Description

Frameless Glass Balustrade System 4 (base channel)

A frameless glass balustrade with no posts and no clamps: the glass sits in a slimline aluminium base channel for a clean, uninterrupted view, which is why it is the go-to for balconies, terraces, stairs and that "infinity" look over a garden. It is fully building-regulation compliant and rated to guard a fall in a home. Buy it by the metre online or ask us for a bespoke made-to-measure quote. It is made at our Sheffield factory, supply-only as a self-install kit or installed by us.

Two glass options, both compliant

You choose the setup that suits the job, and both are suitable inside or out, on domestic properties, and rated to guard a fall in height:

15mm toughened glass with a slotted stainless steel handrail. The capping handrail ties the panels together along the top, so this is the option where you want a handrail to hold.
17.5mm laminated glass, no handrail. The laminated make-up holds together even if a pane is broken, so it meets the regulations without a top rail, for the most minimal, glass-only finish.

Not sure which is right? Our glass balustrade building regulations guide explains the height and glass requirements, and the barrier loadings it is designed to meet, and we are happy to advise. It is UKCA marked and building-regulation compliant.

Where it's used

Staircase balustrades
Balcony and terrace balustrades
Decking
Landings and platforms
Privacy screens (frosted glass available)

How the system is built

120 x 75mm aluminium base channel, brushed anodised finish (powder-coated to a RAL colour at extra cost)
Stands 1100mm high as standard
15mm toughened glass with slotted stainless handrail, or 17.5mm laminated glass with no handrail
Wedge packs, gaskets and trims included
The channel plumbs up easily for a level, true glass line, and the specialist spanner is included
See the PDF on the product page for a typical detail

What's included

All the channel, glass and necessary fittings
Assembly fixings (the base fixings that anchor the channel to your structure are sold separately, as the right type depends on your surface)
AutoCAD design and drawing sent to you to confirm it fits before we make anything
Structural calculations available on request (charged per job)

A frameless kit built to go together on site

The base-channel design is made to install without specialist glazing skills: bed the channel down, drop the glass in, then use the wedge packs and the included spanner to plumb each panel dead level. Basic fixing instructions come with it and we are a phone call away. Prefer not to fit it yourself? We can quote for professional installation too.

How to order

If your run works out close to a round meterage, use the online calculator to pick your glass option, meterage and number of corners. We then get in touch, produce a drawing for you to confirm, and make any tweaks before fabrication so you know exactly what you are getting and that it fits. For a bespoke run, use the enquiry form or call 0114 243 9009.

Delivery and lead times

Lead times vary with the workshop schedule, so please ask when you enquire, and we will arrange delivery on a weekday that suits you.

International delivery

We ship worldwide. On made-to-measure runs we quote overseas carriage per order once we have the sizes and delivery address, crated to travel safely.

Looking after it

Glass and anodised aluminium need only occasional upkeep. A wipe-over with any general glass cleaning product keeps the panels clear; near the coast, clean a little more often.

Why Dio-Met

A family-run Sheffield business of over 35 years, we design, make and finish everything in-house, offer it supply-only or installed, and price it competitively. For anything beyond a standard run, we have the workshop to make it bespoke.

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