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Let the fresh air back into your life - our glass Juliets are stylish, practical and easy to install.
Glass Juliet Balconies
A Juliet Balcony is basically defined as a guard rail or balustrade that protects a full height opening where a protection from fall is required. This is not a balcony as such in that you cannot step out onto it but only stand in the opening and lean on it. Sometimes also called a “false balcony”.
The Juliet balcony is a great way to add many of the advantages of a balcony but without the structural complications and cost.
Manufactured in England
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Get a quotation for a custom-sized Juliet balcony made to fit your exact opening. Choose the style and finish that suit your project.
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Frameless Juliet Balcony
Frameless Glass Juliet Balconies are a sheet of glass across an opening on or above first-floor level - usually coupled with inward opening french doors.
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Orbit Juliet Balcony
The Orbit Handrail has a circular cross-section, This enables 3.4m wide Juliets without any upright supports
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Aerofoil Juliet Balcony
The Aerofoil Handrail is shaped like a wing and is particularly comfortable for leaning on. This shape is very strong and enables a 4.1m wide Juliets without any upright supports
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Orbit Mirror Juliet Balcony
(70mm circular handrail top and bottom)
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Available in 4 colour finish options: Silver (Anodise), RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey) – powder coating, RAL 9005 (Jet Black) – powder coating, and Balconette's Proprietary Royal Chrome Anodised finish. All finishes come with Balcony Systems' 10 year Guarantee.
Glass types
All Fast-Track sized Juliet Balconies come with 10mm clear toughened glass (or 21.5mm in the case of Frameless Juiets). Custom Juliets can be supplied with a choice of different tints: clear, green, grey, and bronze. All glass types can be supplied with the unique BalcoNano® double sided self-cleaning glass coating.
More light, wider views
Designed for everyday living
We researched and developed our Juliet balcony design from our on-site experience and with the needs of architects, developers and installers in mind - as well, of course, as the customer. The result is a Juliet balcony that is maintenance free and one of the easiest- if not the easiest - to install.
Our patented aluminium handrail makes wide spans of glass possible without supporting posts, with minimal visual distraction.
Not only that but in the unlikely event that a glass panel ever needs to be replaced, this can be done easily from inside the property without the need for scaffolding.
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System and installation notes
All our Juliet balconies comply with current building regulations. The Orbit and Aerofoil systems use a bracketed bottom rail that fits underneath the cill. The Mirror Juliet replaces the usual lower supporting channel with an inverted Orbit rail and can be installed above a protruding cill.
Handrails are extruded aluminium profiles with structural stability and scratch resistance. They are rust-free, even in challenging coastal conditions. Tinted glass adds cost and manufacture time.
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Origins and design
The Juliet balcony, also known as a "false balcony", a “balconette”, or “French balcony”, and often spelled “Juliette balcony”, gets its name from Juliet's famous Verona balcony scene where the young lovers first meet and declare their love for each other in Shakespeare’s play “Romeo & Juliet”.
Traditionally, Juliet balconies were made from steel and usually painted black, with vertical bars. Clamped to a building’s external facade, they could often be ugly or solid looking structures that did little to compliment the look of the building while disturbing the view from the inside with obtrusive ironworks and railings.
Supply, service and care
Our Juliet balconies have become so popular that we have over a hundred Fast-Track Sizes available. These fast track sizes are made in an incredibly short 5 working day turnaround. Sizes from 1.0m wide up to 4.0m all in a choice of four colours. You can order single units or in bulk to suit any residential or commercial development, renovation or improvement project:
We have supplied Juliet Balcony systems all across the British Isles from The Isle of Lewis to Lands End and from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen, the product and its ease of installation is praised by one customer after another
The materials used to make our Juliet Balcony range - from the anodised aluminium of the handrails to the safety glass toughened on both sides or the BalcoNano self-cleaning coating - require almost no maintenance other than very light cleaning and guarantee your glass Juliet balcony a very long trouble-free life.
We offer supply-only services and full supply and installation packages on larger projects. Our team supports planning, installation and ongoing enjoyment of your Juliet, with advice by email or phone.
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Juliet balcony questions
What is a Juliet balcony?
A Juliet balcony is a guard rail or balustrade that protects a full-height opening where fall protection is required. Unlike traditional balconies, Juliet balconies (also known as French balconies or false balconies) don't extend outward but allow inward-opening French doors. They provide more light, air, views, and a sense of space without the structural complications and cost of a full balcony.
