M10 Base Shoe Glass Railings
M10 Glass Railing System
Heavy-Duty Strength for Laminated Glass, Engineered for Hurricanes
Introducing the M10 Glass Railing System: Brisk’s heavy-duty base shoe railing for thick laminated glass and demanding exterior sites. The M10 is a top-mount-only system: the base shoe anchors directly to the top of the slab or deck. A robust aluminum base shoe grips 10+10 mm tempered laminated glass along its full length. The result is a frameless glass guard with clear, unobstructed views from balconies, terraces, stairs and pool decks.
The M10 is engineered for hurricanes. For coastal projects, Brisk backs each M10 installation with signed and sealed engineering covering the glass, the base shoe and the anchorage for that site’s wind loads. At the Frenchman’s Creek clubhouse in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the M10 railings were engineered for a 180 mph ultimate design wind speed under the 2020 Florida Building Code. Adjustable setting blocks inside the shoe let installers align and plumb each panel, so long runs and stairs finish clean and straight.
MODEL: M10
GLASS THICKNESS: 21.52 mm (10 mm + 10 mm laminated), the only glass offered
GLASS TYPE: Tempered Laminated (PVB or SentryGlas interlayer), Clear or Low-Iron
Key Features
- Top-Mounted Base Shoe: The M10 is top mount only. Its heavy-duty aluminum base shoe anchors to the top of the walking surface and measures 82 mm wide by 111.5 mm tall and holds the glass 83 mm deep. It comes in 5.8 m lengths, pre-drilled with anchor holes on 250 mm centers, for a strong, continuous connection to the slab.
- Engineered for Hurricanes: Every M10 project can be backed by signed and sealed calculations for the glass, the base shoe and the anchorage. At Frenchman’s Creek, the system was engineered to ASCE 7-16 and the 2020 Florida Building Code for a 180 mph ultimate design wind speed, Risk Category III, Exposure C.
- Independently Tested: The M10 was tested to UNI 11678:2017, the European standard for fall-protection glass. It met the 1.0 kN/m linear static load, carried 1.5 kN/m with no damage, and did not collapse after one glass ply was deliberately broken. It also passed hard-body and 50 kg double-tire impact tests.
- Adjustable Glass Setting: Adjustable setting blocks and EPDM gaskets clamp the glass inside the shoe. Installers can fine-tune each panel after it is set, for a perfectly aligned glass line.
- Laminated Safety Glass: The M10 uses one glass makeup only: 10+10 mm tempered laminated glass (21.52 mm). If a ply breaks, the interlayer holds the glass together. Clear glass is standard, and low-iron glass is available as an upgrade for maximum clarity.
- Handrail and LED Options: Add a round handrail in aluminum or stainless steel, prepped for LED lighting, for stairs and high-traffic areas. Optional end caps finish the ends of each run.
- Finishes for Every Setting: The M10 base shoe comes in three finishes: stainless steel anodized, clear anodized, or powder coated in any RAL color.
M10 Specifications
| Item | M10 Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | M10 (base profile code GM10) |
| System type | Top-mount-only aluminum base shoe (structural glass guard, no posts) |
| Mounting | Top mount only. The shoe anchors to the top of the slab or deck through its base (holes on 250 mm centers, 150 mm from ends). Side/fascia-mounted and recessed versions are not offered. |
| Base shoe profile | 82 mm W × 111.5 mm H (about 3-1/4″ × 4-3/8″); glass embedment 83 mm; 5,800 mm lengths; 5.64 kg/m |
| Base shoe material | Aluminum |
| Glass thickness | 21.52 mm only: 10 mm tempered + 1.52 mm interlayer + 10 mm tempered (10+10 mm laminated). No other thicknesses are offered. |
| Glass types | Tempered laminated with PVB (tested) or SentryGlas (SGP) interlayer (Frenchman’s Creek); clear standard, low-iron upgrade |
| Height | Up to 1.1 m (about 43″) |
| Finishes | Stainless steel anodized, clear anodized, or powder coated in any RAL color |
| Handrail | Optional round handrail, aluminum or stainless steel, prep for LED lighting (Frenchman’s Creek) |
| Components | EPDM glass gaskets (GM10-20A/B, GM01-20C), adjustable setting blocks (GM10-5), glass holding profile (GM10-4), optional end caps (GM10EC) |
| Tested performance | UNI 11678:2017 (Istituto Giordano report 368057, Dec 2019): 1.0 kN/m linear static load compliant; 1.5 kN/m ultimate load, no damage; no collapse after inner-ply breakage; hard body (1020 mm drop) and double-tire (700 mm drop, 50 kg) impacts compliant |
| Load data | Max load 1 kN at the 1.1 m maximum height |
| Hurricane / code engineering | Engineered for hurricanes. Project-specific signed and sealed calculations; e.g. Frenchman’s Creek: IBC 2018, FBC 2020, ASCE 7-16, 180 mph Vult, Risk Cat. III, Exp. C; guard live loads 50 lb/ft at top and 200 lb point load |
| Lead time | 8 weeks |
M10 BASE SHOE GLASS RAILING SYSTEM DIAGRAM
BENEFITS
M10 Glass Railings are built for projects where strength matters as much as the view. The deep aluminum shoe and thick laminated glass create a solid, frameless guard that suits clubhouses, hotels, condominiums and waterfront homes. Because the glass is clamped along its full length, there are no posts to interrupt sightlines over a golf course, a marina or a city skyline.
Installation is straightforward. The shoe anchors to the top of the slab, the glass drops into place, and adjustable setting blocks and gaskets lock it in. Brisk typically installs in two stages, the base shoe first and the glass second, and can protect installed shoes with temporary covers while other trades finish around them.
Brisk provides engineering calculation packages for all projects, and our certified installers work in all 50 states. From shop drawings to final glass, one team handles measuring, engineering, fabrication and installation.
See it installed: Frenchman’s Creek
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