How is a glass balustrade measured? At Origin Architectural, we are often asked ‘How is a glass balustrade measured?’ Well, we are here to help both online and over the phone, so you can call us with any questions you may have. If you are just looking for some information on how to measure for
Thinking of buying a Juliet Balcony but unsure exactly how to get the measurements right? Measuring for a Juliet Balcony is fairly straight forward however there are some considerations to be made. 1. The balcony needs to overlap the window opening so that it can be fixed to something securely. In order to get the
We are often asked the question, “Do I need planning permission for a Juliet balcony?” Well, the good news is that the majority of Juliet balconies are classed as Permitted Developments and therefore will not need planning permission. One of the main benefits of a Juliet balcony is that you can replace your windows with
Our products here at Origin are very versatile. Our products can be installed in a vast range of applications, whether it be domestic or commercial. We have worked on jobs ranging from a dog kennel to outdoor decking to indoor staircases. Installation of glass balustrade for any domestic or commercial application is very uncomplicated and
At Origin we offer a high quality range of stainless steel standoffs, for both internal and external use. With head sizes ranging from 30-100mm DIA and bodies with depths of 10-100mm, in both fixed and adjustable options, our range is able to meet any of your installation needs. Ask our sales team for a very
At Origin, we can supply pre fabricated posts. Our team work with customers to discover the design that is needed for each individual application. Our sales staff can offer technical advice over the phone, aesthetic advice, site visits and any further help you might need. Using our in house saw and flow drill we are
PLEASE NOTE: Measurement is taken from outside of profile to outside of profile.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
