Protection and balustrade

Protection and balustrade

A balustrade is a set of elements forming a protective barrier placed on the sides of the various building elements to prevent an accidental fall. Its composition may vary, but generally its construction means that it cannot be climbed easily or that a child cannot slip between its components.

The SIA 358 standard precisely describes the safety conditions applicable to this protection element. The BPA (Bureau of accident prevention) offers a technical sheet describing in graphic form the points to be respected.

There are several types of balustrades depending on the materials, but it is important to remember that they do not always appear as independent elements. In the particular case of light glass facades, very often, glass must act as a balustrade while respecting all the requirements.

Normally, it is essential to learn about the design and allowable overloads depending on the country and type of building and assignment.

Our glass specialist engineer can help you to obtain a homologation of your own glass balustrade system for Swiss or European use. He accompanies you throughout the process. From conception to finalization.

Our facade engineers can also conduct an energy audit and a BlowerDoor test to improve the energy performance of your building. Findings and analyses can help you reduce your energy consumption.