Summary
Sustainable toughened glass balustrades with low embodied carbon. Ideal for modern staircases, balconies and terraces in eco-conscious projects. Bespoke sizes and design.
Sustainable toughened glass balustrades with low embodied carbon. Ideal for modern staircases, balconies and terraces in eco-conscious projects. Bespoke sizes and design.
Sustainable toughened glass balustrades with low embodied carbon. Ideal for modern staircases, balconies and terraces in eco-conscious projects. Bespoke sizes and design.
Application
External Applications
- Balconies (including Juliet balconies)
- Roof terraces and garden decks
- Staircase edge protection
- Walkways and elevated platforms
- Bridges and footbridges
- Rooftop leisure areas
- Pool surrounds
- Public viewing areas
- Parapets and edge barriers
Internal Applications
- Staircase balustrades (domestic and commercial)
- Mezzanine safety barriers
- Landings and internal galleries
- Atrium edge protection
- Lobby or entrance feature areas
- Offices and co-working interiors
- Retail store partitions (where safety and visibility are required)
Sector-Specific Use
- Residential developments (low- and high-rise)
- Commercial buildings (offices, retail, hotels)
- Leisure and hospitality venues
- Healthcare environments
- Educational buildings (schools, universities)
- Transport hubs (stations, airports)
- Sustainable architecture and eco-certified builds (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Passivhaus)
External Applications
- Balconies (including Juliet balconies)
- Roof terraces and garden decks
- Staircase edge protection
- Walkways and elevated platforms
- Bridges and footbridges
- Rooftop leisure areas
- Pool surrounds
- Public viewing areas
- Parapets and edge barriers
Internal Applications
- Staircase balustrades (domestic and commercial)
- Mezzanine safety barriers
- Landings and internal galleries
- Atrium edge protection
- Lobby or entrance feature areas
- Offices and co-working interiors
- Retail store partitions (where safety and visibility are required)
Sector-Specific Use
- Residential developments (low- and high-rise)
- Commercial buildings (offices, retail, hotels)
- Leisure and hospitality venues
- Healthcare environments
- Educational buildings (schools, universities)
- Transport hubs (stations, airports)
- Sustainable architecture and eco-certified builds (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Passivhaus)
External Applications
- Balconies (including Juliet balconies)
- Roof terraces and garden decks
- Staircase edge protection
- Walkways and elevated platforms
- Bridges and footbridges
- Rooftop leisure areas
- Pool surrounds
- Public viewing areas
- Parapets and edge barriers
Internal Applications
- Staircase balustrades (domestic and commercial)
- Mezzanine safety barriers
- Landings and internal galleries
- Atrium edge protection
- Lobby or entrance feature areas
- Offices and co-working interiors
- Retail store partitions (where safety and visibility are required)
Sector-Specific Use
- Residential developments (low- and high-rise)
- Commercial buildings (offices, retail, hotels)
- Leisure and hospitality venues
- Healthcare environments
- Educational buildings (schools, universities)
- Transport hubs (stations, airports)
- Sustainable architecture and eco-certified builds (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, Passivhaus)
Description
TuffX Low Carbon Glass Balustrades provide a sustainable alternative to standard balustrade systems, using toughened safety glass with lower embodied carbon – helping specifiers meet their environmental targets.
Suitable for residential, commercial and public spaces, these balustrades combine modern design with enhanced eco-credentials.
Available in a variety of thicknesses, finishes and types -including post-supported, structural glass and frameless options- these glass panels are precision-manufactured for strength and durability.
Whether for balconies, staircases, terraces, or atriums, TuffX’s Low Carbon Glass Balustrades offer an elegant, frameless aesthetic while supporting carbon-conscious building practices.
This product contributes to improved BREEAM, LEED or WELL performance through low-impact materials and daylight-enhancing transparency.
Features and benefits:
- Less 42% carbon footprint when compared with common glass production.
- 64% recycled content. High amount of external cullet and use of renewable electricity throughout the production process.
