Fast Balcony Horizontal Rail Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System
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The Fast Balcony Horizontal Rail Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System carries the same welded, factory-finished platform as the rest of the bolt-on line, with a horizontal bar guard that reads clean and contemporary on street-facing elevations. It is built for developers, general contractors, and modular builders standardizing a balcony package across repeating unit types.
Construction 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. The 42 in guard runs evenly spaced horizontal aluminum bars between welded posts, giving the elevation strong horizontal lines without the visual weight of a solid panel. Decking is the 140 x 25 mm composite WPC program on keel and clip fasteners, installed at the factory and set level with the interior subfloor at installation. The unit bolts to knife plate embeds in the building structure and sets by crane or lift, in five standard footprints from 4 ft x 8 ft to 5 ft x 10 ft with the four-color powder coat program.
Highlights
- Horizontal aluminum bar guard at 42 in height for a clean, linear elevation read
- 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 411 to 600 lb for take-off 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 | Horizontal aluminum bars, evenly spaced runs between posts |
| 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 411 lb (4 ft x 8 ft) to 600 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 horizontal bar guard assembly, 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.
- Align the top of the deck surface level with the top of the interior subfloor before final torque.
- Torque fasteners per the released installation documents and maintain the powder coat with mild detergent washes; avoid abrasive pads and solvent cleaners.
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 horizontal bar infill allowed by code in my jurisdiction?
Horizontal infill is widely used in multifamily work, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and occupancy. Bar spacing follows the released engineering for each project, and code review with the engineer of record is completed during quote review.
How does this differ from the picket railing platform?
The platform, deck, mount, and finish program are identical. Only the guard infill changes: this product runs horizontal aluminum bars where the picket product runs vertical pickets, so the choice is architectural.
Which sizes are available?
Five standard footprints run 4 ft x 8 ft through 5 ft x 10 ft. Custom footprints are engineered to project spec through the quote process.
What carries the balcony load?
Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure, and each order is engineered to project live-load requirements with structural verification completed during quote review.
Documents
- Type Aluminum Balcony System
- SKU FB-BAL-PLT-HORIZ-48-BK
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