glass banisters

john.h

ChristineL wrote: »

We got 3 quotes for our job. All specified 10mm toughened glass. The quotes ranged from around £5,700 to £7,000 including vat.

I did ask on here before we got the quotes if anyone had any advice but didn't get much response.

The firm we're using are a local joinery firm.

The photo I posted isn't my house. It's just one I found on the web that's a similar style of staircase.

Im guessing that quote if for a full new oak staircase fitted? not just handrails, newel posts and glass.

John...

jellie

I have staircase envy, I'd love one made of oak and glass.

cyclonebri1

john.h wrote: »

The local glazing shop. He has been in business for over 35 years so i trusted his advice when i told him what it was for and the sizes.

I also used these type of brackets, not these exact ones but the same thing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Stainless-Steel-304-Glass-Clip-Clamp-Bracket-Flat-Back-for-Handrail-8-10-mm-/300963221147?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4612ce4e9b

John....

I'm not sure of the building regs on this, but most installers will spec 10mm for full panels like the photogragh.;);)

leveller2911

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I'm not sure of the building regs on this, but most installers will spec 10mm for full panels like the photogragh.;);)

The regs for glazing areas on staircases are the same as windows so TUFF glass below 800mm, 100mm sphere should not pass through any part of the stairs etc. Thickness of glazed panel is subjective as a wider panel could have more brackets fitted to take any "whip" out of the panel so 8mm in most circumstances would be fine.

Some clients prefer to see no fixing brackets but groove the glass into the handrail and base rail.This is a cheaper option because the edges don't have to be polished or holes drilled for fixing brackets.

cyclonebri1

leveller2911 wrote: »

The regs for glazing areas on staircases are the same as windows so TUFF glass below 800mm, 100mm sphere should not pass through any part of the stairs etc. Thickness of glazed panel is subjective as a wider panel could have more brackets fitted to take any "whip" out of the panel so 8mm in most circumstances would be fine.

Some clients prefer to see no fixing brackets but groove the glass into the handrail and base rail.This is a cheaper option because the edges don't have to be polished or holes drilled for fixing brackets.

So, which would you sooner have installed, in most circumstances of course?;);)

I simply would not touch 8mm

leveller2911

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

So, which would you sooner have installed, in most circumstances of course?;);)

I simply would not touch 8mm

If the panels were no more than say 1500 long I would use 8mm, prefer 10mm but if cost was an issue I would use 8mm.

Don't forget on the vast majority of staircases the panels would be no more than 650mm wide so there would be very little flex on 8mm tuff glass.

The problem with glass panels is grease from finger prints, you don't want glass panels with little fingers around...:D

john.h

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

So, which would you sooner have installed, in most circumstances of course?;);)

I simply would not touch 8mm

Well i fitted it over 5 years ago with no problems to date. You can't tell how thick it is by looking at it, but it was a fair bit cheaper than 10mm.

John,

cyclonebri1

john.h wrote: »

Well i fitted it over 5 years ago with no problems to date. You can't tell how thick it is by looking at it, but it was a fair bit cheaper than 10mm.

John,

No, you'll be Ok, but given the choice and if I was doing it it for myself I would definately spend the extra. Maybe it's just my kids that used the stairs as a bowling alley:D:D.
I don't think the look comes into it, other than 10mm looks safer than 8mm.

I'll shut up:o:o, it's ever since I walked over that glass floor in the CN Tower in Toronto that I've had an issue with glass as a barrier, and that was 2.5" thick:eek::eek::eek:

lstar337

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I'll shut up:o:o, it's ever since I walked over that glass floor in the CN Tower in Toronto that I've had an issue with glass as a barrier, and that was 2.5" thick:eek::eek::eek:

Wobbly knee time!

That's my feet at the bottom!

cyclonebri1

lstar337 wrote: »

Wobbly knee time!

That's my feet at the bottom!

I never got abroad much with work but we took over a production unit near Toronto. I was there with 1 of the engineers from the UK. Part of the hospitalities was a trip up the tower.
I'd been warned earlier, but the guy I was with hadn't, and had a severe fear of heights. The 2 locals carefully distracted him by walking either side and talking in turn, once over the "window" they each peeled off to 1 side.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
I had to walk across and get him off it, he simply dare not move:D


The real killer is that there are always bunches of kids jumping up and down trying to smash it, :rotfl:, didn't do his street cred much good back home.