Tested and True: The Safety Engineering Behind Your Stileglass Balustrade
When you choose a glass balustrade for your home, safety is paramount. At Stileglass, we don't just focus on aesthetics; we prioritise the rigorous engineering and testing required to ensure every system we install acts as a secure, long-lasting barrier.
Certified Safety Glass is Non-Negotiable
The foundation of our safety commitment is the glass itself. We exclusively use toughened (tempered) or laminated safety glass—materials certified to meet stringent UK and European building standards.
Toughened Glass: This glass is thermally treated to be significantly stronger than standard glass. If it ever breaks, it shatters into thousands of small, blunt fragments, drastically reducing the risk of injury.
Laminated Glass: Used in many frameless and high-drop applications, laminated glass features a strong plastic interlayer (PVB). If the glass is broken, the fragments remain adhered to the interlayer, keeping the barrier intact until replacement.
Built to Resist Force
Building codes require balustrades to withstand specific loads, known as 'line loads' and 'point loads.' This means the system must be strong enough to resist the force of someone leaning heavily on the top of the rail (line load) or someone pushing hard at a single point (point load).
Our installation methods—using high-grade stainless steel spigots, strong base channels, and secure fixings—ensure your Stileglass balustrade is engineered to exceed these critical safety requirements. We guarantee the structural integrity of the barrier, giving you complete peace of mind.
Choose Stileglass for a view that is not only beautiful but also built on a foundation of uncompromised safety and compliance.
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