GLASS & SEALEDUNITS
‘ Effortlessly Perfect ’
» THE KEY TO MAKING SOMETHING look effortless is ensuring there is hard work happening behind the scenes — as in the case of a floating glass staircase recently installed with specialist glass supplied by TuffX .
The finished floating glass staircase with cantilevered floor treads looks stunning in its simplicity , like an optical illusion appearing to almost float in mid-air . But the toughened safety glass required to complete the job needed a special professional touch – a CNC finish , with completely smooth polished edges and dubbed corners , plus precision drilled holes along the bottom .
The staircase ’ s combination of striking , minimalist glass , warm wood treads and contrasting sleek stainless steel handrails and fittings , create an elegant feature . Meanwhile , the open risers combined with the glass transforms what could have been a gloomy hallway into a bright , light and airy modern space .
“ Our experience as a leading safety glass manufacturer for over 25 years means whatever your project needs , you can be sure
that from your first call with us to delivery direct to site , we ’ ll make the whole buying process as simple and effortless as the stunning result looks ,” said TuffX ’ s Managing Director Graham Price .
www . tuffxglass . co . uk
INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR BALUSTRADE RANGE
» SWISSPACER ’ S comprehensive range of balustrades combines stylish looks with easy , one-sided installation . La Defender includes a number of options , from very slim 6x6mm systems for residential developments through to 12x12mm systems with 3KN loads for the most demanding commercial projects . The systems are tested to British and European standards for glass barriers inside and outside buildings , with continuous gaskets maximising performance through the glass and anodised aluminium covers offering enhanced durability .
John Cooper , Commercial Director of SWISSPACER UK & Ireland , says : “ La Defender is our new suite of high end balustrades . This comprehensive range offers solutions for a variety of applications , including residential and newbuild developments and large-scale commercial projects such as shopping centres , public buildings and sports venues .
“ We ’ ve had excellent feedback from our customers so far .
Combining great looks and longlasting performance , La Defender offers easy , one-sided installation so it ’ s a popular choice with installers too .”
Designed for outdoor use and installed above entrance doors or sliding and folding patio doors , this stylish , minimalist design is ideal for residential and light commercial applications ; made by Logli Massimo , part of the Saint- Gobain group .
en . swisspacer . com
INSTALLATION MADE SIMPLE
Installing glass balconies and balustrades without a handle rail for a minimal and high-end finish is now more straightforward than ever .
» FULLY ADJUSTABLE , THE CRL Posiglaze features a unique clamping design and a quick and easy adjustable method to align glass panels without a handrail . Installation is possible in just four easy steps ; fit the base channel to the substructure , clip the glass side clamps to the bottom edge of the glass panel , position the glass in the channel and attach the cover strip and bead gasket . The surface mount and the fascia mount base shoes can both accommodate 12 mm to 21.52mm glass thanks to the unique clamp kit design .
Also suitable for residential projects , CRL Spig-Lite Pro is a fully adjustable glass balustrade system with a unique clamping design . The elongated holes allow for easy adjustment of the glass panels , again ensuring the top edge of the glass is equal when a handrail is not required . The
system achieves 0.74kN loading and features individual spigots that raise the glass to 32mm above floor level , creating a natural drainage solution .
www . crlaurence . co . uk
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