Information is given as a guide and is not intended to be exhaustive. It remains the reader’s responsibility to take...
Heights of a balustrade – why it is essential to get it right? When assessing the need for a balustrade,...
What is self cleaning glass? Self-cleaning glass is a specific type of glass with a surface that keeps itself free...
What is LRV / Light Reflectance Values? If you’re supplying or specifying balustrades in large commercial projects or a project...
Please note the information in this article particularly relates to single-family dwellings, different regulations apply to buildings with other uses. It is...
What are fire regulations? Fire safety regulations are a set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire....
In this article we will look at the following glass types in detail, compare them and look at their suitability...
In this article we will look at the following glass lamination interlayer types in detail, compare them, and look at...
In this article, we will discuss what low iron glass is (or lo iron glass as its also known), the...
In this article, we will discuss the different regulations and standards for balustrading, where they apply and why they make...
In this article, we’re summarizing the requirements detailed in Approved Document K for stairs and ladders. The following 14 points...
Congratulations! You’ve reached the stage of the project where all that’s left is to take delivery of the goods and...
Are there load tests on stand-offs? This is an excellent question, and one that’s both very easy and very difficult...
There are many types of infill panel available for your balustrade, such as mesh, perforated aluminium sheets, vertical bars or...
Visually it’s obvious that there is a difference between brushed satin and mirror-polished finishes of stainless steel. Brushed satin stainless...
