When it comes to glass stair railings, there are industry standards regarding the glass thickness. At Zhengda Steel Structure, we recommend 10mm or 12mm single layer tempered glass. These are ideal for residential glass stair railings that are low to moderate in use and span. 12mm glass can withstand everyday usage, impact and pressure. Additionally, glass allows the use of minimalist decorations to show through. Our glass stair railings are manufactured using only quality tempered glass that has been tested and certified for impact resistance to ensure the safety of your family.
Stair Glass Railing's Thickness Criteria
Commercial glass stair railings must comply with higher standards due to their use in shopping centers, office buildings, and other public places, which experience heavy and frequent passenger flow. For these types of situations, Zhengda Steel Structure recommends the use of 15mm single layer tempered glass or laminated glass made of 2 layers of 8mm glass. Laminated glass offers superior impact and crack resistance, and in the event of glass breakage, the glass will not fall off, preventing injuries. Zhengda Steel Structure has extensive experience in commercial guardrail projects, and their glass stair railings for commercial use are highly valued for their superior quality and heightened safety.
The Effect Stair Span has on Thickness of Glass Used in Glass Railings
When choosing the thickness of glass for stair glass railings, stair span becomes a controlling factor. For staircases where the span is small, less than 1 meter, glass thickness can be based on the basic selection standard as advised by Zhengda Steel Structure. For spans that are 1 to 2 meters, it is advisable to increase the glass thickness by 2 to 4mm based on the basic standard to enhance the structural stability of the glass railing. For extra super long stair spans, the glass thickness has to be designed individually along with metal auxiliary frames. The design professionals at Zhengda Steel Structure will be able to make precise drawing design and thickness calculations for such special conditions.
Matching Metal Accessories With Glass Railing Thickness
To give the best performance with stair glass railings, the thickness of the glass must be paired with the metal accessories. Zhengda Steel Structure specializes in glass railing accessories, including customized and glass thickness reflectant developed stainless steel glass spigots, aluminum alloy clamps, and metal tensioner posts. For instance, Zhengda Steel Structure spigots are standard stainless steel spigots, where glass thickness is 10mm and 12mm, and glass thickness above 15mm is fitted with reinforced metal clamps to give the glass and metal components a solid connection. The stair glass railing from Zhengda Steel Structure is made more stable and durable with the ideal pairing of glass thickness and accessories.
Zhengda Steel Structure Customization Service for Stair Glass Railing
Zhengda Steel Structures offers services for the customization of stair glass railings, both for Original Design Manufacturing, and for Original Equipment Manufacturing, and for any project, the glass thickness can be modified to the customer’s preferences for the project style and available budget. The brand’s designers can provide personalized designs in 4 hours and construction drawings in 12 hours, and provide a complete service from glass selection to production, installation, and glass maintenance. The glass railing products include a 2-year warranty and limited life spare parts. The quality of the glass in each part is guaranteed by traceable raw materials. Zhengda Steel Structure provides the ideal glass thickness and quality products for both domestic and commercial stair glass railing needs.
