RM-JULIET™ J1100
Face-Mounted Juliet Balcony Railing System
Fall protection at window openings and French doors, with a choice of glass or picket infill.
- Mounting
- Face-mounted
- Infill
- Glass or picket
- Fabrication
- Welded or mechanical
- Post profile
- Slim face-mounted assembly
- Glass capture
- Separate glass channel
- Field adjustment
- Fixed once installed
- Catalogue
- RM Product Line Vol. 2, pp. 30–32
System overview
The RM-JULIET™ J1100 is a face-mounted aluminum Juliet balcony guard system designed to provide fall protection at window and door openings where no walking surface is present. The system delivers a slim architectural appearance while maintaining structural performance and code compliance for residential, multi-residential and hospitality applications.
Engineered for durability, minimal maintenance and visual clarity, the system integrates seamlessly with modern façade assemblies.
Configuration
- Face-mounted aluminum guard assembly
- Designed for window openings, French doors and Juliet balcony conditions
- Glass or aluminum picket infill options available
- Factory-fabricated components for consistent quality and dimensional accuracy
- Suitable for retrofit and new construction projects
- Modular design allows custom widths and heights
Materials
- Structural aluminum components fabricated from 6061-T6 aluminum for mechanically fastened systems
- Welded components (where required) fabricated from weld-appropriate alloys such as 6061-T6, 6005A-T6 or 6063-T6
- Tempered laminated safety glass infill where specified
- Stainless steel fasteners and hardware for corrosion resistance
Fabrication
- Factory-fabricated components for consistent quality and dimensional accuracy
- Available in mechanically fastened or welded configurations depending on project requirements
- Modular design allows custom widths and heights
- Surface preparation completed prior to architectural finishing
Mounting & anchorage
- Face-mounted to structural wall framing, concrete or steel substrate
- Anchoring methods engineered per project conditions
- Typical anchorage includes mechanical anchors or structural fasteners designed to transfer guard loads to primary structure
- Isolation materials used where required to prevent galvanic interaction and water infiltration
Performance & code compliance
Designed to meet or exceed:
- Ontario Building Code guard load requirements (OBC 4.1.5.14)
- CSA S157 aluminum structural design provisions
- OBC SB-13 “Glass in Guards” where glass infill is used
- Applicable ASTM glass standards for safety glazing
Finish options
- Factory powder-coat and Duracron, Acrynar, Duranar (XL) finishes meeting AAMA 2603, AAMA 2604 or AAMA 2605
- Standard and custom architectural colors available
- Textured and matte finishes supported
- Anodized finishes available upon request
Applications & advantages
Typical applications
- High-rise residential towers
- Mid-rise multi-residential buildings
- Hospitality projects
- Retrofit façade upgrades
- Window guard conditions
- French door protection
Advantages
- Slim architectural profile
- Minimal visual obstruction
- Durable marine-grade aluminum construction
- Compatible with curtain wall and window systems
- Engineered anchorage solutions
- Scalable across multiple building types
- Reduced maintenance compared to steel systems
Short-form specification
Ready to paste into Section 05 73 00 (Decorative Metal Railings) or the guard schedule. Project-specific values (glass thickness, guard height, color) are left for the specifier to complete.
Guard system: RM-JULIET™ J1100 (Face-Mounted Juliet Balcony Railing System), as manufactured by Railing Masters Inc., 110 Claireport Crescent, Unit 4, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Fabrication: Welded or mechanically fastened aluminum assemblies as required by project structural and design conditions.
Materials: Structural components of 6061-T6 aluminum (mechanically fastened assemblies) or weld-appropriate alloys 6061-T6, 6005A-T6 or 6063-T6 (welded assemblies); stainless steel fasteners and concealed hardware; isolation materials at all dissimilar-metal interfaces. Extrusions supplied by certified North American manufacturers with mill certification available.
Infill: Tempered laminated safety glass or vertical aluminum picket infill as scheduled; glass conforming to OBC SB-13 "Glass in Guards".
Mounting and anchorage: Face-mounted to structural wall framing, concrete or steel substrate at window and door openings; no walking surface behind the guard. Anchorage engineered to project loading requirements; shop drawings showing anchorage layout and panel configuration to be submitted for review.
Performance: Designed to meet or exceed Ontario Building Code guard load provisions (OBC 4.1.5.14) and CSA S157 aluminum structural design.
Finish: Factory-applied powder coat, Duracron, Acrynar or Duranar (XL) coating to AAMA 2603, 2604 or 2605 as scheduled; color per architect's selection.
Drawings & downloads
Stamped detail package covering this mounting condition, reviewed 31 July 2025 by F. Alibai, P.Eng. (PEO 100206138).
| Reference dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Balustrade height | 1075–1185 mm |
| Glass panel | 1185 mm |
| Post spacing | 1080 mm typical |
| Bracket projection | 180 mm |
Related systems
RM-JULIET™ J1200-FM
A picket-infill Juliet guard. More impact resistant than glass, and the lower-cost option for institutional work.
RM-PRO™ DIVIDER Glass
Privacy and wind screening between adjacent balconies, engineered to the same structural standard as the guard.
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