Choosing a Balustrade Made Simple

Practical guide · Updated 6 May 2026 Choosing a balustrade made simple. With so many systems, materials, and finishes available, choosing the right balustrade can feel overwhelming. This guide cuts through the options and helps you find the right system for your project. reading time 6 min category share SWR supply balustrade systems for domestic […]
Measuring and Site Survey

Practical guide · Updated 6 May 2026 Measuring and site survey explained. Getting your measurements right before you order is the single most important thing you can do. This guide walks through how to measure accurately, what to check on site, and how to specify your glass correctly. reading time 6 min category share Accurate […]
Balustrade Maintenance & Aftercare

Practical guide · Updated 6 May 2026 Balustrade Maintenance & Aftercare explained. Stainless steel is stain-less, not stain-free. This guide covers how to clean and maintain your balustrade, what products to use, and how to keep it looking its best for years to come. reading time 5 min category share Regular maintenance keeps your balustrade […]
UK Balustrade Regulations & Safety Requirements Explained

PRACTICAL GUIDE · Updated 6 May 2026 UK Balustrade Regulations & Safety Requirements Explained. Balustrade regulations catch a lot of projects out late in the process. This guide covers what the rules actually require, which documents apply, how load testing works, and when you need to bring in a specialist, so you go into your […]
Glass Balustrade Case Study, Grade II Listed Home in Essex

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 […]
SWR’s Premium Installation at The Boat House

Project · Dorking · Large-scale project SWR’s Premium Installation at The Boat House A premium riverside balustrade, eight years in the making Location Dorking Sector Residential System Glass Channel & Modular Duration xx weeks Scope Project Management, Supply & Install The brief Working to deliver sophistication and safety. A premium riverside balustrade that elevates the […]
UK Balustrade Regulations Explained | guide template

Regulations & Compliance · Updated 6 May 2026 UK Balustrade Regulations Explained. Approved Document K, BS 6180:2011, the 100mm sphere rule, and 0.74kN line load — what they actually require, where most projects fail, and when to call a structural engineer. reading time 7 min category share A frameless glass channel installation engineered to BS […]
SWR’s Milestone Installation at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge

Project · Cambridge · Logistical challenge SWR’s Milestone Installation at Addenbrookes Hospital One of SWR’s most ambitious installations to date Location Cambridge Sector Healthcare System Glass Balustrade Duration 24 weeks Scope Large-Scale External Installation The brief Working within one of the busiest hospitals in the country to deliver safety at scale. Addenbrookes Hospital required a […]
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