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Loft Conversion

Juliet Balcony (Steel) bolt onto UPVC french door frame (plastic) in Loft?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.42 PM

Hey guys, I have an UPVC french door in my loft conversion, which has a slated dormer. I would like to buy a steel Juliet Balcony for my builder to fit. However, the balcony seller suggested that I should order a balcony that has the same width as my UPVC french door frame and so my builder will then be able to attach them together by drilling it onto the plastic frame of the french door using M10 security bolt/nuts/washers etc. My concern is whether it would not be strong enough for the french door to hold the heavy balcony, and whether it will pass council building regulations at all? Any ideas please? If this is not going to work then what should we do instead please? https://s3.postimg.io/80klg4pub/IMG_1666.jpg Thanks a lot

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2 Answers

Anonymous user

I would prefer to go at least 200 mm wider than opening and bolt directly and securely to the wall ,even if the patio is reinforced ( internal steel box section ),then i still would not be keen !
Answered1 September 2016
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Anonymous user

Never,fix to the doors.Order the Juliet balcony 400mm wider than the doors,and fix to the structural wall of the loft, Allow over hang of the doors 200mm each side.
Answered30 August 2018
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