Low Carbon Glass Balustrades
Verified by manufacturer 9 days ago
Glass Balustrades - Post Supported
Glass Balustrades - Post Supported
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)
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.
General information
Color | Clear |
Material | Glass |
Shape | Rectangle Square Trapezium Trapezoid Triangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Ten year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L30/55 Proprietary balustrades L30/560 Proprietary balustrades |
Specification data - Balustrade and guarding systems
Classification data | |
Uprights | Posts and clamps. Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
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. Manufacturer guidanceA variety of glass finishes are available, including: holes, rounded corners, shapes, clear glass and tinted glass. Consult manufacturer for details. |
Rails | |
Handrails | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Material | Glass |
| Carbon dioxide equivalent | |
Carbon dioxide equivalent, as defined in BS EN 15804 Self-declared | |
Stage Normalised unit (kg CO₂ eq/kg) Declared unit (kg CO₂ eq/m²) Stage:A1–A3 ('Production stage') Normalised unit : Declared unit : 6.64 | |
Recyclability | 100% |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 100 % |
Literature
Literature type
Low Carbon Glass Brochure
Low Carbon Glass Flyer