Different Kinds of Glass Balustrades to Inspire Your Balcony Designs
Balconies are essential for the well-being of residents. With the pandemic, the demand for balconies has increased further. In a survey conducted by Skize.com, participants were asked about the role of balconies in the decision-making process while renting or buying their apartments. At least 20.6% of the residents said they would only choose an apartment with a balcony. Furthermore, 32.7% of the participants said it was an essential factor in their decision-making process, and 22.7% said it played a small part in their decision-making. This data highlights that balconies are an integral part of urban living for residents.
In order to stand out and create beautiful outdoor spaces, the design of the balcony also matters greatly. Residents see balconies as extensions of their homes, so a balcony needs to be designed keeping that in mind. Beautifully designed balconies also add to the overall design of the building, which will help attract the right residents and create great communities.
When it comes to designing the appropriate balcony, the balustrade design sets it apart. Today there are various kinds of balustrading options available in the market. However, glass balustrading is highly popular due to the sleek, modern finish it offers the building. If you’re looking to create bespoke balconies with glass balustrades, here are five different kinds of glass balconies you could use for your upcoming project:
Rectangular Opaque Glass Balcony with Screen Printed Band
This particular style uses an Obscure Toughened Laminated Glass balustrade with a 48mm round anodised aluminium capping top rail and screen-printed band with point fixings fascia.
This option offers residents maximum privacy outdoors along with wind protection.
Rectangular Clear Glass Balcony with Fascia covering fixings
The Rectangular Clear Glass Balcony with Fascia covering fixings uses a clear toughened laminated glass balustrade, with a 48mm round anodised aluminium capping top rail and folded 2mm fascia in front of the glass.
This option offers residents maximum wind protection with essential privacy outdoors.
Trapezium Clear Glass Balcony with Fascia and Single Solid Side
The Trapezium Clear Glass Balcony with Fascia and Single Solid Side uses a clear toughened laminated glass balustrade on the front and left side and a 200mm thick solid end wall on the right side for the balustrade.
This option offers residents maximum wind protection with a medium level of privacy outdoors.
Corner Right Side Glass Balcony
The Corner Right Side Glass Balcony comes with a clear toughened laminated glass balustrade, a 48mm round anodised aluminium capping top rail and folded 2mm fascia on the front and left side.
This option offers residents maximum wind protection with a medium level of privacy outdoors.
Corner Left Side Glass Balcony
The Corner Left Side Glass Balcony comes with a clear toughened laminated glass balustrade, a 48mm round anodised aluminium capping top rail and folded 2mm fascia on the front and right side. This option offers residents maximum wind protection with a medium level of privacy outdoors.
Designing Bespoke Glass Balustrade Balconies for Residents
In order to design the right balcony, Sapphire balconies has created a free online tool named COACH to help architects design bespoke balconies. This tool has been created using the insights from working with architects and builders for over 25 years.
COACH helps architects and designers get a realistic view of their designs. You can choose to create balcony designs from a vast in-house design library or from scratch. The software also guides you intuitively through the designing and specifying process and provides a downloadable 3D model with all the essential required output. This model is also compatible with BIM and CAD and provides details on NBS specifications, drainage considerations, fire safety information, structural detailing and a comprehensive project design report.