You may have some questions about when and where to use glass railing that’s why we are here to help you. If you are tired from watching everywhere, wood railings or iron ones, AlumiGuard MFG can offer you a glass railing as an alternative. Glass Railing can offer all the protective abilities that every railing system offers and also will bring a classy and beautiful look to your house or your business. We work only with the best materials and experts that will provide you with the best service and the best final product that a fencing company can offer. 

When to Use Glass Railing

 The first thing that we have to tackle is when it’s the right time to use a glass railing. There are a lot of different materials and styles that you can go for your railings but there are some cases when it is best to go for glass railings. 

If you live in a cold or hot environment 

It is recommended to use glass railings especially for exterior spaces like decks, pools or balconies. The reason behind that is because glass can be very durable in extreme weather for example in high temperatures or freezing conditions. If you use a wooden railing on the outside, you will have to put a lot of work in order to maintain their starter form because wood tends to crack and warp and lose its former colour. On the other hand, glass railings require a lot less work to maintain.

Your view should be taken advantage of

If your home or work is located in a beautiful spot or has a nice city or nature view it makes sense to go for glass railings. Your safe and protected space will be one with the surrounding view. Other railings can block all the astonishing views.  

Privacy can be what you want it to be 

Another strong point of glass railings is the privacy that it offers without interrupting the beautiful panoramic view. When we think about glass railings we may have a lot of questions and doubts about privacy. Actually, we at AlumiGuard MFG give you a lot of different choices from our big collection of glasses. We have different types of one-way glasses with different colours for you to choose from based on your building style. 

Design versatility

Whether residential or commercial, interior or exterior, the structure of your railing or your glass railing presents a clean and modern style while offering a sense of grandeur, granting an unobstructed view. In addition to allowing more clarity, giving free rein to light, and offering an overview of a room or a landscape, glass is a stable and durable material requiring little or no maintenance, and which is free from distortion and discoloration.

In addition, whether your exterior or interior railing or guardrail is bare, with as little visible structure as possible, or enhanced with a handrail or any other element, decorative or functional, it remains a solid, resistant and safe element.

Durability

Compared to other guardrail models available on the market, the glass guardrail requires little maintenance. Unlike the wooden model which sometimes requires painting and also treatment. In addition, it has unparalleled durability. Glass railings can be installed anywhere inside or outside a building.

Glass panels are free from corrosion when they face moisture. And unlike other balustrades, the glass railing is not afraid of surface cracks. Take the case of tempered glass, it does not shatter so will negate the dangers when it is cracked.

Where to Use Glass Railing

Interior and exterior railings

The strength and safety of our interior and exterior guardrails are indeed at the center of our concerns. Vitrerie des Experts assures you of the highest quality of materials to ensure your railing has an optimal lifespan.

Also, our indoor and outdoor railings are made of tempered glass, a glass that undergoes a hardening process that makes it weatherproof typical of our GTA climate.

Glass railings for terraces

If you are in the process of choosing a railing for your patio or balcony, the glass railing should be your first choice. As you saw above, the advantages of glass balustrades make them a practical choice. There are two important points to consider when choosing a glass railing for a raised patio or balcony:

– Glass balustrades are the safest option for raised platforms. Glass has the particularity of not wearing out, deteriorating or rotting, so sturdy glass railings can be safe and reliable throughout their service life. This feature will prevent accidents and mishaps.         

– Glass railings can preserve views and landscape, thus allowing uninterrupted panoramic perspectives. This is one of the main reasons why glass is suitable for balcony and patio railings.   

Why Us?

Here at Alumiguard MFG, we aim to make the installation process as stress-free as possible. You will be working with certified and experienced staff that will handle your project from A to Z. We will sit together and decide everything related to the project, from the measurements, to design and locking systems. Our team of experts will arrive at your home at the designated time to perform the installation of your railings.

We service Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton & other areas across the GTA.

