Balcony Rims

How to Measure a Balcony Rim Kit

Measuring your balcony rim consists of providing measurements for the depth, width, and rise.  You’ll also need to specify the cut.  For clarification regarding the above measurements, please use the above pricing calculator and click on the “?”  next to each measurement for more information.

How to Install Balcony Rim Kits

Installing balcony rims is simply a matter of putting them in place and fastening them to your joists.  Yep, it’s really that easy!  But for the sake of being thorough, we’ll supply tailored installation instructions to soothe any disbelief.

How to Drywall a Balcony Rim Kit

Drywalling a balcony rim is comprised of measuring the curvature of the rim, cutting the drywall to the curvature and depth, forming, and fastening in place.

Quick Tips:

• Wetting the back of the drywall will make the drywall easier to bend.
• For tighter radius balcony rims, consider using a double layer of either ¼” or ¼” flex drywall.

Balcony Rim Specifications

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.