Balustrades for Stairs
Product Description
Stair balustrades are essential safety features to prevent people from accidentally tripping and falling between different floor levels.
However, they’re also key decorative features, so they should be both aesthetically pleasing and durable – like toughened glass panels.
Here at Express Toughening, you can order bespoke glass balustrades for stairs from a selection of glass finishes and thicknesses, cut to size according to your specific measurements.
Use the order form below to fill out your specifications, including any extras you might require, and we’ll generate a quote for your custom glass stair balustrades.*
Depending on the product requirements and your location, your staircase glass balustrades should be delivered within 10–25 working days of our team processing your order.
GLASS BALUSTRADES FOR STAIRS
If you’re looking for a sophisticated stair balustrade design that doesn’t completely close off your staircase, keeping sightlines open and allowing light to flow through the area, then our toughened glass balustrades for stairs could be just the solution.
Your internal or external staircase area will not only look modern and elegant with glass stair panels, but it will also feel brighter and more open thanks to the increased amount of light passing through the clear or translucent glass.
Our options include standard clear glass, low-iron glass, satin frosted glass, or grey or bronze tinted glass to suit your preferences for clarity and privacy.
If you would prefer a sleek frameless look, we offer toughened laminated glass, too – this type of thick safety glass is required for balustrades without posts or handrails. If you want to extend this stylish look to the actual steps, you can also order laminated walk-on glass for stairs.
You can have full confidence in the durability of our balustrades for stairs, which are suitable for installation both indoors and outdoors – along with our selection of glass balustrade fittings. These include channels, clamps, corners, end caps, posts, handrails, gate latches, soft-close hinges, and more.
If you have any questions about our balustrades for stairs and fixings or need assistance with making a bespoke order, get in touch with our team for help.
£76.80 – £282.00
- Express Delivery available on this product.
- This product is manufactured in the UK.
- Toughened Glass.
- Polished edges included.
Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of the customer to investigate if planning permissions are required, ensuring all projects are completed to British Standards BS 6399-1:1996 and BS 6180:2011 – expresstoughening.com are not responsible for any building regulation requirements, this shall be up to the client to ensure safety precautions have been met accordingly.
INSTALLATION
Need help designing, templating, or installing your ideal glass balustrade system? Speak to one of our recommended partners listed below for direct assistance.
As reputable suppliers of high-quality glass balustrades in the UK, we only partner with reliable affiliates, who will work closely with you in person to measure and fit your balustrade system.
Simply enquire about their site survey, template, and installation services to receive a free no-obligation quote for fitting our glass balustrades for you.
The Splashback Co.
Splashbacks | Mirrors | Balustrades
T: 020 7965 7492
W: www.splashbacksco.com
JS Glass Ltd.
Shower Screens | Balustrades
M: 07540 156 877
W: www.jsglass.co.uk
If you would prefer to install your glass balustrades yourself, you can find a range of glass balustrade fittings for sale on our website, including:
- Balustrade top mount posts for 10mm – 10.8mm glass
- Frameless balustrade profiles and adjustment tools
- Balustrade glass clamps for 8mm – 10mm glass
Our glass clamps are available in square, rounded, and circular shapes, with either a polished or brushed satin finish – allowing you to customise the final look of your balustrade system.
Additional information
| Style | Clear Toughened Glass, Toughened Low Iron Glass (extra clear), Clear Toughened Laminate Glass, Toughened Frosted Satin Glass, Toughened Grey Tinted Glass, Toughened Bronze Tinted Glass |
|---|---|
| Shape | Parallelogram, Rectangle, Left Hand Rake, Right Hand Rake |
| Thickness | 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 10.8mm, 12mm, 12.8mm, 15mm, 16.8mm, 19mm, 20.8mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of glass balustrades for stairs?
If you’re deliberating the pros and cons of choosing glass balustrades for stairs over other materials, like more traditional wooden spindles, here’s a list of benefits to using glass that should help to persuade you:
- Maximising light – enhance your staircase and hallway with increased light
- Opening up the space – create an airy open feel with see-through glass panels
- Making a modern feature – introduce a stylish design feature that catches the eye
- Customising options – choose the glass finish and fixes that suit your interiors
- Ensuring safety – installing a strong barrier and aesthetic design at the same time
- Quick cleaning – easy to install and low-maintenance with just a quick wipe-down
Using glass stair balustrades is also cost-effective and eco-friendly, as toughened glass and steel fittings are hardwearing materials that can be recycled if you eventually decide to change to change your staircase again.
That could be decades away, though, as glass staircase balustrades offer a timeless look that never goes out of style!
Where can you install glass balustrades for stairs?
Reinforced balustrades are legally required whenever there is a difference in floor level of 600mm or more, which is why staircases must have railings along the exposed sides to prevent people from accidentally falling from a height.
Anywhere that traditional railings can be used for stairs, they can be updated with toughened glass balustrades to fulfil this purpose whilst also providing a modern aesthetic. This is especially useful in smaller spaces like narrow hallways, because the glass helps to visually open up the area and improve illumination as light passes through.
This staircase balustrade material helps to enhance the spacious feeling in larger open areas, too, such as shopping centres or educational or leisure facilities. When combined with stainless steel, glass stair balustrades also fit right in throughout healthcare facilities.
They can be used anywhere from offices and public buildings to houses and apartment buildings, not just for the flight of stairs, but also any landings, mezzanines, walkways, or ramps they connect to, with customisable balustrade fittings to suit the area.
Do glass balustrades for stairs need handrails?
Whether glass balustrades need a handrail or not depends on their location, the type of glass, and the installation method. As per the disclaimer, it’s the customer’s responsibility to ensure they consider these factors and comply with safety standards and building regulations.
BS 6180:2011 states that a continuous handrail is required whenever the balustrade protects against falls of 600mm or more, but this applies to standard toughened glass, which would fall into pieces and leave no barrier if a single-layer pane broke under impact.
If toughened laminated glass is used, with two panes of toughened glass sealed together with an interlayer, the glass stair balustrade should remain intact even if one or both panes crack. This allows toughened laminated glass barriers to have no handrail for a frameless look.
Of course, all glass balustrades for stairs should meet minimum load requirements for the stair location and design, with a minimum thickness of 10mm for toughened glass with a handrail and 15mm for toughened laminated glass without a handrail.
We supply a range of balustrade posts and frameless balustrade profiles here at Express Toughening, so you’re sure to find the parts you need to complete your glass staircase balustrade system. If you need any help, you can always get in touch with our team.
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