Hello,
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with glazing a wooden balcony? The balcony in question is a fully wooden structure on the first floor and currently has no roof. This means the wooden structure must support both the glass and the roof (apart from the fact that it naturally must be anchored to the facade above in some way - there is an extended attic above that belongs to the apartment).
For those wondering: it is a housing cooperative and the association is "not opposed," so no building permits or votes have taken place, we're primarily wondering whether or not to enter the bidding. Therefore, it is more important for us at the moment to know
- if it's even possible (otherwise, we won't bid) and
- if the cost exceeds the "usual" 80,000 kr for glazing with a roof, as I've read in several posts?
Thank you very much for all input!
Kind regards.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with glazing a wooden balcony? The balcony in question is a fully wooden structure on the first floor and currently has no roof. This means the wooden structure must support both the glass and the roof (apart from the fact that it naturally must be anchored to the facade above in some way - there is an extended attic above that belongs to the apartment).
For those wondering: it is a housing cooperative and the association is "not opposed," so no building permits or votes have taken place, we're primarily wondering whether or not to enter the bidding. Therefore, it is more important for us at the moment to know
- if it's even possible (otherwise, we won't bid) and
- if the cost exceeds the "usual" 80,000 kr for glazing with a roof, as I've read in several posts?
Thank you very much for all input!
Kind regards.
1. Yes, it is possible.
2. It will be more expensive than enclosing a similar balcony with a roof - after all, you'll need some extra, the roof. You might also need to modify/reinforce your frame/structure, both to be able to mount the sides onto something and to support the roof on something.
The price depends on many different factors, the quality and insulation of the glass panels, the size of the balcony, what the craftsman charges per hour (even if you get a fixed price, the craftsman has of course calculated how many hours it will take), etc.
Best regards, Fredrik
2. It will be more expensive than enclosing a similar balcony with a roof - after all, you'll need some extra, the roof. You might also need to modify/reinforce your frame/structure, both to be able to mount the sides onto something and to support the roof on something.
The price depends on many different factors, the quality and insulation of the glass panels, the size of the balcony, what the craftsman charges per hour (even if you get a fixed price, the craftsman has of course calculated how many hours it will take), etc.
Best regards, Fredrik
Hi Fredrik,
Good to know, thanks! The construction itself was my biggest question mark, as all companies only display pictures in their galleries where they either enclose concrete/metal structures or a patio on the ground. I was wondering if there are reasons in the statics.
Exactly, the roof will be a cost, as you say, as well as the craftsmen's hours etc. I was wondering if someone here has done similar and can provide a benchmark. That it will deviate in the end is clear
Just so that one doesn't count on less than half, or the like.
Thank you so much for the quick response!
Good to know, thanks! The construction itself was my biggest question mark, as all companies only display pictures in their galleries where they either enclose concrete/metal structures or a patio on the ground. I was wondering if there are reasons in the statics.
Exactly, the roof will be a cost, as you say, as well as the craftsmen's hours etc. I was wondering if someone here has done similar and can provide a benchmark. That it will deviate in the end is clear
Just so that one doesn't count on less than half, or the like.Thank you so much for the quick response!
If you include a picture of how it looks, you'll probably get more responses with better quality.
Keep in mind that everything is possible; the impossible just takes longer and costs more.
Joking aside, my guess without knowing more is that the price will be the issue.
/ Regards, Fredrik
Keep in mind that everything is possible; the impossible just takes longer and costs more.
Joking aside, my guess without knowing more is that the price will be the issue.
/ Regards, Fredrik
As Pacman writes, there isn't much space in terms of height, but with beams on either side of the door and just a thin, almost horizontal, roof above, it should work.
Keep in mind that the floor likely has gaps between the boards, so if you want to stop drafts between them, you also need to address the floor. The balcony railing must be sealed somehow. Perhaps the best option is to remove the railing and build a new, tight one that looks similar.
You will have to build a frame similar to this https://www.skanskabyggvaror.se//ut...MI-O2Hqvnm5AIVk-R3Ch2xcwJjEAQYBCABEgLAv_D_BwE on the balcony, possibly seal the floor and railing, depending on how weather-protected you want it, and then enclose it and add a roof.
I think you will get a better idea of what needs to be done if you google "build conservatory."
My GUESS is that it will cost twice as much as just enclosing a similar balcony where there is already a roof. Estimated at 100-150' turnkey, if you hire professionals for everything, with a material cost possibly 50' if you choose simple, uninsulated glass units. Three to four times as high material cost (i.e. total cost 200-400') if you want well-insulated units. The labor cost is not much affected by the type of glass you choose.
Another consequence of what Pacman wrote is that the ceiling height on the balcony might be low. To some extent, this can be offset by using, for example, metal beams instead of wooden ones, but then it becomes more expensive...
/ Regards, Fredrik
Keep in mind that the floor likely has gaps between the boards, so if you want to stop drafts between them, you also need to address the floor. The balcony railing must be sealed somehow. Perhaps the best option is to remove the railing and build a new, tight one that looks similar.
You will have to build a frame similar to this https://www.skanskabyggvaror.se//ut...MI-O2Hqvnm5AIVk-R3Ch2xcwJjEAQYBCABEgLAv_D_BwE on the balcony, possibly seal the floor and railing, depending on how weather-protected you want it, and then enclose it and add a roof.
I think you will get a better idea of what needs to be done if you google "build conservatory."
My GUESS is that it will cost twice as much as just enclosing a similar balcony where there is already a roof. Estimated at 100-150' turnkey, if you hire professionals for everything, with a material cost possibly 50' if you choose simple, uninsulated glass units. Three to four times as high material cost (i.e. total cost 200-400') if you want well-insulated units. The labor cost is not much affected by the type of glass you choose.
Another consequence of what Pacman wrote is that the ceiling height on the balcony might be low. To some extent, this can be offset by using, for example, metal beams instead of wooden ones, but then it becomes more expensive...
/ Regards, Fredrik
Do you (those who answered) not think that support pillars are needed down to the ground at the front edge of the balcony? Then there is surely someone living in the neighboring apartment who must approve the whole thing, I guess. Then the municipality surely wants a small fee for the building permit... But it certainly doesn't look impossible to build something there