Before we dive into it, make sure you have all the following materials.

Supplied:

• Balustrade kit: Baluster Posts, Rails, Fittings and Glass Panels
• 3D CAD drawing
• Structural Adhesive
• Stainless Steel Cleaner

Not Supplied

• Wrench or socket tool
• Power Drill
• Rubber mallet
• Hex key
• Spirit level
• Appropriate fixing bolts or screws
• Safety gear: Goggles, gloves and hard boot
  

Secure handrail brackets to the predrilled handrail with the supplied M8 socket bolts.

Insert the Handrail Brackets into the Baluster posts (Do not glue yet!).

Fit the elbows to create your balustrade frame – again, do not glue yet.

At this stage, please ensure the balustrade matches your supplied 3D drawing, and ensure the glass clamps on the posts are fitted and aligned.

You should now have a dry balustrade frame which will allow you to mark out the exact baluster post positions on your substrate.

Once you are happy with the positioning of your balustrade, use the post base plates as a guide to mark out the fixing holes into your substrate (4 holes per plate).

Once all holes are marked out, you can partially dis-assemble the balustrade framework and leave to one side, while you drill the fixing holes in the ground.

Drill out the holes as per your marked out holes (Step 2) – The system was tested with 100mm deep M10 fixings into a concrete base.

Clear out the dust / debris in the holes (use a drill hole blower)

Fill the holes with Resin (Such as Fischer Hybrid Mortar resin)

Thread M10 stainless steel rod / studs into the holes – These will set in around 40 mins depending on the weather.

You will now have 4 rods protruding from the ground for each baluster post.

It’s also possible to use expansion anchors if mounting to concrete, but the resin fixed rod / stud method (as above) is recommended.

Timber: For timber or decking, you will need to use coach screws, ensuring the substrate is solid and strong enough to hold the weight of the balustrade, please note that the sturdiness of the balustrade will depend on the sturdiness of the timber!

Steel: When attaching a balustrade to steel, the steel would normally be drilled and tapped, and the baluster posts would be secured with M10 s/s Bolts.

You can now place each baluster post over the studs and secure with M10 stainless steel nuts and washers. * Or, screw down the posts if mounting to timber

Check the Baluster posts are Plumb – Use a Sprit level, shims or washers can be used under the base plates for slight level adjustment.

Assemble the frame as you did in Step 1 (including elbows / wall connectors) - check the posts are in the correct position (check against drawing!), and that the glass clamps are aligned.

Double check the frame against the supplied drawing before applying the adhesive.

You are now ready to bond the framework using the supplied adhesive, please wear gloves for this process.

Clean each fitting and the posts / rails with the supplied stainless-steel cleaner.

Apply a thin line of adhesive to interior surface of tubes, and outside surface of fitting.

Bring together with a twisting motion to spread adhesive easily.

Remove any excess adhesive with a clean dry cloth - wait 72 hours until adhesive has fully hardened.

The end caps may need to be tapped into place with a Rubber Mallet.

For wall connectors, apply adhesive to the interior of the connector and the corresponding end of the handrail where it will meet the wall connector. Then, place the wall connector against the wall and align it with the end of the handrail.

You will need to split the glass clamps apart, leaving the back section in place on the baluster posts.

The clamps may also need to be rotated slightly on the posts to ensure the glass fits properly and is aligned. Note: 2 people are needed for fitting the glass panels:

Start by positioning the glass panels onto the exposed (back) of the glass clamps - You can use a block of wood or a sturdy material to rest the glass panel on while you are making sure the alignment is correct.

Place glass panel against the exposed glass clamps, once happy with the alignment, fix the front of the glass clamp back in position, ensuring that the safety pin is used (if there are holes in the glass)

Secure the clamps closed using a hex key, hand tight- check all the four clamps are secure and the glass is level – repeat this process for all glass panels.

Finally, give the framework a clean with the supplied cleaner to create a sparkling finish and adding a protective film to aid in future maintenance.

Clean the glass with any glass cleaning product, or the more traditional method of distilled water and white vinegar.

You have now completed the installation!