Fast Balcony Perforated Mesh Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System
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The Fast Balcony Perforated Mesh Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System closes its 42 in guard with framed perforated aluminum panels, adding privacy and a contemporary texture that vertical pickets cannot deliver. It is specified by architects and developers who want balcony stacks to read as a facade element while keeping the platform a standard bolt-on package.
The platform is a welded aluminum perimeter frame and joist assembly with 45 degree mitered corners welded at 0.25 in and 0.375 in thickness. Perforated aluminum mesh panels are framed between welded posts, screening sight lines into the unit while passing light and air, and the whole guard powder coats as one color field with the frame. Decking is the 140 x 25 mm composite WPC board program on keels with concealed clips, factory installed. Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure, the unit sets by crane or lift, and the panel pattern and open area are documented in the released engineering for each project. Five standard footprints run 4 ft x 8 ft through 5 ft x 10 ft.
Highlights
- Perforated aluminum mesh panels give privacy and daylight in one guard system
- 42 in guard height with panels framed between welded aluminum 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
- Single-color powder coat across frame, posts, and panels: Matte Black, White, Bronze, or Slate Gray
- Per-size unit weights from about 420 to 611 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 | Perforated aluminum mesh panels; pattern and open area documented in the released engineering |
| 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 420 lb (4 ft x 8 ft) to 611 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 framed perforated mesh panels, factory installed
- Composite WPC deck surface on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed
- Powder coat finish in the selected color across frame and panels
- 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.
- Protect panel faces from dragging during the set; rig with tag lines to control rotation.
- Align the top of the deck surface level with the top of the interior subfloor, torque fasteners per the released installation documents, and wash powder coated surfaces with mild detergent only.
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
How much privacy does perforated mesh provide?
The panels screen direct sight lines into the balcony while passing light and air. The perforation pattern and open area are set in the released engineering for each project, so the privacy read can be tuned at quote review.
Does the mesh block wind or drainage?
Perforated panels reduce wind pressure compared to solid infill and do not trap water. Deck drainage is through the composite board gaps, independent of the guard.
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.
How does the balcony attach to the building?
Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure, with the knife plate and embed kit matched to the wall construction during quote review.
Documents
- Type Aluminum Balcony System
- SKU FB-BAL-PLT-MESH-48-BK
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