BALCONETTE
UNIT 6 SYSTEMS HOUSE
EASTBOURNE ROAD
BLINDLEY HEATH
LINGFIELD
SURREY RH7 6JP
Tel: 01342 410411
Fax: 01342 410412
Suppliers of: Juliette balcony systems glass balcony glass juliette balustrades glass curved patio doors glass curved balustrades glass balcony Juliet Balcony systems
Balconette specialises in the manufacture, supply and installation of bespoke Glass Balustrades, Glass Juliet Balconies and Curved Glass Sliding Doors. Trading in the UK since 2004, Balconette has always welcomed projects requiring specific balustrading solutions. Balconette’s aesthetic Hybrid® Glass Balustrade and Juliet systems add class and value to any project and, unlike other systems, they do not require any unsightly bolts, clamps or corner posts - helping to make the most of your view. Balconette’s Curvaglide® Curved Glass Sliding Doors are like no other door system on the market, creating a panoramic view on every installation.
We understand that you have to be certain of any products you incorporate into your design and that you need to be confident of them, not just in terms of their ability to provide the right aesthetic but also of their technical compatibility and structural capabilities and whether they offer sufficient flexibility that they can be tailored to your specific design requirements.
With all that in mind, Balcony Systems Solutions provides customer, architects and specifiers an open library of information on all aspects of our products.
We couple our considerable experience of working with architects and developers on projects large and small, with state-of-the-art innovations in materials that provide a greater range of possibilities for incorporating the grace and light of clear glass into your designs. This enables you to explore an enhanced flexibility of options as practicalities of structure and construction rise to the challenges provided by the sweep of your imagination.
Here is a quick over view of our products:
Glass Juliet Balconies:
Corrosion resistant and perfect for marine environment our Glass Juliet Balconies tick all the boxes. Building Regulations compliant and amazingly cost effective many of our customers have switched from traditional iron to these, resulting in not only short and long term savings but also increased aesthetics and saleability factors.
Our Juliet Balconies are now available with our BalcoNano® self-cleaning glass coating which makes cleaning less frequent and keeps the glass looking cleaner for longer.
The Juliets Balonies can be customised to your measurements, or you can pick one of our standard “off-the-shelf” sizes and take advantage of the extremely quick 5 day turnaround.
See just how cost effective they are on our website: GLASS JULIET BALCONIES
Glass Balustrading Systems:
Shattering the idea that glass balustrades should be expensive we manufacture a highly aesthetic Glass Balustrade system that provides a clear view with a minimal amount of vertical posts. The system is virtually maintenance-free and of course confirms to building regs requirements.
To see just how cost effective our system is, you can obtain costs on our site plus download CAD details and much more. Please click here: Balcony Systems GLASS BALUSTRADES
Curved Sliding Patio Doors:
Beautiful Curved Patio Doors from Balcony Systems make a stunning, yet practical addition to any property, adding space while fully maximising panoramic views to the outside. Available in the RAL colour chart and many door configurations.
Please visit our site to see picture galleries, case studies and if you like get an online instant price. Click here: CURVED GLASS PATIO DOORS
BALCONY SYSTEMS Composite Decking:
Balcony Systems Composite Decking is a new generation of external flooring that perfectly complements Balcony Systems additional product portfolio. This innovative decking solution made from a unique polyurethane and mineral blend provides a long-lasting durability with minimal maintenance. Our composite decking does not rot, has no warping or cracking, has a slip resistant surface and looks just like real wood.
Contact us for a detailed brochure on this and other products, or request this online: Balcony Brochure
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Overcoming many of the limitations presented by traditional materials such as stainless steel, iron and timber, our materials are also more resistant to corrosion or rot and require less in terms of maintenance, painting and cleaning, whilst our glass can be supplied with our unique protective coating for longevity and low maintenance.
We add all this to a thorough technical department, providing support and technical advice on matters relating to design, dimensions, configurations, calculations of loads and stresses and so forth, with prompt answers to questions you may have and a friendly advisor never more than a quick phone call away.
A tour of our website will provide you with more information but we are always pleased to answer your questions by phone or even to arrange a visit to our factory so that you can familiarise yourself with our products and materials first-hand.
