Glass railings and balustrades in Odesa are made to order for stairs, balconies, terraces and pools from tempered glass, which is 6 times stronger than ordinary window glass. The glass is fixed on a metal frame, tall or low posts, or point holders made of nickel-plated steel. The price is calculated from a project: it depends on the fixing method, the type of glass and the structure.
Key points
- Railings use tempered glass: it is 6 times stronger than the glass used in windows.
- The steps of glass stairs are made of 32 mm multi-layer laminated glass, tempered during production.
- There are four fixing methods: a metal frame, tall posts, low posts (half-posts) and point holders. All hardware is nickel-plated steel.
- Glass railings have one main drawback: they are relatively expensive. The metal frame is calculated in a separate project, so the price is given after it.
- Dim Skla makes railings at its own workshop in Odesa and ships across Ukraine and abroad.
Is a glass railing safe on stairs and balconies?
Yes, if the glass is chosen correctly. Railings are made not from ordinary sheet glass but from tempered glass, which is 6 times stronger than window glass. So the worry that glass railings are fragile is unfounded: they are as strong as conventional railings.
If the glass must stay in place even after a heavy impact, laminated glass (triplex) is used. It is at least two sheets of glass bonded with a polymer or a clear poured sealant. If it breaks, the fragments do not scatter but stay on the bonding layer.
The steps of glass stairs are made of 32 mm multi-layer laminated glass. It is tempered during production, which makes the step resistant to impacts and other mechanical loads.
The structure itself is metal. How much metal is needed is calculated in a separate project for the specific staircase or balcony.
Where are glass railings used?
Glass railings are used wherever a drop needs to be guarded without blocking light and the view.
- Stairs in private houses and two-level apartments. A transparent railing does not take up visual space, so the staircase does not crowd the room.
- Offices, shopping centres, administrative buildings. Glass railings suit the strict style of such interiors.
- Balconies, terraces and pools. Outdoors, a glass railing also works as a windbreak.
Glass refracts light, so a room with such a railing feels more spacious. And glass railings are not only for minimalist interiors: they also look good in classic ones.
What fixing methods are there?
A glass railing is fixed in one of four ways. The choice depends on the structure of the stairs or balcony and on how much metal you want to see.
| Fixing method | What holds the glass |
|---|---|
| Full metal frame | A metal frame |
| Tall metal posts | Posts running the full height of the railing |
| Low posts (half-posts) | Short metal posts |
| Point metal fixings | Separate point holders |
All options use special hardware: connectors, posts, point holders and spider fittings. Every part is made of nickel-plated steel, which looks of a piece with the glass.
Tempered glass or laminated glass: which to choose?
Tempered glass is chosen when strength is the main requirement: it is 6 times stronger than ordinary window glass. Laminated glass is chosen when the glass must stay in place after a heavy impact and the fragments must not scatter.
What sets laminated glass apart:
- thickness from 4 to 36 mm: thin glass is used indoors, thick glass for outdoor structures;
- high sound insulation;
- resistance to temperature changes and damage, which matters for balconies and terraces;
- it is used not only for stair and balcony railings but also for glass steps and floors.
Which glass suits your stairs, balcony or terrace is decided together with the project of the structure: both the thickness and the fixing method depend on it.
What does the price of glass railings depend on?
There is no fixed price list for glass railings: each railing is calculated from a project, so the price is on request. The cost is made up of several parts.
- Fixing method. A frame, tall posts, half-posts or point holders need different amounts of metal and work.
- Type and thickness of glass. Tempered or laminated, thin for interiors or thick for outdoors.
- Metal frame. It is calculated in a separate project for the specific stairs, balcony or terrace.
- Hardware. Connectors, posts, point holders and spider fittings made of nickel-plated steel.
To be honest about the drawback: glass railings are relatively expensive compared with conventional ones. This is the price of strong glass, metal hardware and an engineered structure. Work starts after an advance payment, usually 50–70 % of the order value.
How to order a railing and what to prepare?
To quote a glass railing, the workshop needs dimensions, photos of the site and to know where the structure will stand. Prepare:
- The dimensions of the stairs, balcony or terrace: the length of the run and the height of the railing.
- Photos of the installation site, wide and close-up.
- Where the railing will be: indoors or outdoors.
- Which fixing method you prefer: a frame, posts or point holders.
- Examples of railings you like.
The work then goes step by step: discussing the task, the project and cost estimate, the advance payment, production and acceptance of the work by the client.
Dim Skla is a stained glass and glass workshop in Odesa, Ukraine: an art studio and a glass production facility. It has been working since 1994; the workshop and production are at one address: Mykolaivska Doroha 253, Prodmash plant. Please call before visiting so that someone can meet you.
FAQ
Can a glass railing be installed outdoors, on a terrace or by a pool?
Yes. Glass railings are installed on balconies, terraces and around pools. Outdoors such a railing also protects from wind, and thicker glass is used for outdoor structures.
How do you care for glass railings?
Care is simple: glass railings are easy to clean and wash, and usually it is enough just to dust them.
Does a glass railing suit a classic interior?
Yes. Glass stairs and railings may look like a minimalist solution, but they also complement classic interiors as well as the strict interiors of offices and public buildings.
How thick is the glass used for glass steps?
Steps are made of 32 mm multi-layer laminated glass. It is tempered during production, so it withstands impacts and mechanical loads.
Do you make glass railings for clients outside Odesa?
Dim Skla ships across Ukraine and abroad. For a remote quote, send the dimensions, photos of the site and your preferred fixing method.
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