Smart Solutions for Glass Railing Installations

Glass railing installations are no easy feat. Drill hole precision and careful placement of glass panels in awkward spaces are just some of the challenges that installers face. Thankfully, smart solutions for glass railing components do exist to ensure a smooth installation that consider common challengesWhether you are new or experienced in this style of railing, read on to keep up to date with the latest products.

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Frameless Glass Railing Installations on Uneven Surfaces

More often found in renovation projects, the substrate to affix guard rail components is uneven, making the alignment of glass panels a real challenge. Fortunately, there are several products available to help alleviate this “pain in the glass” alignment. Stainless steel standoff shims are one solution and new product innovations mean the glass panels no longer need to be removed to address misalignment issues. Read on.

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Combine Adjustable and Non-Adjustable Glass Standoffs.

Bezdan offers a wide range of options when it comes to glass standoffs. The adjustable glass standoff includes features that allow for easy alignment of glass panels, so installers do not need to remove the glass to make adjustments once placed. The adjustable standoff matches the look of non-adjustable standoff styles, so you can use it in combination where surfaces are uniform, offering some time and cost savings. 

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Hide Misalignments on the Edge of Glass Panels with the U-Channel. 

A great option for concealing minor misalignments in glass panels is Bezdan’s U-channel. The stainless steel channel features a deeper profile depth of 0.98-inches and provides a nice finishing element for frameless glass railings that also works as a functional solution to protect glass edges from breakage. Plus, it boasts a beautiful satin finish that harmoniously matches fittings.

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Baluster Railing Installation on Stairs 

There are a few things to keep in mind when installing posts for glass railing on staircases. Positioning of the posts to achieve a minimum guardrail height requirement is a common challenge installers face. 

Achieve the Minimum Guardrail Height with a Combination of Posts and Top Mount Bracket Heights

The Bezdan Stainless product line includes pre-assembled and pre-drilled posts with multiple heights and glass clip placements to provide off-the-shelf solutions in a wide variety to suit varying project needs. There are also top mount brackets in two height options in fixed or adjustable styles and various configurations, giving installers some added flexibility.

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To make it even easier to choose the right products for the job, we offer this handy reference guide showing all the different post placements for the front, middle, and back of tread plus post and bracket height configurations to meet the 36” guardrail height requirements.

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Reduce Labour Time on Site with Pre-Assembled Posts 

Keeping things efficient is a high priority on busy project sites. Assembling glass clips on-site with all the different parts can be a time-lag. Bezdan has answered the call with pre-assembled posts with cover flange and glass clips in various heights, glass clip placements, and configurations for faster installations. 

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Install Black Railings Without Powder Coating

Achieve the ultra-modern look of black baluster railings and retain the benefits of high durability, scratch resistance, strength, and versatility of classic stainless steel in an off-the-shelf solution. Plus, you reduce process and lag time costs associated with powder coating and quality control issues.

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Installers can find a full range of components in back stainless to create a stunning frameless or baluster railing solution, including pre-drilled posts, glass clips, caps, and top mount brackets in a variety of styles for added installation flexibility. Discover black stainless. 

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