Choosing Your Balcony Rim Cut
Choosing the proper cut begins with how you plan to fasten the balcony rim to your joists. The 3 different cut options we provide include: level, square, and plumb. The level cut is where the balcony rim is cut parallel to the joists. The square cut, normally used for half-circle or S-shaped floor joist rims, will be cut squared to the rim’s radius. The plumb cut, normally used when attached directly to a wall, will be cut perpendicular to the joists. If you require a combination of cuts, such as one end plumbed and the other leveled, please call our office to discuss.