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Deck Mount - Spigots Fix

Glass Balustrade Panels, Spigots & Top Rail Supply in Sydney

 

1. Glass Balustrade Regulations: What to Know

* Glass balustrade overall height needs to be a minimum of 1000mm. Factory Online Glass balustrade panel is 970mm standard height. Adding the bottom feet spigots hold the panel up 60mm from the ground, so the final fence height is over 1000mm.

* The gap between panels must not exceed 100mm. The optimum gap is between 30 - 60mm which most installers select. 

* Top rail is required if the glass balustrade isn't on the ground floor.

* Glass needs to be 12mm thick, toughened & heat-soaked safety glass. And complies with AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety Glazing Materials In Buildings.

* Glass spigots should comply with AS1170.1:2002 Structural Design Actions and withstand a load impact as specified.

(Do not take risks to use non-compliant glass and hardware. For your own and family's safety, also to avoid trouble from the relevant building approval authority and council)

(Above requirement is only to apply to glass balustrade barriers less than 5 meters above the ground level. And over 5 meters glass balustrade needs to be toughened & laminated glass according to the latest National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards. We can do custom-made glass to meet the requirement.)

 

2. Design your glass balustrade, calculate panel size and quantity

We stock a variety of panel sizes, the width from 200 to 2000mm, increment is every 50mm. Height is 970mm standard. And we can do custom cut-to-size panels if you need a special design.

If you don't know how to calculate or design properly, simply send the balcony, veranda or deck dimensions to our email (sales@factoryonline.com.au) or visit our showroom. We will help you design and quote.

The glass balustrade panel is made from "A" grade 12mm thickness toughened & heat-soaked glass and complies with AS/NZS 2208:1996 Safety Glazing Materials In Buildings.

 

3. Glass spigots selection

Generally, you need x2 spigots per panel. but for panels over 1800mm wide need x3 spigots.

We supply deck mount (screw-in) and core drill heavy-duty glass spigots available in mirror, satin & matt black finish. And we supply deck mount spigot screws and core drill spigot grout cement.

* The spigots we supply are engineered in Australia with full NATA accreditation to meet Australian Standards AS1170.1. And the spigot is made from solid duplex 2205 stainless steel (Grade sequence 2205 ＞ 316L ＞ 316 ＞ 304 stainless steel). Duplex 2205 stainless steel is stronger and double the corrosion resistance of 316L stainless steel.

* Calculate distance from spigot centre to edge of the glass is : (Panel Width) Divide by 6, For example: 1200mm / 6 = 200mm

 

 

 

4. Top rail selection

Top rail is required if the balustrade isn't on the ground floor. We supply stainless steel top rail slotted nano handrail 25 x 21mm x 5.8 meters made by 316L stainless steel and 1.2mm thick. It makes the balustrade more stable and firm, providing additional safety and can protect the top edge of the glass panel. 

Wall mount brackets, end caps, 90-degree corner joiners, straight joiners, horizontal vertical adjustable joiners and top rail insert are available.

 

 

5. Other materials:

Custom cut raked balustrade panel cut to size service available. Email drawing to: sales@factoryonline.com.au, or bring the template to our warehouse to get a quote.

We also supply bigfoot glazing channel, stainless steel post and steel glass frame for local pickup.

 

6. Select glass clamps

If the glass balustrade is in high wind, coastal areas or wobbly after install, adding some clamps is a good option. It gives additional support to secure the panels.

 

7. Get a quote

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