Midwest Iron’s Commercial Balcony Customization As millennials assume executive positions, their decision-making priorities are reshaping the business world. A key area of focus is work-life balance. At Midwest Iron, we are seeing new expectations for workspaces and residential environments to better align with millennial values. Companies are sticking to hybrid and flexible schedules, and as
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As people continue to spend time at home and urban spaces modernize, the demand for durable and cost-effective balcony solutions is on the rise. Aluminum balconies have emerged as the frontrunner for the future of balcony design and installation. This article explores the numerous advantages of aluminum balconies and Midwest Iron’s distinct approach. The Future
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7 MIN READ Seeking the Best Balcony Choice for Multifamily Buildings What are the Different Types of Balconies? What Construction Material is Available for Balconies? What Details Should You Know for Balcony Design? Which Balcony Type is Best? What are the Different Types of Balconies? Many balcony options exist for today’s multi-family construction projects. Use
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Modern balconies in multifamily construction are hot right now. Residents want balconies for connection outside of their living space…to feel breathtaking views, take in the sounds of nature, or view the bustling city from above. This increased balcony demand creates a need for a modern way of thinking about balconies.
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What helps make a balcony safe and stable? A safe and stable balcony is best created by engineering know how and innovation. We’ve all been on balconies where the railing seems a little loose, or the decking seems a little unsafe. Those balconies were built with the cheapest cost in mind, without consideration of occupant
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How Does Deflection Affect Deck Structure Design? Deflection and live loads play a part in how occupants feel while on a balcony. Balcony and deck structure design needs several considerations for ultimate design. These considerations become crucial when balconies of a multifamily property take on how a building looks and feels in the end. You
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Traditionally, if you wanted a balcony on your architectural design, the balcony system became a wood cantilever balcony design. Today, new methods and substrates open up options to consider a wood cantilever balcony system, or something like an aluminum bolt-on balcony system.
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Pre-Assembled Bolt On System Means Easy Install The Scott at Brush Park multifamily project required larger than standard size balconies, with shipment from Wisconsin to Michigan. The extra challenge of these large sized balconies was that the balcony arrive preassembled. Midwest Stairs & Iron believes balconies should arrive fully welded and pre-assembled to save install
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Here are a few trends in modern multifamily complexes: Give the complex a trendy name, Add amenities, and Use things like a powder coated aluminum balcony color to differentiate from other multifamily buildings. The Trio in Milwaukee is a trendy name complex comprised of three buildings. This new multifamily property has unique amenities like a