Glass curtains: what should you check before enclosing a balcony?
Questions about opening, cleaning, ventilation and fixing glass curtains to an existing balcony or terrace.
Quick answer
Before choosing glass curtains, check how the panels open, where they stack, how they can be cleaned and whether the existing structure provides suitable fixing points. The system must suit your balcony opening and exposure.
Can they be fitted to an existing balcony?
Installation depends on the supports, dimensions and site conditions. Send photographs of the floor, ceiling and sides. A technical visit helps check fixing points and identify any preparation work; the width of the opening alone is not enough.
Which opening arrangement is best?
Ask to see how the panels move and the space they occupy when open. Compare the usable opening, cleaning access and the position of furniture or planters. Compare the Lotus system and glass curtains using the actual configuration proposed for your space.
Will the space feel like an indoor room?
Do not assume that a glass enclosure performs like a thermally insulated window. Ask for specific information on seals, ventilation and system performance. Sun exposure, the roof and the ability to open the panels also affect how you can use the space.
Can glass curtains replace a protective railing?
Do not assume an enclosure can act as a safety barrier. These serve different purposes and fall protection requires its own assessment. Show our team the existing railing and ask the proposal to distinguish clearly between the two elements.
What should you confirm before proceeding?
Check any applicable permissions for changes to the façade or shared parts with the responsible bodies in advance. In the technical proposal, check glass specification, supports, opening, cleaning, drainage and warranty. Conditions depend on the building and selected model.
Let’s talk about your space
Send photographs and approximate measurements. Our team will help you plan the next step.
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