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Architectural glass should be planned as a complete system rather than a panel thickness in isolation. Glass, channels, spigots, posts, hinges, gates, substrates, waterproofing interfaces and destination requirements all need to work together before fabrication is released.
Start with the application. LYSVAR EDGE is the frameless pool and safety-glass pathway, LYSVAR LINE covers architectural glass balustrades, and LYSVAR DIVIDE covers interior glazed partitions. The final glass and fixing system should follow the role, geometry and destination rather than appearance alone.
Panel widths and heights, base channels, spigots, posts, hinges, corners, stair geometry, fixing centres and edge distances all interact with the supporting substrate. Record finished levels, waterproofing zones and construction tolerances before glass is ordered.
Site measurement and final fabrication dimensions should be controlled by the appointed project and installation team unless a different verified scope is expressly agreed.
Pool barriers need the glass, gate, hardware, finished ground levels and surrounding climbable zones reviewed together. Self-closing or latching requirements, barrier geometry and destination rules remain project-specific and should be confirmed by the local project team.
Balconies, stairs, terraces and void edges can place different demands on glass, top edges or handrails, base channels, posts, anchors and substrate. Waterproofing, drainage and slab-edge details should be coordinated before fixings are frozen.
Do not transfer a loading or compliance claim from one glass configuration to another without evidence for the exact proposed system.
Single- and double-glazed partitions need door positions, hardware, floor and ceiling tracks, junctions and service interfaces resolved early. Acoustic, fire or other performance claims should only be used where current evidence applies to the exact assembly being proposed.
Apollo supplies the agreed LYSVAR system and current supporting product information. Final glass specification, structural design, substrate suitability, barrier or pool-safety compliance, site measure, waterproofing interfaces, installation and statutory approval remain with the appropriate project professionals unless expressly included in writing.
Comparison reference
Use this as an early pathway comparison. Final glass, hardware, fixing, load and compliance requirements remain specific to the project and destination.
| Planning criterion | LYSVAR EDGE | LYSVAR LINE | LYSVAR DIVIDE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Frameless pool and safety glass, including compatible gate pathways. | Architectural glass balustrades for balconies, stairs, terraces and void edges. | Interior glazed partitions for offices, hospitality and design-led interiors. |
| Main interfaces | Finished ground, pool edge, gates, spigots or channels, drainage and surrounding barrier conditions. | Slab or stair edge, base channel or posts, anchors, waterproofing, handrail or top-edge strategy. | Floor and ceiling tracks, doors, hardware, wall junctions, services and ceiling conditions. |
| Early project inputs | Glass runs and heights, gate positions, substrate, finished levels, pool layout and destination safety requirements. | Plans and sections, run lengths, heights, stair/balcony geometry, substrate, known loads and finish intent. | Partition layout, heights, door schedule, single/double-glazed intent, acoustic or other performance targets and ceiling/floor interfaces. |
| Do not assume | That a visually frameless barrier automatically satisfies local pool-safety rules. | That one glass thickness, channel or fixing arrangement suits every balustrade condition. | That a generic glass partition automatically carries acoustic, fire or structural performance claims. |
The selected LYSVAR pathway is a starting point for project review. Current drawings, product information and local professional review control the final specification.
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