glass balustrade with oak handrail
We supply all trades that need high quality Australian made frameless glass products. Our team of skilled craftsmen have many years of experience bringing designs to life or working on high end architectural projects from beginning to completion. Come and see us in the showroom and see how our glass balustrade systems work.
Glass Balustrade Authority specialises in making custom frameless glass balustrades. Glass Balustrade Authority was the first company in NSW to specialize in offering a full range of custom designed frameless glass products.
Glass balustrades are a must-have for modern homes. Glass balustrades add a modern touch to outdoor living spaces. They enable you to do things conveniently and safely, without obstructing your view. Glass Balustrade Authority has a huge range of glass balustrades that are designed to blend in with most existing décor. We're able to cater for many different customer types and tastes.
Frameless glass balustrades - These are just that - they are completely free from any metal posts. Glass balustrades are installed without any supports at all, because they are supported entirely by grooves in the floor that are carved into the floor. Frameless glass balustrades look sleeker and more classy than traditional posts. It's great for new houses and apartments, but they are more expensive.
Glass balustrades are often made from tempered glass which is usually between 8mm and 10mm thick. This is because a process used to make stronger glass is called ‘quenching’. Quenching glass helps to make it 4x stronger than its original strength. Base channel, this is what supports the base of the glass balustrade. These are the slots that you place glass panels into so that they will fit correctly. Base channels for glass balustrades are made from steel or aluminum, depending on the manufacturer. Infill panels are the elements which are part of the glass balustrade that act as a barrier between the outside world and the inside world. It can be made of wood, metal, or even plastic. Some balustrades have infill panels and some have rails, posts, and so on. Handrails are an important feature that is included in glass balustrades. Handrails are generally designed to support and support hand rails. Handrails are designed for people to hold onto. They are usually found on the top of the glass balustrade. Many staircases have handrails that help people hold onto the top part of the stairs while they are climbing or descending. Handrails prevent people from falling down a flight of stairs.
Post balustrade systems - post balustrade systems feature a series of posts supported by a glass panel and supported by a series of glass clamps. The clamps that are used are generally of the shape D or square depending on whether the post is round or not.
Our range of premium quality frameless glass balustrades for stairs can make any room look luxurious and unique. By installing our elegant and trendy glass staircase balustrades, you can increase the living space in your home, and also improve the safety of your family.
If you are considering installing frameless glass balustrades stairs in your home or business in Sydney, they are the safest and most appropriate option.
The minimum height of a glass balustrade in NSW is one metre, and if protecting a pool area, the access height must be at least one and a half metres. All balustrade glass stairs must be of Grade A safety standard.
Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is typically the most popular material for framed or frameless glass stairs. The processing of tempered glass and heat-strengthened glass is relatively similar.
Glass stair balustrade panels in Sydney can be purchased for as little as $300 per linear metre, whereas frameless glass balustrades cost between $375 and $425 per metre and frameless custom balustrades cost between $675 and $755 per metre.