Are Glass Balustrades Really that Easy to Maintain?

One of the most dramatic improvements we can make to our home or business’ interior is adding a glass balustrade. Not only do glass balustrades look beautiful and add a touch of luxury to any interior, they are also easy to maintain and can remain beautiful looking longer with some simple cleaning. 

     Being easy to maintain adds to the practicality of glass balustrades and increases their long-term value. But what makes glass balustrades an excellent design investment is the fact that they are made of glass and steel. These two components together look good and offer long-lasting durability, and they are both easy to care for.

Why Choose Glass?

     Many people have chosen glass for the exteriors of their building as glass adds beauty and can allow natural light to enter the building saving on energy costs. For some applications, glass can be very expensive, but when used in the balustrade industry, glass becomes more of an investment than an expense.

     Glass also makes certain areas of your home or business appear larger and its reflective properties can help both natural and ambient lighting to spread throughout the building. Glass as a balustrade on stairs or when used on a balcony can offer these same benefits.

Glass Balustrade Maintenance

     Maintaining your glass balustrades is easy and doesn’t take much effort. There are some steps that should be followed as we are going to take a look at some of them here. 

Check for damage or loose fittings periodically

     You want to periodically check for any damaged or loose fittings as these can cause your glass balustrades to weaken and possibly chip or crack. Glass is a very strong material and is usually treated when used as balustrades. Any type of damage to the glass could spread and a small chip could soon become a large crack if your fittings are properly maintained.

Cleaning

      The largest and most frequent maintenance task when caring for a glass balustrade is cleaning the glass and steel components. Glass balustrades used in commercial settings will need more frequent cleaning than those used in residential settings but the cleaning process is identical. Using a simple window cleaning substance and a lint-free cloth works very well and can remove most fingerprints, smudges and streaks. New hand-held cleaners are also available to hygienically clean glass balustrades quickly and easily too and many of these cleaners are eco-friendly as well. 

      You could choose brushed aluminum handrails and frosted glass to cut back on cleaning the balustrade as often as these materials will hide most smudges. Choosing the right style, fittings and finish of your glass balustrade is a personal preference and should match the space that the glass balustrade will occupy. You should always choose a reputable glass balustrades dealer for all of your commercial or residential glass balustrade needs.