A frameless folding glass balcony is a system in which tempered glass panels without vertical frames slide within top and bottom aluminium tracks and fold together in a corner of the balcony. When closed, the panes line up side by side for an uninterrupted, transparent look; when opened, the balcony becomes almost completely open.
Where Is It Used?
Apartment balconies, terraces of detached houses, room balconies of guesthouses and hotels and outdoor areas of cafés and restaurants are the most common applications. In Ortaca and Dalaman it is the most popular solution for balconies used open in summer and closed in winter.
Advantages
- Almost the entire opening can be used.
- Stylish, transparent look without vertical frames.
- Protection from rain, wind and dust.
- Safe glass cleaning as panels open inward.
- Security with lockable panels.
- Economical compared with other glass balcony types.
Technical Design
Folding systems use 8 mm tempered glass, or 10 mm on high, wind-exposed facades. Transparent seals sit at the joints between panels; they largely block rain and wind but are not fully airtight. A folding glass balcony is therefore a protection system rather than an insulation system. The bottom track contains drainage channels.
Sizes and Installation
Panel width is usually 50–80 cm, and height can reach 250 cm depending on the distance between balustrade and ceiling. Corners on L or U-shaped balconies are handled without problems. The ceiling and balustrade levels are measured before installation, and uneven surfaces are compensated with an adjustable track system. Installation is usually completed in one day.
Maintenance
Keep the bottom track clear of sand and leaves, have the rollers checked once a year and call our service team when seals need replacing. The glass is cleaned with standard glass cleaner. A glass balcony insect screen can be added for mosquito protection in summer.
With a free survey and measurement we decide together on the number of panels and stacking direction for your balcony.
