Embrace the clear view OF YOUR DREAMS with ONE OF the most EXCEPTIONAL railings on the market today.
M13 Side Mounted Glass Railing
M13 provides clear views and ensures easy installation, making it perfect for enhancing decks, patios, and balconies.
M1 Glass Railing
The M1 Glass Railing System is the most popular top-mounted base shoe railing system on the market.
M6 Standoff Glass Railing
The M6 is a sophisticated standoff solution that enhances both interior and exterior spaces.
M7 Glass Railing System
The M7 system creates a floating glass effect while maintaining an aesthetic that ensures a clear view.
M8 Standoff Glass Railing System
M8 distinguishes itself with uniquely-shaped dual point anchors used for mounting glass panels.
M9 Spigot Glass Railings
The M9 glass railing system is designed to maximize your view while adding character with a floating glass effect.
M12 Top Mounted Glass Railings
M12 is a top-mounted solution that effortlessly combines strength, safety, and modern aesthetics.
M15 Concealed Track Glass Railing
M15 merges the elegance of frameless glass with the practicality of concealed track technology.
M4 Glass Railing
The M4 system adds modern and elegant look to any balcony, deck, or terrace.
Inox Top Mounted Glass and Stainless Steel Railings
The Inox railing uses high-quality stainless steel components that resist corrosion and wear.
Modern, Minimal Glass Railings With Nothing in the Way
BRISK designs frameless glass railings and glass guardrails with clean lines, slim hardware and clear glass, so the view stays the focus. There are no bulky posts and no top cap, just a sleek, open glass edge that works as a glass deck railing, glass balcony railing or glass stair railing as easily as it does indoors. The systems suit contemporary homes as well as offices, retail spaces, mezzanines and public walkways.
We offer eleven glass railing systems: M1, M4, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M12, M13, M15 and Inox. They come in top-mounted, side-mounted, spigot and concealed-track options, including glass railing with standoffs (M6, M8), so the design can follow the architecture. Every system works on stairs, and LED lighting can be added to any of them. Each system can be customized by hardware, glass type, mounting style and optional handrail. BRISK works nationwide from offices in Brooklyn, NY; Elizabeth, NJ; and Sarasota, FL, and installs in all 50 states.
Compare Our Glass Railing Systems
| System | Mounting | Design highlights | Glass thickness | Glass / finish options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Top-mounted base shoe | Our most popular base shoe system; slim aluminum base rail; meets pool barrier code; lower base rail than M12 | 1/2" to 3/4" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted, LED-lit |
| M4 | Side-mounted (fascia), two-part track | Glass sits at floor level; hidden track; thin silver top edge serves as the handrail; suited to oceanfront and high-wind areas | 1/2" to 3/4" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted, LED-lit |
| M6 | Side-mounted standoffs | Discreet standoffs; glass appears to rise from the floor; marine-grade hardware | 1/2" to 1" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted, colored, LED-lit |
| M7 | Side-mounted lateral brackets | Floating-glass effect; minimal hardware | 1/2" to 3/4" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted; polished stainless steel standard, powder coat in any color |
| M8 | Side-mounted standoffs | Distinctive dual-point anchors; all-glass appearance | 1/2" to 3/4" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted |
| M9 | Stainless steel spigots | Glass floats above the surface; full drainage; adjustable height | 1/2" to 3/4" | Tempered, laminated, smart, tinted; polished or brushed finishes |
| M10 | Top-mount-only heavy-duty base shoe | Engineered for hurricanes; signed and sealed calculations available for coastal sites; tested to UNI 11678:2017; adjustable setting blocks | 21.52 mm (10 + 10 mm laminated) only | Tempered laminated (PVB or SentryGlas), clear or low-iron; stainless steel anodized, clear anodized or RAL powder coat |
| M12 | Top-mounted track | Anodized aluminum track; mounts on concrete, tile or wood; LED in the bottom track or handrail | 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" | Tempered, laminated, smart, colored; anodized or powder-coated aluminum |
| M13 | Side-mounted proprietary track | Track anchors below the sightline with no visible hardware; thick laminated glass for high-wind and high-rise sites | — | Laminated safety glass |
| M15 | Concealed track (cast in slab) | Track is set before the concrete is poured, so the glass appears to rise straight from the slab | — | Tempered or laminated; clear, colored or patterned |
| Inox | Top-mounted, stainless steel | Stainless steel brackets with round or square balusters; corrosion-resistant hardware | — | Clear, frosted or tinted glass; satin or polished stainless steel |
Mounting Options
Top-Mounted Glass Railings (Aluminum Base Shoe)
The M1, M12 and M10 anchor an aluminum base shoe or track to the top of the deck, slab or stair. The M10 is our heavy-duty choice for exposed coastal sites. Inox pairs a top-mounted base with stainless steel balusters.
Side-Mounted Glass Railings: Track, Standoff and Bracket
Fascia mounting keeps the walking surface clear and sets the glass at floor level. The M4 and M13 use a hidden side track. The M6 and M8 are standoff glass railings: small standoffs fix the glass to the edge for an all-glass look. The M7's lateral brackets give a floating effect.
