If your home has a balcony or staircase, an important safety aspect is to prevent guests or family members from falling over the edge. One way to do this without hampering the view is to install seamless glass balustrades.
The epitome of practical functionality, bespoke glass balustrades can be used both indoors and outdoors. With a multitude of options the balustrades can be
- made from tempered glass, safety-glass or structural glass
- fully framed, semi-frameless or fully frameless
- textured, solid, curved or opaque.
In the home, glass balustrades can be used for balconies, shower doors, folding doors and windows, around the pool and even for staircases. Designing a fully frameless staircase can give the illusion of floating stairs, with fitted railings on top of the balustrading for additional safety. Including glass balustrading around your balcony works especially well as it allows for uninterrupted views and creates an impression of a much larger space or balcony.
Since pools can be a safety hazard, especially with children, glass balustrades provide excellent protection, keeping little children away from the dangers and consequences that having a pool presents. The beauty of semi- or fully-frameless glass balustrades affords you the added pleasures of a continuous view to a feature of your home, while still allowing you to keep a watchful eye on the kids when they are swimming. The safety glass complies with all relevant legislation making it the ideal safety barrier for your home however, it is advisable to ensure that your installer or builder acts in accordance with the SANS codes.
The benefits of glass balustrading are simple and effective offering you:
- Unimpeded views
- Aesthetic design
- Many variations
- Style and elegance
- Low maintenance
- Durable
- Easy installation
- Strong and tested materials
Whether you choose to install them indoors, on balconies or as fencing, glass balustrades strike a balance between aesthetic durability, security, style and affordability, ensuring that you never lose the natural beauty of any feature of your home. With considerable emphasis on safety, all glass is stress tested for stability and structural integrity making it the ideal choice for homes with little children and animals.
