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How the Balcony Systems posts work?
The Balcony Systems glass balustrade is not only unique in the way the handrail and corner works
but also in the way posts are used
The Balcony System balustrade combines the strength of the structural steel primary post
with the slick and neat aluminium profile post
The Balcony System posts are made from 2 parts:
the first part is known as the primary post
and the second part is known as the cover post
The primary post:
Steel is three times stronger than aluminium this is why galvanized steel
is the material of choice for the primary posts.
We call this the primary post
as it is usually installed at an early stage in the process
fix to the structure below the finished floor level
This post system is telescopic
and the final finished floor height is not required to be known at this stage
early installation also allows any
waterproofing or sealing to be done
as part of the waterproofing works on the roof or balcony.
this allows for great flexibility of design
and allows achieving a great structural fix at the outset
The build-up of the floor and all elements can then be finished
The cover posts are supplied and installed
as part of the installation of the Balcony System Glass Balustrade
A thick bead of sealant is applied to the primary post
before sliding the cover post on to it
this performs two important actions:
1. when the sealant has set
this glues the two elements very strongly together
leaving no room for movement, and
2. this isolates the two materials
so there is no direct contact between them
The cover posts slide exactly over the primary posts
The cover posts are manufactured to the finished height of the balustrade
the telescopic effect allows for all the tolerances required.
On occasion the primary post cannot be fixed
below the finished floor level
in these cases cover plates can be supplied
to cover the base plate of the post.
This unique to part post system
is practical, strong, aesthetic
and allows large spans between posts
about twice as wide as any other system will allow
For more exact information on allowable posts spans,
limitations, and parameters view the video on Balcony Systems Generic calculations explained
maximum spans, post distances, and limitations