Glass Balustrades and Glass As an Outdoor Space Feature
If you have ever wished there was an option to extend your living space when you cannot afford to add any more rooms, then consider glass balconies. These are one of the easiest ways to add space to your home, giving you the option of adding as much or as little space as you like when you get onto your balcony. There is no longer any need to worry about fitting in your children’s games or watching TV as you can look right down onto the water. A balcony is also a great way to enjoy the fantastic sea views that many apartments and houses now offer, and if you choose your glass balcony carefully you will be able to take advantage of all the best views available in your home town.
Glass balconies can be made from a variety of different materials including structural glass, fibreglass, aluminium and UPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) – and all these options come with different pros and cons. For example, structural glass is the strongest form of glass around and is virtually indestructible, but is prohibitively expensive. Fibreglass is cheap and flexible but can be difficult to install, with the slowest installation times being required with this type of glass. Aluminium balustrades are easy to fit, lightweight and cheap to buy, although if you have a bad job installing them they will often break and fall over the years.
Finally, there are many benefits to both balustrading and glass balconies that you might not have considered. Glass can be used for both indoor and outdoor space designs and can be used to create a variety of different effects. For instance, you can create the effect of a greenhouse by choosing a clear glass balustrade and filling it with plants. You can also get balustrades with a curved design or one that is simply a series of thin glass panels. This means that the glass balconies can be used as a centre piece on a deck or patio or as a decorative feature on a wall – or even as part of a flooring design and used as a decorative feature.