Exploring Our Custom Hinged Floor System Innovations
At Glass Floor Systems, we're known for our precision-engineered hinged glass floor hatches, often seen as elegant wine cellar doors. But over the years, our commitment to bespoke design has led us to create a remarkable array of custom variations, pushing the boundaries of what a floor hatch can be. From outdoor access solutions to truly unique interior features, our portfolio is a testament to the versatility of our systems. Let's delve into some of the innovative ways our clients have integrated our hinged floors into their homes and gardens.
Designed for the Elements: Outdoor Glass Hatch Systems
Our hinged floor systems aren't just for interiors. Many clients require robust, weatherproof solutions for outdoor spaces, such as access to underground utilities, hidden storage, or even garden features. For these demanding environments, we offer galvanized and powder-coated steel frames, providing superior protection against corrosion and the elements. These systems are built to withstand the rigours of the outdoors while maintaining seamless integration with your patio, decking, or garden landscape.
Infill Options: Beyond Glass
While glass is our signature, our hinged systems are incredibly adaptable. We've designed units with specific provisions for clients to infill them with their own choice of materials, such as customer tiles or paving. This allows for complete aesthetic continuity with the surrounding floor, creating virtually invisible access hatches that blend perfectly with stone patios, tiled walkways, or even bespoke decking. This flexibility ensures the functional element of the hatch never compromises your design vision.
A Project Highlight: The Aquarium Access Hatch
One of our most extraordinary projects involved a client who commissioned a unique electric hinged system for access over a large indoor fish tank. This truly bespoke installation required unparalleled innovation. We designed and manufactured a special electric system with customised waterproof boxes for the actuators, allowing them to be safely sunk directly into the fish tank itself. Extensive waterproofing provisions were integrated throughout the entire unit, ensuring absolute protection for the electrical components in this aquatic environment. It was a remarkable blend of engineering precision and daring design, providing seamless, automated access to the stunning underwater world below.
This same discerning customer also opted for several other hinged floor units in their outside area, adjacent to an outdoor fish pond that ran beneath the house. These outdoor hatches were elegantly infilled with his own decking, creating discreet access points to his water pumps and essential maintenance equipment for the pond. This comprehensive project perfectly encapsulates our ability to deliver highly specialized, custom solutions for both challenging interior and demanding exterior applications.
Your Vision, Our Engineering
These examples highlight just a fraction of the custom hinged floor variations we've brought to life. Whatever your unique requirement—be it for practical access, a stunning design feature, or a complex solution for a challenging environment—we have the expertise to deliver. [Contact us today] to discuss your bespoke hinged floor project.
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