SMART Glass Balustrade Systems
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Top fixed balustrade with a U profile channel
Top fixed balustrade with a U profile channel
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A range of structural glass balustrade systems.
Application
- Suitable for stairs, balconies, terraces and ramps.
- For external or internal use.
- Commercial or residential properties.
- Supply only or with installation.
Description
A range of structural glass balustrade systems. Variants include top or side fixed aluminium channels, bolt-through stainless steel adapters, and an insulated roof bracket system.
Balustrade Features:
- Tubular Posts
- Tubular Handrails
- Perforated Infills
Features and benefits:
- Available with a range of balustrade fixing options.
- Timber or stainless steel tubular handrails are available.
- Toughened laminated glass infill panels.
- Perfect for modernisation.
- No hot works on site.
- Pre-manufactured and easy to install
- Uninterrupted handrail transitions.
- Custom designs are available.
- Multiple glass thicknesses are available
- Can support 0.74kN, 1.5kN and 3kN loadings
General information
Color | Clear Bronze Grey White Black |
Finish | Anodized Powder-coated Brushed Mirrored |
Material | Glass Aluminium Stainless steel |
Shape | Circle Parallelogram Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | One year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L30/580 Proprietary handrails L30/560 Proprietary balustrades L30/55 Proprietary balustrades L30/70 Proprietary handrails |
Specification data - Balustrade and guarding systems
System performance | Loading requirements: 0.74 kN (17.5 mm glass) horizontal line load measured at 1100 mm above FFL with less than 25 mm deflection. 1.5 kN (21.5 mm glass) horizontal line load measured at 1100 mm above FFL with less than 25 mm deflection. 3.0 kN (25.5 mm sentry glass) horizontal line load measured at 1100 mm above FFL with less than 25 mm deflection. |
Infills | 17.5 mm toughened laminated glass to EN 12150 with flat polished edges and dubbed corners.21.5 mm toughened laminated glass to EN 12150 with flat polished edges and dubbed corners.25.5 mm toughened laminated glass to EN 12150 with flat polished edges and dubbed corners. |
Rails | |
Handrails | Timber, 42 mm diameter.Stainless steel, 42 mm diameter.Timber, 48 mm diameter.Stainless steel, 48 mm diameter.Manufacturer guidanceTimber or stainless steel internally, stainless steel externally. Connection: Timber to be fixed with a suitable adhesive. Stainless steel to be fixed with friction gasket. |
Fixing to parent structure | Mechanical anchor.Guidance for specification option: Concrete. Chemical anchor.Guidance for specification option: Concrete. Bolt through.Guidance for specification option: Steel. Drill and tap.Guidance for specification option: Steel. |
Fixing | Glass: Adjustable wedge system to continuous track. |
Base channel | U profile anodized aluminium extruded base track. |
Glass colour | Clear. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Glass Aluminium Stainless steel |
Recyclability | All materials are widely recycled |
Third party certifications
Constructionline Gold
Constructionline Gold
Health & Safety Accreditation
Acclaim Accreditation SSIP
Health & Safety Accreditation
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Social Value
Literature
SMART face fixed structural glass test report
SMART top fixed structural glass test report
Case studies
Hilton Garden Inn, Terminal 2, Heathrow Airport
Derry Farm House, Shenstone
Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn Express Dual Brand Hotel, Heathrow Terminal 4