Fast Balcony Glass Balcony Railing System
Reviewed pricing, lead time, freight, and final configuration are confirmed during quote review before order release.
The Fast Balcony Glass Balcony Railing System sets clear tempered lites in welded aluminum frames for guard runs where nothing should interrupt the view. It serves balconies, terraces, and rooftop amenity decks in multifamily and hospitality work, and it pairs with the glass-guard balcony platforms for a consistent elevation.
Sections are welded aluminum posts and rails carrying clear tempered safety glass, shipped in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft lengths; longer sections carry multiple lites per the released engineering. Lite thickness and any laminated requirement are set by the project engineering rather than printed as a one-size claim, and the glazing sequence ships with the installation documents. Standard guard height is 42 in with 36 in available where the project code allows. The aluminum powder coats in Matte Black, White, Bronze, or Slate Gray, and glass is the heaviest infill in the program, so per-section weights are published for handling and freight planning.
Highlights
- Clear tempered glass lites in welded aluminum frames for uninterrupted views
- Welded aluminum sections in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft lengths; multiple lites on longer sections
- Lite thickness and laminated requirements engineered per project
- 42 in guard height standard; 36 in available where project code allows
- Bolt-on surface mount to frame, deck, or parapet, no field welding
- Per-section weights 57 to 106 lb published for handling and freight planning
- Powder coat program: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; custom colors quoted on request
Specification Table
| Section lengths | 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft; runs cut to project layout during quote review |
| Guard height | 42 in standard; 36 in available where project code allows |
| Construction | Welded aluminum posts and rails with glass lites set in rail frames |
| Railing infill | Clear tempered safety glass; thickness and laminated requirement per project engineering |
| Post program | Welded aluminum posts with base hardware; spacing per released engineering |
| Mount system | Surface mount to balcony frame, deck structure, or parapet |
| Installation | Bolt-on section installation; glass set per the released glazing sequence |
| Structural basis | Engineered to project live-load requirements; structural verification completed during quote review |
| Finish | Powder coat: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; custom colors quoted on request |
| Section weight | About 57 lb (4 ft), 69 lb (5 ft), 82 lb (6 ft), 106 lb (8 ft), including one post per section (engineering estimate) |
| Lead time | Confirmed during quote review; typical production runs are scheduled after drawing approval |
| Freight | Ships crated by commercial freight; freight confirmed during quote review |
| Warranty | Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review |
Included Components
- Welded aluminum railing sections in the selected length
- Clear tempered glass lites, factory cut to the section schedule
- One welded aluminum post with base hardware per section; corner and starter posts scoped at quote review
- Glazing gaskets, setting blocks, section splice and mounting hardware per the released details
- Powder coat finish in the selected color
Installation Notes
- Guard attachment is structural: substrate, blocking, and anchorage must be verified by the project engineer of record, with structural verification completed during quote review.
- Lay out post locations from the released engineering before drilling; glass lites are factory cut and cannot absorb layout drift.
- Bolt posts and rail frames to the structure per the released details, then set glass per the released glazing sequence with the supplied gaskets and setting blocks.
- Never field-cut or field-drill tempered lites; damaged lites are replaced through the quote desk.
- Clean glass with standard glass cleaner and powder coated surfaces with mild detergent and water.
Warranty and Support
- Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review.
- AAMA 2604-class powder coat performance is available and confirmed during quote review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What glass thickness is supplied?
Lites are clear tempered safety glass, with thickness and any laminated requirement set by the guard engineering for the project and documented during quote review. Nothing is printed as a one-size rating.
Can I replace a broken lite later?
Yes. Lites are set in the rail frames with gaskets and are individually replaceable; replacement lites are ordered through the quote desk against the original section schedule.
How heavy are the sections?
Glass is the heaviest infill in the program: plan about 57 lb for a 4 ft section up to about 106 lb for an 8 ft section including a post, which usually means two-person handling and staged delivery on multi-story work.
How do I estimate sections for my run?
Divide the run by the section lengths, favoring longer sections on straight runs. Send the run drawing with the quote request; the section schedule, corner posts, and lite schedule are confirmed during quote review.
Documents
- Type Balcony Railing System
- SKU FB-BAL-RAIL-GLASS-L4-BK
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