A glass balcony turns your balcony into a living space you can use in every season. However, not all systems perform the same. Here are seven points we have gathered from our installations in Kağıthane, Şişli and Levent.
1. Insulated glass or single glazing?
If you want to use your balcony like a sitting room in winter, choose an insulated glass system. A single-glazed system keeps out wind and rain but does not retain heat.
2. Profile series
In insulated folding systems, the profile must be thick enough to carry the weight of the glass and must have a thermal break. A weak profile leads to sagging panels over time.
3. Glass colour
Clear glass preserves the view; smoked and bronze glass reduce sun and visibility from outside. Smoked glass is often chosen for south-facing, high-floor balconies.
4. Gasket and threshold detail
The real detail that determines water and air tightness is the gasket and the bottom threshold. The slope of the threshold and the drainage channel must always be checked.
5. Number of panels and stacking direction
In a folding system, the corner where the panels stack directly affects how you use the balcony. At the survey we also discuss furniture placement.
6. High-floor installation
On upper floors, installation safety and wind load must be taken into account. Our team carries out this work with occupational safety equipment.
7. Building and site rules
A glass balcony changes the look of the facade. In many housing complexes, the colour and profile type are set by the management. Finding this out before measuring saves time.
When you call us for a measurement, we come the same day, take measurements and discuss the price on the spot.