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Post and Rail Balustrade in Dartford

Post and Rail Balustrade in Dartford

Post and Rail Balustrade in Dartford Origin Architectural recent worked on Cesario Glass balustrade for a customer base in Dartford. The Cesario Glass Balustrade is a modern-looking glass balustrade, that uses posts to support the 10mm toughened glass. Not to be mistaken for our Viola range, which also uses posts to support the glass.  The main
Frameless Glass Balustrade in Croydon

Frameless Glass Balustrade in Croydon

Frameless Glass Balustrade in Croydon Origin Architectural recently completed this installation for a customer that wanted a frameless balustrade for their house near Croydon. The customer wanted a completely frameless system. This would allow them to enjoy the view of the woods at the rear of the property which is just outside Croydon. There were
Tinted Glass Balustrade in Crewe

Tinted Glass Balustrade in Crewe

Tinted Glass Balustrade in Crewe Origin Architectural recently worked with a customer to complete this beautifully tinted glass balustrade in Crewe. This customer wanted a glass balustrade for the outside edge of his decking, the purpose to act as a privacy screen/ whilst not interfering with their view. They opted for a Cesario Glass Balustrade
5 reasons to say yes to a Glass Balustrade

5 reasons to say yes to a Glass Balustrade

5 reasons to say yes to a Glass Balustrade Interior design is ever-changing, and the most recent trend to hit the market is a minimalist aesthetic. For many homeowners, glass balustrading is the chosen material to accomplish this. An extremely versatile and attractive material it lends itself perfectly to home décor, so if you’re considering
Portia Juliet Balcony in Coventry 

Portia Juliet Balcony in Coventry 

Portia Juliet Balcony in Coventry  Origin Architectural supplied this beautiful Portia Juliet Balcony in Coventry for one of our customers who has become the talk of the town!   The Portia Juliet Balcony is one of our most popular and cost-effective Juliet Balcony systems. And with no vertical posts, it allows you to enjoy uninterrupted views out
Bespoke Glass Balustrade in Canterbury

Bespoke Glass Balustrade in Canterbury

Bespoke Glass Balustrade in Canterbury Here at Origin Architectural, we are able to create fully bespoke posts to meet any requirement. Fabricating the posts on site, we can create, manufacture and deliver within a matter of weeks. Opting for the highest quality of 316-grade stainless steel you can have full control over post height, clamp
Staircase Glass Balustrade in Chelmsford

Staircase Glass Balustrade in Chelmsford

Staircase Glass Balustrade in Chelmsford The use of Glass Balustrades to redefine your Staircase   In the construction world, the use of glass is gaining popularity day by day, and with such stunning results, it’s not hard to see why!   Glass balustrades can give life to your staircase. We use toughened glass to ensure it can withstand pressure or a decent
Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Carlisle

Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Carlisle

Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Carlisle We recently supplied a beautiful frameless glass balustrade to a customer in Carlisle and they are thrilled with the results.  The customer had recently converted their garage into a summer house, they have a large window with great views of their garden and neighbouring fields. Outside of the window
Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Cambridge

Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Cambridge

Frameless Glass Balustrade project in Cambridge In addition to supplying residential properties Origin Architectural work on projects with commercial properties and businesses. We recently worked on a frameless glass balustrade project in Cambridge. The balustrade system was for a pub in Needingworth, a small village a short drive from Cambridge.   After having a large
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Skyforce Top Mount according Test BS 6180 (0,74 kN/m)Tested to Aluminium
GLASS WIDTH UP TO GLASS THICKNESS (tempered glass) GLASS HEIGHT
1000mm 12.76mm 300mm – 1100mm
1700mm 16.76mm 300mm – 1100mm
3000mm 21.52mm 500mm – 1100mm
(According test BS 6180) Tested on the basis that the minimum thickness of the aluminium frame is 1.4mm.   FIXING TO PVC FRAME SkyForce Top Mount Tested to Plastic According to the German Standard ETB Directive
GLASS WIDTH UP TO GLASS THICKNESS (tempered glass) GLASS HEIGHT
1600mm 12.76mm 700mm-1200mm
2100mm 16.76mm (17.52) 900mm-1200mm
2600mm 21.52mm 800mm-1100mm
Tested on the basis that the metal insert in the frame is a minimum of 1.5mm in thickness. I attach a copy of the test report which is in German but which I think we can include anyway.   FIXING TO STEEL OR CONCRETE Skyforce is fully tested at a height of 1.1m up to a width of 3m when fixed to steel or concrete.
Glass H = Glass Height L = Glass Length Working Line Load
6.62 min. 300mm - max. 1100mm max. 1100mm 3.0 kN/m
6.62 min. 500mm - max. 1100mm max. 1100mm 3.0 kN/m
8.84 min. 300mm < 500mm max. 1100mm 3.0 kN/m
8.84 min. 500mm - max. 1100mm max. 1100mm 3.0 kN/m
8.84 min. 600mm - max. 1100mm max. 1700mm 1.5 kN/m
8.84 min. 300mm < 600mm max. 1700mm 0.74 kN/m
10.10.4 min. 300mm < 500mm max. 500mm 3.0 kN/m
10.10.4 min. 500mm - max. 1100mm max. 1100mm 3.0 kN/m
10.10.4 1100mm max. 3000mm 0.74 kN/m
10.10.4 min. 300mm < 1100mm max. 3000mm 0.36 kN/m
FIXED TO TIMBER OR STONE/BRICKWORK   No test data available.   For more comprehensive test data, click here