If you're choosing balustrades for your home, you will have a range of materials to choose from. Popular for both inside and outside, glass balustrades bring many benefits. For fully framed barriers, laminated glass panels are an ideal option.
Provides A Safe And Secure Barrier
Laminated glass increases the safety of your balustrades; three layers add to its durability. A middle vinyl interlayer lies between two glass panes, and a pressure and heat process glue the three together. Besides additional strength, the benefit of this sandwich is that the plastic typically holds the panel together, even when impacted and cracked. This means that your balustrades will provide some security until you can replace the glass. The vinyl layer also introduces an element of flex so that the panel can give and bend when struck, which reduces the likelihood of it cracking.
Adds To Comfort Levels
Laminated glass can also add to the comfort of a balcony or decking, or an indoor environment, as the interlayer muffles some varieties of sound. Additionally handy for outdoor environments, a glass balustrade blocks wind, making a pool area or deck more user-friendly even on blustery days that could otherwise force you indoors. By installing frosted glass, the balustrade can increase privacy also, which is useful for areas that face a public street or close-by neighbours.
Opens Up And Gives The Impression Of Spaciousness
Glass balustrades open up any space, both indoors and out. Staircases, particularly inside, are often relatively narrow areas, and a timber balustrade and rails can generate a confined, heavy look. Glass, on the other hand, reflects light and affords a clear view, which can brighten up the entire staircase area, making it seem more spacious. Outside, around a deck, for instance, the glass offers an expansive view of the surrounding vista, providing an openness that will make the decking appear larger.
Glazing Customisation Options
Glass balustrades are not a one-size-fits-all solution. You can customise them to match your home style, with different kinds of framing and also types of decorative glass. Frosted glazing can produce a smooth satin finish, or stencils can create an array of intricate designs on the panels. Tinted glazing is another option that lets you tie the balustrade to its environment; common shades are bronze, grey or green. You could pick out a shade in nearby stone or timber, for example, and repeat that in the balustrade.
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