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SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding

Designed to protect without obstructing views, SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding provides a sleek and contemporary alternative to traditional opening vent railings. Developed for floor-to-ceiling windows and glazed openings, the system delivers reliable fall protection while preserving natural light and enhancing facade aesthetics.

Fully compatible with the SOLEAL Next platform, the system offers flexible fixing options, a range of glazing configurations and clean sightlines to support modern residential and commercial architecture. The SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding complies with CWCT and SFE fire guidance recommendations.

Designed for:

  • Residential and apartment developments

  • Floor-to-ceiling window applications

  • Contemporary facades

  • New-build and refurbishment projects

  • Architects seeking minimal visual impact

  • Projects requiring tested glass guarding solutions

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Key Features

Flexible, discreet and architecturally focused

SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding has been developed to provide a versatile glass guarding solution that integrates seamlessly with aluminium windows and doors. Offering vertical and horizontal fixing methods, multiple glazing options and dedicated solutions for wider openings, the system enables greater design freedom without compromising safety or appearance.

Clean, Contemporary Aesthetics

The slim glass design maximises natural light and preserves external views, creating a modern facade appearance with minimal visual interruption. Flat edge protection options further enhance the clean architectural finish.

Flexible Installation Options

The system accommodates vertical and horizontal applications, with frame cavity and rebate fixing options available to suit different project and installation requirements.

Designed for Larger Openings

A dedicated central mullion solution allows the system to be incorporated into double-vent window configurations, providing flexibility for architects and specifiers.

Tested Performance

SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding has been tested against recognised European and British standards, providing confidence in performance across a range of applications

Design

Tailored solutions for a variety of facade styles

Performance

Tested loads

Horizontal line load

BS 6180:2011

Serviceability

1.1 kN/m

Distributed infill load

BS 6180:2011

Serviceability

3.0 kN/m²

Point load

BS 6180:2011

Serviceability

1.0 kN

Impact resistance

BS EN 13049:2023

Class 5

Additional Information

Accessory options

A range of dedicated accessories is available to support installation and system performance, including:

  • Cover caps

  • Glass support sets

  • Vertical fixing accessories

  • Horizontal fixing accessories

  • Central mullion components

Seamless System Integration

SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding has been designed to work alongside SOLEAL Next aluminium windows and doors, helping create a consistent facade appearance while simplifying specification across projects.

Colour and Finish

SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding can be colour and finish matched to specification and project needs. This includes specialist finishes such as marine protection and coordinating or contrasting shade.

Colours and Finish

This is a small selection of our colour palette. If you would like a colour that is not shown here, please contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding is a glass guarding system designed to provide fall protection for floor-to-ceiling windows and glazed openings. It integrates with SOLEAL Next aluminium windows and doors, combining safety with a minimalist architectural appearance.

  • A Juliet guard, alternatively known as a Juliet balcony, is a protective barrier across a full-height opening to prevent falls while allowing uninterrupted views and natural daylight.

  • The system is suitable for residential, mixed-use and light commercial developments, including apartment buildings, student accommodation, hotels and other projects featuring floor-to-ceiling glazing.

  • Yes. SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding includes a central mullion solution designed specifically for double-vent applications, enabling wider openings while maintaining a consistent facade appearance. This product is tested up to 2.4m wide, making it particularly suitable where large openings are needed.

  • SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding offers multiple installation methods, including vertical cavity fixing, vertical rebate fixing and horizontal cavity fixing providing flexibility for different project requirements.

  • Glass Juliet guarding provides fall protection while maximising naturaL light and preserving external views. It also creates a cleaner and more contemporary facade compared with traditional metal railings or barrier systems.

  • SOLEAL Next Juliet Guarding supports glass thicknesses from 11mm to 22mm and is compatible with a variety of glazing bead and gasket configurations.

  • The system offers a choice of flat profiles, flat U-profiles and U-profiles, allowing designers to select the most appropriate solution for the project’s aesthetic requirements.

  • Yes. The slim glass design minimises visual obstruction, helping architects create contemporary facades that maximises transparency, daylight and external views.

  • Yes. The system has been tested against recognised European and British Standards, including BS 6180:2011 and BS EN 13049:2029.

  • The system has been designed to work alongside SOLEAL Next windows and doors, creating a coordinated appearance across the building envelope while simplification and installation.

  • Yes. The system can be specified for both new-build and refurbishment applications where compliant fall protection and contemporary aesthetics are required.

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