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Glass railing | Engelbert Strauss
2015, Biebergemünd
The transparent glass railings with their horizontal stainless steel handrail emphasize the linear architecture of the building with its symmetrically arranged galleries and walkways.
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Horizontal stainless steel handrail
The leading manufacturer of workwear and protective clothing Engelbert Strauss has expanded its presence at its headquarters in Biebergemünd with the prestigious construction of a new administration building. The premises were completed in spring 2015. The transparent glass railings with the horizontal stainless steel handrail emphasize the straight-lined building architecture with its symmetrically arranged galleries and walkways.
Glass railings for stairs
In accordance with the TRAV (Technical Rules for Fall-Proof Glazing) guidelines applicable at the time of manufacture
- verifiable statics based on 1.0 kN/m beam load
- supporting structure made of extruded aluminum profile with infill brackets made of welded steel glass pocket
- 2 x 10 mm thick laminated safety glass panes, laminated with PVB film, ground edges, pane length up to 2700 mm
- glass panes are fixed by inserting them into the glass pockets, pouring and sealing with testable casting compound without constraint
- stainless steel round tube handrail with groove, diameter 48 mm, glued and sealed to the glass panels with neoprene interlayer