Glass

What glass type is needed for my balustrade?

The table below shows you what glass thickness for each system to achieve the desired rating.

If you are not using a fixed handrail or cap rail we recommend using laminated glass. For some building inspectors this is a requirement so its always best to check before you order any glass.

Toughened safety glass is a monothoylic panel of glass and comes in thicknesses of 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 19mm.

Toughened glass goes through a process in which it travels through furnace until it reaches approximately 650°C, then removing the glass and allowing it to quickly cool.

The process improves the overall structural durability of the glass, increasing its resistance to heat and shock. Toughened safety glass is around 5 times stronger than standard glass. If subjected to high-pressure or impact, it will break into small blunt pieces rather than dangerous pointed shards.

Toughened laminated glass is made up of 2 panels of glass that are bonded together with comes in thicknesses of 13.5mm, 17.5mm and 21.5mm.

Laminated glass is made from 2 panels of toughened glass that are bonded together using a rubber interlayer.

The main benefit for using toughened laminate glass is that should the panel break it will remain in place still creating a barrier for a balustrade. The transparency of the glass is not effected.

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Shower enclosure glass.

We use 10mm toughened safety glass as standard. This gives extra rigidly to each panel and gives a substantial looking glass edge to on show.