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Glass Balcony Explained
The term "glass balcony" has gained popularity in searches. Interestingly, a true glass balcony, akin to Cinderella's glass coach, would be entirely crafted from glass, which is not what we manufacture.
For safety, all balconies require a waist-high barrier (1.1m in the UK) to prevent accidents and provide a secure structure. In a glass balcony, this barrier is made of glass, offering unobstructed views for those inside and adding aesthetic value from the outside.
While a glass floor is not necessary and may induce vertigo when looking down, the focus is on creating a secure and visually appealing structure.
So, What’s a Glass Balcony Really?
The term "glass balcony" is commonly used, but it's a bit of a misnomer. In our context, a glass balcony comprises decking, typically constructed by your builder. Attached to the deck is a robust glass balustrade, forming a low wall. Whether a metal railing is included depends on the type of glass balustrade you opt for.
Glass Balcony Types and Costs
Glass balustrades are available with or without handrails and posts. Typically, the less metal involved, the heavier the glass and the higher the cost. Our most popular glass balcony begins at £248/meter (ex-VAT), while the Fully Frameless Glass Balustrade, requiring thicker glass and additional base support, starts at £299/meter (ex-VAT). Your builder can assist with the necessary base support, but it may entail additional costs.
Glass Balcony Options
The basic options divide into two categories; Balustrades with Handrails, or Frameless Glass Balustrades
The options that have handrails are known as Hybrid® Glass balustrades because they rely on a combination of the handrail strength and the glass strength, whereas the frameless glass balustrades rely on thicker stronger glass (which is also heavier and more expensive)
Most of the options in our systems use anodised aluminium for the handrails, posts or other metal parts. Ususall with a choice of colours such as Silver Matt, or the popular Royal Chrome finish resembles stainless steel, but without the considerable maintenance that stainless steel requires.
In terms of shapes and options of sizes, then these are nearly limitless in terms of design possibilities.
We strongly advise opting for the self-cleaning glass feature with your glass balcony, providing significant time savings on cleaning.
If the idea of incorporating a glass balcony into your project crosses your mind, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our friendly experts are ready to assist you!
