Balustrades are mainly used to protect people from falling down stairs, porches or balconies.

1. GLASS BALUSTRADING:
SELECTION, MAINTENANCE AND
ADVANTAGES

2. About Glass Balustrading
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Balustrades are mainly used to protect people from
falling down stairs, porches or balconies.
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They also provide a structural integrity to the stairs or
floor, apart from looking good and providing security.
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They are made of different material like wood, steel
and glass.

3. Advantages of Glass Balustrading
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The primary reason for having glass balustrade system
is the chic and modern look they impart to the house.
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Glass also requires very less maintenance when
compared to other materials.
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There's no need for repainting it every couple of years.

4. Advantages continued..
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It gives a 'free light movement' effect. This basically
means the house looks airy and somewhat less
cluttered when glass balustrading is installed.
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Glass balustrading also avoids the spacing between
balusters, that is observed in other materials.

5. Selection
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For a good installation, you need to measure the area
with the least amount of error.
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Measure the length, breadth and the height of the
stairs. In case of a room, do this from wall-to-wall.
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Hire a licensed contractor dealing in installations to get
a more generic approach.

6. Selection continued..
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The contractor should be well experienced in cutting,
drilling, sawing and aligning of the glass.
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Ensure that the area is safe when installation is in
progress, as injuries can occur with stray pieces of
glass lying around.

7. Maintenance
• Cleaning:
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Glass balustrades don't require as much maintenance
as others. Regular cleaning using a solution of mild
detergent and water is enough to keep it shining and
healthy.
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Don't use strong alcohol-based solutions.
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Use dry cloth to clean afterward.

8. Maintenance continued..
• Protection:
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You can protect the glass using a wax coating. This
will reduce the frequency and the total time of cleaning
required by the structure.
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Some protective glass coatings that protect the glass
from damage and dirt are also available.

9. Maintenance continued..
• Checking:
• Regular checking is essential for your glass
balustrades. This should be done once in every few
months. The whole process is simple and doesn't take
more than a few minutes.
• This ensures that the glass is damage-free. Any
damage should be immediately corrected to avoid
ruining the whole balustrade.