First floor balcony

[mayo artist]

We are planning a balcony on a first floor over garage, under construction. We had originally chosen a concrete floor with cantilever, now wonder about wood instead.
Also, what balustrade? We would like glass which would shelter from west wind from shore. Any ideas?

 

[ted]

Hi. Had the same decision to make and went for 150mm solid core + 300 screed + 50mm insulation + rubberised membrane and paviours on bearing pads. Block wall all round 400mm high + coping stone and then stainless steel balustrading and toughened 10mm glass from Galway Stainless 091757927 - expensive but will deal with the salt issue.

 

[mayo artist]

Hi. Had the same decision to make and went for 150mm solid core + 300 screed + 50mm insulation + rubberised membrane and paviours on bearing pads. Block wall all round 400mm high + coping stone and then stainless steel balustrading and toughened 10mm glass from Galway Stainless 091757927 - expensive but will deal with the salt issue.

Thanks, Ted. Much appreciated. Engineer has been advising wood decking (because of overhang). We will give Galway Stainless a call. We like the idea of stainless steel and glass.