What Is a Glass Balustrade Spigot?
A spigot is a compact stainless steel floor-fixed clamp that holds a glass panel securely from the base — with no post running up the side of the glass, and no visible channel at the top or bottom.
Two spigots per glass panel. That’s it. The result is a truly frameless glass balustrade — all glass, almost no hardware.
They’re fixed directly into concrete, timber decking, or patios, making them suitable for a wide range of outdoor and indoor applications.
The 5 Reasons Customers Choose Spigots
1. The Cleanest Look Available
With no vertical post breaking the glass line, a spigot system gives you the most open, architectural finish possible. Perfect for sea views, garden outlooks, balconies and poolside — anywhere you don’t want to lose the view.
2. More Affordable Than You’d Think
Despite looking premium, spigot systems are often more cost-effective than full post systems, especially on longer runs. Fewer components, simpler installation, lower overall cost.
3. Three Finishes to Choose From
Our spigots are available in brushed stainless steel, black stainless steel and aluminium, so you can match your property’s aesthetic exactly — whether that’s contemporary, industrial or coastal.
4. Straightforward DIY Installation
Spigots have fewer parts than a post system, which makes them a popular choice for competent DIYers. Fix the spigots to the floor, slide in the glass, tighten the clamps. No complicated rail alignment, no post cutting.
5. Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Our spigots are Grade 316 stainless steel — marine grade — so they’re built to handle the Irish climate. Salt air, wind, rain — they’ll look as good in ten years as the day they were fitted.
What Glass Do You Need with Spigots?
Because the glass is the only barrier in a spigot system, the glass specification matters. We recommend 12mm toughened clear glass for spigot installations — it provides the rigidity needed when the panel is only held at the base.
We supply bespoke toughened glass cut to your exact sizes, delivered directly alongside your spigots. One order, everything you need.
Where Can Spigots Be Used?
Spigot balustrades work brilliantly in a wide range of settings:
Garden decking and patios — the most popular use; clean outdoor edge protection
Balconies — maximise your view, meet Building Regulations for edge protection
Pool surrounds — marine grade steel, 100% weatherproof
Commercial terraces and hospitality — high-end appearance, low maintenance
Internal staircases — dramatic frameless glass stair balustrade panels
Order Your Spigots from Glass Balustrades Ireland
We supply spigots alongside bespoke toughened glass panels cut to your exact measurements, with fast delivery across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Not sure what you need? Send us your measurements and we’ll work out the full specification for you — including how many spigots, what glass size, and what fixings.
Get a free same-day quote at www.glassbalustradesireland.com or email sales@glassbalustradesireland.com
Glass Balustrades Ireland — supplying frameless glass balustrade spigot systems across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Based in Newcastle, Co Down.