In response to consumer demand, stair balustrade expert Richard Burbidge has extended its innovative FUSION® range with the introduction of its new glass panel system, designed to create new sales opportunities for stockists.
Suitable for use on both staircases and landings, the system features sleek, easy to handle glass panels that can enhance the sense of space and provide a high-end finish.
The glass panel system is the latest addition to the FUSION® range, which combines timber handrails and newels with metal brackets and connectors to create a highly contemporary look.
The system is also easy to install thanks to the intelligently designed fittings that attach the panels to the hand and baserails.
Says Stair Balustrade Product Manager Zoe Goff: “Homes, and therefore hallways, are getting smaller, so many homeowners are looking for products that create the illusion of additional space. The Glass Panel is ideal, as it helps to open up hallways, plus it also looks great in open plan homes where the staircase is in the main living area.
“Glass has become the balustrade material of choice in many contemporary bars and hotels, inspiring consumers to recreate the look in their own homes. In addition, research has shown significant demand amongst homeowners for off the shelf glass products, that can offer an upmarket and stylish finished look without the costs typically associated with bespoke glass systems.

“Our affordable FUSION® Glass Panel system has been introduced in line with these trends and follows the success of our FUSION® acrylic panel, which creates a similar effect. We expect our new glass system to be just as successful and provide new sales and upsell opportunities for stockists.”
Suitable for domestic use, the FUSION® Glass Panel system is tested in line with the latest Building Regulations.
FUSION® stair balustrade is available with white oak, sapele, beech or pine rails and newels, with connectors supplied in chrome or brushed nickel finish. 200mm glass panels, tubular metal balusters or acrylic panels are available as infill options.
Recommended retail price for an average staircase of 12 treads fitted with the FUSION® glass panel system starts from approximately £900.00 for pine or £1340.00 for white oak, inclusive of brackets and fittings.
Call Richard Burbidge on 01691 678300, for further information on the new Glass Panel system or the full FUSION® stair balustrade range.