Fast Balcony Cable Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System
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The Fast Balcony Cable Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System pairs a shop-welded aluminum platform with tensioned stainless cable infill for elevations where view lines sell the unit. It gives developers and general contractors a factory-finished, bolt-on balcony package that keeps sight lines open without site welding or field-built guards.
The platform is a welded aluminum perimeter frame and joist assembly with 45 degree mitered and welded corners at 0.25 in and 0.375 in weld thickness. The 42 in guard runs horizontal stainless steel cables tensioned between welded aluminum posts, so the infill stays low-profile against city and courtyard views while the powder coated frame carries the color story. The 140 x 25 mm composite WPC deck installs at the factory on keels with concealed clips, and wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure. Units set by crane or lift in five standard footprints from 4 ft x 8 ft to 5 ft x 10 ft, with cable tension checked as part of the released installation sequence.
Highlights
- Tensioned horizontal stainless cable infill keeps view lines open at a 42 in guard height
- Five standard sizes: 4 ft x 8 ft, 5 ft x 8 ft, 4 ft x 9 ft 6 in, 5 ft x 9 ft 6 in, 5 ft x 10 ft
- Welded aluminum frame, 45 degree mitered corners, 0.25 in and 0.375 in weld thickness
- Knife plate connection to building structure embeds, bolt-on with no field welding
- Composite WPC deck, 140 x 25 mm boards on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed
- Natural stainless cable against a powder coated frame in Matte Black, White, Bronze, or Slate Gray
- Lighter than the picket configuration at every footprint, about 379 to 560 lb by size
- Ships as one set-ready unit and places by crane or lift
Specification Table
| Footprint options | 4 ft x 8 ft, 5 ft x 8 ft, 4 ft x 9 ft 6 in, 5 ft x 9 ft 6 in, 5 ft x 10 ft |
| Deck area | 4 ft x 8 ft = 32 sq ft; 5 ft x 8 ft = 40 sq ft; 4 ft x 9 ft 6 in = 38 sq ft; 5 ft x 9 ft 6 in = 47.5 sq ft; 5 ft x 10 ft = 50 sq ft |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum perimeter frame and joists, 45 degree mitered and welded corners |
| Weld specification | 0.25 in and 0.375 in weld thickness at 45 degree welded angles; welding qualified to AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum |
| Guard system | Welded aluminum posts and rails, 42 in guard height |
| Railing infill | Horizontal stainless steel cable runs, factory tensioned and field verified |
| Deck surface | Composite WPC deck board, 140 x 25 mm profile, keel and clip fastened |
| Mount system | Knife plate connection to building structure embeds |
| Installation | Crane or lift set, bolt-on connection, no field welding |
| Structural basis | Engineered to project live-load requirements; structural verification completed during quote review |
| Finish | Powder coat: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; cable runs remain natural stainless |
| Unit weight | About 379 lb (4 ft x 8 ft) to 560 lb (5 ft x 10 ft) in this configuration; per-size weight on every variant (engineering estimate) |
| Lead time | Confirmed during quote review; typical production runs are scheduled after drawing approval |
| Freight | Ships by flatbed or commercial freight; freight confirmed during quote review |
| Warranty | Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review |
Included Components
- Welded aluminum balcony frame with wall-side knife plate connections
- 42 in guard assembly with tensioned stainless cable infill, factory installed
- Composite WPC deck surface on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed
- Powder coat finish in the selected color
- Knife plate and embed hardware scope confirmed during quote review to match the project wall construction
Installation Notes
- Structural attachment, embed placement, and project live loads must be verified by the project engineer of record; structural verification is completed during quote review.
- Install embeds or wall preparation from the released embed plan before balcony delivery; the knife plate and embed kit is matched to the wall construction during quote review.
- Set the unit by crane or lift, land the knife plates on the embeds, and bolt the connections per the released installation documents.
- Verify cable tension against the released installation documents after the unit is set; re-tension per the documented schedule after first-season movement.
- Align the top of the deck surface level with the top of the interior subfloor before final torque, then torque fasteners per the released installation documents.
Warranty and Support
- Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review.
- Powder coated surfaces should be washed with mild detergent and water; wipe stainless cables with fresh water where coastal exposure applies. AAMA 2604-class powder coat performance is available and confirmed during quote review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cable infill meet guard code?
The guard is engineered as a system, with cable spacing and tension set to the released engineering for each project. Project code compliance and live loads are verified with the engineer of record during quote review.
How much maintenance do the cables need?
Cables are stainless steel and require a tension check per the released schedule, typically after the first season and periodically after. A fresh-water wipe-down is recommended in coastal exposures.
Which sizes are available?
Five standard footprints run 4 ft x 8 ft through 5 ft x 10 ft, all in the same welded construction. Custom footprints are engineered to project spec through the quote process.
How does the balcony attach to the building?
Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure. The knife plate and embed kit is matched to the wall construction, and placement details ship with the released installation documents.
Documents
- Type Aluminum Balcony System
- SKU FB-BAL-PLT-CABLE-48-BK
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