Looking for glass solutions that tick both fire safety and aesthetic requirements can often be overwhelming, but Pyroguard has the answer – Pyroguard Balustrades.
Following the recent amendments to UK building regulations and the subsequent ban on certain laminated glass being used in high-rise balustrade and balcony applications, it can often be complicated when looking for a glass solution that ticks all the boxes for both fire safety AND aesthetics. While monolithic glass may appear like a suitable alternative, this can come with a range of safety issues in high-rise applications. However, with Pyroguard Balustrades this isn’t the case…
Providing safe, quality living spaces is a topic which has recently come back into the spotlight, with fire safety an area of particular concern as a result of recent industry failings. Whether this be for hotels, student accommodations or apartments, the addition of a balcony can be the perfect way to add a luxury touch to a building, improving the experiences of those using the spaces.
In response to this, we developed Pyroguard Balustrades. A toughened laminated fire safety glass solution for balustrade and balcony applications, Pyroguard Balustrades is suitable for installation in buildings over 11 metres in height, making Pyroguard one of the only glass manufacturers to offer such a product. Utilising an intumescent gel interlayer, Pyroguard Balustrades is inherently non-combustible, making it the ideal solution for high-rise balcony applications. With a reaction to fire rating of A2-s1, d0 and approved by Certifire UK and Efectis, France, the system fully conforms with Part B of the Building Regulations.
As if that wasn’t enough, the glass is available in a range of thicknesses (from 19 – 33 mm) with 1B1 impact resistance and can be made into a bespoke system, engineered to meet specific project requirements. Pyroguard Balustrades is also UV stable and has excellent light transmission values, meaning it won’t become discoloured due to prolonged exposure to the sun or other adverse weather conditions.