The installation method depends on the balcony structure and whether the balustrade is fixed on top of the slab or to its side. The fixings and supporting structure must be assessed for the intended loads and installation conditions.
In the case of top mounting, the posts or profile is attached to the top of the balcony slab, and in the case of side mounting, it is attached to the front of the balcony, which leaves more floor space free. On a concrete slab, the railing is anchored in the concrete, and holes are drilled through the tiles to the structure below. If the balcony has a waterproofing membrane, the penetrations must be planned so that moisture does not penetrate, in which case side mounting may be more suitable.
