Glass Balustrade Cost and Prices
If you have a staircase, a balcony, a terrace, or a pool at home, then you need to install a balustrade as a safety feature. Although timber balustrade and other types of balustrade are still widely used everywhere, glass balustrades have become increasingly popular because of the sleek and modern look that they provide.
Aside from making your house look trendy and stylish, glass balustrades can also make any area look expansive because they are unobtrusive. Some homeowners also prefer to install glass balustrades especially if they have plans of selling their home in the future because glass balustrades can increase the value of their home.
Even if glass balustrades tend to increase a property’s value, it does not mean that they are very expensive to install. However, glass balustrade cost and prices vary depending on the design and specific materials that you want to use. Below are some information that will give you an idea on glass balustrade cost and prices.
- Installation. Having your glass balustrade installed by the suppliers or other builders will increase the cost of your glass balustrade. To save on the installation costs, you can try using DIY glass balustrade kits that you can easily install on your own. You can also design a very simple glass balustrade, buy the materials, and install them on your own.
- Glass. The main material of your glass balustrade is glass so the glass that you will choose will largely affect how much you have to spend for your glass balustrade. The price of glass depends on the size and the thickness. The type of glass that you want to use will also affect the cost of your glass balustrade. You can choose from tempered glass, laminated glass, or laminated tempered glass. Tempered glass is the most affordable of the three while laminated tempered glass is the most expensive. Any design that you want on your glass will add to its cost. Some of the usual options that you can add to your glass are etchings, glazing, polished edges, and pattern cuts. Also you will need to ask the glass supplier to put holes on your glass and some suppliers charge a fee for each hole that they make.
- Fittings. Glass balustrade fittings will likewise contribute to the cost of your glass balustrade. Two materials are ideally used for glass balustrade fittings – aluminum and stainless steel. Stainless steel is generally more expensive than aluminum but it is so much stronger than aluminum. Strength is something you want in a glass balustrade so a lot of people still prefer to spend on stainless steel.
To give you a rough estimate of glass balustrade cost and prices, a meter of glass balustrade can cost you anywhere from $150 to $400 per meter. We have compiled a list of glass balustrade suppliers and installers all over Australia to help you in your search for a reliable yet affordable supplier. Please contact them directly regarding any enquiries on their glass balustrade cost and prices.
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