The TAPER-LOC® system was the perfect solution to make the most of breath taking views over the Devon coast at this private residence.

Uninterrupted views of the sea on a secure balustrade were the ultimate aim of this project, however the installation needed to fulfil a number of other practical requirements. Ultimately, the customer wanted a secure balustrade that would not obscure their view, but be strong enough to withstand the wind rolling in from the sea and create shelter from the wind.

The solution was to use the innovative TAPER-LOC® System from CRL. A 15mm top mount heavy duty base shoe was used with TAPER-LOC® tapers, and along with 48mm diameter slotted stainless steel handrail which sits on top of the 15mm glass with a rubber gasket.

Fifty per cent faster to install than traditional alternatives, TAPER-LOC® is a dry glaze system with no need for cement, suitable for laminated toughened glass from 12 to 21.52mm thick.

Tested to meet the strictest building code requirements such as BS6180:2011, CEBTP and AbZ, the system uses a horizontal design, which allows it to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set. The base shoe can be surface or side-mounted, and provided drilled or undrilled. It is available in 3m lengths and made from aluminium.