I will install a glass floor on existing 195 beams between the floors over an area of about 3x1.2m. I have created the opening with a plunge saw as shown in the attached image and naturally want the floor and the glass to be at exactly the same level. In the picture, the ceiling is still intact but hopefully you understand the plan. However, the challenge is that the glass including rubber underlay on the beams is 37mm and the existing floor thickness is about 28mm including the floor and floorboards. I therefore need to reduce the part of the beams where the glass will rest by about 9-10 mm. Any tips on how this should be done for the best possible result?
I'm also thinking about a router. The edges should be quite straightforward, but the question is the middle rule. I'm considering some form of rail with sufficient stability for the handheld router?
I haven't calculated the load-bearing capacity, but I'll add an extra 195 beam on the inside where I'm doing the tapering, so I assume that should compensate for the tapering. The glass panels weigh about 210kg, which might be 150kg more than a regular floor, but I won't have any furniture on that part of the floor, so I assume it's well within the margin.
"People" will refuse to walk on the glass. I have been involved in an exhibition with a glass floor in the entrance, and people prefer to jump over the glass or scream.
It might also be a bit controversial with womenfolk in dresses or skirts.
I think rather that everyone who visits the house will want to try walking on the glass floor
We opened the floor between the levels to make it brighter and more spacious. But now I regret that we didn't install a glass floor instead - it might become a project in 10 (?) years when everything else is finished ;-)
