A unique solution to enhancing safety in your home?
Have you ever thought of having a glass balcony or staircase installed, but the worry of small children becoming injured or hurt as a result has let this dream slide? Do you have a little adventure explorer who has no fear – the thought of them climbing over the always tempting handrail puts you off? The idea of balls, cars and dolls banging and shattering the glass a concern? Revive Balustrade has the answers you need to hear!
Whether you prefer the traditional style with post and handrails or a more contemporary frameless or semi-frameless option, you’ll be pleased to know that safety is paramount, and here’s why.
Document K and BS6180 require the following:
- balustrades (railings) must be at least 1100mm high from the finished floor, where the balcony has a fall of more than 600mm above the surface beneath.
- any openings in the balustrade should not allow a 100mm sphere (round ball) to pass through.
- where the balcony or deck is more than 4 metres above a surface below, the barrier must not have horizontal or near horizontal (climbing) parts between 150mm and 760mm above the floor surface.
- On staircases, the height of the balustrade must be 900mm from top of the nosing on the stairs.
What’s more, we use either toughened or tough and laminated glass for all our installations. These are types of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. These strengthened panels are tough and durable, keeping your family out of harms way – no need to be concerned about those toys shattering the glass (or your dreams and hard work….).
Here at Revive Balustrade, we give you peace of mind that your family remain safe – our number 1 business principle is to look after our customers and their families.
