Covers for top-floor or penthouse balconies and terraces
- Balcony enclosure options within the applicable guidelines
- Designs that match a development’s approved façade style
Things to consider
Most condominiums have by-laws governing changes that affect the building’s external appearance, and many require MCST consent before works start. Some developments have an approved design for balcony screens or awnings that owners must follow.
Depending on the proposal, authority guidelines on balcony and roof terrace enclosures may also apply, for example regarding how much of the balcony is enclosed. Wind exposure on higher floors and fixing details are also important for design.
Send us for a first review
- Development name and unit floor level
- Photos of the balcony from inside and, if possible, the façade
- Any MCST guidelines or approved designs you have
- What you want: cover only, or partial enclosure
How a condo balcony awning project runs
- Share photos and detailsBalcony photos, development name and floor level.
- Check by-laws and guidelinesWe review MCST rules and applicable guidelines.
- Design for approvalDrawings and specifications for MCST consideration.
- Submissions, if requiredWe assist with MCST and any authority requirements.
- Install and hand overCoordinated installation with building management.
Approval requirements vary by property and proposal. We will review the applicable requirements with you before work proceeds.
Design and installation examples
Illustrative examples of the type of structure discussed on this page.
Condo balcony awning questions
Do I need MCST approval for a balcony awning?
In many condominiums, yes. Works that change the external appearance of the building are usually subject to the development’s by-laws and MCST consent. We can prepare drawings and details to support your application.
Can I fully enclose my condo balcony?
It depends on the development and the applicable authority guidelines, which may limit how a balcony can be enclosed. We review what applies to your unit and advise on suitable options.
What if my development already has an approved awning design?
Then we will generally work to that approved design, which can make the MCST process simpler. Send us the guidelines you have received.
Other property types:
Want to make better use of your balcony?
Send us a few photos and a short description of your property. We’ll review what you have in mind and discuss the next steps.