Frameless Glass Balustrades: Strength and Beauty Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

Balustrades are rows of repeating balusters; they act as a support structure for railings. Being a support structure, they are present in staircases and porches. As the purpose requires a material of high strength, traditionally they have been made of stone or wood. These act as a safety structure, as a safeguard against accidents on staircases, porches, and roof.

A building is a piece of art, aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. There are different materials available that serve the purpose. With glass being a viable alternative to cater to the needs of the modern builders, both in strength and usability, it has got so much prominence that lately the Eiffel tower, (a marvel of its time built in 1889) and a major revamp done only after it completed its 125 years, the addition being a glass roof, showcases the blending in of glass structures flawlessly with the design element that is the base for such a marvel.

Installing frameless glass balustrades in Sydney’s opera house would definitely enhance elements of beauty and simplicity in the already enchanting structure. Beauty is timeless. This structure was opened in 1973. Still awes. Glass is a modern structural element which combines strength, durability and beauty.

Looking forward to revamp the house and making it look pleasing to the eyes, incorporating glass structures into the structure would make it way better. Glass also blends in well with any structure already present. The maintenance costs are low, it can be kept sparkling clean with a cleaning cloth. Also, there are no worries of having to spend on maintenance. They give a good look of the surroundings when installed in porches.

Installing glass balustrades also aid in increasing the amount of sunlight that gets through it. When hearing of glasses the first thing that comes in mind is the transparency that it provides. There are tinted glasses also available which adds a bit of color and make it vibrant. Various designs and drawings can be painted. Glass painting is an art. Apart from painting balustrades, there are ways to paint a glass and there are very beautiful paintings painted on glass that are awe inspiring.

When deciding on provider for balustrades, it is of dire importance that the quality of the glass used and supporting structures for keeping it is of high quality and relevant amount of experience in using glass structures as a building component can aid in getting exactly what is needed.