Housebuilding was in an age when people were not afraid to experiment. This experiment concerns construction materials as well as design.
- Similarly, glass which is considered to be one of the most fragile materials and therefore considered unsuitable for use in homes, is now finding new uses in home construction. The use of glass is gaining momentum and finding its application in glass balustrades used for stairs, balconies, terraces and more.
- The use of glass gives the house a very modern feel and makes the area look larger than it really is. Glass balustrades not only give you the best value for money, as well as for the resale value of your property, and at the same time, balusters also provide maximum safety to the members of your home.
Old buildings are made of wood or metal
If you notice all old buildings have balustrades made of wood or metal. This is the material of choice because it is strong and durable. For human safety, multi-storey buildings, stairs and terraces are fitted with balustrades and if the balusters are not strong enough, there is no point in having them.
There are many commercial and domestic places where balustrades are used. There are various types of glass that are used to make balustrades and they can even be installed to make your swimming pool safe and secure.
Are glass balusters strong and durable?
Although glass is considered a fragile material, in a technology-driven world nothing is impossible. Today glass comes in varieties that are used for various purposes. Toughened glass for applications requiring a strong surface.
- There are even fiber reinforced glass available in the market and these are marketed as unbreakable glass. You’ve no doubt seen the glass walls in larger malls and offices. This is a large sheet of glass produced in large vertical and horizontal sheets. This makes an already large building look even more majestic. Shining glass walls give the building a vibrant and modern look.
- Glass balustrades today are also seen being used in residential buildings and homes. People want to have a very chic look in their homes and they put all the efforts and are ready to spend a lot of money to bring the most modern designs to their homes. There are different online shops from which you can mix and match designs to make glass balusters tougher to implement for different purposes.
- If you also want to modernize your home and have a look that stands out from the rest of your surroundings, it is recommended that you consult an expert in this field. There are people who are experts in this field and can advise you how to incorporate glass railings in your home to make it look chic and modern.
Materials needed to make glass balusters
The glass balusters require the following to be installed
- Shoe prints
- Rail
- Panel clip
- glass panels
Other things are common and can be purchased from hardware stores but one thing that really matters is the glass panel. Glass panels require careful consideration from both homeowners and professionals and that’s all a glass balustrade can do and enhance the look of your home. By installing glass railingsYou can make your house look bigger than it really is.
