BALCONY ANCHOR ACHIEVES PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION

Sapphire’s G30 balcony has officially been certified as a Passive House Component by the Passive House Institute when used with or without StubGuard – reinforcing the product’s thermal and structural performance.

With designers under increasing pressure to deliver low-carbon buildings that meet stringent energy and envelope-performance standards, balcony connections have come under heightened scrutiny as a critical point of heat loss. Reducing thermal bridges is essential, as these weak points can lead to increased heat loss, colder internal surface temperatures, reduced comfort and a heightened risk of condensation or mould.

The G30’s certification provides third party validation that its design meets the rigorous thermal and structural requirements demanded by Passive House projects and other high performance residential buildings.

The G30 anchor is engineered with M30 stainless steel studs and a 30mm thermal break zone, reducing both deflection and thermal transfer while maintaining its structural rigidity. Its efficiency also means fewer anchors are required per balcony, typically just two or three, compared with older systems that could require six or more fixings. This combination of strength, performance and compatibility with lightweight aluminium balconies has made the G30 a trusted choice for high-performance residential construction.

“Receiving this certification marks an important achievement for our team,” said Doug Cumming, Head of Pre-Construction and Innovation. “Balcony connections are often overlooked, but they can make a major difference in overall building performance, and we’re proud that the G30 addresses this challenge.”