How are glass balustrades fixed?

The most preferred fixing method for these over height balustrades is a bolted plate or clamping plate fixing detail. This is a surface mounted balustrade fixing method. Here a steel fixing plate is fixed to the surface of the balustrade with countersunk fixing bolts.

How much does it cost to fit a glass balustrade?

It depends on all of the above, but you can expect to pay from £110 to £630 per linear foot. No staircase would be complete without a handrail, for both practical and aesthetic purposes. The good news is that handrails aren’t too expensive at around £5 to £25 per linear foot.

Can you fix glass balustrade to decking?

Wood – for external balustrades being fixed to wooden decking, for example, you will need to drill 6mm pilot holes for the screws for the fixing plates. To secure use stainless steel coach screws – stainless steel will not rust in the rain.

How thick does a glass balustrade need to be?

10mm thick
A typical glass balustrade will be made from toughened glass a minimum of 10mm thick, ensuring it is durable and strong enough to provide an effective safety system. As a rule of thumb, every square meter of glass will require four glass clamps to fix panels securely to the posts.

Is a Juliet balcony?

A Juliet balcony is essentially a balcony consisting of a balustrade connection to the building facade without a deck to walk on; not, as many assume, a glass balcony. We only supply Juliet balconies as part of larger projects as they are technically only a balustrade in front of a door.

Are glass stairs expensive?

Costs range from $150 to $850 per linear foot. Materials alone run $100 to $600 per foot. Though labor is priced per project, estimate $50 to $250 per foot or around $75 to $200 per hour. Prices range wildly due to location, accessibility, style, complexity, material types, and contractor experience.

How much does balcony glass cost?

On average, a glass railing system will cost you between $600 and $800 per linear foot. In specific, glass panels can cost up to $200 per linear foot, the hardware will run anywhere from $80 per linear foot, and a contractor could cost you up to $200 per linear foot for installing.

How strong are glass balustrades?

As a rule of thumb to follow, domestic glass balustrades need to withstand 0.74 kN/m for every metre of the balustrade. Tempered or laminated glass infills must also measure a minimum of 10mm in thickness.

What’s the best way to fix a glass balustrade?

For the cleanest and most stylish result, the glazing channel is cast in situ directly into the concrete and makes the glass balustrade or fencing appear flush with the deck, creating a frameless appearance. This requires a minimum concrete depth of 100mm. Further technical support and information is available on request.

How are glass infills attached to a balustrade?

Glass infills ‘float’ in-between the posts and the handrail. Using the glass clamps supplied, fix to your glass infill followed by fixing to the posts – this is where you may need an extra pair of hands. Repeat this process for every glass infill. Your balustrade is now complete!

Is it easy to install glass channel balustrade?

At Origin Architectural, we have a range of specialist glass channel balustrade systems & easy to install glass channel kits to ensure a sturdy yet stylish balustrade. Our wide range of industry-leading solutions can accommodate your balustrade project, whatever it may be.

What kind of balustrade is used in the UK?

Framed glass balustrades are simple to define really: a balustrade within a frame. Framed glass balustrades are the most widely used throughout the UK and the type that has the most possible variations in design.