Choice of glass railing: English or French installation

Glass railing, English or French style

Glass balustrades in English or French style are a modern, elegant solution for delimiting and securing high spaces, while allowing light to pass through. These glass railings offer two possible fixing systems: surface-mounted for the English version, or directly on the ground for the French version.

The different applications for English or French-style glass railings

Glass railings are a modern, elegant solution for delimiting and securing high spaces with style, while letting in natural light. Railing-glass.com glass railing systems can be installed in two ways: on the facade for the English version, or directly on the ground for the French version.

In a home

On the terraces and balconies of apartments or houses, English or French-style glass railings let you enjoy your outdoor living space in complete safety. Transparent, these glass balustrades let in natural light and offer an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape.

Inside dwellings, glass barriers effectively secure complex circulation areas such as mezzanines, stair landings or even openings to skylights. Their sleek, uncluttered design brings brightness and a sense of space to interiors.

In single-family homes, Railing-glass.com glass railings are ideal for bordering hanging gardens, roof terraces or atypical landings. Floor-mounted or surface-mounted, depending on the model chosen, they can be adapted to all kinds of configurations.

In public buildings

In schools, glass balustrades provide transparent safety on staircases, passageways or between floors, while letting children enjoy natural light. They avoid any sense of confinement on landings.

In hospitals, glass balustrades provide a functional, uncluttered boundary for corridors, technical passageways or care areas. Their transparent design preserves the psychological well-being of patients while ensuring their day-to-day protection.

In retirement homes, glass railings provide safe access to hanging gardens, dining terraces or common areas on upper floors. Their aesthetic appeal reassures elderly residents, while providing an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape.

In commercial premises

In shopping malls, glass railings provide a sleek, aesthetic delineation of escalators, mezzanines or floors. Their transparency energizes circulation, while offering visitors unobstructed views of the entire space.

In office buildings, glass balustrades provide a stylish structure for working floors, functionally separating open spaces, head offices and meeting rooms.

In hotels, glass fences play a full part in the establishment's visual identity, providing a streamlined means of circulation between rooms, reception areas and relaxation areas. Their refined aesthetics lend prestige and conviviality to the premises.

Technical features of our glass balustrades

Railing-glass.com glass balustrades comply with current standards and technical constraints. We are committed to complying with them to guarantee your safety. We are also committed to meeting your expectations.

English-style glass balustrades

Glass balustrades with internal or surface-mounted fastenings offer a number of technical advantages over traditional fastenings. When installed externally, glass balustrades save both space and surface area in the area to be secured. Because they don't encroach, glass balustrades are particularly well-suited to smaller surfaces such as small terraces.

What's more, English-style fastening means they can be used in areas where it's not possible to drill into the ground, such as roof terraces, because of waterproofing requirements. From an aesthetic point of view, this type of installation brings discretion and volume to the structure, while enhancing the surrounding landscape.

In terms of performance, glass balustrades must be weather- and impact-resistant, thanks to sturdy metal profiles and rails. The minimum height is also a safety criterion that must be respected in accordance with current standards. The choice of tempered or laminated glass determines the overall resistance and classification of the product.

French glass balustrades

French-style glass balustrades are also known as "slab-mounted" or "floor-mounted" balustrades. The posts are fixed directly to the horizontal support to be secured. In this simple technique, the lower anchor plates of the posts are placed directly on the ground, and then screwed down with dowels.

Practical and quick to install, all you need is a measuring tape and a drill, and once the plates have been correctly screwed in, this fixing method is extremely sturdy. It ensures optimum security of the space by solidly anchoring the supporting posts.

However, slab-mounting requires sufficient space, especially if large anchor plates are used. Please check the available space for each configuration.

Glass balustrades meet strict European standards in terms of resistance to climatic variations, operating loads, impacts, lateral forces and long-term durability in coastal environments or busy areas.

Technical advice and personalized follow-up

The choice of a glass balustrade is not a trivial one, since it secures spaces while adding aesthetic appeal and brightness to your home or commercial premises. Our team of technicians is at your service every step of the way.

Whether you opt for a glass balustrade fixed in the English or French style, our experts will give you their expert recommendations on the best options to choose. From the quality of the glass to be used to the fastening systems, all aspects will be discussed and explained.

Customized study

Railing-glass.com 's technicians visit your site to study the site plans and the project as a whole. Measurements, assessment of structural constraints, accessibility and aesthetic choices are all carefully reviewed.

A complete analysis of the context (type of building, environment, current standards) is carried out to define the technical specifications required. We work with you to assess the surfaces to be secured, their access, and the most appropriate fastening options.

Using the plans supplied or rectified on site, our experts draw up precise sketches of the future layout of the glass balustrades. Various technical and aesthetic scenarios can be proposed to best meet your specifications.

Installation and maintenance

The installation of your glass balustrades is a key step that needs to be carried out with care and professionalism. We have trained a team of qualified installers capable of meeting the technical requirements of each project.

Thanks to their experience, they are able to assemble your glass balustrades in the best possible conditions. Pre-assembly in the workshop, followed by final adjustment on site, guarantees conformity and quality of installation.

French fastening has the advantage of greatly speeding up installation, thanks to the systematization of components and the time saved by the absence of welding or cutting. Our installers rigorously follow established guidelines to ensure successful, error-free installation.

If you want to do the installation yourself, we'll be happy to assist you. We provide you with a range of technical aids. Even after installation, we remain available for any maintenance or repairs you may need over the lifetime of your glass guardrails. Cleaning, maintenance and adjustments are carried out in compliance with current standards.