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Frameless glass railings
Glass railings and balustrades for staircases, patios and balconies that keep the room and the view open.
Where can a glass railing go in a house?
Glass railings from Shower Doors of Nashville go on staircases and interior landings, and outside on patios and balconies. They’re built frameless, so the barrier is a run of glass panels, also called a balustrade, rather than a row of spindles or balusters.
Indoors, a glass stair railing lets light from one floor reach the next and keeps sight lines open across the room. Outdoors, it keeps the view from a balcony or patio instead of blocking it with pickets. Every railing is measured where it will stand, since stairs and balconies are rarely built to the same dimensions twice.
Why choose glass for a stair or balcony railing?
Glass gives you a safe, sturdy barrier without giving up an open floor plan. A wood or iron railing divides a space visually; a glass one lets the stairwell and the room around it read as one space.
A frameless glass railing can also tie in with other glass in the house, such as frameless shower enclosures or a glass-walled office, since all of them show glass edges rather than frames. Steve can talk through layout and hardware at the consultation and price the railing from the measurements taken there.
How does a glass railing project start?
A glass railing starts with a free consultation, where the stair or balcony is looked at and measured. You can also stop by the showroom at 103 Tennessee Way in Hendersonville, Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, or call 615.431.5070.
Railing prices aren’t published, because each one is quoted from its own measurements. If the railing is part of new construction or a remodel, Shower Doors of Nashville works with a lot of contractors and can coordinate with yours on when the glass goes in. To get on the calendar, send a request online.
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Glass Railings: common questions
How much do glass railings cost?
Shower Doors of Nashville prices each glass railing from measurements taken on site, so there’s no per-foot price list. What gets measured is the run itself: the staircase, landing, patio or balcony where the glass will stand. The consultation is free; call 615.431.5070 or stop by the Hendersonville showroom to set one up.
Can glass railings go outside on a balcony or patio?
Yes. Shower Doors of Nashville installs frameless glass railings and balustrades outdoors on patios and balconies as well as inside the house. Outside, a glass railing keeps the view open instead of breaking it up with pickets. Each railing is measured where it will stand, after a free consultation.
Are glass stair railings safe?
Shower Doors of Nashville builds glass railings to give a staircase a safe, sturdy barrier without closing off an open floor plan. Each railing is measured and designed for the specific stair or landing it goes on. Ask Steve about the glass and hardware planned for your stair at the free consultation.
What is a glass balustrade?
A glass balustrade is a railing filled with glass panels instead of spindles or balusters. Shower Doors of Nashville installs frameless glass balustrades on staircases, landings, patios and balconies, where they form a barrier that light passes straight through. Each one is measured on site and quoted after a free consultation.
Will a glass railing make my stairwell feel more open?
Yes. A glass railing lets light and sight lines pass through, so a stairwell and the rooms around it read as one open space instead of being split by a row of balusters. Shower Doors of Nashville installs them inside the house and out, and Steve can measure your stair at a free consultation.
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