
Attention to Detail
The quality of the overall balustrade relies on the quality of each and every component. The image on the left is one that was sent into us by a customer, of a balustrade he had bought from another company. The balustrade had a cable railing infill,

Looking Ahead…
Happy New Year!
The start to 2021 is proving to be a start to the year like no other, but nevertheless we're looking forward to better days ahead. While it seems that tougher restrictions and lockdowns are ahead, we've taken steps to protect our staff and customers.

What kind of glass is best?
What kind of glass is best for my project? This is a question we get asked a lot, as there is often a lot of confusion and misconception around the different types of glass. As always, it really is defined on a project by project basis,

Requirements for Frameless Glass Balustrades
Height Requirements for Glass Balustrades
The necessary height requirements for glass balustrades are determined by the building’s use and is detailed in Building Regulations Part K (Diagram 3.1). These are given in the height of the balustrade above Finished Floor Level (FFL).
In a

Fitting Frameless Glass Channel to Decking
Wet glaze channel
High quality glazing channel, with variations of base shoe to suit all applications. Cement-like grout is used to secure the glass into the channel, and the channel can then be clad to give it a clean and professional finish. Wet glaze channel is often

Cable Railings and Building Regulations
Building Regulations It is important to remember that Approved Document K, BS5395 Part 1 & BS6180 require that for buildings where likely users include children under 5 years of age that:
- There should not be

New Cable Railing System!
Finally, a cable railing system that not only works well, and is easy to install, but looks great too! Our cable railing range has been specifically designed for balustrading, with aesthetics, low maintenance and affordability in mind. Many other systems have been simply adapted from marine

Protective Glass Screens
Over the last few months the Covid-19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it. It has always been important for employers to create a safe space for their employees and customer, but these requirements have changed as a result of Covid-19. As we're all forced

Caring For Your Balustrade
Stainless steel provides a great combination of aesthetics and durability, so is used in a great variety internal and external applications. The minimal need for care of the stainless steel, makes it a great choice for balustrades in busy environments. However, caring for your balustrade is

10 Reasons to use Stand-off Fittings
Structural & decorative
Our stand-off fittings come in both 50mm diameter and 30mm diameter. The 50mm diameter stand-offs are a structural fixing, that is suitable for all frameless glass balustrades. 30mm diameter stand-off fittings aren't considered structural, and are