Glass balustrades are a common use of structural glass to stop horizontal changes in building design, particularly rimless ones. The good thing about using this as a barrier is that it’s absolutely see-through, so it doesn’t interfere with the rest of the building’s interior view while also not affecting its exterior design much either. When selecting glass railing for a project, there are different items to look at ensuring that you specify glasses which meet the regulations for railings and remain strong enough.
Type of glass balustrade
There are two main types of glass balustrades typically found in residential or commercial construction.
Framed Glass Railing
They’re popular today because they combine elegance with safety perfectly well. Glass panels get held up by metallic frames fixed onto floors made from any material whatsoever actually; such frames together with top rails make up obligatory parts of balustrades thus suitable for use on stairs or decks or raised platforms or balconies or ledges et al even though one can simply lean against it comfortably while enjoying an outdoor view too.
Railings without frames
These frameless glass railings provide safe and breathtaking unobstructed views by not having frames that can offer the smallest resistance. These railings can also be made to fit roof, balcony or deck needs among many other uses; this makes them a very versatile choice as well as safe and beautiful option for glass railings in both residential and commercial settings.
Either type of glass balustrades not only brings about beauty but also fulfills certain levels of satisfactions while at the same time being cozy and easily blended with decorative themes of houses, farmhouses or even outer parts of any business premise. Because it is resistant to breakage hence suitable for outdoor installation; tempered glasses are commonly used. The hardware used should also be non-corrosive together with durability that matches toughened glass used for making railings.
However when one wants to install glass railings around a specific space there are some things which they need to put into consideration namely.
Glass railing’s design should take into account variations caused by errors in measuring size of glasses or quantifying other materials needed for fixing them. Glass railings must be designed so that they could withstand up-to different pressures ranging from 0 pounds per square inch (psi) upto atleast 200 psi. The area within and around any house or business premises should be treated with utmost care basing on what prevails naturally.
Select the glass railing DIY kit that you want
What do you want your glass railing kit to do for your home? Do you prioritize traditional looks and safety, or would you rather have safety rails that look sleeker and more low-profile? The balcony series railings can accommodate either preference or anything in between. No matter what type of railing kit you get, a good price is always the most popular, but it’s also important to compare quality, and of course, you can choose among established brands as well.
EASIAHOME glass railings are strong, durable, and virtually maintenance-free. It’s also surprisingly heavy due to the innovative design of the aluminum handrail and lighter glass.
Maybe you’ll want to go for an ultra-modern curved glass railing? They’re so stunning, be prepared for strangers to stare! Or perhaps our more traditional glass railing kit will suit you better. You can choose from these kinds:
All-glass completely rimless railing
Semi-rimless railings without vertical posts
Smooth and sturdy handrails
Classic round handrail railings
On all sets there is a choice between different balustrade finishes and glass tints so that all our balustrades can be tailored to fit with your scheme no matter which set you go with.
Preparation
If you read our test instructions, you will see that the glass baluster kit is simple. Here are the installation instructions. They were written clearly and are easy to follow unlike other badly written flat-pack instructions! If you want more guidance contact us to have your questions answered by one of our experienced engineers – they’re like having an expert on hand! Either way please get in touch as soon as any issues arise and we hope that you love our rails from beginning to end.
Put in your glass railing kit
It takes two people to install glass railings no matter how skilled or confident you may be so find somebody who can assist with this task and whom you trust. This will depend on where they are being put up (fixing them into the ground is much simpler), what tools are used and how many rails fit. Smaller setups can be done within a day but allow 2-3 days for long runs of railings around corners etc. Set out tools before starting work – keep children and pets away for safety reasons.
We hope this has inspired you to put up your own glass railing kit. You can find all the technical information needed as well as lots of reviews from very happy customers on our website. Just give us a call if there is anything further we can do or advise on.
The benefits of glass balustrade
Each type of railing system has its own unique advantages however glass railings have multiple benefits which make them perfect for various settings.
Some key advantages of glass railings include:
1) Stunning beauty – These will add a modern edge to any home making them ideal for contemporary outdoor spaces.
2) Unobstructed view – If there is a great view then don’t block it with planks or thick-walled wooden/aluminum/iron railings! A frameless glass balustrade gives the impression that there is nothing between yourself and the surrounding landscape thereby contributing towards an eye-catching external design of the building.
3) Solid construction and long lastingness – When properly installed, glass railings can be very strong and durable which is why they are best suited for use in outdoor environments where they will experience heavy traffic or rough treatment.
4) Ease of cleaning – Glass railing systems do not stain easily unlike various other types so maintaining them requires little effort from busy homeowners who want low maintenance solutions.
