Balconette asked Effi Wolff for the eight things an architect needs to know about a flat roof before specifying a balustrade.

Balconette designs, manufactures, and supplies glass balustrade and balcony systems from our factory and showroom in Surrey, on the A22 just south of Junction 6 of the M25. We have been doing this since 2004. Our range includes structural glass balustrades, Juliet balconies, privacy screens, composite decking, and our hydrophobic glass coating BalcoNano®. We supply homeowners, architects, builders, and developers across the UK, both as supply-only and as a full supply-and-install service. In 2024, we launched BalcoDeck®, the UK's only patented non-penetrative balustrade and decking system. BalcoDeck® sits on top of a finished, waterproofed flat roof and provides a complete structural platform for glass balustrades and decking without a single penetration through the membrane. UK Patent GB2636232. BalcoDeck® was born from a problem we know better than anyone. For 20 years we supplied glass balustrades on flat roofs, and for 20 years that meant drilling through the waterproofing. There was no better option. We knew there had to be a better way. BalcoDeck® is that way. From consultation through planning support, structural assessment, factory manufacture, and professional installation, we handle the entire process. One company. One system. One certificate of compliance. Whether you need a Juliet balcony for a single window, a glass balustrade for a new build, or a complete non-penetrative roof terrace system for a development, we would love to hear from you. Visit balconette.co.uk or balcodeck.com