What are Decking Glass Balustrades?
Decking glass balustrades are a form of modern safety barrier made using resilient toughened glass panels and aluminium or stainless steel posts; all designed for durability and maximum design impact.
They replace traditional wooden or metal spindles with glass panels for decking to maintain legally binding health and safety features while also offering a more modern and aesthetically pleasing design option.
Commonly used on a range of architectural and landscaping elements, these outdoor glass balustrade kits allow you to improve safety without ruining the design vision of:
- Garden patios
- Elevated decking
- Balconies
- Stairs
- Swimming pools
- Private seating areas
- Sunbathing terraces
And much more!
So, whether you need to boost safety while keeping an external staircase feeling open, or enjoy the view of the surrounding landscapes from an outdoor balcony, a glass railing system is the ideal option for homes and businesses alike.
To make ordering simple, use our outdoor glass balustrade kit selection tools to match decorative and practical elements to the preferences of your family or visitors – delivering stability and style in one smooth process.
What do Outdoor Glass Balustrades Include?
To make ordering simple and stress-free, we’ve designed a range of glass balustrade kits that meet your needs.
Each kit includes each made-to-measure toughened glass panel you need to protect the boundary and fit your decking balustrade, including:
- Polished edges as standard
- The requested glass type and thickness
- Extras like drilled holes, radius or dubbed corners, or polymer coatings
Then, you order the handrails, balustrade posts, or spigots, etc, from our extensive collection of balustrade fittings to complete your custom order.
With all the right parts from The Glass Warehouse, secure installation of your external balustrades should be easy-peasy. However, call 020 8500 1188 or email our team for expert guidance if you need help designing or buying parts for your garden balustrade systems.
What are the Benefits of Outdoor Glass Balustrades?
Compared to other material choices like wood spindles, concrete posts, or composite balusters, using glass for your decking balustrades comes with many advantages, including:
- Creating more light and space
Being transparent or translucent with few gaps and clean lines, glass panels can create a bright, airy, and modern feeling of spaciousness and act as a wind barrier at the same time.
- Offering a minimalist modern style
Whether you choose framed deck rails with a handrail for a timeless look or a frameless system with minimalist frameless glass clamps for uninterrupted views, they’re sure to look great and suit any outdoor space.
- Offering custom colours and thicknesses
You can choose the glass finish and dimensions you need, from the width to the shape, with cut-outs or pre-drilled holes also available to help reduce installation time and retain your preferred sense of style.
- Providing low-maintenance longevity
Unlike timber posts that can rot and split if they aren’t re-treated regularly, tempered glass and steel posts and bolts have a long lifespan, while requiring very little maintenance.
- Supporting greener building with sustainable materials
Long-lasting glass and metal posts are hardwearing enough to last decades and can be recycled later with little waste, helping you to improve sustainability and support greener environmental initiatives.
Do Garden Glass Balustrades Meet Building Regulations?
All glass balustrades for decking areas are designed to comply with UK Building Regulations (Approved Document K) and a range of other British Standards, such as BS EN 6180:2011, BS EN 12150, and BS EN 14449.
However, compliance depends on multiple factors, including:
- Exact specifications – With balustrades being a minimum of 1100mm height
- Glass type – Toughened laminated glass
- The glass fixing system – With a handrail
- The installation method chosen – Which must meet minimum line-load requirements (BS EN 6180)
For this reason, it is the responsibility of the buyer to check whether the project requires planning permission before proceeding, and to make sure the installation complies with UK safety standards BS 6399-1:1996 and BS 6180:2011.
If you need assistance, contact The Glass Warehouse team, who will gladly guide you through the correct setup for your project.
Glass Balustrade for Decking Delivery
We aim to dispatch all custom orders as soon as possible. The time between order fulfilment and delivery can vary depending on your specification, order requirements, location, and the capacity of our factory.
As such, please see the dispatch time confirmed at the point of order or call our team on 020 8500 1010 for expected lead times before completing your purchase.
When delivering, we offer kerbside delivery across the mainland, with advance notice by SMS. Please ensure you will be in to collect your order on the day, as it cannot be left or delivered into your building by our delivery team.
How to Maintain a Decking Glass Balustrade if Used Outdoors
As a non-porous material, glass is very easy to keep clean and performs well for years to come. To keep on top of it, all you need to do is:
- Use warm water and a mild soap or detergent to wipe glass and all stainless steel fixings every few months – more frequently in coastal locations
- Clean on cloudy days or in the evening, moving from top to bottom, and use a squeegee for a streak-free finish
- Avoid using overly harsh cleaning chemicals or rough materials, as these can lead to scratches
Order Glass Balustrades For Decking Today!
As a trusted UK manufacturer of toughened glazing, our glass garden balustrade panels can be supplied in almost any length, width, or shape your project may require for a tailored price from our Essex workshop.
To discuss ordering a decking glass balustrade, call us on 020 8500 1188 or email info@theglasswarehouse.co.uk, and we will be happy to help you find the best balustrade solution for your upcoming project.
