{"id":18989,"date":"2026-09-11T11:08:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T09:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/?p=18989"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T13:27:41","slug":"why-does-installing-a-glass-balustrade-take-so-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/en\/inspiration-advice\/why-does-installing-a-glass-balustrade-take-so-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Installing a Glass Balustrade Take So Long?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing a glass balustrade should be straightforward. Yet, on many projects, a significant amount of time is lost aligning the glass, compensating for construction tolerances and repeatedly correcting panels that move after installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TURBOFLEX\u00ae by ONLEVEL was developed to address these challenges. It is a glass balustrade system designed to make installation faster, simpler and more precise\u2014without compromising safety or stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Is Installation Time Usually Lost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aluminium profile itself is rarely the main problem. Delays generally occur during the installation and alignment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installers often lose time because they need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compensate for uneven substrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align individual glass panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access both sides of the balustrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reposition glass that has moved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform additional preparation or correction work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the project for readjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These small delays can quickly add up, particularly on larger projects with many glass panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does TURBOFLEX Make Installation Faster?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TURBOFLEX allows the installer to adjust the glass directly inside the profile. The adjustment is made at the glass itself, making it easier to achieve a consistent and precise final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a glass height of 1,100 mm, each panel can be adjusted laterally by up to 35 mm inwards or outwards. This corresponds to 2\u00b0 in each direction and a total adjustment range of 4\u00b0, or approximately 70 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel-shop.com\/shop\/90350010000-turboflex-height-adjuster-1-0kn-61223?category=1879\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/90350010000-turboflex-1.0kn-hohenversteller.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18991 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/90350010000-turboflex-1.0kn-hohenversteller.png 500w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/90350010000-turboflex-1.0kn-hohenversteller-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/90350010000-turboflex-1.0kn-hohenversteller-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An optional vertical adjustment of \u00b13 mm is also available to compensate for height differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This generous adjustment range helps installers absorb construction tolerances without needing to reposition the complete profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can TURBOFLEX Be Installed from One Side?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. TURBOFLEX is designed for installation from the safe side of the balustrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The installer can position, secure and adjust the glass without requiring access from the outside. Depending on the project, this can reduce the need for scaffolding, lifting equipment or other external access solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One-sided installation can therefore improve both efficiency and safety\u2014especially on balconies, elevated terraces and multi-storey buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18992\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1-650x650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glas-schmitz.de\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/glas-schmitz.de\/\">Glas Schmitz Turboflex installation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the Glass Move After It Has Been Adjusted?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the glass has been correctly positioned and secured, it remains fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each clamp requires only one screw, tightened to 6 Nm using the TURBOFLEX\u00ae Torque Tool. The controlled tightening process helps ensure consistent installation across the complete balustrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fixed means fixed: the glass does not shift after adjustment, reducing the risk of repeated corrections or return visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Time Can TURBOFLEX Save?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the project and installation conditions, TURBOFLEX can make installation up to 70% faster than conventional systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference becomes particularly significant on projects involving multiple glass panels. Dinkel Glas in the Netherlands, for example, reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe installed 18 glass panels without a handrail in one hour!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18993\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2-650x650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.onlevel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dinkelglas.nl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dinkelglas.nl\/\">Dinkel Glas Turboflex installation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time saving is not created by one individual feature. It results from the complete installation process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct adjustment at the glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide adjustment range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One screw per clamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation from the safe side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No movement after final positioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less correction and preparation work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is TURBOFLEX Suitable for Less-Experienced Installers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TURBOFLEX has been designed to make alignment more intuitive and manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After testing the system, Belgian glass specialist Belgoglass described TURBOFLEX\u00ae as beginner-friendly. The direct adjustment process helps installers position the glass quickly, while the secure fixing mechanism prevents it from shifting afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can reduce the dependency on highly specialised installation experience and help companies achieve more consistent results across different installation teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Commercial Benefits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster installation creates value beyond the building site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For installers, TURBOFLEX can mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer labour hours per project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More projects completed with the same team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced need for external access equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer corrections and return visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More predictable installation times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better control over project margins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For distributors, the system offers a streamlined product range with four profiles and standardised components. This supports manageable stock levels, simpler product selection and less technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers who install more efficiently are also more likely to complete additional projects and return for future orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is TURBOFLEX Only a Faster System?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No. Speed is one of its key advantages, but the system is equally focused on precision, simplicity and control.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TURBOFLEX helps transform glass alignment from a time-consuming correction process into a controlled installation step. It gives installers the flexibility to compensate for real construction conditions while delivering a stable and accurately aligned balustrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience TURBOFLEX in Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like to see how quickly and precisely TURBOFLEX\u00ae can be installed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With TURBOFLEX ON TOUR, the ONLEVEL team can visit your location and demonstrate the installation process in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact your ONLEVEL account manager or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@onlevel.com\">sales@onlevel.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TURBOFLEX\u00ae \u2014 Less adjusting. More installing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Installing a glass balustrade should be straightforward. 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