ARCHITECTURAL GLASS RAILINGS
Do you want to know more about the most up to date glass handrails options? Maybe you are thinking of specifying glass railings for your next project? Brisk Architectural Glass is the right place! We offer many different styles of glass railing at Brisk Arch, and the options for configuration are almost limitless. The demand for glass in modern railings, balustrades, and handrails is ever-growing. So, there has been a subtle rise in the variety of designs, types, and classifications. We will explore the most up-to-date options available.
Glass has stolen the magic of luxury and created a feeling of openness. Glass is considered one of the most modern material choices for railing systems. It is a successful alternative to iron, wood, and steel handrails not just in residential but commercial applications as well. The idea of using high-quality glass railing systems for their decks, porches, balconies, patios, and more enthralled Home and business owners around the world.
Constantly replacing the traditionally styled railings, this new addition to the industry is one of the most aesthetical and elegant options of all. Glass railings tend to offer a feel of sophistication and produce a stunning visual appearance. This makes your space look bigger and brighter by letting natural light and existing design cues flow easily.
We understand you may need help understanding different types of glass railing systems, we have a many systems for you to choose from. Lets’ take a look four at common configurations:
Stainless Steel Post Railings
Post-railing systems enhance traditional railing design with modern glass styling. We have defined them with the railing structure composed of typically 1.5-inch stainless steel tubing and supporting each glass panel from the sides. The end result embraces the best of both traditional and modern styling. Brisk Architectural carries a whole line of stainless steel railings called INOX.
Standoff Glass Railings
Standoff Glass Railings may be a good choice if you desire a design using minimal hardware for a facia-mounted system. Adjustable risers are facia mounted securely to existing building material. They hold the glass against cylindrical caps with gaskets. The glass panels have pre-drilled mounting holes. This allows for easy installation once the standoffs are mounted. This simple system is popular for mounting glass railings to skeleton staircases. We can easily use this with curved glass panels to create stunning curved glass railings.
Clamped Freestanding Glass Railing
Clamped glass railings use floor-mounted supports. The small footprint of the clamps supports this simple free-standing railing system. Many designers around the world admire this trending design. Which commands attention with a powerful presence and simple styling. (Think Colosseum, roman architecture, strength in vertical styling)
Base Track Mounted Glass Railing
A floor or facia-mounted track supports our track-mounted glass railing systems entirely. Using rubber gaskets and various clamping mechanisms are some of our most popular options. Tracks are versatile, mounting to a variety of building materials. Also, offering the highest possible load-bearing capabilities for the most extreme environments. Like our other systems, we can configure track-mounted systems with no trim. So that other than the track, only tempered laminated glass with polished chamfered edges is visible. We can also recess the track. Which will make it entirely hidden in the floor or behind the trim. Versatility and sharp but elegant finish make track-mounted systems popular
’’All of our systems can be combined with cap style trim, or protruding handrails, and can be easily accented with materials like finished hardwood. We can produce an almost unlimited variety of finishes for our tracks and hardware, as well as tinted and textured glass.’’
We typically use 9/16 tempered laminated safety glass for most of our glass railing systems. This offers high strength and rigidity, to produce a safe and secure system. All of our systems meet or exceed building code requirements for load-bearing ability. We also offer an extra heavy-duty option, our M10 track-mounted railing system. This features our highest load-bearing capability and 3/4” tempered laminated glass to sustain the most extreme environmental conditions.
maintenance
Glass railing maintenance is very simple and much easier than most traditional materials like wood or steel. You can wipe the glass surface and hardware with a soft cloth dipped in soapy water. Glass is very resistant to weathering making it an excellent option for exterior applications like patios and balconies, and the anodized finished aluminum hardware is highly corrosion resistant. We recommend avoiding abrasive cleaning methods to avoid damaging the finish, otherwise, our railing systems will last a long time with minimal maintenance! You can easily disassemble our railing systems if needed, making renovations or repairs to the railing or surrounding areas a breeze.
Glass railings are an excellent value proposition! They are low maintenance, durable, and timeless – we believe an appreciation for our architectural glass systems’ styling will never fade away. Glass railings bring value to a property. Designers, builders, homeowners, and business owners who appreciate crisp, modern styling, will all love our chic selection of glass railing systems. Our systems create an ‘inside-out’ feel, bringing nature indoors and promoting a serene, tranquil lifestyle, a desirable trait in modern design.
Glass is a key element in modern and contemporary designs, and glass railings are the “new thing”. There are many spaces that crave a modern material like glass. Interior and exterior applications like staircases, balconies, patios, pools, gardens, and more are all ideal applications for glass railings. Our glass railing systems are grabbing the attention of the design industry by offering the utmost in modern, luxurious, but simple styling. Submit an inquiry using the link below to learn more about our glass railing systems or use them for your next project. We will follow up with information, and when you are ready we can generate a quote for your project.
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Ashley Kelley
Awesome write up thank you.
Jane Torres
Thank you for the informative information for our next project.