Fast Balcony Picket 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 Picket Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System is a shop-welded, factory-finished balcony platform that arrives decked, railed, and ready to bolt to the building structure. It serves general contractors, developers, and modular builders who need repeatable balcony packages across multifamily elevations without site welding.
Each 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, closed with a 42 in guard carrying vertical aluminum pickets set to a 4 in maximum clear opening. The deck is a 140 x 25 mm composite WPC board system fastened on keels with concealed clips, installed at the factory so the finished walking surface can be set level with the interior subfloor. Wall-side knife plates bolt to embeds in the building structure, and the unit sets by crane or lift with no field welding. Five standard footprints run from 4 ft x 8 ft to 5 ft x 10 ft, and every unit is powder coated after fabrication in Matte Black, White, Bronze, or Slate Gray.
Highlights
- 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
- Vertical picket guard at 42 in height, pickets set to a 4 in maximum clear opening
- 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
- Ships as one set-ready unit and places by crane or lift
- 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 | Vertical aluminum pickets set to a 4 in maximum clear opening |
| 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 picket 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 clean powder coated surfaces with mild detergent and water; 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
Which size should I specify?
All five standard sizes share the same construction, so selection is driven by the unit plan and budget. The 9 ft 6 in widths make efficient use of stock material lengths and are popular on repeat multifamily elevations, and 5 ft x 10 ft is the largest standard platform. 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 embed placement details ship with the released installation documents.
Is the deck waterproof?
The composite WPC deck drains through board gaps, which suits open-air balcony stacks. If the space below must stay dry, specify the waterproof aluminum deck balcony instead, which uses interlocking watertight extruded boards with integral drainage.
Do I need an engineer or a permit?
Balcony attachment is structural work, and most jurisdictions require permit drawings. Each order is engineered to project live-load requirements, and structural verification with the project engineer of record is completed during quote review.
Documents
- Type Aluminum Balcony System
- SKU FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-48-BK
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