Two sling loungers on a wood deck, glass on Talon Spigots opening to neighboring roofs
Glass Railing Buyer's Guide

How to Buy Glass Railing

Step 1: Choose Your Glass System

Angle Only Glass Systems

Angle Only Glass Systems

These systems are designed exclusively to complement stair systems.

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Level Only Systems

Level Only Systems

Built for landings, balconies, and decks. Pair one of these with an angled system on the stairs, or use them on their own.

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Angled and Level Systems

Angled and Level Systems

These six systems work on stair runs and level runs alike, so one look can carry from your staircase out to the landing, balcony, or deck.

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Render of a cantilevered balcony, glass seated in black Base Rail against a pale sky

Step 2: Select Your Glass Panels

Glass Panel Types

Glass Panel Types

From cystal clear to frosted, your panel sets the tone. Clear is your standard architectural option. Ultra Clear is low-iron and nearly colorless. Solar Gray and Solar Bronze add tint. Frosted lets light through without the view.

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Consider Hydrophobic Coating

A professional-grade, poly-siloxane, hydrophobic coating, Invisible Shield® PRO 15 will protect and preserve your glass against soiling, staining, pitting, and scratches for years to come. Available for all glass types.
Clear glass panels keep a deck's water view open beside a lounge chair
Clear
Low-iron Starphire glass panels
Ultra Clear
Solar Gray tinted glass panels
Solar Gray
Solar Bronze tinted glass panels
Solar Bronze
Frosted glass panels
Frosted
Glass panels and a wood top rail on black posts wrap a stair landing beside the kitchen

Step 3: Choose Your Posts and Mounting

Post Mounting Styles

Post Mounting Styles

For Posts and Barrier Posts, choose the mount that suits your substrate. Standard sits on top of a level surface. Side and slim side mounts attach to the fascia without disturbing waterproofing.

All Styles
Surface-mounted glass post render on a compact base plate with two clamps
Surface
Glass post render with a tall side-mounting plate running down one face
Side
Slim side-mount glass post render with a narrow fixing slot near the base
Slim Side
A glass post render whose short lower bracket steps out from the mount face
Slim Bump Out
Glass post render seated on a broad square plate for special conditions
Special Application
Render of a glass railing post fixed to an angled foot base plate
Angled Foot
Render of a glass post with a bare shaft made to set into a drilled hole
Core Drill

Metal Finish

Metal Finish

Choose from an array of premium powder coat finishes for your posts, base rail, or metal handrail. Want a custom color? No problem. Talk to your rep when you get your quote.

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Bright White powder coat
Bright White
Textured Plaster powder coat
Textured Plaster
Alabaster White powder coat
Alabaster White
Limestone Buff powder coat
Limestone Buff
Polished Silver powder coat
Polished Silver
Gray Mist powder coat
Gray Mist
Graphite Gray powder coat
Graphite Gray
Deep Pewter powder coat
Deep Pewter
Jet Black powder coat
Jet Black
Textured Black powder coat
Textured Black
Burnished Bronze powder coat
Burnished Bronze
Light Bronze powder coat
Light Bronze
Iron Oxide powder coat
Iron Oxide
Desert Sand powder coat
Desert Sand
Bright Brass powder coat
Bright Brass
Burnished Gold powder coat
Burnished Gold
Warm Stone powder coat
Warm Stone
Pistachio Green powder coat
Pistachio Green
Spruce Green powder coat
Spruce Green
Midnight Blue powder coat
Midnight Blue
Standard Black powder coat
Standard Black
Standard Silver powder coat
Standard Silver
Standard White powder coat
Standard White

Step 4: Select Your Handrail

Straight down onto wood stair treads, black post plates and glass panels around the opening

Metal Handrail

Metal Handrail

For post-style glass railing, choose a coastal-rated metal handrail. Every profile here is rated for both interior and exterior use.

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Quick Slide metal handrail
Quick Slide
Beverage Quick Slide metal handrail
Beverage
Stainless steel handrail with a plugged end
Steel
Two inch round metal handrail
Round Steel

Wood Handrail

Wood Handrail

Each wood profile comes in a range of species and finishes. Most are interior only; the 6001 Ipe, 6002 thermally-modified, and 6007 series are rated for exterior use.

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5600 Round wood handrail profile
5600 Round
6000 Mission wood handrail profile
6000 Mission
6002 Solid wood handrail profile
6002 Solid
6004 Graspable wood handrail profile
6004 Graspable
6005 Beverage wood handrail profile
6005 Beverage
6200 Rectangular wood handrail profile
6200 Rectangular
6084 wood handrail profile
6084 Modern
6001 Ipe exterior wood handrail profile
6001 Ipe
6002 Solid exterior wood handrail profile
6002 Exterior Solid
6007 Beverage exterior wood handrail profile
6007 Exterior Beverage
Mountains fill the window wall past a mezzanine of glass on a Recessed Base Rail

Step 5: Choose Your Top Cap

Top Cap

Top Cap

For glass systems without posts, choose between an aluminum and a wood top cap. Or go minimal with no top cap at all, where code allows.

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Metal top caps are available for interior or exterior applications. The 6008 wood top cap is interior only.
Aluminum cap rail in black
Aluminum
Steel cap rail
Steel
6008 wood cap rail in Walnut
6008 Wood
An armchair and round side table on a terrace, Base Rail glass holding the desert view

Step 6: More Design Options

LED Lighting

LED Lighting

Run LED strips inside your handrail or top cap for a soft wash of light along the whole run. Wiring is organized inside the rail and connects to your power system.

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Full wire concealment and power supply connection cannot be guaranteed in every configuration. Customer must provide driver/controller for LED handrail.
A crescent moon over the lake above lit Signature Rod handrails at dusk

Handrail Mounting

Handrail Mounting

Go beyond a glass top cap with a graspable rail, wall-mounted or post-mounted, for commercial or residential use.

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Wall-mounted handrail
Wall-Mounted
Glass-mounted handrail
Glass-Mounted
An upstairs gallery walk, Vedera glass on Hidden Side Mount holding the open edge

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