Finding The Perfect Glass Balustrade Arrangement For Your Home

The use of glass is really the current trend for minimalism, but also works well to complement more detailed or intricate fittings and decoration that surrounds the area. Glass is also a useful material for those who wish to give the impression of a larger open space and to allow light to travel more freely around the room. Thus, glass balustrade staircases are proving an exceptionally popular option for homeowners.

Find the perfect Glass Balustrade arrangement for your home...

Toughened Glass

You may think of glass as delicate, but the particular type of heat-treated glass used in balustrades is exceptionally strong it is called toughened glass.

Toughened glass cannot be cut after being treated, so it’s important to collect the correct dimensions before ordering (don't worry, our expert team handle this for you). The panel sizes and glass thickness you require depends on the system and environment your bespoke staircase is being fitted in.

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Fittings

The toughened glass panels can be fixed to the handrail, base rail and newel posts using simple but sturdy stainless-steel glass clamps or brackets. These come in two different sizes. If clamps are used, there will be a 20mm gap between the glass and both the underside of the handrail and the top of the base rail, as well as a 20mm gap between each glass panel and the newel post.

However, an alternative option is to affix the glass directly into the wood underneath the handrail, at the top of the base rail and in the side of each newel post. This is sometimes known as “inline” glass.

Details & Finishing Touches