Project · RURAL ESSEX · GRADE II LISTED Building

A Glass Balustrade That Won't Ruin The View

Protecting a rooftop retreat without obstructing the Essex countryside

Location

Essex

Sector

Residential

System

Frameless Glass Channel

BUILDING

Grade II Listed

Scope

Fabrication, Supply & Install

The brief

Safety on the rooftop, without losing the view.

A frameless glass solution for a 19th-century listed home in the Essex countryside.

Located in the rolling countryside of rural Essex, this impressive property was originally built in the 19th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is now the home of Anne and David Marshall, who have carried out extensive renovations. Despite the changes, the building still retains its original features and much of its 19th-century charm.

At the back of the property, the Marshalls built an indoor swimming pool with a flat roof. Walk up the steps and onto the roof, and you are rewarded with an area for relaxation plus fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. As it is elevated, there is a sheer drop that posed serious safety concerns, so barriers were needed around the entire perimeter to enjoy the space fully.

The customers had originally hired a different company to install the balustrade, but were let down when the installer abandoned the project without notice, leaving the couple in limbo. They got in touch with SWR to take over and restore their confidence in what had been a challenging project.

— ROOFTOP TERRACE & GLASS BALUSTRADE.
— GLASS CHANNEL, DETAIL.
— UNOBSTRUCTED COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS.
Specification

The full specification.

30 metres of frameless glass channel protecting an elevated rooftop retreat.

System

Glass Channel

System type

Frameless glass channel with stainless-steel handrail

Application

Rooftop terrace / perimeter safety

Building type

Grade II listed residence

Infill

Toughened laminate glass

Quantity

30 metres of toughened laminate glass

Compliance

TBC

SWR scope

Fabrication, supply & install

Lead time

TBC

Warranty

TBC

System

Glass channel with stainless-steel handrail

System type

Frameless glass channel & modular tube

System

Stainless Steel Balustrade

Application

Rooftop terrace / perimeter safety

Building type

Grade II listed residence

Infill

Toughened laminate glass

Quantity

30m of toughened laminate glass

Compliance

TBC

SWR scope

Fabrication, supply & install

Lead time

TBC

Warranty

TBC

The process

A frameless glass solution, fabricated in-house and fitted around the full rooftop perimeter.

SWR Process Block
— 01

Brief

Stage 1

SWR brought in to take over a stalled project: a perimeter balustrade that protects without obstructing the views.

— 02

Survey

Stage 2

Site survey carried out to plan a frameless solution suited to a Grade II listed property.

— 03

Fabrication

Stage 3

All stainless-steel parts fabricated to exact dimensions in SWR's own production facilities.

— 04

Installation

Stage 4

30 metres of toughened laminate glass installed around the full rooftop perimeter.

— 05

Completion

Stage 5

A completely safe, unobstructed rooftop retreat delivered, restoring the client's confidence.

— 01

Brief

Stage 1

SWR brought in to take over a stalled project: a perimeter balustrade that protects without obstructing the views.

— 02

Survey

Stage 2

Site survey carried out to plan a frameless solution suited to a Grade II listed property.

— 03

Fabrication

Stage 3

All stainless-steel parts fabricated to exact dimensions in SWR's own production facilities.

— 04

Installation

Stage 4

30 metres of toughened laminate glass installed around the full rooftop perimeter.

— 05

Completion

Stage 5

A completely safe, unobstructed rooftop retreat delivered, restoring the client's confidence.

SWR Balustrade were very professional from start to finish and kept me informed during the entire process.
I would have no issue with recommending them to anyone who needs balustrade fitted.

From

Anne Marshall

The result

30 metres. Uninterrupted views.

The balustrade had to serve a safety function while ensuring the surrounding views remained unobstructed. SWR’s frameless glass channel system offers an understated look suitable for any building, whether modern or traditional, using toughened laminate glass that withstands high impact yet keeps fragments within the pane if broken. Stainless-steel handrails complete the tasteful design.

All stainless-steel parts were fabricated to the correct dimensions in SWR’s production facilities before being sent to site. In total, 30 metres of toughened laminate glass were installed to create a completely safe area that will be enjoyed for years to come.

30m

GLASS INSTALLED

1

SYSTEM

100%

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS
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