Installing frameless glass railings to your property will enable you to enjoy beautiful views from the comfort of your home. The frameless glass railing has no frame, which gives it a minimalistic, sleek, and seamless look. However, you can install handrails to enhance safety.
Frameless glass railings are designed with minimal hardware to reduce visual impairment to enable you to enjoy the views. The tempered glass is transparent therefore allowing light and making the space brighter.
At Glassupply.com, we supply tempered glass railings so you can enjoy the outdoors without interference. Unlike traditional railings with small spaces between them that children and pets can get stuck in, our glass railings have no spaces between the glass panels; therefore, your children and pets will be safe.
What are tempered glass railings?
Tempered glass railings consist of tempered or safety glass panels. Manufacturers harden glass using heat where pre-cut glass is heated and cooled.
In a tempering furnace, the glass is heated to 1200F and then quenched or cooled rapidly. As a result, the glass panel is four to five times stronger than regular glass.
Pros of tempered glass
- Tempered glass is scratch-resistant; therefore, your glass railing will retain its shine for a long time.
- You can install glass railings outdoors since tempered glass can withstand extreme temperatures and pressure without breaking. Your glass railing is durable, and the hot summer sun, harsh winter, or storms will not cause damage.
- Tempered glass does not shatter when broken, making it safer to use. Therefore, it will break into small pieces instead of large jagged pieces that are dangerous if it cracks.
When installing a frameless glass railing, ensure that you use tempered safety glass with polished and smoothed edges to avoid accidental cuts.
What is the tempered glass railing specification?
You should check your local building regulations because codes that guide the use of glass for railings vary from one local area to another. However, there are industry standards and best practices that will give you an idea of what is acceptable.
According to the International Building Code, tempered glass railings should use glass panels with a minimum thickness of ¼ inches (six millimeters). At Glassupply.com, we supply ½ inch thick (12 mm) interior frameless glass railings that combine modern luxury, design, and safety. Our products meet Canadian and USA building codes on safety.
You can install your glass railing using stainless steel hardware that is corrosion and rust-resistant and has a significant weight load capacity. Contact us at Glassupply.com and choose from our exclusive hardware line for interior and exterior use. We have the highest quality stainless steel glass railing standoffs, fixtures, and glass clamps.
You can custom order your glass railing to ensure that you get the right fit. It would be best to take precise measurements before placing your order to achieve a neat and seamless look.
Advantages of using tempered glass railings
- Enjoy unobstructed views
Glass railings use transparent glass panels that allow sunlight t to pass through without any yellowing or clouding, leading to a brighter space. Secondly, using glass is waterproof, enabling you to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year since it protects you from the natural elements.
Frameless glass railing installed using standoffs has a compact design that results in minimum obstruction. Therefore glass railing standoffs enhance your view and give your home a sleek minimalistic look.
- Glass railing standoffs are safe.
The main concern when installing glass railings is their safety in homes with pets and small children. If you consider using glass railings, you can rest easy because they are safe. Glass railings consist of laminated or tempered glass that meets local building codes.
You can use a glass railing to enhance safety by preventing accidental falls on the staircase, ramps, and deck. In addition, you can use glass railings as a safety fence around swimming pools.
- You can customize glass railings to your style.
We all want our homes to reflect our style, personality, and you can achieve this with frameless glass railings customized to your needs. At Glassupply.com, we customize your glass railing to fit your staircase, deck, or area that you want to be fenced. Moreover, we fabricate the glass to your specification and stock glass railing standoffs and other hardware to ease your installation.
- Glass railings are durable.e
A significant concern with homeowners is the durability of glass because they perceive it as fragile. However, glass railings use tempered glass panels, which are more robust than regular glass. Tempered or toughened glass is a safety glass because it provides extra security since it does not break easily, is scratch-resistant, and can withstand extreme temperatures and pressure without breaking. Furthermore, tempered glass does not shatter when broken, making it safer to use.
- Glass railings need minimum maintenance.
We all have busy lives, and having a railing that requires minimum maintenance will make life easier. Glass railings do not need a lot of care, and you only need to clean the glass regularly to keep it looking new and sparkling. Additionally, glass is resistant to scratching, rusting, and damage from elements such as water and sunlight.
Contact us at Glassupply.com for high-end frameless glass railings. We have an industry-leading 20-year warranty on our frameless glass railing system. Additionally, you will save over 40% thanks to our factory direct pricing. Conveniently place your order online, and we will customize your glass railing to your specification, and we will deliver the products to your doorstep.
