Homebuilding & Renovating

BEHIND THE DESIGN Glass balustrades

Traditionally, timber or metal are the materials of choice for adding balustrades to landings and balconies, but as these utilitarian barriers are reinvented as an aesthetic feature, more modern approaches are being sought out and glass is becoming one of the go-to choices.

Stairs, landings, balconies and raised decking aren’t exactly rarities, so glass balustrades are an option worth considering for most projects. One of the big advantages

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