How to Decorate your Juliet Balcony

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As a homeowner that possesses a balcony on the outside, you’re probably going to want to customise and personalise as much as you can.

 

As you sit or stand in this area of your home, you’re going to want to look and feel as pretty as possible. There’s something poetic and classy about owning a home with a balcony.

 

A Juliet balcony, in particular, holds a lot of significance due to where the name was derived from all those years ago. If you have one of these in your home, then you’re going to want to decorate it to the best of your ability to ensure you enjoy it and make it look like the most beautiful addition, here are a few fabulous ways to decorate it:

 

Create A Lovely Seating Area 

 

The Juliet balcony in your home is supposed to provide a lot of luxury. You won’t just be standing and leaning up against it when you look out of it. So, why not place down a few comfy chairs and pretty tables? You could create a small reading area or a sitting area for you and others to frequent in. You might even want to place down a desk and use this area as a study.

 

Add Plants

 

You can spice pretty much everything up with plants and other kinds of greenery. Plants obviously thrive on light and will benefit from being placed by the balcony. Potted plants would provide a handsome look, but you could also opt for vines and similar vegetation running up and around the window space on the outside too.

 

Paint The Window Frames To Match Or Go With The Balcony

 

In order to really make the balcony pop, you should focus on the colours of the windows and the balcony itself. Colour psychology is huge and really should be considered. When everything is lit up in the evenings, for instance, the contrasting colours of the frame and the balcony can make the entire area look beautiful. A firmly and expertly painted surround can make everything shine.

 

Make your Juliet balcony the Centre Of Attention

 

Don’t just use it as an added extra in the home. If the Juliet balcony is bang in the centre of the room, then it’s going to be the most noticeable feature in the room. The same applies when looking at the home from the outside. Ensure you have the balcony in the centre if you have only one. If you have two, make sure you place them evenly and symmetrically by each other.

 

At Sunrock Balconies we create outdoor living rooms and Juliet Balconies using infinity glass designed to your specifications. We offer a complete end to end service from design to quotation to full installation for both residential and commercial customers. We can also consult with your architect, contractors or tradesmen to get the best results for your balcony project.

 

Get in touch today and we will walk you through our hassle-free process. Why not call us on 01204 668 207 or send a message to info@sunrockbalconies.co.uk.  Further information about our full service range can be found on our website.

 

 

 

What Balcony Type could be your Solution?

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If you are looking for different ways to enhance your home, one thing you should consider is one of a variety of infinity glass balconies. They all offer similar benefits and each have unique characteristics.

 

Juliet Balcony

A Juliet Balcony is a barrier or guarding that is situated on the exterior of full-height French doors which are installed on the first floor or higher.
It does not lead to a balcony.

Benefits

  • Increased light that floods into your home.
  • Increased safety in your home to allow the doors to be opened safely
  • Stylish home enhancement

 

Infinity Glass Balcony

This is a balcony surrounded with Infinity Glass Balustrades.

Benefits

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted view from your balcony
  • Easy maintenance
  • Increased kerb appeal

Infinity Glass and Stainless Steel Balcony

This is a balcony edged with Infinity Glass Balustrades supported by stainless steel posts with or without a handrail.

  • A practical way to enjoy the views from your balcony
  • Easy to maintain
  • A stunning addition to your home

Call in the experts

 

There are many benefits associated with a Balcony installed in your home. At Sunrock Balconies we create outdoor living rooms using infinity glass, including Juliet Balconies, all designed to your specifications. We offer a complete end to end service from design to quotation to full installation for both residential and commercial customers. We can also consult with your architect, contractors or tradesmen to get the best results for your balcony project.

 

Get in touch today and we will walk you through our hassle-free process. Why not call us on 01204 668 207 or send a message to info@sunrockbalconies.co.uk.  Further information about our full service range can be found on our website.

Why a Juliet Balcony could be your Solution

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If you are looking for different ways to enhance your home, one thing you should consider is a Juliet Balcony.

This is a barrier or guarding that is situated on the exterior of full-height French doors, which are installed on the first floor or higher, which do not lead to a balcony.

There are a number of different benefits that are associated with having a Juliet Balcony installed in your home, including the following:

Increase the amount of light that floods into your home

This is one of the major benefits that is associated with having an infinity glass Juliet Balcony installed. This will enable you to let a large quantity of light into your home, without the safety of your business or home being compromised in the process. If you want to create a home that is bright and airy, a Juliet balcony is a worthy addition. You can also open up the space when the warm weather appears and enjoy incredible views from the comfort of your own property.

