How to choose the right glass railing for your project
How to choose the right glass railing for your project
When it comes to glass railings, there are a few things you should consider before purchasing. Here are our tips for choosing the right glass railing for your project.
The first thing you need to think about is the design of your project. Glass railings are available in different styles, colors and with a variety of mounting options. There is also a wide range of modifications and adjustments to the glass railing.
Next, you should consider the intended use of the railing. Will it be installed in a residential, industrial or public area? Is it heavily used by people?
Finally, you need to consider the climate in which your project will be located. If it is located in an area with severe weather conditions, you should choose a glass railing system that is weatherproof and can withstand strong wind and rain.
What should you consider when designing your glass railing project?
There are different types of glass railing systems to choose from.
The glass railings offer a wide variety of design options. The different types of railing systems are usually used individually, but there are also cases where they are combined with each other to create a unique design. We advise you to consult with the seller before purchasing which systems are best suited to your case so that you can design your project the way you imagine it. When we talk about the types of glass railings, there are three main options:
Aluminium profiles with gutter
This type is perhaps the most popular of all. It can be used on any project that requires a glass railing. In this case, the glass railing system consists of an aluminum profile with a gutter and glass that fits into the gutter. The profile shapes are U-shaped, F-shaped and Y-shaped. The different shapes of the profiles generally correspond to the fastening options of the system. You can find more information about the different mounting types further down in this article.
Glasgeländer
Hauptgeländer- komponenten
U-förmiges Profil
F-förmiges Profil
Y-förmiges Profil
Aluminium profiles with gutter
This type is perhaps the most popular of all. It can be used on any project that requires a glass railing. In this case, the glass railing system consists of an aluminum profile with a gutter and glass that fits into the gutter. The profile shapes are U-shaped, F-shaped and Y-shaped. The different shapes of the profiles generally correspond to the fastening options of the system. You can find more information about the different mounting types further down in this article.
adjustable glass holder
Glass holder
Glass holder
Stainless steel posts
Another glass railing system that uses stainless steel posts to hold the glass panels. This type is often used on stairs and glass canopies. Similar to the glass button system, the posts are fitted with point fixings to hold the glass and allow for the use of glass panels of different widths.
Post upper mounting
Post side mounting
Glass railing systems offer various fastening options.
There are three common mounting options for glass railings:
Floor or surface mounting
The special feature of this type of fastening is that the glass railing is mounted on the top/bottom of the surface. Ground fixing is widely used. From an installation point of view, this type of fastening is quick and easy to implement.
Integrated or underfloor mounting.
The special thing about this type of installation is that the glass railing profile is integrated into the mounting surface. With this installation only the glass is visible as the profile is not visible. The integrated fastening offers the best strength for the railing.
Side mounting or panel mounting.
As the name suggests, this type of fixing is used when the glass railing system is mounted on the side of the surface. The side mount is used to save space that would otherwise be required on top of the surface.
The shape and color design of the system as well as the individual design of the glass must also be taken into account when installing a glass railing.