Glass Channel Kits form the structural base of a frameless glass balustrade channel, securing the glass at floor level while allowing the balustrade itself to remain visually unobtrusive. At BM Steel, these kits are specified for projects where clean lines, precise alignment and dependable load transfer are essential to the overall performance of the balustrade system.
Mounting options: base-mounted and side-mounted
Glass Channel Kits can be specified for both base-mounted and side-mounted installations.
- Base-mounted glass channel kits are typically fixed directly into concrete or structural slabs and are commonly used where the balustrade sits on top of the finished surface.
- Side-mounted glass channel kits are fixed to the edge of a slab or structure, allowing uninterrupted floor finishes and maximised usable space, which is often preferred on balconies, terraces and podium decks.
Explicitly defining mounting options helps ensure the correct system is specified for both structural requirements and aesthetic intent.
Each kit brings together the core channel profile with compatible fixings and supporting components, removing uncertainty during installation and helping installers achieve consistent results along the full length of the balustrade. This system-led approach is particularly valuable on projects with long runs, tight tolerances or exposed edges where accuracy and repeatability are critical.
Performance and Practical Advantages
- Structural Reliability: Channel profiles and fixings are selected to support design loads associated with residential and commercial balustrade applications.
- Precision Alignment: Kits allow accurate levelling and adjustment, ensuring glass panels remain plumb and evenly spaced along the channel length.
- Mounting flexibility: Suitable for both base-mounted and side-mounted applications, depending on structural design and installation requirements.
- Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel components are available in suitable grades for internal, sheltered or exposed environments.
- Installation Efficiency: Pre-matched components reduce on-site decision-making and speed up installation.
- Clean Finish: Designed to minimise visible fixings and provide a discreet base detail once the glass is installed.
- Compatibility: Suitable for use with a range of glass thicknesses commonly specified in frameless balustrade systems.
Glass Channel Kits are widely used across both residential and commercial projects, including:
- Balcony and terrace edge protection
- Mezzanine floors and internal voids
- Stair landings and access walkways
- Rooftop and podium-level guarding
- Public-facing areas where visual clarity is essential
They are equally suited to new-build projects and refurbishment schemes where existing balustrades are being upgraded to a frameless system.
