Glass Railing Systems Toronto – Stair, Balcony, Deck, Interior, Exterior
Glass railings installation is an excellent way to make your home more comfortable and stylish. And today, with the country’s prime top-flight glass railings manufacturer Art Metal Workshop it is easy and affordable to do as ever before.
Situated in Toronto, Canada, Art Metal Workshop produces various glass railings systems of different sizes, including railings for your indoor stairs, balconies, decks, and interior and exterior railings.
Our sturdy, durable, and resistant-to-abuse iron railings suit both interior and exterior applications.
Toronto is a city full of glitz and glamor. Install a custom glass railing system from Art Metal Workshop to match a metropolitan’s bright lights and emphasize your house’s snazzy and jazzy spirit.
Art Metal Workshop certificated workers will install it for you in less than a day. Also, you can check out more glass railing styles at our partner’s NW Aluminum website.
Our stair and balcony railings, paired with custom mirrors, will turn your unutilized space into your favorite hangout place, bringing an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication to your home. And as a cherry on top of your sundae, the deck railing of Art Metal Workshop will provide safety and convenience to your already beautiful house.
Contact us to start turning your place into a modern castle.
Glass Railing Toronto: Understanding Pros and Cons
Glass railings are fantastic, no matter how you look at them. These systems feature everything you could want from the fences, and their durability makes them cost-efficient. Moreover, they enhance the buildings’ appearance, boosting their value.
Glass Railing Systems: Strengths and Weaknesses
Glass rails for stairs are a significant investment compared to wooden and metal systems, so you should weigh all pros and cons before having installed them.
Pros:
– You and your family can enjoy the view.
– Tempered glass railings are solid and provide safety.
– Interior glass railings make the space seem bigger.
In addition, pool owners will appreciate glass pool fences, as glass is resistant to chemicals in the water. Moreover, these pool fences are easy to clean. As a result, they will look like new ones for a long time. And Art Metal Workshop will provide your Toronto property with glass railings that are both durable and stylish that become the pride of your house.
Cons:
– Glass railings can be expensive.
– Glass isn’t impervious to scratches.
Glass Railing Installation: DIY Vs. Professional
Some house owners try to install railings by themselves, attempting to cut down the overall expenses. However, a good rule of thumb is that it is a bad idea, especially when dealing with frameless glass railings. Such systems have many accessories, such as clamps, clips, fixings, fittings, brackets, etc. Therefore, if you have incorrectly installed one of them, it can compromise the entire construction integrity.
Moreover, even tempered glass is at risk of shattering when installed incorrectly due to wrong tension distribution. It can also be dangerous for you and your family, not to mention financial losses.
Visualizing Your Dream: Get Glass Railing Detail CAD Drawings
Do you want a unique frameless glass railings system? Our designing service will help you develop a custom glass panel that perfectly fits your home and personal style. In addition, specialized software solutions allow the creation of a virtual model that would enable you to see how the dream construction would look in real life. You can also draw inspiration from catalogs with residential and commercial projects.
Hire a Trusted Glass Railing Manufacturer in Toronto
Outdoor glass railings or stainless steel railings are significant purchases. That’s why it makes sense to ensure that you invest your money in truly quality products by checking customer testimonials, google reviews, and manufacturers’ awards.
Glass Railing
Glass railings can bring an additional elegancy to your home. Compared to traditional iron or wood railings, glass creates a more open, transparent, and brighter ambiance in exterior and interior architectural applications. For example, such panels make the ordinary and lackluster staircase, deck, patio, or balcony more spacious and chic.
Why Choose Glass Railing?
Aside from the noticeable aesthetic effect, glass railing has many benefits.
1. Glass railings are perfect for external applications such as your porch, deck, or balcony since the clear panels pose no obstruction from the beautiful outdoor scenery your garden offers. In addition, you gain an even keener eagle eye on your kids or pets while you sit back and relax on a hot day. Glass railing also provides additional protection from the wind and rain.
2. Also known as “invisible railings,” glass is an excellent choice for parents and pet owners. Smaller spaces between the panels reduce to nil the risk of tiny heads, hands, and feet getting stuck in.
4. Tempered glass panels are safer than they look! Tempering involves heating the ordinary glass to around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit before rapidly cooling or “quenching” it. The finished product has significantly higher strength and increased resistance to shattering. Furthermore, if and when tempered glass does inevitably break, it will shatter into smaller pieces instead of breaking into large, jagged shards that can be fatally harmful.
