Glass Railing

Glass railings typically utilize tempered glass. The tempering process adds structural rigidity and prevents against cracking and damage. Many modern home builders turn to glass railings for their customizable elegant design potential and low maintenance.Classically referred to as a “balustrade,” the balcony railing got its name from the Italian word balaustra, meaning wild pomegranate flowers.Railing, often shortened to just rail, refers to a system formed of several components to form a safe barrier. This can refer to a simple handrail on a flight of stairs to a complete system composed of balusters, top and bottom rails, and posts.A handrail can be made of a variety of materials. It can either be attached to a wall, extend from the side of the stair rail, or sit on top of the balusters (vertical posts) on the open side of a staircase. A railing is the barrier which prevents people from falling off the side of the stairs.