Increase the levels of safety in your home

Not only can you increase the amount of light that is able to flood into your home, but you will also be able to enhance the safety and security that your home is able to provide as well. This is especially important if you have pets or small children within your home, as large doors or windows could easily present a security risk. Instead, if you decide to get a Juliet balcony installed, you are going to be able to open your windows and doors during the summer months without having to fret about the risk of a potential accident.

Increase the beauty of your home

A final factor to consider is that an infinity glass Juliet balcony can help you to boost the aesthetic appeal of your home. There are plenty of different styles and types of Juliet balconies available each of which offers a unique look that can enhance the beauty and feel of your home.

Steel is the material that is most commonly used, offering an aesthetically pleasing and strong addition to your property. Whether you have an old period home or you have a more modern and contemporary property, you can use a Juliet balcony to add heaps of beauty to your home. Not only will this make your property a pleasure to be in, but it also means that you can improve the value of your home in the process as well its curb appeal.

Call in the experts

To conclude, there are a lot of benefits that are associated with having a Juliet Balcony installed in your home. At Sunrock Balconies we create outdoor living rooms using infinity glass, including Juliet Balconies, all designed to your specifications.  We offer a complete end to end service from design to quotation to full installation for both residential and commercial customers.  We can also consult with your architect, contractors or tradesmen to get the best results for your balcony project.

Get in touch today and we will walk you through our hassle-free process. Why not call us on 01204 668 207 or send a message to info@sunrockbalconies.co.uk.  Further information about our full service range can be found on our website.

 

 

What is Heat Soaked Glass?

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Toughened glass is the best material for constructing infinity glass balustrades and Juliet balconies.

 

However, if inferior glass has been used, some customers experience problems with breakages after installation, occurring months or even years later.

Heat soaked glass offers another great solution to the range of toughened glass used for glass balustrading to ensure it will look its best for years to come. Read on to find out all about heat soaked glass, how it’s made, and its benefits.

 

What is heat soaked glass? 

 

The majority of toughened glass contains small amounts of Nickel Sulphide, which changes state during the toughening process and cannot revert to their original form when the glass is cooled. Although steps are taken to remove the Nickel Sulphide inclusions, no glass manufacturer can guarantee that they are not present.

 

In most cases, this isn’t too much of a problem, but sometimes, the Nickel Sulphide eventually returns to its original form and expands in size as it does so. This can lead to cracks and breakages in glass sometimes several months or years later.

 

Heat soaked glass solves that issue. The toughened glass will be placed in an oven at 295-300 degrees and left for 4 hours. If there are any Nickel Sulphide inclusions, they will expand during this process and cause a breakage. However, if the glass does not break, it indicates it’s safe to use and it’s very unlikely to break at a later date.

 

What is the benefit of heat soaked glass?

 

The obvious benefit of heat soaked glass is that it reduces the risk of breakages in the future. In fact, it is estimated that the heat soaking process removes up to 98% of all glass with Nickel Sulphide inclusions, so the chance of breakage is minimal.

 

Sunrock Balconies are now offering heat soaked glass for Juliet balconies. We can create outdoor living rooms using heat soaked infinity glass as an option designed to your specifications. We also offer a complete end to end service from design to quotation to full installation for both residential and commercial customers. We can also consult with your architect, contractors or tradesmen to get the best results for your balcony project.

 

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality infinity glass balustrades and Juliet balconies to our customers and having heat soaked glass for Juliet balconies as an option is just one way of demonstrating this.

 

Get in touch today and we will walk you through our hassle-free process. Why not call us on 01204 668 207 or send a message to info@sunrockbalconies.co.uk.  Further information about our full service range can be found on our website https://www.sunrockbalconies.co.uk/.

 

 

 

How to Feel Good with Sunrock Balconies and Balustrades

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British Homeowners like nothing more than to carry out home improvements to add value, improve their living space and create kerb appeal.

But have you ever thought that it can also have a positive impact on your wellbeing too?

 

Here’s how:-

 

Safety First

If you have small children or pets you’ll be well aware of the dangers of a raised terrace or an unsafe balustrade. Sunrock’s Infinity Glass Balustrades and Juliet Balconies act as an attractive barrier to prevent accidents. They are built to UK Building regulations so your mind can be put at ease that your family will be safe.

 

The UK’s Building regulations are minimum standards for design, construction and alterations to virtually every building. They are developed by the Government and approved by Parliament to ensure the safety and health for people, including those with disabilities, going in or about those buildings.

