Translucent Treads Glass stairs are usually custom-fabricated systems, but they no longer have to be. The GlassWalk ST stair tread system from IBP Glass Block complements the company’s structural glass flooring system. When the floor system is used to transmit daylight throughout a space, using the stair system allows the light to flow unobstructed. Constructed of three layers of glass with laminating interlayers, the stair treads in the GlassWalk ST system are 1.325 inches thick and are supported on two sides with specially designed brackets that allow spans up to 48 inches.
The glass is clearer with less green tint than the company’s structural glass floor. A ceramic-based frit in several patterns, heat-fused to the walking surface, provides slip resistance that exceeds code requirements. IBP Glass Block. 800.932.2263. www.ibpglassblock.com
