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Black-framed glass railing on a raised wood deck against a blue sky

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Glass Railings

Keep the view. Lose the obstruction.


Overview

Ideal for breathtaking views and clean lines, our glass railings combine tempered glass with sturdy framing to create an elegant, transparent barrier that maintains the beauty of your surroundings. Whether post-mounted or frameless, every system is engineered for wind, weather, and an uninterrupted line of sight.

Supplied & installed across Washington State · Based in Yakima

Typical spec

Glass
Tempered or laminated, 1/4″–1/2″
Framing
6005A-T5, 6061-T6, 6063-T5
Finishes
14 standard colours + custom
Post spacing
Varies
Height
36″ or 42″, to code
Configurations
Framed, topless or frameless

Exact spec is set per project and confirmed in your quote.

From framed to fully frameless, the less hardware you see, the more engineering is hiding underneath. All three share the same tempered safety glass.

Framed glass railing elevation with tempered panels between black aluminum posts on a balconyTopless glass railing elevation with tempered panels between tapered posts and no top rail on a balconyTopless glass railing elevation with tempered panels between posts and no top rail on a balcony
  • Tempered panels between slim aluminum or stainless posts. The most economical way to get a glass view, and easy to pair with any finish.

  • Tempered panels held between slim posts with no top rail across the glass. The guard load is carried by the posts, leaving the sightline over the glass completely open.

  • The open-top look in a second post layout. Tempered panels between slim posts with no top rail across the glass, keeping the view over the guard completely clear.

Gallery

Real installations across Washington. Click any photo to look closer.

What you get

Unbroken views

Clear tempered glass gives an open line of sight to water, trees, and sky.

Engineered for exposure

Panels are sized and engineered for the site, coastal bluffs, rooftops, and open decks included.

Framed, topless, or frameless

Choose framed posts, a topless open-top edge, or a fully frameless look.

Safety glass

Fully tempered, and laminated where code or exposure calls for it.

Finishes & colours

Clear tempered glass paired with powder-coated aluminum or stainless posts to match your home.

  • Clear Glass
  • Satin Stainless
  • Satin Black
  • Bronze

Where it goes

  • View decks & balconies
  • Rooftop terraces
  • Pool surrounds
  • Interior mezzanines

Code compliance

Tempered (and laminated where required) safety glass, engineered and installed to Washington State guard-load and infill requirements.

FAQ

Straight answers about the railings we build and install. If yours isn’t here, it’s a two-minute phone call.

Prefer to ask a person? (206) 683-7316, we pick up.

Easier than most people expect. Rain does much of the work on exterior panels, and a squeegee with glass cleaner handles the rest a few times a year.

Yes, arguably the safest infill there is. There's nothing to climb, no gaps to squeeze through, and every panel is fully tempered safety glass engineered for guard loads. Where code or exposure calls for it, we laminate as well.

It will, and in the Columbia Basin and gorge-effect areas of Washington, that's often half the reason people choose it. A glass railing acts as a windbreak that extends the evenings you can actually sit outside, without giving up the view.

It comes down to budget and how minimal you want the edge to look. Framed is the most economical; topless removes the top rail; frameless removes the posts. In the 3D design we can show you your own deck in each system before you decide.

Yes. Every system we install uses tempered (and where required, laminated) safety glass, engineered to Washington State guard-load requirements, including wind exposure for bluff, rooftop, and open-deck sites.

Ready for glass railings?

Book a free consultation. We'll measure, design your railing in 3D on your real plans, and give you an exact, itemized price.