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Interior & Exterior Glass Railing
Modern, code-compliant railings for decks, balconies, and staircases that keep your view open instead of blocked.
Glass railings keep a deck, balcony, or staircase feeling open instead of walling off the view, while still meeting BC Building Code requirements. We install both post-and-panel and frameless (glass-only) systems, with base-shoe or standoff mounting depending on the structure.
- Post-and-panel and frameless (glass-only) systems
- Base-shoe or standoff mounting to suit your structure
- Built to meet BC Building Code height and load requirements
- Suited to decks, balconies, and interior or exterior stairs
Typical Glass Railing Systems
Five proven systems cover most projects. Each is engineered and fabricated around your specific structure — these are a starting point for the conversation, not a fixed menu.
1. Base Shoe Glass Railing
Top Mount & Side Mount Applications
A continuous aluminum or metal channel secures the glass along its lower edge, creating one uninterrupted architectural line instead of individual point fittings — installed as a top-mount or side-mount system depending on the structure.
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2. Standoff Glass Railing
Modern · Clean · Unobstructed Views
Individual metal standoffs secure the glass to the structural surface, creating a clean, open appearance with minimal visible hardware — well suited to balconies, decks, and stairs where the view matters most.
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3. Post Glass Railing System
Clean Architectural Design
Engineered metal posts combine strength and visual definition with the openness of architectural glass — a versatile choice for stairways, balconies, decks, and interior guardrails.
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4. Spigot Glass Railing System
Sleek Design, Minimal Visual Obstruction
Individual spigots support clear glass panels with minimal visual obstruction, letting the surrounding architecture, landscape, and views remain the focus — ideal for luxury decks, patios, and pool areas.
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5. Custom Glass Railing Applications
Designed Around Your Architecture
Not every project calls for the same system — from a nearly seamless embedded glass channel to a warm wood frame or a bold black aluminum frame, we adapt the application to the architecture.
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Hardware and finish options for each system — chrome, matte black, brushed nickel, brushed gold/brass, and more — are shown in our Hardware & Finishes section.
Have a project with unusual conditions?
Not every deck, balcony, or stair fits a standard railing condition. Where structural conditions, waterproofing, or an unusual layout need extra coordination, we work with your design and construction team — and a Structural Engineer where required — to develop the right railing system for the space. Bring us your plans, your site conditions, or just an idea.
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