Balco Architectural Products
The breadth and quality of the Balco product line provides a single source for superior architectural components to help maintain the long-term structural integrity, efficiency, weather resistance, safety, and appearance of all types of construction projects. Select the component categories listed below for detailed specifications.
Balco makes an extensive selection of metal and flexible joint cover and fire barrier products for expansion joints in concrete slabs, floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. Our standard and custom expansion joint covers deliver proven performance for multidimensional thermal and seismic movements, fire safety, and specialized design criteria.
Balco's revolutionary IllumiTreadT products provide highly visible, non-electric routing systems to mark emergency pathways when a building experiences power loss. Balco IllumitreadT products are powered by high-performance photoluminescent guidance strips. The IllumiTreadT line includes stair nosings, path and aisle markers, hand rail markers, and signage.
Balco designs DuraFlex Systems to meet virtually all exterior applications for expansion joint and waterproofing needs. DuraFlex Systems also meet or exceed current standards and code requirements. We manufacture a comprehensive line for enclosed buildings, parking decks, and open-air structures. Systems include deck, chambered seal, elastic seal, rubber block, compression seal, flat seal, and membrane systems, as well as steel rail joint systems, seismic cover plates, and fire barriers.
Balco makes both single and two-component stair nosing systems. The latter feature sub-channels that are installed during construction and safety treads that are installed after construction. This prevents damage and cleanup of the safety treads and allows for convenient tread replacement. Models include cast aluminum, cast iron, abrasive, retrofit, and bronze systems. A screw-secured system, designed for safety and durability, and a drive-fit system, using concealed fasteners, are available. Our highly durable IllumiTread™ Stair Nosings offer the safety of non-electric illuminated nosings and are perfect for interior or exterior installation.
Turn ordinary features into notable visual adventures with Balco's versatile floor mats and floor grid systems. Balco offers the highest design quality and meets or exceeds all industry standards and requirements.
Our premium floor mat system features vinyl hinges; the FM2 series is sturdy all-aluminum. Our classic FG Series Grid System is perfect for high profile projects and is available in both shallow and deep pit designs. Worn rails can be replaced without dismantling the entire grid system.
Balco quality sets all its products apart. Our aluminum trench cover plates provide the durability you would expect from steel or cast-iron, along with light weight and strong, welded corners.
Balco's access covers give you an attractive choice for managing floor access and drainage. Economical aluminum covers offer reduced weight for easy removal; plain, diamond, and abrasive surface pattern options; and block-out or cast-in installation.
Enhance the appearance of plazas, fountains, and planters with Balco Metagrate Trench Grating. Designed to help ensure pedestrian safety, these aluminum and bronze grates offer concealed locking mechanisms for added security. For pools and water features, get the look and narrow sightline you want with Metagrate Swimming Pool Deck Drains in aluminum or bronze. Our factory-fabricated trench liners reduce the high cost of concrete forming for your trenches and facilitate cleaning. We offer non-traditional grate applications as well. Call on Balco to turn your design ideas into reality.
