Fast Balcony Glass Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System
Reviewed pricing, lead time, freight, and final configuration are confirmed during quote review before order release.
The Fast Balcony Glass Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System closes its guard with clear tempered glass for the most open view line in the bolt-on platform family. Developers and general contractors specify it on premium elevations where the balcony is part of the unit's selling view, while keeping the same factory-finished, bolt-on installation path as the rest of the line.
The platform is a welded aluminum perimeter frame and joist assembly, corners mitered at 45 degrees and welded at 0.25 in and 0.375 in thickness. Clear tempered glass panels are set in aluminum rail frames between welded posts at a 42 in guard height, so occupants get an unbroken view with a wipe-clean surface. Decking is the 140 x 25 mm composite WPC program on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed and set level with the interior subfloor at installation. Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure, and the unit sets by crane or lift. Glass adds real mass, so per-size unit weights are published on every variant for rigging and take-off planning across the five standard footprints.
Highlights
- Clear tempered glass infill for the most open view line in the platform family
- 42 in guard height with glass set in aluminum rail frames between welded posts
- 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
- Powder coat program: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; custom colors quoted on request
- Per-size unit weights from about 535 to 755 lb published for crane and rigging planning
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 | Clear tempered glass panels set in aluminum rail frames |
| 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; custom colors quoted on request |
| Unit weight | About 535 lb (4 ft x 8 ft) to 755 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 clear tempered glass panels, 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 using tag lines; glass panels ship factory set, and panel faces must be protected from sling and strap contact.
- Land the knife plates on the embeds and bolt the connections per the released installation documents, then align the top of the deck surface level with the top of the interior subfloor.
- Torque fasteners per the released installation documents; clean glass with standard glass cleaner and powder coated surfaces with mild detergent and water.
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; AAMA 2604-class powder coat performance is available and confirmed during quote review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the glass tempered and what thickness is it?
Panels are clear tempered safety glass sized to the guard engineering. Panel thickness and any laminated requirements are set by the project engineering and documented during quote review.
How does glass affect crane planning?
Glass is the heaviest infill in the family, and per-size unit weights are published on every variant, from about 535 lb at 4 ft x 8 ft to about 755 lb at 5 ft x 10 ft, so rigging can be sized before the quote is final.
Which sizes are available?
Five standard footprints run 4 ft x 8 ft through 5 ft x 10 ft, and custom footprints are engineered to project spec through the quote process.
Can glass balconies keep the space below dry?
The guard choice does not change deck drainage. For a dry space below, pair glass railing with the waterproof aluminum deck balcony product instead of the composite deck platform.
Documents
- Type Aluminum Balcony System
- SKU FB-BAL-PLT-GLASS-48-BK
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