How to Make False Balconies

Measure the width of the window where you want to build the false balcony. Add five inches to this measurement.

Locate the studs in the exterior wall with the stud finder. Attach a joist hanger to each stud with a nail gun, three to four inches below the bottom of the window.

Measure a 2 by 6 board to six inches and cut the board with the circular saw. Cut an additional 2 by 6 board to this length for each joist hanger.

Place one of the 2 by 6 boards into a joist hanger and secure with the nail gun. Repeat this step to attach the remaining 2 by 6 boards to each joist hanger.

Measure and cut a 2 by 6 board to the width of the window. Place the board on the end of the 2 by 6 boards and secure with the nail gun.

Measure and cut 2 by 4 boards to the width of the balcony. Secure the boards to the top of the balcony for the flooring. This is to provide a finished appearance for the balcony.

Drill a hole through the floor at each corner of the balcony with the power drill. Set a railing post over each hole and secure with a carriage bolt. Tighten the carriage bolts by using the socket wrench.

Make a mark 4 inches down from the top on the side of each railing post. Set the 2 by 2 inch railing in place on these marks between the railing posts and secure with screws.

Measure the railing and make a mark every 4 inches. Set a baluster on each mark and align using the level. Secure the baluster to the railing and the side of the balcony with screws.

Set the 2 by 4 inch railing cap on top of the railing. Secure the railing cap to the railing with screws.