Installing Frameless Glass Balustrading can be very smooth using GlassMate installation tools. All balustrade installs require specialised planning to determine what safety standards and council regulations you need to follow.
Safety is always the first thing you need to consider on any job site. If you have a large fall, will you need scaffolding to ensure your safety when installing your glass balustrade.
When planning your install, ensure you leave at least 32mm gap between or under the glass to allow GlassMate to be easily removed after installation.
Once you have your plan and are ready to install, follow these steps to install your glass balustrade.
STEP ONE:
After ensuring you are safe from falling over the edge using a harness or scaffolding, follow your plan and mark out the positions for your spigot posts and then use a Core Drill to drill out the holes to the required depth.
NOTE: Specifications for the hole size and depth required will depend which spigot posts you are using - seek advice from manufacturer.
STEP TWO:
Lay glass panel flat on table or trestles with the bottom overhanging the edge. Measure where on the panel the spigot posts need to be to match your plan and attach to the bottom of the panel.
Now is the time to also attach a GlassMate tool onto each end of the glass panel.
HINT: Attach a dress ring to each spigot and tape it up onto the glass so it doesn't fall off whilst installing.
STEP THREE:
Carry glass panel into position and carefully lower spigots into the pre-drilled holes. GlassMate will sit on ground and help support glass. Two people will be needed for installing large glass panels.
TIP: The more GlassMate you have, the more panels you can install at once.
STEP FOUR:
Once you have placed glass panels into their holes you are now able to use GlassMate to easily adjust the level, tilt and height of each panel so that they are all perfectly aligned.
STEP FIVE:
Once you are happy with your glass panel placement, height and alignment, pour Grout into hole to set-in the spigot posts. Clean up any spilled grout immediately.
Allow grout to dry - check grout manufacturers instructions for drying time.
STEP SIX:
Once grout is set, remove tape from dress rings then lower to cover the the hole.
Remove GlassMate by loosening screws and dropping down under glass or slide out from in between panels.
NOTE: Ensure you have left at least 32mm gap in between or under the glass to allow GlassMate to be easily removed.
