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Why choose our 48mm 316-grade stainless steel posts? Our 48mm 316-grade posts  are the trade standard for durability. We offer same-day dispatch from our Southampton warehouse, bespoke fabrication for custom heights, and modular, push-fit assembly designed for professional glaziers. They are a perfect solution for glaziers and tradespe..

Are you spending too much time calculating glass deductions, drafting manual cutouts, and chasing hardware quotes for bespoke shower enclosures? This is too often the case in our trade, meaning hours are spent on manual admin instead of winning new business or making installations. To help trade installers, glass merchants, and fitters ma..

Project of the Month Winner: Halifax Glass We are thrilled to announce that Halifax Glass is the latest winner of our Project of the Month competition! Their outstanding work on a commercial project in London demonstrates exceptional skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality installation. Project Spo..

Architectural glass tarnishes primarily through atmospheric corrosion and alkali leaching, a chemical process where moisture in the air interacts with the glass's microscopic surface. Rather than just getting dirty, the glass itself breaks down at a molecular level. In this blog we will explore the science behind it and the practical solut..

In the world of interior design, there is a common misconception that glass is too fragile to use.   This couldn’t be further from the truth!  When combined with the right hardware, glass can be used for a multitude of practical solutions, including toughened glass shelving for kitchens, bathrooms, restaurants, bars & more . Her..

A Brief History: From Ironworks to Icon The "Crittall" look takes its name from Francis Henry Crittall, an ironmonger from Essex who pioneered the manufacturing of steel windows in the late 19th century. The Victorian Origins: Originally designed for durability in industrial settings, these gridded windows allowed Victorian ..

In modern architectural design, the demand for unobstructed views and minimalist aesthetics has led to the rise of frameless glass balustrading. While there are various systems available, glass spigots remain a popular choice for these sleek installations. Glass spigots are compact, high-performance, durable floor fittings that provid..

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our April Project of the Month competition installed a stunning residential installation featuring our Matt Black Oval Type Glass Spigots! This project, installed by Jack and the team at Bespoke Glass Services, perfectly showcases how a simple balustrade can transform an outdoor living spac..

Navigating glass balustrade regulations can feel like a bit of a maze, but in the UK, it essentially boils down to three primary pillars: Safety, Height, and Strength. If you are planning an installation, here are the specific regulations and standards that dictate what you can and cannot do. 1. The "Big Three" Regulations ..

A Glazier’s Guide to BS 6180: Ensuring Your Glass Balustrade Installations are Fully Compliant In the glazing trade, a "callback" is a nuisance, but a "failure" is a catastrophe and potentially dangerous. When it comes to glass balustrades, the line between a stunning installation and a legal liability is defined by one document:..

Design Smarter: Discover how GlassParts are helping their trade partners to streamline their quoting and purchasing. GlassParts are already recognised as a premium supplier of high-quality glass fittings, architectural hardware, tooling, and consumables. However, we offer more than a normal distributor—we are more than just a box packer. ..

PosiGlaze Frameless Balustrade, Engineered for Compliance: The UK Installer’s Technical Choice Are you searching for a reliable, high-specification frameless glass balustrade channel that guarantees both quick installation and full compliance with UK safety standards? POSIglaze is the market-leading, high-specification balustrade channel syste..