Important Note:
Every balcony (both standard and non-standard) has a site-specific submittal package for material and installation instruction details. The site-submittal package MUST be used to guide all installation steps. If you have further questions, contact your AS&D project manager.
Note: Some larger, or non-standard, balconies require different hardware and installation methods. Refer to the AS&D submittal package for instructions.
Recommended Tools:
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1. 9/16" Wrench |
2. 3/4" Wrench |
3. 11/16" wrench |
4. Impact Gun |
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5. 9/16" Socket |
6. 3/4" Socket |
7. Tape Measure |
8. Pencil |
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9. Drill with 1/4" bit |
Balcony Bracket Components:
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Balcony Installation Instructions
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1. Verify Assemblies vs. Submittal |
2. Match Post Bundle to Balcony Type Gather each post bundle that matches the balcony type. |
3. Front Post Installation Locate the front posts. These can be identified by two 7/16” holes, and two 1/8” holes on the sides of each post. Note: RCB1 has NOT been installed. |
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4. Front Post Hardware |
5. Front Post Installation Locate the predrilled holes on the fascia and posts. Use the hardware to install the front post. |
6. Ongoing Front Post Installation Continue installing the front posts to the front fascia as outlined in the submittal document. |
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7. End Post Installation |
8. End Post Hardware Locate the following hardware to install the end posts to the balcony fascia. 2ea. FS-3/8-FLATW 2ea. FS-3/8-LOCKWASHER-18-8 2ea. FS-3/8-16X3.5-HEXBOLT 2ea. FS-3/8-16NUT-18-8 2ea. RA-NC 2ea. RA0CW 1ea. Front Post |
9. End Post Installation Locate the predrilled holes on the balcony joist and use the hardware to install each end post. |
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10. Ongoing End Post Installation |
11. Corner Post Installation Identify and gather corner posts and all associated hardware. The corner posts can be identified by two 7/16” holes on two sides, and two 1/8” holes on two alternating sides. |
12. Corner Post Hardware Locate the following hardware to install the corner posts to the balcony fascia. 2ea. FS-3/8-FLATW 2ea. FS-3/8-LOCKWASHER-18-8 2ea. FS-3/816X5.00-HEXBOLT 2ea. FS-3/8-16NUT-18-8 2ea. RA-NC 2ea. RA-CW 1ea. Corner Post |
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Install Top Rail, Bottom Rail, and Infill to Balcony Frame |
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13. Corner Post Installation |
14. Ongoing Corner Post Installation Continue installing the corner posts to the balcony fascia as outlined in the submittal document. |
15. Railing Installation Gather railing components marked Top Rail, Bottom Rail, infill and corresponding balcony frame. Be sure to verify that each part matches the submittal documentation. |
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| 16. Railing Installation Refer to separate railing installation instructions found here. |
17. BSFA Hardware Gather all Balcony Sub Fascia Angles (BSFA) to be installed as well as corresponding hardware. 2ea. BA-BSFA 2ea. FS-1/2-13x1.75-HEXBOLT-18-8 2ea. FS-1/2-NUT 2ea. FS-1/2-13LOCKWASHER-18-8 4 ea. FS-1/2FLATWASHER-18-8 |
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| 18. BSFA Installation 18A: Locate the sub fascia brackets previously installed on the building. 18B: Align the predrilled holes on the BSFAs to the balcony subfascia bracket. 18C: Ensure the BSFA is flush to the end of the knife plate. 18D:Using the designated hardware attach the BSFA’s using hand tools to torque 43ft-lb. |
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| 19. Sag Rod Installation and Hardware Locate the sag rod (type 4) and corresponding hardware that will be installed. Each sag rod is labeled to a corresponding balcony per the AS&D submittal. 1ea. BA-BSR 1ea. FS-5/8-11x1.75HEXBOLT-18-8 1ea. FS-5/811THINNYLONLOCNUT-18-8 |
20. Sag Rod Installation Using the designated hardware attach sag rods to the previously installed sag rod brackets on the building. |
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| 21. Balcony Installation Type 4 and 5 Hoist the balcony to the designated location. |
22. Balcony Installation Type 4 and 5 |
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23b. Important Note: If the sub-fascia brackets were installed correctly on the building, the predrilled holes in the sub-fascia should align to the centerline of the sub-fascia angles that you will be anchoring the frame to. If the height of the decking surface needs to be adjusted, the balcony can be raised |
| 23. Balcony Installation Connect and fully tighten sag rod to balcony fascia using the designated hardware. Continue installing the sag rods to the balcony fascia as per the submittal. |
23a. Balcony Installation Align the balcony sub fascia to the BSFA previously installed on the building brackets. |
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| 23c. Balcony Frame Installation NOTE: If the balcony frame needs to be raised more than 3/8" from the top of the sub fascia brackets, custom balcony sub-fascia angles can be fabricated per engineering approval. |
24. Secure Sub Fascia to BFSA Locate the predrilled holes on the balcony subfascia and use eight 14x1 fasteners to secure the subfascia to the BSFAs. Repeat this process for the remaining subfascia brackets. |
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| 25. Deck Board Installation Install all deck boards to the balcony frame. Interlock the deck boards using the supplied hardware, and repeat this process until all deckboards are installed. |
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| 26. End Board Installation Locate the decking end board BA-BDEB that corresponds to the balcony you are installing. |
27. End Board Installation Mark the centerline of each joist on the top of last deck board. |
28. End Board Installation Anchor balcony decking end board using the supplied FS-10x1.50-PANSQTEK |
Inspection Checklist for Cable Installation
Verify the following:
All bolts and fasteners are properly installed. Check that all connections to the building are tight and secure, and all connections between the railing and balcony assembly match the submittal document. Ensure the following eleven connections are tight and secure.
- Top Rail to Post
- Infill Attachment to TR
- Post Connection to Balcony Fascia
- Bracket to Subfascia
- Decking to Joist
- Sag Rod to Balcony and to Wall
- Bottom Rail to RCB-1
- Post to RCB-1
- Splice Connection
- Post to Joists on Side of Balcony
- Side Mount Bracket to Balcony Type 4 and 5
