Suitable projects
Glass railings suit balconies, terraces and commercial edges where transparency and safety need to work together.
- Balconies and terraces
- View-sensitive residential projects
- Commercial decks with stronger load assumptions
VISIOMODFrameless Glass Railings
FS 1500 Frameless Glass System
Formerly known as FS 1500 Frameless Glass System
FS 1500Residential frameless glass railing with slim aluminium base channel. 1.5 kN rated, VSG laminated safety glass, designed and checked against EN 1991-1-1. 10-year warranty.
Slim Base Shoe, Maximum Transparency
The FS 1500 is a residential-grade frameless glass railing system built around a slim 100mm aluminium base shoe channel. It accepts VSG laminated safety glass (6+6, 8+8 or 10+10 mm laminated safety glass) seated on EPDM gaskets with dry-glaze wedge clamping β no silicone or wet sealant required. The profile mounts to concrete or steel substrates via stainless steel A4 anchors at 300mm centres, with both top-mount and side-mount brackets available. Glass heights up to 1000mm (FS 1500) or 1200mm (FS 3000/7000) satisfy EN 1991-1-1 residential barrier loads (1.5 kPa wind load). Cladding covers in brushed stainless, polished stainless, or full RAL powder coat conceal the base shoe for a clean finish. Panels are spaced 10β20mm apart with transparent silicone joints. The system is CE marked and tested per EN 12150 for thermal toughening and EN ISO 12543 for lamination.
KEY FEATURES
- Frameless design
- 100mm slim base shoe
- Dry-glaze wedge clamping
- VSG laminated safety glass (13.52mm)
- Top or side mount
- Full RAL cladding covers
- A4 stainless steel anchors
- No silicone required
- EN 12150 documentation route
- Heights: 1000/1100mm
AVAILABLE SIZESBase shoe: 100Γ70mm | Glass: 6+6 / 8+8 / 10+10 mm VSG | Heights: 1000/1100mm
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When FS 1500 Frameless Glass System is the right glass railing.
Use this route when the project needs view-preserving safety, a clean architectural edge and clear load or approval assumptions.
Check before quote
Confirm substrate, glass height, wind exposure, line-load requirement and approval documentation before pricing.
- Substrate and fixing method
- Glass build-up and height
- Line-load and wind assumptions
Project handoff
Move from visual selection to standards-aware specification so the railing is not treated as a simple glass panel.
- Standards and approval review
- Base-channel or post-fixed decision
- Quote after load assumptions are clear
Continue project review
Residential base channel
Use FS 1500 for lighter residential frameless glass routes.
Heavy-duty routeUse FS 7000 when public or high-load assumptions matter.
Project reviewShare site dimensions, exposure and target use before final product selection.
Product familiesCompare the wider PONARC outdoor-living and architectural system range.
PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about FS 1500.
Use these answers when comparing a slim frameless glass railing route for residential balconies, terraces and view-sensitive edges.
What is FS 1500 used for?
FS 1500 is used for residential frameless glass railing projects where a clean base-channel look, transparent edge protection and a lighter project review are the main priorities.
Compare glass railings βWhen should I move from FS 1500 to FS 3000 or FS 7000?
Move up the range when the project has higher exposure, stronger load expectations, commercial use or a documentation route that needs a heavier base-channel specification.
Compare heavy-duty route βWhat should be checked before quotation?
Confirm edge condition, fixing surface, glass height, project country, wind exposure, drainage detail and whether top-mount or side-mount fixing is preferred.
Request railing review βTECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
100mm Slim Base Shoe
Compact U-channel profile in extruded 6063-T5 aluminium β minimal visual footprint at the base.
Dry-Glaze Wedge System
No silicone curing required. Glass panels are secured with EPDM gaskets and aluminium wedges for fast, clean installation.
VSG Laminated Safety Glass
6+6, 8+8 or 10+10 mm laminated safety glass β panels remain intact if fractured, meeting EN ISO 12543.
Top or Side Mount
Flexible mounting to concrete slab, steel beam, or fascia edge with A4 stainless anchors.
Full RAL Cladding
Decorative cladding covers in any RAL colour or stainless steel finish conceal all fixings.
STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE1.5 kN/m β Residential safety standard.
A child pushing against the glass β 0.3 kN/m
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
Base Shoe Profile100 Γ 70 mm aluminium (6063-T5)
Glass6+6, 8+8 or 10+10 mm laminated (VSG)
Glass Heights1000 / 1100 mm
MountingTop-mount or side-mount
AnchorsA4 stainless steel, 300mm centres
Wind reviewProject wind route by glass build-up and exposure
CladdingBrushed SS, polished SS, or any RAL colour
Panel Gap10β20mm with silicone joints
Documentation routeEN 12150 and EN ISO 12543 documentation by project
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
The FS 1500 frameless glass railing system is purpose-built for residential environments where unobstructed views and a clean aesthetic matter most. On villa balconiesβ¦
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
The system accepts laminated safety glass (VSG) in 6+6, 8+8 or 10+10 mm configurations with 0.76β1.52 mm PVB interlayer. Glass selection depends on wind load requirements per EN 1991-1-4.
Standard heights are 1000mm and 1100mm above the finished floor level, suitable for residential applications per EN 1991-1-1.
Yes. The aluminium base shoe and A4 stainless fixings are fully weather-resistant. Powder-coated cladding protects against UV and rain.
No handrail is required for residential balconies up to 12m fall height in most European codes. An optional round or flat-top rail can be added.
Plan your installation β free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual COβ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your mΒ², see kg COβ/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.βWIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country Β· 21 EU/EEA countries supported.β
