Quality Glass Balustrades and Pool Fences – Canberra
Canberra Glass Solutions is your go-to provider of glass balustrades and pool fences in the Canberra region. We design, supply, and install custom balustrades and pool fences that comply with Australian standards. All our stylish structures are fully guaranteed and built to last.
Glass Balustrades in Canberra
Many people assume that glass balustrades are the domain of modern homes, but this isn’t true. Glass balustrades are suitable for both older and newer homes in Canberra – provided the surrounding design elements are in synch. The beauty of glass is its transparency, which ensures that the right glass balustrade doesn’t distract from your home’s décor or overall appearance.
Canberra Glass Solutions is renowned for its quality glass balustrades in Canberra, which comply with Australian Standards AS/NZS 1288, 2208, 1170.1, and 1170.2. Our glass balustrades are available in semi-frameless, frameless, and framed* styles. In terms of decorative options, we provide clear, tinted, etched, and frosted glass balustrades in Canberra.
* Frame options include timber, aluminium, and stainless steel.
Applications for Glass Balustrades
- Internal stairways
- External stairways
- Balconies
- Porches
General Rules for Glass Balustrades
Glass balustrades in Canberra are subject to the rules and standards set out in the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC). All glass balustrades must comply with the following Australian Standards:-
- AS/NZS 2208 (covers the physical properties of safety glass)
- AS/NZS 1288 (covers the design, selection, and installation of glass structures)
- AS/NZS 1170.1 (covers the load impact rating of glass structures)
- AS/NZS 1170.2 (covers the impact of wind on glass structures)
Canberra Glass Solutions complies with all Australian Standards for the design, supply, and installation of glass balustrades in Canberra. All our glass balustrades are made from either Grade A safety glass or Grade A laminated safety glass. In addition, our glaziers will advise you on the right glass thickness and whether an accompanying handrail is required.
Applications for Glass Balustrades
- Internal stairways
- External stairways
- Balconies
- Porches
General Rules for Glass Balustrades
Glass balustrades in Canberra are subject to the rules and standards set out in the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC). All glass balustrades must comply with the following Australian Standards:
- AS/NZS 2208 (covers the physical properties of safety glass)
- AS/NZS 1288 (covers the design, selection, and installation of glass structures)
- AS/NZS 1170.1 (covers the load impact rating of glass structures)
- AS/NZS 1170.2 (covers the impact of wind on glass structures)
Canberra Glass Solutions complies with all Australian Standards for the design, supply, and installation of glass balustrades in Canberra. All our glass balustrades are made from either Grade A safety glass or Grade A laminated safety glass. In addition, our glaziers will advise you on the right glass thickness and whether an accompanying handrail is required.
Glass Pool Fences in Canberra
Pool fences are compulsory in Canberra, as they are in the rest of Australia. In the ACT and NSW, pool fences must comply with Australian Standard AS 1926.1, which stipulates a minimum height of 1.2 metres. Pool fences must also be non-climbable and have an appropriately secured gate. All pool fences in Canberra and NSW must be certified by a licensed pool safety inspector.
Canberra Glass Solutions builds quality glass pool fences throughout the Canberra region. All our pool fences comply with Australian Standards AS 1926.1, 1288, 2208, 1170.1, and 1170.2. Our glass pool fences are available in semi-frameless, frameless, and framed styles. We also provide bent or curved glass pool fences in Canberra.
As a general rule of thumb, pool glass is typically 12mm thick and clear (tinted and frosted glass options are also available).
