Month: March 2019
Why We Love Glass
Here at Square 1 Balustrades, we’re passionate about glass. Without even realising it, people across the planet interact with glass every day, and because of this, we think that glass has come to be a hugely underappreciated material.
Humans’ relationship with glass stretches back almost 5000 years, with the earliest glass artefacts found in Egypt in 3100 BC, to modern day applications of glass in smash-resistant smartphones and innovative contemporary architecture. Below, we explain exactly why we think glass is so incredible, and why it should get a little more credit.
27/03/2019
Incorporating Glass into Your Balcony Design
Are you planning a balcony for your home or business? There are a number of benefits to a glass balustrade – which is precisely why they’re used in a number of home renovations. If you’re considering adding glass to your home, we’ve complied a number of core benefits you can leverage:
Increased architectural beauty: No matter what the style of the building, glass can add a certain elegance.
25/03/2019
Incorporating Glass into Garden Design
With British summers seemingly getting sunnier and warmer year by year, it’s a great time for us to make sure we’re making the most of our outside spaces. Whiling away the hours of a long, hot summer’s day in a beautifully designed garden is the stuff of dreams, so whether you’re redesigning the entire space or just adding a summery feature like a pond or planting area, why not incorporate glass for the perfect finishing touch?
20/03/2019
A Short Guide To Calculating Wind Load Parameters
Installing a stunning glass balustrade to create garden boundaries or square off a balcony adds a touch of elegance to any home, however, before you go ahead with the investment, you need to consider the location of your property and the weather conditions that the glass may be subject too.
18/03/2019
A Brief History of Balustrades
Balustrades have been around for a very long time, were used in ancient architecture – and are still popular today. The name originally came from the Italian word ‘balaustra’, which refers to the pomegranate flower.
13/03/2019
Three Benefits of Glass Balustrades
Frameless glass balustrades are an increasingly popular choice when considering supports in the home for staircases and areas where there is a drop in floor level. With minimalistic design trends becoming more and more popular, this choice of balustrade is enjoying an ascendency. However, there are far more benefits to installing a glass balustrade than …
13/03/2019
Interior Design Trends for 2019
As we usher in the new year, there’s plenty to be excited and enthused about. Now is the time to challenge yourself, try things you didn’t think you could do and make some changes in your life. One of those changes might be to give your home a modern flourish with an update of the …
12/03/2019
How To Transform Your Home or Office With Glass
Glass is becoming a more and more popular material to work with, in both commercial and residential properties. It’s elegant, functional, strong and safe. There are plenty of innovative ways that you can transform your home or office with the use of glass. Here are just some of them. Glass Balustrades The installation of …
12/03/2019
A Brief Guide to Balustrade Regulations
Glass balustrades are a very popular choice when it comes to staircases, balconies and terraces. Minimalist interior design is a consistent favourite for homeowners and glass works excellently apart of this design ecosystem.
07/03/2019
