Free-standing balconies made to measure
A free-standing balcony stands in front of the facade and carries its loads through supports and foundations. This lets you plan additional outdoor space on an existing building.
In short
A free-standing balcony stands in front of the facade and carries its loads through supports and foundations. At NOVODACH "add-on balcony" is the umbrella term for a balcony added later; the free-standing balcony is the supported variant in front of the house. Foundations, ground conditions and connections are clarified per project.
Add-on balcony and free-standing balcony at a glance
| Feature | Add-on balcony (umbrella term) | Free-standing balcony |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Balcony added later to an existing building | Supported structure in front of the house |
| Load transfer | Planned for your building depending on the structure | Through supports and foundations |
| Ground space needed | Depends on the structure | Supports and foundations need space in front of the building |
| Planning focus | Connections to the facade, foundations | Ground conditions, foundation positions, access |
| Permit | Clarify per project with the building authority | Clarify per project with the building authority |
Frequently asked questions
Whether a permit is required, and which one, is clarified for the location and the project. Agree the documents with your planning and the responsible building authority; support with the permit application is optional.
Self-assembly is possible once the structure and prerequisites have been agreed. It requires technical skills, suitable lifting equipment, prepared foundations and the assembly documents. Alternatively, installation is arranged through partner companies.