Additional useful resources and social media links:
www.balconette.co.uk; www.balconano.com; www.balconyviews.co.uk
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‘Balconette’s Aerofoil Balustrade is in keeping with my job’, says Pilot
An airline pilot made excellent use of his time on furlough by completely refurbishing his spacious outdoor deck and self-installing this spectacular multi-level Balconette Glass Balustrade at his home in rural Worcestershire.
With more time on his hands, James Hill, a long-haul pilot with British Airways, decided to tackle the pandemic project himself, although it was not all ‘plane sailing’.
The existing rotten timber deck had to be stripped back to its supporting steel superstructure before new joists and low-maintenance composite decking could be installed.
Having a vague idea of what he wanted for the balustrading, an internet search for glass balustrade images led to the Balconette website where he liked the look of the company’s products.
“Glass balustrading was important as we’ve got a beautiful view overlooking the Severn Valley,” explains James. “We wanted to maximise the view, and because I was using the old structure to support the joists and decking, I had to come up with an engineering solution for how to attach the balcony to the steels and retain the rigidity that is needed.
“A frameless balustrade system was not possible, so that’s why I opted for the post and handrail set-up as it is more rigid. I chose the Silver Anodised wing-shaped handrail as I thought it is more interesting than the round profile, and I thought it was amusing because I’m a pilot. So, I felt the Balconette Aerofoil System would be more in keeping with my job.”
Due to the complexity of the 25-metre-long design, including bespoke angular panes for the steps to the lawn, James had paid extra for Balconette to measure up. “Unfortunately, there were a couple of sections of handrail and two panes of glass that turned out to be the wrong size, which caused me some frustration when they didn’t meet up properly,” he continues.
Having consulted Balconette’s technical team for advice, he was able to identify the wrong pieces and his issues were swiftly rectified, saying “They kindly sent someone up to help me to re-measure and to correct some of the things that were causing me the biggest difficulties. Throughout the whole process, everybody I spoke to when I did have trouble was very accommodating and very good at correcting the issues. Then the actual fitting of the whole system with the correctly measured pieces was brilliant!” He acknowledges that for a project of this complexity Balconette’s measuring service is “well worth doing.”
James says visitors are impressed with the balustrade, adding: “Overall, the final finish is great. What I like best are the clean lines, visibility and the fact that it looks good quality as well. I think the quality of the handrail itself, the glass and everything looks expensive, looks posh and is in keeping with what I wanted.”
‘We love our Balconette balustrade; we are the envy of all our neighbours!’
Proving you are never too old for DIY in your seventies, proud owner Mr Hazard installed this beautiful 14-metre-long Balconette balustrade on the back of a new kitchen extension with a little help from his wife.
“Everything fitted perfectly. It took a week to install by myself – partly due to the weather – and with a little assistance from my wife. Not bad for a first-time fitter of 70+,” he says.
The householder’s internet research led them to the Balconette website and the couple chose the company’s Aerofoil Glass Balustrade System with its distinctive wing-shaped handrail and base track in a Silver anodised finish to protect the 22-inch drop from the new decking area.
Mrs Hazard comments: “We liked the product and our son, who is in the building trade, approved.”
The reason for their Balconette balustrade choice over other products was because Mr H preferred ‘the fact that each pane of glass did not need a separate post fixing and posts were not required at the corners’.
“We wanted as seamless a balcony as possible and the Aerofoil balustrade certainly achieves that,” he continues having always been a keen DIY-er, taking time to carefully think each job through before starting.
He found the installation was ‘relatively simple’, following the instructions at each step and emphasises how Balconette’s technical advice and drawings regarding fitting the fixing posts were ‘key’ to success.
“Balconette assisted by supplying detailed drawings of where each post plate needed to be fitted after we sent a detailed measurement plan to their engineer. Every measurement was absolutely perfect, and fitting was trouble-free.”
Although the cost was ‘a little more expensive’ than they first budgeted for, the couple say on examining the product and viewing the completed installation, ‘it was worth it’. The balustrade worked out as half the total cost of the build.
Visitors are ‘extremely impressed’ with the balustrade, says Mrs Hazard, adding: “We love our Balconette balustrade, which hopefully will provide some shelter from the westerly winds. Over last winter we have had lovely patterns on the glass and pretty reflections from the outdoor lights.
“We are the envy of all our neighbours. We now have a fully accessible outdoor space with minimum steps to our large garden…just the place to enjoy a coffee and evening meal in the summer. We certainly recommend Balconette!”
