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Juliet Balconies

 

Juliet balcony systems are the ideal way to bring light, style and safety to upper-floor windows or French doors. At SMART Balustrades, we supply and install high-quality Juliet balcony balustrades across both residential and commercial properties. Whether you’re renovating a private home, managing a hotel development or upgrading an apartment block, a Juliet balcony can elevate the aesthetic of your building while providing essential safety.

 

Available in frameless glass, stainless steel and glass combinations, or with custom finishes, our Juliet balconies are designed to maximise light and space. Their narrow profile means they don’t protrude from the building like traditional balconies, but still create that open, airy feeling that connects indoor and outdoor spaces.

 

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Juliet Balcony Installation

 

Our expert team installs Juliet balcony balustrades throughout the UK, offering a professional and stress-free service. We take care of every detail, from surveying and custom measurements to selecting the best fixings and ensuring full compliance with building regulations. With over 170 years of combined industry experience and more than 800 successful projects, we’re trusted by homeowners, developers and commercial clients nationwide.

Every Juliet system is carefully designed and rigorously tested for safety, durability and weather resistance. We use high-grade, toughened laminated glass and robust fittings to ensure lasting quality and peace of mind for years to come.

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The Benefits of a Glass Juliet Balcony

Glass Juliet balconies offer both form and function. They provide an unobstructed view, increase natural light and make rooms feel larger, all while acting as a protective barrier. Especially suited to contemporary builds or modern extensions, they are perfect for apartments, office blocks, care homes and new housing developments. For properties looking to add a touch of understated elegance, a Juliet balcony is a smart and timeless choice.

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Customise Your Juliet Balcony!

SMART Balustrades offers full design flexibility, choose from frameless or stainless steel systems, tinted or clear glass, and a range of finishes for your Juliet balcony. We can even powder-coat fixtures to match your building’s colour palette.

What is a Juliet balcony?

A Juliet balcony is usually a railing or a very narrow balcony which sits just outside a window or a pair of French doors. These can also be referred to as balconets or balconettes, which are very common in countries such as Italy and Spain. Having a wide range of designs, from a traditional Victorian style to simpler, modern minimalist designs, these are the perfect add-on to spruce up your building or home.

How to install Juliet balcony?

A few steps need to be taken before installing a Juliet balcony, and hiring a professional team such as ourselves is your safest and most efficient way to get the project done. We will ensure all safety regulations are adhered to and the installation goes perfectly. However, if you have the relevant experience and skills to be able to do it yourself, you will need to consider the following: Make sure to measure the area you want the balcony several times, to avoid any mistakes when ordering the balcony and fittings. Ensure you obtain all the necessary tools and safety equipment. It is best to have a spare pair of eyes and hands to help you along your project journey, assistance is highly recommended as you will need someone to hold material and keep a safe hold of any ladder or platform you’re using. Check all planning permissions and regulations, making sure you comply with the minimum and maximum requirements and rules.

Are glass balustrades structural?

Some glass balustrades are structural, while others are used purely for aesthetics or windbreaks. There are many regulations that balustrades must conform to, including minimum height and width loadings to ensure safety. Whether or not your balustrades will need to be structural will depend on your chosen design and where you’re planning to install your glass balustrade.

What is the difference between a balcony and a terrace?

Both of these structures are used to create more outdoor space and elevate your property, but they can differ in size, location and also construction. Balconies are usually a small and elevated platform that are usually fixed to a given room in a property. Whereas a terrace can have numerous access points, unlike balconies which will usually feature just one. Terraces are considerably larger, built on the ground and can be a standalone structure, whereas balconies are usually smaller, elevated and affixed to buildings or houses. However, Juliet balconies are very narrow, usually a railing that sits just outside a window or a pair of French doors and are a common architectural feature in Mediterranean countries.

Do I need planning permission for a Juliet balcony?

This is a common question, and the positive news is that most of the time you do not. Juliet balconies in the UK are classed as Permitted Developments, and due to this will not need planning permission. The exception to this where you will need planning permission can be: The Juliet balcony does have a floor, no matter the size, and therefore it is considered to be a raised platform. If the Juliet balcony is an uncommon feature where you live, you may be required to seek out planning permission. If the property is in a conservation zone or a listed property. Please double check before attempting to have the project started if you require planning permission, as it can vary depending on certain variables of your property and area.

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