Glass Balustrades
Glass Balustrades
Structural glass balustrades — frameless, top-rail, or post-and-rail systems for staircases, balconies, terraces and pool surrounds. Tested to UK Building Regulations Part K loading and BS 6180.
Trent Glass Glass Balustrades are structural toughened laminated safety glass barriers designed and certified for loading to BS 6180 — the UK code for barriers in buildings. Available as frameless (channel-mount), top-rail (stainless or aluminium), or post-and-clamp systems. Each project quoted to your loading category: domestic, commercial or public access.
Key Features
- Glass: 17.5 mm or 21.5 mm toughened laminated safety glass
- Mounting: floor channel (frameless), stainless top rail, or post-and-clamp
- Heat-soaked to BS EN 14179 — nickel-sulphide inclusion eliminated
- Loading: tested to BS 6180 domestic (0.36 kN/m), commercial (0.74 kN/m) and crowded (3.0 kN/m)
- Hardware: 316 stainless steel; satin or mirror polished
- Edge: polished and arrissed; can be tinted, frosted, or printed
Ideal Applications
- Staircase balustrades (interior and exterior)
- Balcony and Juliet balconies
- Roof-terrace and rooftop garden barriers
- Pool surround safety barriers
- Mezzanine and atrium edge protection
- Commercial office stair atriums
- Hotel and restaurant terrace barriers
- Retail mezzanine edge balustrades
Technical Specifications
- Glass: 17.5 mm (8+1.52+8) or 21.5 mm (10+1.52+10) toughened laminated
- Heat-soak: BS EN 14179 mandatory for overhead and loaded glass
- Loading: BS 6180 tested — domestic / commercial / crowded categories
- Channel: aluminium base channel with EPDM gaskets
- Heights: 900 / 1100 / 1500 mm standard; custom on request
- Compliance: BS EN 12150, BS EN 14179, BS EN 14449; CE / UKCA
- Lead time: 4–6 weeks from sign-off