Overview
Laminated safety glass for balustrades is a critical architectural glazing solution designed to provide maximum safety, structural performance, and aesthetic transparency. Manufactured by bonding two or more layers of glass with high-performance interlayers such as PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral), SGP (SentryGlas® Plus), or EVA, the system ensures that the glass remains intact even after breakage, preventing fall hazards and maintaining barrier integrity.
Specifically engineered for guardrails, railings, and fall-protection systems, laminated glass is widely used in both residential and commercial buildings where safety compliance and design excellence are paramount.
Glass Build-Up & Configuration
Glass Types:
- Fully Tempered (Toughened) Glass
- Heat Strengthened Glass
Lamination Options:
- Double Laminated (e.g., 8+8 mm, 10+10 mm, 12+12 mm)
- Multi-layer Laminates for higher load requirements
Interlayer Types:
- PVB: Standard safety and acoustic performance
- SGP: High structural stiffness and load-bearing capability
Key Performance Features
- Post-Breakage Safety: Glass fragments remain bonded to interlayer, maintaining barrier integrity
- High Load Resistance: Designed to withstand line loads and impact forces as per international standards
- Structural Capability: SGP interlayers enable glass to act as a structural element
- Impact Resistance: Suitable for human impact and safety-critical applications
- UV Protection: Reduces UV transmission, protecting interiors
- Acoustic Damping: Improves sound insulation in occupied spaces
Curved Laminated Glass for Architectural Features
- Available in a range of finishes including:
- Clear / Extra Clear (Low Iron)
- Tinted (Grey, Bronze, Blue, Green)
- Frosted / Acid Etched
- Ceramic Printed / Decorative Laminates
Advantages
- Ensures maximum user safety and compliance with building regulations
- Maintains visual transparency and modern aesthetics
- Provides design flexibility for architects and façade engineers
- Reduces maintenance with durable, long-lasting performance
- Compatible with a wide range of fixing systems and façade interfaces
Compliance & Standards
- Designed and manufactured in accordance with international standards such as:
- EN 12600 / EN 12150 / EN 14449
- ASTM C1172 / ANSI Z97.1
- BS 6180 – Barriers in and about buildings