 

As an example, we follow the main regulations for balustrades below:

  • Balustrade will be minimum 1100mm high from Finished Floor Level.
  • At 1100mm height there is no more than 25mm deflection with a load of 0.74kn.
  • There will be no gap in the balustrade that a 100mm diameter ball can fit through.
  • If there is no handrail then Toughened Laminated Glass is used to provide a barrier if one of the panes are broken.

Sunrock’s Infinity Glass Balustrades can transform a terrace from what could be an unusable space to one that will provide a safe area with the added benefit of being shielded from the wind.

 

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In addition, our new Infinity View Juliet Balconies provide a safe way to fill your room with light and fresh air too.

 

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Sunny Situation

We all love the sun – it has a huge impact on our mood and also boosts health and wellbeing. The vitamin D derived from sunlight boosts the immune system and UV promotes the production of serotonin which improves our mood and levels of energy. Our Infinity Glass Balustrades and Juliet Balconies allow large amounts of light to flood into the room compared to wooden fence or metal railing so they have a positive impact on your outlook in more ways than one!

 

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Feel at Home

For smaller gardens, our Infinity Glass Balustrades really come into their own. They are the ultimate design feature for breaking down visual barriers between your indoor and outside living areas. Beautifully designed they create a feeling of space from inside as well as providing more living space outside. This will help to change your lifestyle by giving you the opportunity to really maximise your garden, giving greater access to a pleasant and useful space so you can feel good about your home.

 

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Having read this you may want to tap into the feeling of wellbeing and let Sunrock Balconies make the difference you are looking for – Add style, function and appeal to your home and bring the outside into your home today. Get in touch – we’d be happy to answer any questions or discuss a job you have in mind.

How to Beat the Glass Shortage

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There is a real threat to the supply of glass to the Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) industry. Some suppliers have found availability of some types of glass is limited or has been delivered late.

The price of glass is also a real issue not only for the suppliers but for customers wishing to buy glass products from them. Manufacturers will inevitably have to pass on their costs to their customers and this is a tricky situation for any industry.

 

Sunrock Balconies glass shortage blogWhat is the cause of the glass shortage?

 

Europe is going through a strong construction phase but at the same time key float lines have been closed down. Float lines are where sheets of glass are made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal which gives the sheet uniform thickness and a very flat surface. In the UK, very little glass is produced for own use, mainly because the larger firms have scaled back their production. As a result, we have to import a lot of glass from Europe which is adding demand to a dwindling supply.

In recent reports suggestion has been made that the shortage has been engineered to justify price increases. However, when there is a demand for a product that is short in supply, whether it’s deliberate or not, price is a genuine problem. It’s also been mooted that the IGU sector has kept prices artificially low in recent years. As prices rise therefore, those who have sold on price only, will now have no room to move. So, lack of supply and price may well see some of these companies closing because they cannot survive in such a market.

For the larger glass producers, the UK is not a very profitable market. Poor exchange rates and a slowed GDP (Growth Domestic Product) along with growth of European construction means they can make the commercial decision to actively focus on supplying glass to Europe and beyond. In other words, they can pick and choose who they supply to because glass is becoming a very valuable commodity.

For some the outcome could be very serious. If there is no glass to create their product, installation companies will have to source it elsewhere and pay the higher cost which could break them. However, if like Sunrock there is a strong and loyal business to business relationship between them then this provides a more positive outlook.

 

Plan don’t panic

 

This situation has been brewing for some time, but panic and speculation can have a detrimental effect on it too. So, it’s all about planning. Sunrock will ensure that stock is secured and allocated for orders already placed. For those customers who have had a quote we will honour all it for 60 days from its date. However, if you would like to proceed with a Sunrock order, we suggest you place it as soon as possible to lock in current prices. We can then ensure the components are reserved as well as maintaining the price.

If your quote has expired, please contact us

Here at Sunrock Balconies our dedicated team of experts can help and advise you on all aspects of your project. Our aim is to help add function, style, and appeal to your home so get in touch, we’d be happy to answer any questions or discuss a project you have in mind.

 

 

Glass Juliet Balcony Harrogate

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infinity glass juliet balcony harrogate

Sunrock install a Infinity Glass Juliet Balcony in Harrogate.
This beautiful house requires a juliet balcony to conform to building regulations for the upstairs french windows. Prior to the installation the house features in an episode of the Channel 4 program ‘The Restoration Man’.

In addition, the fixing of the Juliet balcony is on to brick work. Therefore Sunrock uses 316 marine grade stainless steel fixing buttons to achieve this. The buttons sit at the side of the glass, which is standard fixing for most glass Juliet balconies.

juliet balcony button fixed to brick

 

Glass Juliet Balcony Harrogate

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