For over 20 years sapphire has been at the forefront of the industry change to specify laminated double layer.
Laminated glass balcony floor.
Soon after that failure in austin a high rise in toronto was experiencing spontaneous breakage of glass in their balcony railings.
A number of materials with elements of wood including composite decking products were previously compliant but are no longer permissible as they are not a2 s1 d0 rated or class a1 under the euroclass system.
The hotel was closed for 11 days and all of the glass was replaced with laminated tempered glass.
In terms of balcony specification one of the most obvious implications is a narrowing of options for decking and flooring materials.
Where security or safety glass is required.
The glass specification for a glass floor is 3x10mm toughened outer with an argon filled cavity and a 2x6mm toughened laminated inner with a low e coating.
For many years toughened glass has been the material of choice for quality balustrades however it does pose significant safety risks if broken due to the lack of integrity of the remaining balustrade and the dangers of falling particles.
Features such as decorative fins structural fins or solar shading.
Practicalities of walk on glass floors and rooflights.
Structural glass floors are not only stunning from a design perspective but also fulfil an important practical purpose allowing light to permeate a structure.
Untoughened or annealed glass which has been laminated together is rarely used for balconies occasionally it will be used for special scenarios e g.
Glass stair treads and balustrading.
Anti slip finishes are recommended for a glazed floor on a balcony to reduce injury this can be done by using a sandblasted finish or a ceramic frit pattern.
We offer the most rigorously and comprehensively tested walkable glass products in the world with essential resources that dramatically simplify design build process.
Where the glass forms a tight curved.
Rooflights and glass roofs.
Statement on recent ban on laminated glass.
We regularly design and install glass walk on floors and bridges along with structural glass roof lights for precisely this purpose.
Learn more about types of glass.
It is highly unlikely that both panels of glass will break at the same time so in the case of breakage the edge remains safe.
The laminated interlayer remains in place and has the effect of holding the broken glass in place whilst still providing some protection to the balcony edge.
Laminated glass is commonly used in the following areas of modern buildings.
Our glass flooring for balconies can combine multiple light wells with balcony decking or we can install the entire floor of your balcony with 33 5mm laminated toughed glass.
Glazed windows and doors.
