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Originally Posted by someone123
The big storms get a lot of attention but they're maybe 1-2% of the total days. There are a lot more nice days than tropical storm or snowstorm days. And the storms aren't really an issue for modern construction. Almost all of the damage is from falling trees and branches, which you won't get on a highrise balcony above the trees.
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You're right, but for example here in Mediterranean countries balconies and terraces are very common because they serve to combat the heat and because the numerous sunny days and warm, dry evenings guarantee dinners and lunches in the open air