Wanting to make the most of breath taking views over the Devon coast for their client, the team at 100% Stainless Ltd called on the advantages of the TAPER-LOC system to ensure the perfect fit.
Part of a complete redevelopment project with an extension, a feature of the private residence is the creation of a beautiful balustrade to the rear of the property, perfect for relaxing and simply enjoying the stunning scenery.
“Uninterrupted views of the sea on a secure balustrade were the ultimate aim of this project”, explain 100% Stainless Manager James Lethbridge. “However, the installation needed to fulfil a number of other practical requirements. Ultimately, the customer wanted a secure balustrade that would not obscure their view, but be strong enough to withstand the wind rolling in from the sea and create shelter from the wind.”
The solution was to use the innovative TAPER-LOC System from CRL, the leading supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural and construction sectors.
“To provide our client with the ideal solution we used a 15mm top mount heavy duty base shoe, with TAPER-LOC tapers, and a 48mm diameter slotted stainless steel handrail which sits on top of the 15mm glass with a rubber gasket,” explains James. “Installation was straight-forward thanks to the in house training of our installers and the specialist tooling from CRL.”
Fifty per cent faster to install than traditional alternatives, TAPER-LOC is a dry glaze system with no need for cement, suitable for laminated toughened glass from 12 to 21.52mm thick. Tested to meet the strictest building code requirements such as BS6180:2011, CEBTP and AbZ, the system uses a horizontal design, which allows it to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set. The base shoe can be surface or side-mounted, and provided drilled or undrilled. It is available in 3m lengths and made from aluminium.
“TAPER-LOC is a strong and calculated product that has been heavily tested and proved to work well, and ultimately for our client keeps the view of the coastline perfectly visible. The specialist tooling and tapers enable the glass to be perfectly in line and the result is fantastic,” concludes James.
