Ascend Talons
The talon look you love, engineered for stairs (and landings, too).
Ascend Talons simplify glass railing on an incline, keep views open, and pair with standard Talons on landings for a cohesive look. These stair‑optimized glass spigots are purpose‑built to secure angled glass panels on stair flights with clean, minimal hardware. Choose our side mount Ascend Talons for a modern, clean look inside or out.
Let your worries fall away with this lakeside view. These homeowners chose glass railing with a minimalistic mounting profile for their balcony, allowing the view to shine.
Products: Ascend Talons, FLIGHT Floating Stairs, FLIGHT Mono, Glass Railing
Location: Bellevue, WA
Year: 2025
This entryway captures the essence of design with rising floating stairs and clear glass railing. FLIGHT Mono connects the multiple levels with elegance while the glass railing creates clear views between spaces.
Products: Ascend Talons, Glass Railing, Aluminum Square Metal Cap for Glass, Ascend Glass Talon
Year: 2022
This indoor glass railing system brings an open concept to a narrow space.
Products: Ascend Talons, Glass Railing, Talon Spigots, Ascend Glass Talon, Aluminum Square Metal Cap for Glass
Location: FL
Year: 2021
With a view as beautiful as this, the best option for a modern railing was clearly glass railing.
Bold, Modern Talons. Enviable Views.
A sleek, hardware-light aesthetic defines the design for Ascend Talons, an ideal solution for any stair or railing project, whether outside or in. Anchor them to stairs and use standard Talons or other glass systems on landings and balconies for a complementary, cohesive look in your home. And when it comes to renovations and construction, this system makes installation easy and repeatable with little customization needed.
Safety: Above and Beyond
Rest easy knowing Ascend Talon glass systems are built to last. In fact, all Viewrail glass hardware is designed to withstand 2.5 times the loads that code requires. This sturdy glass system is rigorously tested to ensure absolute safety as an integral part of your home.
Quick and Easy Installation
Ascend Talons are engineered for easy installation on stairs, landings, and even concrete. Installation is as simple as anchoring your surface or side mount spigots, setting in the glass, then leveling and putting final touches on your glass system.
Even easier? Use our Certified Installers for a professional install from stairs to railing.
Glass Panel Types
Starphire®
Low-iron, ultra-clear glass
Solar Gray
Darkly tinted for a rich, modern look
Solar Bronze
A dark amber tint that exudes luxury
Frosted
Lets in light without sacrificing privacy
Design Options
Mounting
Surface mount
Side mount
Material
6061 Aluminum
2205 Stainless Steel
Glass Thickness
1/2″ tempered
9/16″ laminated
Glass Height
Up to 42″ (system)
Handrail
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Wood
Glass Tint
Ultra-clear low‑iron
Solar Gray
Solar Bronze
Frosted
Coating
Hydrophobic available
Finishes
Viewrail powder‑coat colors
Custom powder-coat color
Use
Interior
Exterior
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Installation Guides
Ascend Surface Mount
Ascend Side Mount
Ascend Concrete Surface Mount
Cap Rail
Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when designed to your project. We size glass, set spigot counts/spacing, and detail the handrail to align with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) under the applicable IRC/IBC code.
Stairs require a graspable handrail. Choose a graspable cap rail on the glass, glass-mounted handrail with or without a cap rail, or a separate wall‑mounted handrail, kept continuous across flights and landings.
Common choices are 1/2" tempered or 9/16" laminated. You'll be able to finalize this decision during engineering, based on the railing's span, height, and code category.
As few as just two spigots per panel. Actual spigot quantity depends on panel width, glass type, and code. Your shop drawings will indicate counts/spacing for each panel.
Yes. You can mix and match as you want. Many customers have opted for Ascend on the incline and Talons on levels for a cohesive appearance.
Choose durable powder‑coat finishes, and in harsh or coastal regions, specify premium coatings. Metal caps can be color‑matched and exterior wood caps can be finished to match treads.
Viewrail has created a coastal specific solution which provides a long-lasting and low maintenance railing system for coasts. For more information on this product line contact our sales team via the quote or contact us directly by phone.
Yes. We supply coordinated shop drawings and, when needed, calculation packages tailored to your jurisdiction.
Many GC and stair crews install with our documentation. Through our nationwide network of experienced Certified Installers, you can find a professional familiar with Viewrail systems in your region.
Your order may qualify for Viewrail Delivery, where we deliver on our own trucks with knowledgable drivers who can make sure it arrives safely, confirm that you're not missing anything, and can answer questions.
Orders ship in protective crates, labeled to match the drawings for easier staging on site. Your rep will provide a delivery timeline based on your location and scope.
Use a pH‑neutral glass cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemicals. Hydrophobic coatings are available to reduce water spots and fingerprints.
- Project address and adopted code (IRC/IBC version)
- Stair rise/run, pitch, and total floor‑to‑floor height
- Tread/landing substrate (wood, steel, concrete) and blocking details
- Desired glass thickness/type (tempered/laminated), tint/frosted if any
- Handrail plan: cap rail profile on glass, glass mount handrail, or wall‑mounted rail route and returns
- Panel layout on the incline and landings (segmentation/width targets)
- Transition to level‑run systems (Talons/Base Rail/Pins)
- Finish selections for visible components (spigot covers, cap rail)
