The staircase has been built within the hall of the academy, which exhibits a modern blend of stylish interior design glass features together with the spaciousness and open-air feeling of an outside area.
TAPER-LOC™ is the simple way to install glass railings and balustrades. It is 50% faster to install than traditional alternatives and as it is a totally dry glaze system there is no need for wet cement. Conforming to BS6180:2011 the product is completely unique because it uses a horizontal TAPER-LOC design, which allows the system to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set easily and efficiently. This also makes the TAPER-LOC™ System ideal for replacing scratched and broken panels in existing applications. CRL’s Aluminium Base Shoe were specified to be used with 13.52mm laminated toughened glass.
Steven Gill, of Webber Engineering – steelwork specialists who constructed the staircase, commented, “CRL’s range of Architectural Hardware is first-rate. In particular, their TAPERLOC ™ System enabled a fast and efficient installation, which not only makes our job easier but keeps costs to a minimum. Their products are also backed up with an excellent Technical Support division.”
To finish the project CRL’s Cap Rails were used throughout the staircase and balcony area, in a 51mm diameter. These premium cap rails are manufactured by bump-forming to ensure reduced spring back. The Cap Rails have a standard wall thickness of 3.2mm and are available in diameters ranging from 38.1mm to 101.6mm, as well as oval and square profiles in a wide range of architectural finishes.