Instead, I'd add a newel post and bolt it to the wall at the top of the stairs to avoid having to attach anything to the glass. For use between rooms, a walk-through gate makes it easy to get around the house, with no need to reinstall it each time you pass by. This stylish Advanced Retractable Safety Gate features an advanced locking system that allows you to walk through the gate without retracting each time as well as being able to fully retract it to stay out of the way when not in use.

This is easy to achieve through the use of tinted or frosted glass, both of which are supplied here at The Glass Warehouse. It's made from metal for strength, and its width can be adjusted between 74cm and 84cm, meaning it will fit properly in door frames and other passages.On elevated balconies or near staircases, a gate ensures that individuals, especially children and pets, are prevented from accidental falls or from wandering into potentially unsafe areas. These frames aren't super sturdy by themselves, but by adding a 3mm acrylic (perspex) sheet, the acrylic acts as a brace to keep everything square.

The gates we offer for glass balustrades consist of stylish, architectural-quality gate hinges and a latch. The position of the Clamps can be adjusted anywhere up or down the Gate Mount to work around handrails or moldings. If you plan to mount a hinge to the sandwich, apply a sill gasket or foam flooring underlayment or tape to the glass before sandwiching it. Childproof your home in style with the Summer Banister and Stair Baby Gate with a dual installation kit. This roll-out partition is intended to prevent your pets from being in rooms where they are not desired or which are dangerous for animals and small children (e.Alternatively, I've seen roller / retractable gates which would probably just screw into the bookcase. Drilled holes must be within reasonable distance from edge of the glass or other holes / cut-outs to prevent breaking when toughened.