SWR’s glass balustrade ranges from stainless spigot and modular to the height-adjustable ClickitUp and the pre-assembled PiKasso aluminium post, each using toughened glass panels, each designed around a different project type and budget. Manufactured to BS 6180 standards. Supplied from our South East base, nationwide.
Glass does two things no other infill can: it keeps a space feeling open while providing a solid, tested barrier. Whether you’re enclosing a pool terrace, finishing a mezzanine landing, specifying a commercial staircase or creating a sheltered outdoor dining area, the right glass system makes the difference between a balustrade that disappears into the architecture and one that fights it.
Frameless glass spigot systems for outdoor entertaining areas and pool surrounds. Marine-grade AISI316 stainless, no visible base channel, drains freely. Or specify ClickitUp for adjustable wind protection that raises and lowers the glass.
Glass spigot or PiKasso aluminium post systems for external balconies. Stainless hardware or lightweight anodized aluminium — both weather-resistant, both specification-ready.
Glass adapter systems for mezzanine levels, open-plan landings and internal staircases. Post-mounted adapters work with existing structure.
ClickitUp for restaurants, rooftop terraces and outdoor dining areas — adjustable glass wind protection that extends the usable season. Modular for commercial staircases and fit-outs where fast installation and cost efficiency matter.
Design your glass balustrade system online — fixing method, glass thickness, post profile and run length — and receive a fully itemised PDF quote direct to your inbox. Used by architects, contractors and homeowners who want to pin down the spec before picking up the phone.
Each system below achieves a clean, contemporary glass balustrade through a different fixing method, material or function. The right choice depends on your substrate, your aesthetic, your application and how much you want to spend.
FRAMELESS · AISI304/AISI316 · FLOOR-FIXED
Stainless steel spigots fixed to the floor hold toughened glass panels at the base — no frame, no visible channel, no interrupted sightline. The cleanest floor line of any glass fixing method. Round-base clamps in satin-finish stainless, available in AISI304 or marine-grade AISI316. Ideal for outdoor use where the frameless look is the priority.
ROUND POSTS · AISI304/AISI316 · CORNER COMPATIBLE
Toughened glass panels held within a stainless modular post and handrail with glass adapter fixings between. The structural confidence of a post system with the open aesthetic of glass infill. Available in AISI304 or AISI316 stainless to suit indoor or exposed outdoor applications. Flexible by design, accommodating corners, steps and changes in level.
AISI304/AISI316 · RETROFIT FRIENDLY
Glass panels fixed to stainless steel stand-off adapters. The right choice where spigots can’t be used. Often popular for mezzanine decks, retrofits and interior stairs.
CONTINUOUS CHANNEL · FRAMELESS GLASS · COMMERCIAL GRADE
A continuous aluminium base channel system for frameless glass balustrades. Glass panels sit within the channel profile fixed to the floor. Widely specified in commercial settings. Supplied by OnLevel.
PRE-ASSEMBLED · SATIN ANODISED · READY TO INSTALL
A pre-assembled aluminium glass post system built around OnLevel’s 3-step installation philosophy. Square-section posts arrive fully assembled with a satin anodized finish — threads pre-drilled, clamps pre-fitted, ready to install straight out of the box. Lighter and more cost-effective than stainless steel, with the same clean post-and-glass aesthetic. Load-tested to 0.74kN, wind-rated to 1.8kN at 1,100mm centres. Suits 10mm and 13.52mm glass. Available for next-day delivery from stock.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE · NO VISIBLE TOP RAIL · WIND PROTECTION
The original height-adjustable glass balustrade. A simple press raises the upper glass panel to create instant wind protection — lower it just as easily when the weather improves. Designed and manufactured in Sweden by ErgoSafe, ClickitUp combines glass, aluminium and structural glazing bonding with no visible posts or fixings. Design-protected since 2014. Available for ground-level patios, balconies and as a retrofit inside existing railings.
Our systems are manufactured from premium stainless steel and designed for strength, durability and long-term performance. Every component is produced to the same high standards as the rest of our balustrade range, ensuring a consistent, high-quality finish across every project.
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Addenbrookes Hospital required a large-scale balustrade solution that could improve safety while fitting neatly into a busy healthcare setting.
Toughened (tempered) glass as standard — typically 10mm or 12mm thickness depending on the system. Toughened glass is thermally treated to be significantly stronger than standard glass and breaks into small, blunt fragments if damaged. Laminated glass is available for overhead glazing or fall-arrest applications. Speak to one of our specialists and we’ll make sure you get the right glass for the right job.
Spigot is floor-fixed with no visible base channel — the cleanest outdoor fix. Adapters are side-mounted to suit stairways — ideal for retrofits. ClickitUp is height-adjustable with a raising upper glass panel for wind protection — unique in the market. PiKasso is a pre-assembled aluminium post system — faster to install and more cost-effective than stainless. Use the configurator to compare, or call the team and we’ll spec the right system for your project.
In most applications, yes. Glass panels satisfy the barrier requirement under BS 6180, but a graspable handrail is also required for compliance with Approved Document K. A stainless slotted top rail is the most common solution and can be specified with any SWR glass system.
Yes. SWR stainless steel glass systems are available in AISI316 marine-grade stainless for outdoor and coastal applications. ClickitUp and Pikasso aluminium systems are designed for outdoor use and built to withstand weather exposure.
ClickitUp’s upper glass panel raises and lowers whenever you need — in seconds, without tools. When raised it provides a sheltered, wind-protected environment; when lowered it’s fully open with an unobstructed sightline. No other glass balustrade system offers this. It’s particularly valuable for outdoor hospitality settings and exposed terraces where the weather determines whether the space is actually used.
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