Spigot Glass Railings
The M9 holds each panel on stainless steel spigots, so the glass floats above the surface with full drainage underneath.
Concealed-Track Glass Railings
For new construction, the M15 track is cast into the slab for the most minimal edge possible.
The No-Top-Cap, Frameless Look
Every BRISK glass railing system can be finished without a top cap, which gives a topless glass railing whose clean glass edge completes the design. On the M4, a slim metal lining along the top doubles as the handrail. Handrails are available as an option wherever a project needs one.
Where Glass Railings Work
Glass Deck Railings
M1, M9, M12 and M13 make a glass deck railing that keeps deck and patio views open, a slim glass guardrail in place of post-and-rail.
Glass Balcony Railings
Side-mounted systems keep the balcony floor clear. The M4, M13 and M10 suit high-wind, oceanfront and high-rise locations.
Glass Stair Railings
All of our systems work on stairs. The M6 glass stair railing runs the interior monument stair at the Frenchman's Creek clubhouse, and the M10 runs its exterior stairs.
Glass Pool Fences
The M1 meets pool barrier code and can replace a traditional metal fence. The M9's spigots drain fully around wet decks.
Commercial and Interior Glass Railings
Our railings serve offices, retail, mezzanines, public walkways and lobbies, and architects, designers and contractors rely on them.
LED-Lit Glass Railings
LED lighting is available on every system, so the glass line glows at night.
Safety, Glass and Building Codes
BRISK systems use tempered or laminated safety glass with high-grade fittings. With laminated glass, the interlayer holds the glass together if a ply breaks. We provide an engineering calculation package for every installed project, signed and sealed where required.
As general guidance, the 2021 International Building Code requires guards at least 42 inches high in most commercial and multifamily settings (IBC Chapter 10, §1015.3). It also requires handrails and guards to resist a 50 lb per linear foot load and a 200 lb concentrated load, with glass guards complying with Section 2407 (IBC §1607.9.1). The 2021 International Residential Code generally requires guards of at least 36 inches (IRC Chapter 3, §R312.1.2). Local codes and amendments vary, and we confirm the requirements for every project.
Supply-Only or Fully Installed
Supply only
You take the measurements, and we fabricate and ship the system for your contractor to install.
Installed
Field measuring is included, and our certified installers complete the work, backed by our warranty.
How a BRISK Glass Railing Project Works
- Request a quote: send your location, a project description and drawings.
- Measure and detail: we take field measurements on installed projects and prepare shop and tag drawings.
- Engineer: you receive a calculation package.
- Approve samples: you approve glass and handrail samples.
- Fabricate and deliver to the approved drawings.
- Install: the base shoe or track goes in first, then the glass.
- Close out: the job is backed by our warranty, and commercial closeouts can include an O&M manual.
Glass Railing FAQs
What is a standoff glass railing?
It is a side-mounted system in which small round fittings (standoffs) hold the glass to the edge of the floor or stair, so the panels appear to rise from the floor. BRISK offers the M6 and the dual-point M8.
What is a spigot glass railing?
Each glass panel sits on individual stainless steel spigots, so the glass floats above the surface. Our M9 offers full drainage and adjustable height.
Standoff vs. spigot glass railings: what's the difference?
A standoff glass railing (BRISK M6, or the dual-point M8) uses round stainless fittings fixed to the side of the slab or stair, so the glass appears to rise from the floor. It's the classic glass railing with standoffs. A spigot glass railing (BRISK M9) stands each panel on discrete stainless spigots, so the glass floats just above the surface. Both are frameless with no top cap. Choose standoffs for a clean floor line, or spigots for a deck or pool edge.
Do you install glass railings in Miami and South Florida?
Yes. BRISK designs and installs glass railings across Florida from our Sarasota office, including Miami-Dade projects that have passed wind-load and 400 lb site tests. In Florida, railings are exempt from Miami-Dade NOA certification, and BRISK provides site-specific engineering for each project.
Can I get a glass railing without a top rail?
Yes. Every BRISK system is available with a no-top-cap, frameless look. Handrails are optional.
Which systems are top-mounted, side-mounted or concealed?
Top-mounted: M1, M10, M12, Inox. Side-mounted: M4 and M13 (track), M6 and M8 (standoffs), M7 (brackets). Spigot: M9. Concealed track: M15.
Which glass railing is best for hurricane-prone areas?
The M10 base shoe is engineered for hurricanes. It uses 10 + 10 mm tempered laminated glass and can be backed by signed and sealed calculations for your site.
Can glass railings be used around pools and on stairs?
Yes. The M1 meets pool barrier code, and every BRISK system works on stairs.
Do you sell supply-only glass railings?
Yes. You provide the measurements and we supply the system. When BRISK installs, measuring is included.
Where do you install?
In all 50 states, from our offices in Brooklyn, NY; Elizabeth, NJ; and Sarasota, FL.
Get a quote: call (877) 816-2887, email sales@briskarch.com, or upload your drawings.
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