Frameless Glass Balustrade | Fabrication Drawings
Frameless toughened-glass balustrade run, held by stainless spigots, a continuous base channel, or semi-frameless flanking posts with edge clamps. Complies with AS 1288 / NCC balustrade requirements (minimum 1000 mm above finished floor level, 865 mm above stair nosings). An optional interlinking handrail can be added above the glass; spigot-mounted glass without an interlinking handrail requires additional structural interlinking under the NCC. This is a fabrication drawing - installed-barrier compliance must be verified by a licensed building surveyor in your jurisdiction. Glass to AS/NZS 2208 (Grade A toughened safety glass).
Configure Frameless Glass Balustrade dimensions and download professional A4 PDF fabrication drawings with orthographic views and dimension lines. No CAD software needed. Sub-millimetre precision from a true 3D solid model.
Key facts
Specifications
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Panel Width | 100 mm to 2,400 mm |
| Panel Height | 1,000 mm to 2,100 mm |
| Glass Thickness | 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm |
| Gap Below Glass | 0 mm to 100 mm |
| Corner Radius | 0 mm to 30 mm |
| Glass Tint | Clear, Frosted, Grey, Blue |
| Mounting System | Spigots, Base Channel, Semi-Frameless Posts |
| Spigots per Panel | 2 Spigots, 3 Spigots |
| Spigot Edge Inset | 100 mm to 400 mm |
| Spigot Fixing | Core Drilled, Base Plate |
| Spigot Diameter | 40 mm to 80 mm |
| Spigot Grip Height | 100 mm to 250 mm |
| Glass Embed | 20 mm to 80 mm |
| Post Attachment | Core Drilled, Bolted, Footplate |
| Footplate Width | 50 mm to 500 mm |
| Footplate Depth | 50 mm to 500 mm |
| Footplate Thickness | 6 mm to 25 mm |
| Clamps per Post | 2 Clamps, 3 Clamps |
| Handrail Profile | 42.4mm Round Tube, 50mm Round Tube, 50 x 25 RHS, Other |
| Handrail Dimension | 20 mm to 80 mm |
| Handrail Offset | 20 mm to 150 mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get in the drawing pack?
Each drawing pack is an A4 PDF with orthographic views (front elevation, side elevation, top view, and isometric), full dimension lines, extension lines, and a professional title block. You also get a live 3D preview in the browser and optional STEP file export for CAD software.
Can I use this drawing for fabrication?
Yes. Dimensions are computed to sub-millimetre precision from a true 3D solid model, not approximated from a template. Print the PDF at actual size, hand it to your fabricator, and build from it. Change any input and the entire drawing regenerates in about 60 seconds.
How long does it take to generate a Frameless Glass Balustrade drawing?
Around 60 seconds end-to-end. Geometry computation runs server-side in a CadQuery process with a 30-second per-request timeout; PDF rendering and download account for the rest. If you change a dimension, regeneration takes the same ~60 seconds — there is no manual redrafting step.
Can I save and reload my dimensions for the Frameless Glass Balustrade?
Yes, on the Fabricator and Fleet tiers. Saved jobs store every input you entered and reload the configurator in one click, so you can revise a quote, regenerate a clean PDF, or branch a design for a similar customer without re-typing dimensions. The free Explorer tier doesn't persist jobs, but you can still copy your inputs out manually.
References & technology
Category: Balustrades. Tags: balustrade, railing, glass, frameless. Geometry built with CadQuery on the OCCT (OpenCascade Technology) kernel — the same geometry foundation used in FreeCAD and a number of commercial CAD packages. Drawings are orthographic projections of the computed 3D solid; no view is sketched or scaled from a template.
Related terminology in the CAD60 fabrication glossary: see orthographic view, dimension line, title block, RHS, and galvanised steel.
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