{"product_id":"fast-balcony-picket-railing-bolt-on-aluminum-balcony-system","title":"Fast Balcony Picket Railing Bolt-On Aluminum Balcony System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical picket guard at 42 in height, pickets set to a 4 in maximum clear opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded aluminum frame, 45 degree mitered corners, 0.25 in and 0.375 in weld thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife plate connection to building structure embeds, bolt-on with no field welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite WPC deck, 140 x 25 mm boards on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as one set-ready unit and places by crane or lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder coat program: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; custom colors quoted on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-size unit weights from about 411 to 600 lb for take-off and rigging planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelded aluminum perimeter frame and joists, 45 degree mitered and welded corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeld specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 in and 0.375 in weld thickness at 45 degree welded angles; welding qualified to AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWelded aluminum posts and rails, 42 in guard height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailing infill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical aluminum pickets set to a 4 in maximum clear opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposite WPC deck board, 140 x 25 mm profile, keel and clip fastened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife plate connection to building structure embeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrane or lift set, bolt-on connection, no field welding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural basis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineered to project live-load requirements; structural verification completed during quote review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder coat: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; custom colors quoted on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirmed during quote review; typical production runs are scheduled after drawing approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips by flatbed or commercial freight; freight confirmed during quote review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded aluminum balcony frame with wall-side knife plate connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42 in picket guard assembly, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite WPC deck surface on keel and clip fasteners, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder coat finish in the selected color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife plate and embed hardware scope confirmed during quote review to match the project wall construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural attachment, embed placement, and project live loads must be verified by the project engineer of record; structural verification is completed during quote review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the unit by crane or lift, land the knife plates on the embeds, and bolt the connections per the released installation documents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the top of the deck surface level with the top of the interior subfloor before final torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque fasteners per the released installation documents and clean powder coated surfaces with mild detergent and water; avoid abrasive pads and solvent cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder coated surfaces should be washed with mild detergent and water; AAMA 2604-class powder coat performance is available and confirmed during quote review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I specify?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the balcony attach to the building?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWall-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the deck waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an engineer or a permit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalcony 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-submittal.pdf?v=1783250891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Submittal Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-dimensional.pdf?v=1783250891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDimensional \u0026amp; Fit Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-install-warranty.pdf?v=1783250891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Warranty Reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fast Balcony","offers":[{"title":"4 ft x 8 ft \/ Matte Black","offer_id":48931769024768,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-48-BK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 8 ft \/ White","offer_id":48931769057536,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-48-WH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 8 ft \/ Bronze","offer_id":48931769090304,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-48-BZ","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 8 ft \/ Slate Gray","offer_id":48931769123072,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-48-GY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 8 ft \/ Matte Black","offer_id":48931769155840,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-58-BK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 8 ft \/ White","offer_id":48931769188608,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-58-WH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 8 ft \/ Bronze","offer_id":48931769221376,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-58-BZ","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 8 ft \/ Slate Gray","offer_id":48931769254144,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-58-GY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Matte Black","offer_id":48931769286912,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-495-BK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ White","offer_id":48931769319680,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-495-WH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Bronze","offer_id":48931769352448,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-495-BZ","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Slate Gray","offer_id":48931769385216,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-495-GY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Matte Black","offer_id":48931769417984,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-595-BK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ White","offer_id":48931769450752,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-595-WH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Bronze","offer_id":48931769483520,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-595-BZ","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 9 ft 6 in \/ Slate Gray","offer_id":48931769516288,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-595-GY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 10 ft \/ Matte Black","offer_id":48931769549056,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-510-BK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 10 ft \/ White","offer_id":48931769581824,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-510-WH","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 10 ft \/ Bronze","offer_id":48931769614592,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-510-BZ","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ft x 10 ft \/ Slate Gray","offer_id":48931769647360,"sku":"FB-BAL-PLT-PICKET-510-GY","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/7490\/0480\/files\/01-hero_c5356992-e1d1-49e9-8f97-0ff80fa67e43.png?v=1783248932","url":"https:\/\/ironcinder.com\/products\/fast-balcony-picket-railing-bolt-on-aluminum-balcony-system","provider":"IronCinder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}