Balcony

Abstract

Balcony Various embodiments provide balconies for attachment to a building. In some embodiments, the balcony comprises a framework structure and at least two balcony beams parallel and spaced from each other along the width direction of the balcony, each balcony beam extending along the depth direction of the balcony and secured to the framework structure, wherein each balcony beam is attachable to a building beam secured to and projecting from the building using a load transfer assembly. For each balcony beam, the load transfer assembly comprises an upper plate and a lower plate fixed to opposing surfaces of the balcony beam or the building beam in the height direction, the upper plate and lower plate projecting therefrom to form a gap between the upper plate and lower plate for receipt of the other of the balcony beam or the building beam. For each load transfer assembly, when the balcony is attached to the building, a mechanical fastener secures the load transfer assembly to the other of the balcony beam or the building beam under double shear, the mechanical fastener passing through the top plate, the other of the balcony beam or building beam received in the gap, and the lower plate. Also provided are methods of attaching balconies to a building.

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