Frameless glass balustrade is the most widely used type of glass balustrade. It is a simple system of standard off-the-shelf glass panels used with glass clamps called spigots, two spigots are used to clamp the glass at the base of each panel securing them to the ground.

This type of glass balustrade is cost-effective and adds a luxurious finish to a verandah, stairs or decking project.

Frameless glass balustrade is suitable for installation on tiles and pavers on a concrete slab and timber decks. For areas that don't have a concrete foundation or slab such as garden beds or grass areas, a concrete strip footing can be installed to allow glass installation. As glass panels are subject to wind loads a sound foundation is key to ensuring a safe and long-lasting glass balustrade.

Glass balustrade for stairs is a custom-made solution that is installed to the staircase using 12mm toughened and heat-soaked glass. No two staircases are the same, so each panel of glass is made to order to fit the stairs. Templates are made from timber to ensure an accurate fitment; the templates are then used to cut and process the glass.

The main method of attaching the glass to the stairs is by using stainless steel standoffs, the standoffs are round discs of stainless steel that are attached to the treads or stringer of the stairs, in simple terms the glass is bolted to the stairs with special nuts and bolts.

The standoffs have metal studs that go through holes in the glass panels to support the glass panels in place, and then a cap is fitted to the glass to secure the panel.

The glass panels can have side mounted or top mounted handrails depending on the design, the rail types are available in different shapes, sizes and colours to match the colour pallet of your project.

Balustrade installations used for commercial applications, public open spaces and installations above 5 meters in height require higher levels of strength and need to be engineered to higher load ratings, laminated glass greatly increases the strength of the glass assembly to meet the engineering requirements.

Architectural balustrades that have been designed without a handrail require the use of laminated glass to meet the performance standards of the National Construction Code.

Structural laminated glass is two sheets of toughened glass bonded together with a structural interlayer, the most used brands of interlayer are DuPont Sentry SGP and Saflex DG.

The benefits of using laminated glass for balustrades are added strength, thinner glass assembly, safer in case of breakage as the glass remains in place and the possibility of no interlinking handrail.

We specialise in the design and construction of engineered glass safety barriers for glass pool fencing and glass balustrade.

The design process starts with the functional elements and the practical use of the space, once we have determined the functional elements, we apply the engineering and compliance criteria to design the barrier ensuring we meet or exceed the construction code regulations.

The process of designing the barrier can be as simple as working off architectural plans or from an onsite measure and consultation with the builder and/or property owner.

Once the scope of the design has been finalised we can move to creating a proposal and quotation for the barrier.

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