Your Juliet Balcony questions: Answered

What Is A Juliet Balcony?

A Juliet Balcony (often referred to as a Balconet, Balconette or False Balcony) is a very small and narrow floor length balcony that is often placed over Windows and French Doors.

What Is The Purpose Of A Juliet Balcony?

The purpose of a Juliet Balcony is both architectural and practical. The architectural purpose of a Juliet Balcony is to resemble the appearance of a standard balcony when the doors or windows are opened.

It is often common place to install Juliet Balconies in higher level areas, and this is where the practical benefit comes in to play. Juliet Balconies can be used as a preventative measure from falling out of high-level windows and particularly inward-opening French Doors.

Can I Sit/Stand On A Juliet Balcony?

Juliet Balconies are not designed to be sat on or stood on, both in terms of measurements and in terms of load bearing capacity. Most if not all Juliet Balconies are far too narrow to fit a person on to comfortably, similarly, most if not all Juliet Balconies are not sturdy enough to hold a person whilst still maintaining the structural integrity of the balcony.

Even if you think your Juliet Balcony is big enough or strong enough to stand or sit on, it is definitely not worth the risk.

Do Juliet Balconies Add Value To A Home?

Just like most features added to a property, a Juliet Balcony can increase the value of a home. The concept of “curb appeal” is often discussed when it comes to the valuation of properties and homes, and Juliet Balconies are a perfect way to increase this appeal as it is an aesthetic addition to the exterior of the property.

Do I Need Planning Permission For A Juliet Balcony?

Because Juliet Balcony installation falls under Permitted Development Rights, planning permission is usually not necessary. It is important to be aware of the guidelines so that you can stay within them, as standard balconies are not covered by these rights.

The simplest way to avoid this is to ensure your Juliet Balcony cannot be used for the functions of a standard balcony, this mainly being big enough and structurally stable enough to stand on or place objects on.

Now you know the basics, we hope you will be more comfortable with the installation and operation of Juliet Balconies. We stock a range of Juliet Balcony systems to suit any need or preference in a stylish Satin Aluminium finish, all you need to do is purchase the correct thickness of glass to match the system then you’re ready to go.