Balconette

Balconette: glass balustrades, Juliet balconies and flat roof solutions

Balconette is a British company specialising in glass balustrades, Juliet balconies and decking and balustrade systems for flat roofs. The company manufactures and supplies its systems in the UK, which according to its own presentation guarantees availability and consistent quality. Its products are aimed at both private homeowners and design and construction professionals.

Glass balustrades

The glass balustrade range includes fully frameless models, Hybrid® Orbit and Hybrid® Aerofoil systems with handrails that require few or no vertical posts, and balustrades with handrails in multiple configurations. They are designed for balconies, terraces, stairs and pools, both indoors and outdoors. The company highlights that its balustrades are corrosion-resistant, durable and safe, and that they can be installed by professionals or by technically competent DIYers.

Juliet balconies

Balconette's Juliet balconies are available in four styles: Frameless, Aerofoil, Orbit (traditional) and Mirror. They can be fully frameless or with handrails in silver, royal chrome, black or grey. The glass can be clear, tinted, mirror or frosted, with a self-cleaning option. The company sells predefined standard sizes for fast manufacturing and almost immediate dispatch, and describes their installation as straightforward and with high safety ratings.

BalcoDeck®: non-penetrative decking and balustrade

BalcoDeck® is a patented system (UK patent GB2636232) of decking and balustrade designed specifically for flat roofs that have already been waterproofed. Its main advantage is that it does not require piercing the roof membrane, allowing the installation of a structurally compliant balustrade and decking without compromising waterproofing. The system adapts to roofs with or without a parapet wall, adjusts slopes in all directions and can incorporate an external fascia. It offers a glass deck and balustrade option with A1/A2 fire classification, suitable for residential buildings over 11 metres, and an alternative with composite decking when fire classification is not required.

Other products and technologies

In addition to the main solutions, Balconette offers privacy screens, glass balustrades for stairs, glass gates, Milano metal railings and composite decking. The company incorporates technologies such as nanotechnology for self-cleaning glass and high-strength composites in its decking systems.

Customer tools and resources

The company provides users with online configuration and instant pricing tools, a 3D designer for balconies and balustrades, and technical documentation including specifications, installation guides, structural calculations, fire classification and an evidence pack. It also publishes photo galleries, case studies and articles, and offers the possibility of visiting real installations through its ambassador programme.

Pricing and commercial options

According to the website information, glass balustrades start from under £250 plus VAT for a simple one-metre-wide balustrade, and Juliet balconies from under £200 for small one-metre openings. The final price depends on the configuration, style and glass options. The company indicates that quantity discounts are available for large orders and that an accurate quote can be obtained through its online configurator.

Materials and manufacturing

Balconette uses anodised aluminium as its main structural material instead of stainless steel, as it is lighter and more corrosion-resistant. The company states that this material does not rust and offers superior durability, suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.