Some homeowners may wish to install large glass panels on their balustrade system for several reasons, such as having fewer gaps between the glass panels. However, it may not be advisable for you to order large panels. This article discusses some of the reasons why large panels may not be good during your renovation project.

Higher Labour Costs

Large glass panels, such as those exceeding 1-metre in length, are very heavy to lift. Consequently, more workers will be needed to lift and install those large panels. The total cost of the project is likely to be higher because you will have to incur the cost of hiring those extra workers who are needed to handle the large panels. Balustrade systems with smaller panels are therefore better because less labour will be needed during the installation process.

Higher Risk of Breakage

Larger glass panels have a greater risk of breaking during the installation process. This is because glass is a brittle material that will easily break in case any mistake is made during the handling or installation process. For instance, the glass may break in case it is not supported in the middle of the panel as workers are carrying it to the installation site. This is because the middle part of the panel may sag due to the force of gravity acting upon it. Smaller panels are less likely to break because they are easier to handle without any support for the middle of the panel. The balustrade system is therefore likely to require fewer replacement materials in case you use smaller glass panels.

Increased Packing and Delivery Costs

Many manufacturers of glass balustrade systems have standard sizes of glass panels that they make. Such standard sizes are easy to pack and deliver because the manufacturer may have designed pallets and delivery trucks to transport such balustrade systems. Special pallets and delivery systems may therefore have to be designed from scratch in case you order large panels for your glass balustrade system. Those special packing and delivery systems may increase the cost of getting the panels to your site. That added cost can reduce the funds available for the other aspects of your renovation project, such as resurfacing the balcony floor. Keep project costs affordable by ordering smaller glass panels.

Talk to a balustrades expert about the appropriate glass panels for your balustrade system. That professional will help you to design the best system that will make your balcony attractive.