Description
Frameless glass balustrades will add a modern, stunning look to your home. All noteworthy architecture owes much to light and as an element, glass is highly adaptable to virtually all light conditions, allowing architects to create almost any desired effect. Frame-less balustrading can open up a view, provide soft diffusion, or act as a filter and have become the first choice balustrade for home builders and renovators alike. The frameless glass design not only looks great but also has the added advantages of not interrupting views. It is also possible to have panels frosted to give privacy where required, the frosting (acid etching) acts to obscure the glass and diffuse light rather than block it. All balustrades that protect a fall of 1.5 meters or more need to have a handrail or cap rail affixed to the top of the glass, we have many railing options available for you to choose from.
Manufacturing Techniques
Frameless balustrades have 3 common fixing methods, spigots, base shoe or glass anchors all options are evaluated on site and the best fixing method will be recommended by our staff. All our structural glass balustrade panels are manufactured from 12mm thick toughened safety glass. Some infill panels may be able to be manufactured from 10mm glass with all balustrades installed to Australian Standards. We polished all edges to ensure maximum safety and durability, all hardware is stainless steel available in several finishes. Our stainless steel is high grade Duplex 2205, a higher grade than 316 its higher chromium content increasing its resistance to tea staining. Duplex 2205 stainless out performs all other grades with excellent corrosion resistance even when located within 1km of the ocean.
