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VISIOMODAluminium Balcony Railings
VisioMod Juliet Balcony Railing
Formerly known as VisioMod Juliet Balcony Railing
JBRSlim Juliet balcony railing for French doors. Frameless glass or bar infill options. EN 1090 certified, multiple RAL colours, quick installation.
Frameless Glass Juliet Balcony β 35mm Projection
The VisioMod Juliet Balcony is a French balcony safety barrier designed for full-height windows and inward-opening doors where no walkable balcony platform exists. A VSG laminated glass panel β available in 6+6mm, 8+8mm or 10+10mm tempered-and-laminated configurations β sits in a slim 25mm aluminium frame that projects just 35β45mm from the facade face. Side-fix brackets bolt directly into the window reveal or, with thermal-bridge-free versions, through WDVS/ETICS insulation systems up to 200mm thick. The barrier complies with EN 1991-1-1 residential load requirements (1.0 kN/m horizontal) and DIN 18065 fall protection for accessible openings above ground level. Glass widths range from 800mm to 2400mm per single panel; wider openings use two panels with a central slimline mullion post. Standard heights are 900mm and 1100mm. The aluminium frame powder-coats in any RAL colour (TIGER Drylac QUALICOAT Class II) with all fixings concealed behind the profile. The bottom frame includes an integrated drip edge for rainwater management β preventing facade staining over time.
KEY FEATURES
- 35mm minimal projection
- WDVS/ETICS compatible
- Concealed hardware
- VSG laminated glass
- Any RAL colour
AVAILABLE SIZESProjection: 35β45mm | Frame profile: 25mm | Glass: VSG 6+6 / 8+8 / 10+10mm | Heights: 900/1100mm | Max single panel: 2400mm
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When VisioMod Juliet Balcony Railing is the right product.
Use this product when its technical role, installation route and project assumptions are clear enough to move from browsing to quotation.
Check before quote
Confirm dimensions, fixing conditions, finish requirements, operation method and any local approval expectations.
- Dimensions and fixing surface
- Finish and operation choice
- Approval or documentation needs
Project handoff
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- Brand/product fit
- Technical review
- Quote after project assumptions are clear
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PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about Juliet balcony railings.
Use these answers when comparing a French-door guard route against full balcony railing or frameless glass railing systems.
What is a Juliet balcony railing used for?
A Juliet balcony railing is used at French doors or full-height windows where the opening needs a protective guard but does not create a walk-out balcony platform.
Compare balcony railings βWhen should a full balcony railing be reviewed instead?
Review a full balcony railing when there is a walkable slab, terrace edge, privacy requirement or longer guardrail run rather than only a French-door opening.
Compare modular railing βWhat should be checked before quotation?
Confirm opening width, facade condition, fixing surface, preferred infill, guard height, wind exposure and whether local documentation is needed.
Review Juliet opening βTECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
35β45mm Projection
Ultra-slim profile sits almost flush with the facade β no protruding balcony slab, no structural cantilever required.
WDVS / ETICS Compatible
Thermal-bridge-free bracket system mounts through insulation layers up to 200mm without compromising the building envelope U-value.
VSG Safety Glass
Laminated tempered glass: if fractured, fragments remain bonded to the PVB interlayer β no shards fall to the street. Available clear, tinted, or privacy-frosted.
Concealed Hardware
All bolts and fixings sit inside the aluminium extrusion β zero visible fasteners on the street-facing facade.
Single Panel to 2400mm
No intermediate posts needed up to 2400mm width. Wider openings handled with a slimline 25mm mullion β minimal visual interruption.
Integrated Drip Nose
Bottom frame profile includes a water-shedding drip edge that keeps the facade clean beneath the panel.
Technical DetailsJuliet Balcony.
Load Scenarios
Applied load0.00 / 1 kN/m
0Rated: 1 kN/m
EN 1991-1-1 Residential
Height & Infill
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
Projection35β45 mm
Frame Profile25 mm aluminium
Glass2Γ6mm ESG + 0.76mm PVB (13.52mm)
Heights900 / 1100 mm
Max Width2400 mm (single panel)
MountingSide-fix into reveal or ETICS
Surface FinishAny RAL colour (TIGER Coatings)
StandardEN 1991-1-1 residential
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
Juliet balconies are specified wherever building regulations require fall protection at full-height windows β typically windows where the sill height is below 900mmβ¦
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
A Juliet balcony (or French balcony) is a fall-protection barrier mounted directly to the building facade in front of a full-height window or door. There is no external walkable platform β it is a safety barrier only.
EN 1991-1-1 residential barrier load: 1.0 kN/m applied horizontally at the top rail. This covers a person leaning against the glass or moderate wind pressure.
Yes. Thermal-bridge-free brackets pierce the insulation with minimal contact area. Available for insulation thicknesses up to 200mm. Installation does not compromise the facade's thermal performance.
VSG 6+6mm (standard residential), VSG 8+8mm (higher load or wide panels), VSG 10+10mm (commercial grade). Clear, low-iron clear, tinted (grey, bronze), or privacy-frosted.
In most German BundeslΓ€nder, installing a Juliet balcony on an existing window does not require a building permit as it is classified as a facade element rather than structural alteration. However, regulations vary β your PONARC dealer can provide the necessary structural documentation.
2400mm single panel without intermediate post. Wider openings up to 4800mm use two panels with a 25mm central mullion.
COLOURS & FINISHESYour Colour, Your Style.
Aluminium frame in any RAL Classic or RAL Design colour. QUALICOAT Class II (UV stable, 20+ year durability). Popular: RAL 7016 Anthracite, RAL 9016 White, RAL 7024β¦
CARE & MAINTENANCEBuilt to Stay Beautiful.
Annual inspection of fixing bolts (torque check). Clean glass with standard glass cleaner β avoid abrasive pads. Check bracket-to-wall seals annually; reseal ifβ¦
Plan your installation β free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual COβ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your mΒ², see kg COβ/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.βWIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country Β· 21 EU/EEA countries supported.β
