Defined handrail
A continuous rail provides a reassuring tactile edge.
Stainless Steel Post & Rail Balustrades · Overhead Glazing
POSTS · GLASS · HANDRAILS
Stainless steel glass balustrades.
Proven and adaptable.
A robust post-and-rail system with clear or privacy glass infill. Well suited to external terraces, garden steps, balconies and commercial routes where a defined handrail is preferred.
POST & RAIL
316 STAINLESS STEEL
Project-specific design
Project-specific cover
Technical support
Supply or installation
A practical glass barrier with a crisp architectural rhythm.
Outside
AT A GLANCE
Key features.
Complex layouts
Posts adapt well to corners, stairs, landings and changes of direction.
Finish choice
Brushed satin, polished or project-specific coated finishes can be considered.
Glass flexibility
Clear, low-iron, tinted or obscured safety glass infill.
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STAINLESS STEEL POST & RAIL BALUSTRADES
Designed for your project.
Stainless steel posts reduce the unsupported glass span and create a strong, familiar handrail line. The system can follow level terraces, steps and landings while keeping the space open and light.
For exposed external work we generally develop the visible metalwork in a suitable 316 stainless steel grade, with the exact finish, glass retention and fixings selected for the environment and required loads.
SYSTEMPOST & RAIL
EXTERNAL METALWORK316 STAINLESS STEEL
GLASSCLEAR OR PRIVACY
LAYOUTLEVELS & STAIRS
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Glass infill with stainless steel posts and rails
A post-and-rail glass balustrade supports each panel between visible metal posts. The posts and continuous rail create a defined architectural line that can follow stairs, landings and terrace corners. Glass keeps the spaces between posts visually open while the system provides a clear handrail position.
Panel retention is an important part of the design. Clamps, gaskets, holes, channels and any anti-slip provisions must match the specified glass and manufacturer’s system. Post centres and base connections are established from loads and panel dimensions, rather than an arbitrary spacing.
Stainless steel grade, finish and environment
Grade 304 may be considered for suitable dry interior conditions; 316 is often considered for exterior components because of its improved corrosion resistance. Neither label guarantees suitability for every location. Salt, chlorides, contamination, surface finish and cleaning access influence long-term performance.
Coastal terraces and swimming-pool environments need particular review. Agree the required alloy, fabrication quality, finish and cleaning instructions before ordering. Keep stainless components protected from contamination during surrounding construction work and follow the supplier’s maintenance guidance.
Stairs, returns and retrofit fixing
Raking glass panels can follow a stair pitch, with a continuous handrail across turns and landings. Coordinate the rail’s grip, ends and wall clearances as well as the glass outline. A top rail at the guarding height may not alone meet all staircase handrail requirements.
For existing balconies and patios, establish the actual substrate under the finishes. Base plates and side brackets require a designed fixing arrangement, including suitable anchors, edge distances and structural capacity. Survey access and installation tolerances before final panel sizes are released.
THE COMPLETE SYSTEM
Specification at a glance.
External metalwork
Typically 316 stainless steel, environment dependent
Post format
Round or square profiles, subject to system
Glass retention
Clamps, channels or engineered infill details
Glass
Toughened or toughened laminated, as designed
Handrail
Round or square continuous top rail
Fixing
Base plate or side fixing to verified structure
Technical guidance is indicative. Final glass, system and fixing design must be confirmed for the site, use category and supporting structure.
YOUR PROJECT. YOUR OPTIONS.
Details for the way you use it.
01
Round post and rail
A classic stainless-steel format with softened profiles.
02
Square post and rail
Sharper geometry for contemporary façades and terraces.
03
Side-mounted posts
Moves the post line off the walking surface where the edge structure allows.
04
Privacy infill
Satin, coloured or printed laminate options can screen neighbouring views.
FROM ENQUIRY TO INSTALLATION
Supply or specialist installation.
Choose a made-to-measure supply package or a coordinated specialist installation. The quotation confirms the design, glass, hardware, fixing and site work included.
01
Share the project
Send approximate run lengths, levels, photographs, plans and the project postcode.
02
Design the system
We review the fixing substrate, drop, loads, exposure, drainage, glass build-up and finish.
03
Approve the details
Coordinated drawings and the agreed specification are confirmed before manufacture.
04
Supply or install
Choose a made-to-measure supply package or a coordinated specialist installation.
Supporting construction, anchors, drainage and finishes are coordinated with your project team.
THE DETAIL, FROM EVERY ANGLE
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THE COMPLETE BARRIER SYSTEM
Structure first. Glass by design.
The correct glass and hardware cannot be confirmed from appearance alone. We review the complete load path and supporting construction.
DESIGN & SUPPORT
Glass, support and loads.
The complete barrier is assessed for the site, supporting structure and intended use.
Structure first
We review what the balustrade can fix back to.
Glass by design
Thickness follows the loads, panel and support.
One clear package
Made-to-measure supply or specialist installation.
Technical references & content review
Reviewed 1 October 2026. Approved Document K concerns England; requirements elsewhere must be checked separately. Manufacturer references inform system selection and do not represent a claim of partnership or certification for your project.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Useful answers.
Which stainless steel is used outside?+
316 stainless steel is commonly considered for external balustrades because of its improved corrosion resistance, but the finish, maintenance and local exposure still need review.
Can post-and-rail systems follow stairs?+
Yes. Posts and continuous handrails can be set out to follow flights, landings and turns, with glass panels shaped to the stair geometry.
Is the glass always laminated?+
The correct safety-glass build-up depends on the design and retention method. For exposed guarding, laminated configurations are often chosen for residual containment, but the final specification is project specific.
Can the metalwork be black?+
Many systems can be powder coated or supplied with coated components. Colour, coastal exposure and maintenance expectations should be confirmed before specification.
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PROJECTS & PRACTICAL ADVICE
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THE PROJECT DETAIL
Coordinated around your edge.
Glass · channel or posts · anchors · structure · finishes. We coordinate the architecture and the barrier performance together.
