July/August 2022

Glass balustrades
BUY WITHOUT THE HASSLE
Paul Smith, Head of Marketing at F.H. Brundle, explores the rise of glass balustrades and
explains how F.H. Brundle can make designing them quicker and easier than ever.
If I asked you to picture what the average ‘70s
home looked like inside, I think you’d instantly
have a very clear image in your head.
F.H Brundle offers a
comprehensive range of
glass balustrades
The same would be the case if it was the ‘80s or
the ‘90s – each decade had its own distinctive
style when it came to home and garden décor,
with key features all of us who were around at the
time can remember.
So what are the standout features of the design of
the 2020s? There are obviously several. But one
of the biggest has to be glass – lots of glass.
That’s in no small part why there’s been such a
surge of interest in glass balustrades.
Why do people like glass? Because it’s stylish,
easily maintained, brings a sense of airiness and
space, and, most of all, lets in natural light and
makes the most of scenic views.
And why do people like glass balustrades?
Because they take the sort of practical, opaque
barriers that traditionally blocked out the light and
the views and makes them transparent.
A versatile range
Their soaring popularity in recent decades has
seen F.H. Brundle supply a growing range of
outstanding balustrade products, suitable for a
huge array of different projects and properties, as
well as budgets.
Pre-assembled post ranges include Timeless with
a handrail and Contemplation without a handrail,
both of which come with glass clamps and base
plates already fitted to save valuable installation
time.
Also available are posts for wire rope and
crossbar holders.
Posts are available to bolt down, concrete-in and
side fix to cover all installation requirements,
which are available in stainless steel grades 304
and 316 satin finish and mirror polished finish
ideal for coastal locations.
With 10mm thickness standard glass panels
available from stock, in 100mm increments
up to 1100mm width, your installations
couldn’t be quicker, easier or more costeffective.
If you are looking for a glass balustrade that
offers uninterrupted views, then look no further
than our range of outstanding frameless glass
balustrade systems, including Wedge-Loc, Tilt-
Loc and Posi-Glaze, providing spectacular results
every time.
They are quick to install and available as base or side
fix options. Finishes are satin anodised, PPC black or a
mill finish to powder coat to a colour of your choice.
There is also a choice of easy-to-fit glass spigots,
supplied in aluminium or Duplex 2205 (ultramarine
stainless), and glass stand-off adaptors,
a discrete and simple way of holding glass panels
in place whilst offering a contemporary touch
of elegance to glass balustrades, railings or
staircases.
These are available in a satin or mirror finish and
now also PPC matt black.
12mm thickness standard glass panels for our
frameless glass balustrades are available from
stock, in 100mm increments up to 1200mm
width.
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