ᐅ Gallery balustrade / open space barrier made of glass – Which trade is responsible for this?
Created on: 24 Sep 2018 13:32
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Hello everyone,
we are currently building a semi-detached house through a property developer. We would like to have our gallery railing made of glass. However, the additional cost from the stair builder for this is extremely high. From our own research, there are numerous suppliers online who manufacture these railings at a more affordable price. Does anyone have experience with how complicated the self-installation is, or can provide tips on which trades to contact for the installation? It might be relevant to know that we have underfloor heating. I would really appreciate your feedback.
we are currently building a semi-detached house through a property developer. We would like to have our gallery railing made of glass. However, the additional cost from the stair builder for this is extremely high. From our own research, there are numerous suppliers online who manufacture these railings at a more affordable price. Does anyone have experience with how complicated the self-installation is, or can provide tips on which trades to contact for the installation? It might be relevant to know that we have underfloor heating. I would really appreciate your feedback.
Alex85 schrieb:
The price is definitely quite something.
But you did choose the most expensive type of glass railingWe like several options.
1) Railing like in the picture with a rail
2) Railing that appears to come directly from the floor (as mentioned, costs 1250 euros per linear meter (about 380 USD per linear foot) from the stair maker)
I will contact several locksmiths and glaziers tomorrow. Maybe one of them will be suitable.
Your picture shows exactly the type of profile I used. I would just make sure it’s an L-profile. Advantage: the L-shape makes it easy to maintain the edge distance to the concrete slab, and it also increases bending strength. I screwed it directly onto the raw concrete slab and set it back 40mm (1.6 inches) from the edge. The reason: I didn’t want the profile to be visible. I then built a box in front of the profile using drywall profiles and covered it with gypsum boards.
Currently, it is only filled with joint compound, but you can already imagine that the appearance of the railing coming out of the floor will be great.
Currently, it is only filled with joint compound, but you can already imagine that the appearance of the railing coming out of the floor will be great.
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borderpuschl25 Sep 2018 07:48Hello,
we also have the same glass railing as in the picture with the L-profile. The reason is the same as mertmk3 mentioned. Ours was a bit more expensive because I wanted the 2.9m (9.5 ft) glass in one piece. I ordered it online, and it was relatively easy; you have to approve the final construction drawing, so normally no mistakes should happen. I set the profile with the top edge 5mm (0.2 inches) higher than the finished floor level to have a small finishing edge. Additionally, I placed an LED strip under the glass railing (which costs almost nothing), but I’m not sure yet how it will look or if I will use it. If you want the online shop contact, just send me a private message.
we also have the same glass railing as in the picture with the L-profile. The reason is the same as mertmk3 mentioned. Ours was a bit more expensive because I wanted the 2.9m (9.5 ft) glass in one piece. I ordered it online, and it was relatively easy; you have to approve the final construction drawing, so normally no mistakes should happen. I set the profile with the top edge 5mm (0.2 inches) higher than the finished floor level to have a small finishing edge. Additionally, I placed an LED strip under the glass railing (which costs almost nothing), but I’m not sure yet how it will look or if I will use it. If you want the online shop contact, just send me a private message.
How much does the 2.9m (9.5 ft) long glass panel weigh? It’s probably safety glass... I’m curious how many people you need to install it.
I also don’t quite understand the LED strip part. Are you placing the glass panel directly on top of the strip? Aren’t you worried the LEDs might get crushed and damaged?
Are you installing everything yourself, or is it delivered and installed by a professional?
I also don’t quite understand the LED strip part. Are you placing the glass panel directly on top of the strip? Aren’t you worried the LEDs might get crushed and damaged?
Are you installing everything yourself, or is it delivered and installed by a professional?
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borderpuschl25 Sep 2018 08:34The glass panel weighs 120kg (265 lbs) and is installed by four people (strong suction cups are definitely needed). The glass pane does not have direct contact with the base of the frame profile (it isn’t allowed due to stress reasons) but is clamped from the sides inside the profile using rubber wedges. Installing it is not rocket science, just a bit awkward and heavy. However, if a scaffold is set up in the workspace
I also have a single glass pane 2.9m (9.5 ft) wide, which costs almost exactly 600€ including shipping for 17.52mm (0.69 inch) laminated safety glass made from tempered glass. The weight should be close to 140kg (309 lbs).
Installation will be done using rubber shims as described. Let’s see how it works out in terms of weight, but I think it should be manageable with four or five people.
Installation will be done using rubber shims as described. Let’s see how it works out in terms of weight, but I think it should be manageable with four or five people.
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