Named after a scene in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, these tend to be a large inward-facing window or doors, or sliding patio doors, with a barrier attached immediately to the exterior wall, or between the window or door. to prevent people from falling out.
Usually the windows/doors open inwards, but sometimes if the windows/doors open outwards the barrier or railing is attached inside the room (this can make it difficult to operate the window/door and it can constantly slam shut in windy weather).
Julia balconies are practical if you don’t want a balcony but still want something extra for your home and to protect your large windows.
Cantilever, suspended and bolted balconies
As the name describes, the balcony protrudes from the building and appears to hang in the air and is a continuation of the floor of the building, where the joists or frame extend beyond the construction line.
In short, these types of balconies have no visible support.
Cantilever balconies need a support beam within the wall, with the typical materials such as timber, steel and concrete.
Suspended or bolt-on balconies tend to be made of steel or aluminum with railings or balustrades.
Stacked balconies
These are supported both by connections to the building and from posts or columns attached below them and providing support from the ground or other structure.
Skylight balconies, sometimes called Cabrio balcony
These have become popular in loft conversion projects. The roof lights are designed like a window – in the closed position – but when opened they create a glazed roof and barrier in one.
They can be installed as an individual ceiling light or in a bank to create a larger window and balcony.
