When it came to choosing the balustrade he knew exactly what he wanted and chose leading supplier Balcony Systems Ltd. The clean lines and round handrail coupled with the uncluttered finish matched the modern exterior. Most importantly, with no clamps or ugly fittings to get in the way the balustrade didn’t interrupt the spectacular view of the coast from the glass-walled sitting room.

A complicated design

Twenty eight metres of balustrade was ordered for the project, Mike Murray explains: “Balcony’s products are very easy to assemble and install yourself but because our design was quite complicated, it may have been better with hindsight to use a professional installer!

“A challenging bit was the slope leading up to the house where the glass had to be cut at an angle to fit the slope,” continues Mike. “The installation was also on natural stone paving which is not a smooth surface. Accurate measuring and cutting was vital, but Balcony helped me at every stage. They even made a mock-up in MDF to be certain we had it right.”

Great results

The installation took four weeks to complete and Mr Murray was delighted with the end result. “It complements the look of the house and adds to the value. I’d happily recommend Balcony’s products and service.”

Balcony’s ideal Juliettes

Paul Atkinson, Proprietor of P A Joinery explains: “When building the bungalow we knew the type of products we needed for this kind of project. We researched many companies and found Balcony’s Juliettes were the most aesthetically pleasing and in line with the modern look of the building. Juliette balconies are ideal where patio doors have been installed on the first floor of a house, ensuring safety when the doors are open. But a key benefit of Balcony’s products is that there is a minimum amount of hand rail which allows maximum light into a room and a clear view looking out.

Balcony’s helpful service

“Balcony was helpful from the enquiry stage, placing the order and through to delivery. Their service is great and their products are very quick and easy to install too, which is a big bonus for builders and installers,” continues Paul. “The property owners were very happy with the balconies because they look good, do not obstruct their view and add value to the property. We recently completed a second £60,000 project in Cheadle where we installed a Juliette balcony on a five bedroom semi detached property. It looks so good, I’d consider installing one on my own property.”