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Just add or remove individual handrails or standard size glass panels depending on your needs. Frameless glass balustrades can be fragile and difficult to maintain if you are not careful, hence frameless glass fencing is not recommended for balcony stairs with a lot of traffic.\r\rThis does not mean that you can't have frameless glass balustrade panels or frameless glass pool fencing, but you should know about the advantages and disadvantages to make an informed decision. If you want to make the most out of this architectural feature, there are ways to do so without compromising its safety and integrity. 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","text":"Installation of pin fixed glass balustrade along with stainless steel fittings and covering cap is a fairly complicated process and it involves different skillsets. This makes the frameless custom balustrade installation price vary from one company to another. Usually, the cost of glass balustrade is around $5-$800 per lineal meter (different from per metre). The price varies with the fixing type of balustrades. 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Application such as channel fixed application (start at $89), smarter spigot application, face fixed applications (start ay $350) and other fixed applications.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"How safe are glass balustrades?","text":"Glass is fragile material, hence the pin fixed glass balustrade can break easily but here are some tips for making the frameless glass balustrades or glass pool fencing safer.\r\rBe sure to have the frameless glass balustrade made by a trusted manufacturer that can guarantee its safety and make it suitable for commercial applications.\r\rMake sure that your balustrade is strong enough to not just keep you safe but also withstand pressure from other people using it so there are no accidents. 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If you are thinking about making modifications to your glass flooring then consult an expert first as drilling into laminated, toughened or tempered glass panels will put you at risk of breaking the glass balustrade.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"How to clean a glass balustrade","text":"Every balustrade material needs regular cleaning to maintain its shine and beauty. 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