Glass Fence & Railing Hardware
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Besides the glass, hardware components are the most important part of your railing system. Different hardware options determine the cost and style of your final product. All of our hardware options make for beautiful, durable, and long-lasting glass fences and railings, and the choice is about your aesthetic preference. Our fully frameless system, which uses spigots, is the most popular and cost-effective option.
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Glass Spigot
We use marine-grade stainless steel spigots in our frameless and semi-frameless glass railing systems. They are also commonly referred to as clamps, glass-to-surface clamps, stanchions, or surface base mounts. Like all of our hardware options, spigots can be powder coated to your preference.

Base Shoe
This system uses a continuous channel along the mounting surface to seat the glass in place. Base shoe systems are also commonly referred to as U-channels or continuous channels. This type of hardware is perfect for commercial developments and some contemporary homes.

Stand Off Pin Systems
This system attaches the glass to a vertical surface using large-diameter pins. They are commonly used for public stairways and glass balconies, as well as in contemporary homes.

Edge Mount Systems
Edge Mounts are similar to a spigot system but are used to align the glass edge with the surface edge. They require less space to mount, leaving more room on your porch or balcony.

Fascia Mount Systems
Fascia mounts are similar to a spigot system but are used to align the glass edge with the surface edge. With these clamps, the bottom of your glass railing begins below your mounting surface, maximizing available surface area.

Glass to Glass Clip
This piece is used to connect panes of glass in frameless systems. It sits between glass panels to keep perfect alignment over time and increase strength. Glass-to-glass clips are optional, though we recommend them on systems 48” tall or higher.

Articulating Glass to Glass Clip
Sometimes referred to as bracing clamps, these clips sustain the alignment of glass panels over time and increase strength. These are used the same way as standard glass-to-glass clips, but allow connecting two panels that form an obtuse or 90° angle. We recommend these clips on systems 48” tall or higher.

D Clip
D clips are used to connect glass panels to vertical surfaces like walls or posts. The glass panel runs perpendicular to the wall or post and is secured in place by the small stainless steel clip.

Top Cap Railing
Top Cap railing can be added to any glass railing or enclosure. These slim rails slide over the top of the glass to keep your panels aligned, adding to the visual design of your railing. These railings are for aesthetic purposes and do not meet code (where required). Top cap rails measure about 1” in diameter for round railings and 1 x ¾” (W x H) for square railings.

Handrail
Handrails are larger than top cap rails and add a safety feature to your glass railing, providing a surface to grab onto. Our handrails come in circular or square styles and can be added to the top of any glass fence or railing design. Handrails measure 1.66” in diameter for round railings and 1.57” x 1.57” for square railings.

Posted Glass Railing Systems
Often referred to as “Semi-Frameless” glass fences or railings, this system uses surface-mounted posts to support glass panels. Posts can be customized in shape, finish, and color. By using posts, the height of your fence or guardrail can go up to 72”

Self Latching Gate
This slow-closing, self-latching gate system is our standard gate component for glass fences and railings. The magnetic self-latching hardware ensures that gates are not accidentally left open, meaning your kids and pets stay safe. These gates cannot be pushed through and must be opened by pulling the pin out of the latch.

Upgraded Locking Handle Gate
This hardware option resembles a commercial lever lock door handle for a glass gate. It is a more heavy-duty alternative to the self-latching magnetic gate mechanism above. It can be locked with a key.

Panic Hardware Gate
This commercial glass gate is a common exit device that uses a crash bar or "push bar" along the width of the gate. Because local codes sometimes require certain exit devices, this panic hardware option is perfect for apartment complexes, high-traffic pools, and other commercial developments. It comes with a lever locking handle for the exterior side of the gate.

Custom Gate Posts
We manufacture these posts made-to-order as part of our custom glass systems. These posts ensure that gates can be hinged at any angle to fit into your space perfectly, and are paired to the height and length of your gate.

Frosted Glass Panels
In addition to our crystal clear glass, we also offer frosted glass panels. This sandblasted glass provides more privacy and still looks beautiful, allowing some light to transfer through your fencing.