- 6.64 kg CO₂ eq/m² for 4 mm of low-carbon glass.
- Manufactured in the UK and available for nationwide delivery within 5 working days.
TuffX Low Carbon Glass Balustrades provide a sustainable alternative to standard balustrade systems, using toughened safety glass with lower embodied carbon – helping specifiers meet their environmental targets.
Suitable for residential, commercial and public spaces, these balustrades combine modern design with enhanced eco-credentials.
Available in a variety of thicknesses, finishes and types -including post-supported, structural glass and frameless options- these glass panels are precision-manufactured for strength and durability.
Whether for balconies, staircases, terraces, or atriums, TuffX’s Low Carbon Glass Balustrades offer an elegant, frameless aesthetic while supporting carbon-conscious building practices.
This product contributes to improved BREEAM, LEED or WELL performance through low-impact materials and daylight-enhancing transparency.
Features and benefits:
- Less 42% carbon footprint when compared with common glass production.
- 64% recycled content. High amount of external cullet and use of renewable electricity throughout the production process.
- 6.64 kg CO₂ eq/m² for 4 mm of low-carbon glass.
- Manufactured in the UK and available for nationwide delivery within 5 working days.
TuffX Low Carbon Glass Balustrades provide a sustainable alternative to standard balustrade systems, using toughened safety glass with lower embodied carbon – helping specifiers meet their environmental targets.
Suitable for residential, commercial and public spaces, these balustrades combine modern design with enhanced eco-credentials.
Available in a variety of thicknesses, finishes and types -including post-supported, structural glass and frameless options- these glass panels are precision-manufactured for strength and durability.
Whether for balconies, staircases, terraces, or atriums, TuffX’s Low Carbon Glass Balustrades offer an elegant, frameless aesthetic while supporting carbon-conscious building practices.
This product contributes to improved BREEAM, LEED or WELL performance through low-impact materials and daylight-enhancing transparency.
Features and benefits:
- Less 42% carbon footprint when compared with common glass production.
- 64% recycled content. High amount of external cullet and use of renewable electricity throughout the production process.
- 6.64 kg CO₂ eq/m² for 4 mm of low-carbon glass.
- Manufactured in the UK and available for nationwide delivery within 5 working days.
Color
Clear
Clear
Clear
Material
Glass
Glass
Glass
Shape
Rectangle, Square, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Triangle, Other
Rectangle, Square, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Triangle, Other
Rectangle, Square, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Triangle, Other
Length
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Warranty description
Ten year
Ten year
Ten year
Specification
Classification data
Uprights
Posts and clamps.
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Infills
Toughened glass, 6 mm., Toughened glass, 8 mm., Toughened glass, 10 mm., Toughened glass, 12 mm., Toughened glass, 15 mm., Toughened glass, 19 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 11.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 13.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 17.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 21.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 25.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 33 mm.
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Infills
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Toughened glass, 15 mm., Toughened glass, 19 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 17.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 21.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 25.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 33 mm.
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Fixing to parent structure
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Aluminium channel., Side fixed glass., Bolt fixed/ bolt fixings., Spigots.
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Infills
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Toughened laminated glass, 11.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 13.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 17.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 21.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 25.5 mm., Toughened laminated glass, 33 mm.
Fixing to parent structure
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Aluminium channel., Side fixed glass., Bolt fixed/ bolt fixings., Spigots.
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials
No
No
No
Country of material origin
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Manufacturing plant location
Randles Rd, Knowsley, Prescot L34, UK
Randles Rd, Knowsley, Prescot L34, UK
Randles Rd, Knowsley, Prescot L34, UK
Material
Glass
Glass
Glass
Carbon dioxide equivalent
Normalized unit
(kg CO₂ eq/kg) A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
-
Declared unit
Self-declared
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
6.64
Self-declared
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
6.64
Self-declared
A1–A3 ('Production stage') :
6.64
Recyclability
100%
100%
100%
Recycled content
100 %
100 %
100 %