PVB Laminate Glass Panels

Description

The PVB Laminate Glass Panel range, offered in both 17.5mm and 21.5mm thicknesses, is engineered specifically for premium frameless balustrade applications where safety, clarity, and structural reliability are essential. Manufactured using two sheets of toughened glass bonded with a robust PVB interlayer, these panels deliver outstanding impact resistance, enhanced acoustic performance, and excellent post-breakage behaviour, ensuring compliance with modern safety and balustrade standards. The 17.5mm option serves as an ideal mid-range thickness for most residential and light-commercial installations. Its balance of rigidity and manageable weight makes it particularly suitable for raised decks, balconies, and spigot-mounted systems that do not utilise a handrail. Its reduced flex provides a confident, stable feel while maintaining a sleek frameless finish. The heavier 21.5mm option is designed for more demanding environments, including high-wind exposure zones, long uninterrupted glass runs, elevated balconies, and commercial projects requiring strict structural testing or certification. This thickness minimises deflection under load, offering maximum stiffness and security while preserving the clean, contemporary aesthetic expected from frameless systems. Both glass options provide excellent edge stability, long-term performance, and compatibility with all approved frameless balustrade channel and spigot systems. When correctly installed, they deliver a durable, safe, and visually striking result suitable for a wide range of architectural applications.

Specifications

FAQs

• Where is semi-frameless glass balustrade used?

  On low-level decking, garden terraces and patios where the drop is under 600mm, and where a modern look and an uninterrupted view matter. It is not a guarding barrier.

• How do I clean and maintain the satin finish?

  The satin stainless steel finish is low maintenance. We recommend periodic cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth to remove dirt and contaminants. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive pads.

• How easy is the system to install?

  Installation is straightforward. Pre-drilled posts ensure accurate clamp positioning, and the system is designed for ease of assembly by competent DIYers or professional installers.

• Can the system be used in coastal or exposed areas?

  Yes. The Satin system is manufactured from 316 marine grade stainless steel, which is highly resistant to corrosion and ideal for use in exposed or coastal environments.

• Can laminated glass be used in this system?

  No. The D-shape clamps on our post systems are made for 10mm toughened glass, so laminated glass isn't used with them.

• Is the glass returnable if the size is incorrect?

  No. As each panel is cut to order, glass is non-returnable once manufactured. To avoid errors, CAD drawings are provided for your approval before cutting.

• What is the maximum panel width?

  The maximum panel width between posts is 1100mm, using 10mm toughened glass in D-shape clamps.

• How is the glass secured in place?

  Glass panels are held using stainless steel ‘D’ shape clamps with protective rubber gaskets. This avoids the need for drilling into the glass and ensures a safe, professional finish.

• Do the posts come with fixings?

  All posts include a welded base plate, base plate cover, and glass clamps where stated. Ground fixings (such as bolts or anchors) are not supplied and should be sourced separately depending on the surface.

• Can this balustrade system be used on stairs?

  No. Semi-frameless is a low-level system for drops under 600mm and has no handrail, so it isn't used on stairs. For stairs, choose our Post & Handrail system.

• What type of glass is used in this system?

  The system uses 10mm toughened safety glass in clear, frosted, green, grey or bronze, with polished edges. Clear glass comes in stock sizes or cut to size; coloured glass is always cut to size. Every kit comes with a CAD drawing for approval before manufacture.

• Can the semi-frameless system be used as guarding?

  No. Semi-frameless has no handrail and is not a guarding barrier. It is a low-level system for drops under 600mm, which is the limit the post manufacturer sets. Where the drop is 600mm or more, choose our Post & Handrail system, aluminium balustrade or frameless glass.

• Can the black semi-frameless system be used on balconies or stairs?

  No. Like the satin version, the black semi-frameless system is a low-level system for drops under 600mm and is not a guarding barrier. For balconies, raised decks and stairs, choose our Post & Handrail system, aluminium balustrade or frameless glass.

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