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Glass railings are a great way to turn your commercial spaces with a little effort into a beautiful full of class environment for you, your clients and your workers. To add the same effect on your building that the glass railing has, it may be required to spend a lot of money. Especially if your building has an industrial or modern design, the glass railings can have a big impact to improve the aesthetic of the place. 

The Advantages of Glass Railings in your Commercial Spaces

Glass railing doesn’t have only appearance benefits. Especially for commercial use, they can have many more advantages. Little maintenance, safety for the people that use the commercial space and especially for kids that are curious to look downstairs. Also, glass railings are eco-friendly, increases light and visibility and the main obvious one they improve the aesthetic appearance. 

The main advantages

• Requires a Little Maintenance. The glass railing is the easiest one to maintain if you compare it with the wooden railing for example that needs constant attention in order to not require complete removal. With just a towel and soap all the glass railing appearance aesthetic will come back in a matter of time. 
• Offers Safety and Durability. If you are dealing with big commercial spaces, installing glass railings can be a game-changer in terms of safety, appearance and organization of the place. If you are thinking about balconies nowadays glass railings are a must.
• Increases Light and Visibility. In big commercial spaces, we all know how appreciated it is to be able to have natural light. Glass railings are perfect for letting some sun in. Also, glass railings can give the illusion of a bigger and open space. In balconies, the glass railings will be part of the view and not an obstacle.
• Eco-friendly. If you care for the environment like everyone should be doing, using glass railings is a way to do that. Glass is a recyclable material, and this makes it possible that if you want to replace the glass railings later you can remove the old ones and save it for later use.  
• Aesthetic Appearance. As we said earlier the most eye-catching thing about the glass railing is the elegance and sophistication that it adds to your building. Because of the various choices that you have with glass railings, you can choose them based on your building design.   

3 recommended railing systems

There are so many types of glass railing systems that you may choose. You are welcomed any time at our showroom where you can see by yourself some of the types of railing systems that we offer. Here are some recommended types that you can implement in your commercial spaces. For more examples, if you contact us, a specialist can help you to choose the perfect one. 

Base shoe

The base show style is one of the most elegant and chic glass railings that you may choose for your building. There are a few different styles of the base shoe railing style that you can decide based on your other design interior or exterior. It’s the most modern and transparent type of glass railing that offers a wider view and lets a lot of light in. 

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel glass railings are one of the most preferred types of glass railings that are currently used for commercial spaces. This has happened because of the many positive qualities that stainless steel has. We can give a lot of different forms and shapes to glass railings. Some examples like spheres or cylinders that can be used as the bottom, top rails or as covers for the edges. 

Also, the stainless steel glass railings are used mainly because they are very resistant to rust or different types of natural components. 

Standoffs

Standoffs are also a great elegant and minimalist choice to incorporate into your building. They are usually used at stairs, supported by stainless steel standoffs that hang off the side of the stairs structures. 

Outdoor Glass Railing Benefits

The outdoor railings are essential because of the improvements in the appearance of your building and because it adds so much in safety terms. Especially if you have pets or small children, glass railings are a way to provide safety to outdoor pools, decks or staircases. Also, they can work as a defensive barrier from external weather elements like rain, heavy snowfall or strong winds. You can always use tempered glass panels because they are designed to last the longest and do not break easily. 

Why Us?

Here at Alumiguard MFG, we aim to make the installation process as stress-free as possible. You will be working with certified and experienced staff that will handle your project from A to Z. We will sit together and decide everything related to the project, from the measurements, to design and locking systems. Our team of experts will arrive at your home at the designated time to perform the installation of your railings. 

We service Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton & other areas across the GTA.

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If you are wondering why you should install glass railings you have found the best article to learn more about glass railings. 

Did it ever happen to you while going by on some other neighbourhood and you see those houses with beautiful balconies? Us at ALUMINGUARD MFG with your trust can complete your dream home.

