You may have seen them, but do you know what a Juliet Balcony is? A Juliet Balcony (also
known as a French or False balcony) sits across a full-height upper-storey opening.
A Juliet balcony does more than create a talking point for people visiting your house. Providing a
'guard' or security barrier to sliding doors or inward opening full-height French Doors on a
first-floor room or above, a Juliet balcony lets in more natural light, and fresh air when the doors
are open.
If you are looking to incorporate a Juliet balcony to your house or are looking for a property that
already has one built in, then here are some benefits for you. In this week's blog, Instrument
Glasses, glass manufacturers in London, outlines why you need a juliet balcony for your home.
Security
Typically, Juliet balconies are seen to be with french doors that are high up on a property. This
allows you to open them up and look out onto your view without the fear and hazard of falling.
If you have little ones or pets that like venturing to places they shouldn’t be and want to make
sure they’ll be safe then Juliet balconies are perfect for this. Juliet balconies create security
without compromising style and the decor of your property.
The versatility is unmatched.
Value
This is more of a positive if you're selling your property but having a Juliet balcony can help with
the increase of your house value as well as its appeal.
Juliet balconies can add a 5-10% increase in value for your property and don't typically need a
hugely large upfront cost for installation unless you have gone for a large and complex design.
Installing
If you’re looking to install a Juliet balcony for your home and you’re wondering about planning
permission etc then do not worry. In most cases, you will not need planning permission. With
Juliet balconies not extending out or encroaching on another property, you can install one
without worry.
If you want to be absolutely sure you can contact your LPA through your council.
Installing a Juliet Balcony
For safety reasons, glass balustrades are made from toughened glass. This type of glass
cannot be drilled once heated during production and so glass clamps are necessary to hold it in
place.
Our expert team and our amazing materials are a must for homeowners looking into adding
glass balustrades so if you’re interested please get in touch with Instrument Glasses.
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