we currently have a cantilevered balcony measuring approximately 1x2 m that we are considering expanding to 3x2 m.
The balcony is located at a corner, and the current construction has 3 pieces of 45x195 joists running along the balcony's long side and the perimeter frame. Additionally, it is clad in metal and features removable decking.
We have discussed with the municipality, and there is room within the building rights, but they are opposed to a corner post as no other houses have this. A cantilevered balcony with a concealed supporting structure is directly acceptable.
What to do?
-diagonal crossbeams in glulam++?
-steel brackets that can be built into the balcony panel?
Advice on the construction question is gratefully received!
What type of house is it? When was it built? Are the existing beams integrated into the house's framework, or is there some form of cantilever construction?
What type of house is it? When was it built? Are the existing beams embedded in the floor structure of the house, or is there some kind of cantilever construction?
hello and thanks for the interest in our question,
It is a wooden house with larch cladding. The existing beams are embedded in the flooring, but likely no cantilever construction. attaching exterior photo
Stylish house and elegant balcony! Without corner posts and tension rods, there are only two ways to anchor an extension of the balcony: 1) New beams that are inserted and anchored into the floor structure, and 2) Brackets under the balcony, attached to the facade wall. If the municipality does not approve tension rods, I suspect they won't approve brackets either. The rules for calculating loads on balconies are quite strict, so there is limited room for makeshift solutions.
Beautiful house and elegant balcony! Without corner post and hanger rods, there are only two ways to anchor an extension of the balcony: 1) New beams that are inserted and anchored in the floor structure and 2) Brackets placed under the balcony, attached to the facade wall. If the municipality doesn't approve hanger rods, I suspect they won't approve brackets either. The rules for calculating loads on balconies are quite strict, so there's limited room for makeshift solutions.
Hello and thank you for your reply!
I have received approval for hidden brackets.
One variant is to attach a beam (sturdy in glulam) to the exterior wall around the corner and build a structure using it. See the principle sketch next to this. Complementary beams are not fixed but are held up with joist hangers or similar fittings.
A variant is to attach a beam (strong in glued laminated timber) to the outer wall around the corner and build a construction using it. See the schematic drawing next to this. Complementary beams are not fixed but are supported with joist hangers or similar fittings.
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hello and thank you for your input in the construction match!
this solution hasn't been brought up before, so we'll consider it in our continued thought process!
The municipality refers to what the neighbors have and do not have. Is there no one in the area who has done a similar expansion from which you can steal ideas?
If no one else has extended their balcony, you can turn it around on the municipality and ask them to come up with "support" suggestions, as it is also in their interest that the pilot case in the area is done well.
The municipality refers to what the neighbors have and do not have. Is there no one in the area who has done a similar extension from which you can steal ideas?
If no one else has extended their balcony, you could turn it around on the municipality and ask them for suggestions on "support" since it is also in their interest that the pilot case in the area is done in a good way.
Hi and thank you for your input, I will take that with me!
We have lived in the area the longest and value the character of the area ourselves and are the first to make this type of building change. The area is designed and drawn by Wingård with well-thought-out solutions. Ownership of houses and plots, but with communal land, garages, storage, and playgrounds otherwise. However, a post in the outer corner would not disgrace the area. I might have to take another round with the municipality and inquire if more people in the area are interested in this change.
Regardless of the solution, after the extension, I plan to make our material available to other property owners in the community association to facilitate their processes.
One thing that at least I would try is to get in touch with someone at Wingårdhs to see if you can get something from them without having to initiate a large and billed project.
"Hello there. We live in xxx... The municipality agrees to extend the balcony but is unsure about 'ruining' your design and the experience of the area with a post in the corner. What do you say - does a corner post work without destroying the impression, or what about a brace?"
If you get a response that they absolutely want the balcony floating or that they want 50,000 just to even discuss it, you can pretend it’s raining and not mention it further. But if you were to get something from them that says it can be solved with a post or brace without destroying the area, then you have a pretty good case in further discussions with the municipality.
If you build a similar railing, I personally think that a galvanized pipe as a post would be an attractive solution that becomes very discreet. You can also inset it slightly into the construction so that it isn't at the outermost corner.
If you're building a similar railing, I personally think a galvanized pipe as a post would be an attractive solution that becomes very discreet. You can also set it a bit into the construction so it's not located at the very edge of the corner.
maybe something to check with the municipality?
Yes, that is a good idea, thank you!
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