Glass railings components

We are going to learn more about each one of the components that are used to make a glass rail. There are 4 main components:

Glass 

The most important and eye-catching thing in the glass railings is the glass itself. We have different glass types for different purposes like the tempered glass that is used mainly on frameless glass railings because it is stronger to provide more support to lean on it while taking the stairs or just enjoying the view on your balcony. If you live in a noisy neighborhood we have got the solution for you with our railing with soundproof glass, leave the stress behind, and just relax. If you love privacy while reading your favourite book and having your morning coffee on your balcony you can choose the one-way see-through glass.

Steel Frame

The steel frame is one of the best frames that is used for railings. Steel framed glass railings are more suitable because that puts less weight on the glass and the opportunity for glass to break decreases a lot. Steel frames are perfect for surroundings, pools, balconies or even for the interior of a house because it looks nice with so many interior styles. 

Iron Frame

The iron frame is also a good choice to consider while building or renovating your house or other buildings. Iron framed glasses are perfect for brick building and it gives them a bolder look. You may choose between different colours, just let your imagination flow.

Panel Connectors

Panel connectors are also an important part of a glass railing. They can make them much sturdier and reliable. You can choose between a lot of different options and colours. Also adding metal connectors between edges can give more support and strength to your glass railings that you want to install.

Variation Importance

You can contact a specialist at Alumiguard MFG who can help you choose the right glass railings for your home or business interior or exterior. Glass railings are great for a lot of different designs that you are aiming for. You can take a look at our website or you can come to our showroom wherever you want to see every different variant in reality. 

Frameless

Another great thing about glass railings is that you have many choices without frames at all. The frameless glass railings are the finest and the most popular design. With the frameless railings, you will be able to enjoy the view without any obstruction in your view. Additionally, frameless railings are great in the summertime because you do not have to worry about the hot metal railing frame. Also, after installing frameless railings you do not have to worry about the risk of rust or weathering of metal frames.

Here are the top 5 reasons we love to install glass railings:

• Unobstructed view. If you have a wonderful view it’s a shame not to be able to see it all the time you are on your deck or in your pool. With the glass railings, you will have the illusion of no barriers between you and that wonderful view before you.
• Easy Maintenance. In comparison to the traditional wood railings that require ongoing maintenance, repair and a lot of products, glass railings do not require any of that. You just have to clean it with a sponge and soap.
• Safety. The glass that we use is made of tempered glass which is strong and you do not have to worry about breakage. Your children or pets will not try to climb over the railings to see the view but can enjoy it behind the protective glass. 
• Available Options. At Alumiguard MFG you have a wide range of choices you can make and choose from all the tinted glass colours for the vinyl components. You can choose them even by the colours of your walls.
• They Have a Nice Appearance. Glass railings will always be a sophisticated and beautiful thing that you can do so your house can be more beautiful. Also, good glass railing work can increase your house value.

Fun Perks to Glass Railings in Your Home

• Visibility. The most obvious of the perks that glass offers is visibility. Glass railings are perfect for inside of homes especially in houses that have a lofted second floor. Glass railings provide more light if you are taking stairs at night. 
• Decals and Decorating. The glass railings are great if you want to personalize even more. You can take a day to play with your kids and decorate the glass after the seasons, for example in winter or holidays you can put different plastic decals or little snowflakes of paper that your kids made. Because you can easily wash the glass you can paint on it and not worry that you are ruining it.
• Display Things. After the install of glass railings, you can display your kid’s artwork or photos as if you were in one of those famous medieval museums. You can turn your glass into a picture frame and by adding some other picture you can make a beautiful collage that everyone would love. Another nice idea in your indoor stairs that have glass railing is to put one photo fore every year that you lived in that house on each step till you complete all the stairs and start over again.  

Why Us?

Here at Alumiguard MFG, we aim to make the installation process as stress-free as possible. You will be working with certified and experienced staff that will handle your project from A to Z. We will sit together and decide everything related to the project, from the measurements, to design and locking systems. Our team of experts will arrive at your home at the designated time to perform the installation of your railings. 

We service Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton & other areas across the GTA.

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