What are the main types of Juliet balconies offered by Balconette?
Balconette offers two main categories of Juliet balconies: Juliet Balconies with Handrails (HYBRID® System) and Frameless Juliet Balconies. The handrailed systems include the Orbit Juliet Balcony (with 70mm circular handrail), the Aerofoil Juliet Balcony (with wing-shaped handrail), and the Orbit Mirror Juliet Balcony (with mirrored top and bottom circular handrails). The Frameless option features a single sheet of 21.5mm laminated and toughened glass with minimal visible framing, fixed at the sides only for completely unobstructed views.
What is the maximum width available for Juliet balconies without upright support posts?
The maximum width varies by system. The Orbit Juliet Balcony can span up to 3.4 meters wide without upright supports. The Aerofoil Juliet Balcony, which is the strongest design, allows the widest spans of up to 4.1 meters without support posts. The Orbit Mirror Juliet Balcony has a maximum width of 2.45 meters. Frameless Juliet Balconies can be up to 3.3 metres wide as a single glass sheet.
What color finishes are available for the handrailed systems?
All handrailed Juliet balcony systems are available in several color finishes: Silver (Anodized), Royal Chrome (a proprietary anodized finish exclusive to Balconette), RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey) in powder coating, and RAL 9005 (Jet Black) in powder coating. The full RAL color range is also available for larger orders. All finishes come with a 10-year guarantee.
What is the HYBRID® system and what makes it unique?
The HYBRID® system is Balconette's innovative technology used in their handrailed Juliet balconies. It uses invisible bracing within a self-supporting handrail, which allows the balconies to achieve wide spans without visible support posts. This provides a cleaner, more aesthetic appearance while maintaining structural strength. The Orbit system can span up to 3.4m and the Aerofoil can span up to 4.1m without upright supports using this technology.
What glass options are available for Juliet balconies?
Glass options vary by system type. Handrailed systems use 10mm clear toughened glass as standard, while Frameless systems use 21.5mm laminated and toughened glass. All systems offer glass in various tints including Clear (standard), Green, Grey, and Bronze. Additionally, all glass types can be upgraded with BalcoNano®, a double-sided nano-coating that repels water and dirt, lasts 3-10 years, and causes water and dirt to slide off the glass for self-cleaning properties.
What sizes are available for the Orbit Juliet Balcony?
The Orbit Juliet Balcony is available in 9 standard sizes ranging from 1000mm to 3200mm in width. Custom options are also available up to 3400mm wide. The system features a 70mm circular cross-section handrail with bracketed bottom rail and uses 10mm clear toughened glass as standard.
What makes the Aerofoil Juliet Balcony different from other designs?
The Aerofoil Juliet Balcony features a distinctive wing-shaped handrail design that is particularly comfortable for leaning. It is Balconette's strongest design, allowing the widest spans of up to 4.1 meters without upright supports. It's available in 11 standard sizes from 1000mm to 4100mm wide, with custom options up to 4100mm. The wing-shaped profile offers exceptional comfort along with the structural benefits.
What is special about the Orbit Mirror Juliet Balcony?
The Orbit Mirror Juliet Balcony features two circular handrails, one at the top and one at the bottom, that mirror each other. Its unique selling point is that it avoids fixing underneath the cill, making it ideal for protruding cills. It's available in 7 standard sizes from 1000mm to 2450mm wide, with a maximum width of 2.45 meters.
How long does delivery take for Frameless Juliet Balconies?
For fast-track sizes of Frameless Juliet Balconies, delivery takes just 5 working days. There are 9 fast-track sizes available ranging from 1000mm to 3200mm wide. These frameless systems feature a single sheet of glass fixed at the sides only, providing completely unobstructed views with minimal visible framing.
What materials are used in Balconette's Juliet balconies?
Balconette's Juliet balconies are constructed using extruded aluminium profiles for the handrails and framing components. The glass panels are made from either 10mm toughened glass for handrailed systems or 21.5mm laminated and toughened glass for frameless systems. All finishes, whether anodized or powder coated, come with a 10-year guarantee.
What is BalcoNano® and how does it benefit Juliet balconies?
BalcoNano® is a double-sided nano-coating that can be applied to all glass types used in Balconette's Juliet balconies. This coating repels water and dirt, creating a self-cleaning effect by causing water and dirt to slide off the glass surface. The coating lasts between 3-10 years and is available as an upgrade option for both handrailed and frameless systems, significantly reducing maintenance requirements.