5. Frameless glass railings are ideal for decks, balconies, and patios. The stainless steel railings with tempered glass panels display strong resistance to the daily wear and tear caused by the unforgiving elements of nature, such as cold, heat, and moisture.
6. Compared to traditional hardwood railings, prone to be weathered, warped, and damaged due to wind, rain, and sun exposure, tempered glass railing for stairs has increased tolerance to extreme temperatures. It won’t easily shatter even after having been accidentally cracked.
7. Glass is easy to maintain. Cleaning it only requires soapy water and a squeegee. Hardwood, however, demands more thorough care and maintenance, including impregnation with an antiseptic, water-repellent coating, and repainting. Iron railing in exterior settings is also prone to rust and thus needs occasional repainting.
The Cons of Glass Railing
The only major drawback of choosing a custom glass railing is its high price. So you will have to shell out a considerable amount of money for the custom glass panels and stainless steel railings. Additionally, you will have to pay for the installing service. Another thing is that even tempered glass is not entirely scratch-resistant or unbreakable. Nonetheless, this pricey investment proves to be worth every penny since its benefits far outweigh the disadvantages.
A Few Things to Consider Before Buying Glass Railing
Plan your budget
Make sure you have enough funds to pull through with all the purchases and installation charges before making the first move on your project. Otherwise, you may end up having already bought the materials but with not enough money left over for installing them. Although taking the cheaper DIY route may lead you to the situation when jumping from the frying pan and into the fire. Experts strongly advise against this move to spare you from potentially major headaches due to a failed installation attempt.
Glass panels come in various custom design options to choose from
If you opt for more privacy, you can choose frosted or tinted glass panels instead of clear ones. Ensure the glass panels have been properly polished and edged to prevent cutting people and pets.
Consult with local construction authorities
It also makes sense to consult local authorities regarding industry standards, safety practices, restrictions, by-laws, etc., before glass construction installation. Doing so will save you a tremendous amount of time, money, and energy. For instance, building a deck may require tinted glass matching your home’s windows to minimize casualties of birds accidentally flying into the transparent glass panels.
Know the required minimum thickness
According to the International Building Code, the minimum tempered glass panels’ thickness must be at least six millimeters or a quarter of an inch. Moreover, IBC recommends a builder strictly following specific resistance requirements. The best way to meet all the requirements is to find a glass railing installation service that abides by all updated revisions on local codes and standards. A responsible company can assist you in the expertise, buying, and installation process.
Glass Railing Installation Requires Professional Skill and Experience
Compared to wood, glass railings installation is far less complex. Nevertheless, leave this job to skilled and certificated experts. After all, the clips, clamps, brackets, fittings, fixings, and other glass railing accessories can still appear complex and overwhelming to the inexperienced non-specialist. Furthermore, improper DIY installation can result in a weight distribution imbalance in the glass, placing your family’s safety at risk.
How to Choose the Right Contractor for the Job
Nothing can be more frustrating than wasting precious time and hard-earned money on a botched glass railing installation project. And the first step to save yourself from this stressful predicament is to leave a DIY idea. The second and most crucial step is to hire the right service. Here are some lifesaving tips on choosing the company that can give you the best bang for your buck.
Do your research
You can ask for references from friends and acquaintances on companies they have tried, tested, and approved. Or you can do a simple Google search to find local contractors in your area. Then, list companies near you and check out each one’s website, Facebook page, Instagram, or Google+. What’s great about these social media networks is that you can easily surf through customers’ comments and feedback on a company.
Visit each company’s website on your list and browse through the portfolio section to review finished projects. Scrupulous companies are transparent, generous, and strongly oriented on customer satisfaction.
Ensure that the chosen company specializes in glass railing installation and is not just limited to home improvement in general.
Ask how long a company has been doing business
Give preference to proven firms with many years of experience.
Search the ratings of each prospective contractor with the Better Business Bureau
After all, many dishonest companies appear to have great websites and rave google reviews but are rip-offs. Be extra wary of companies offering incredibly cheaper rates than others on your list.
Make sure that the contact numbers and addresses are valid
To get a first impression, call and check the quality of the reception service. Then, go the extra mile and pay a visit to the indicated address to ensure that the firm has a brick-and-mortar office and not just a backyard or garage “office” run by inexperienced, non-professional, and fly-by-night workers.
Inquire about warranty and insurance policies
Ideally, a contractor should honor the manufacturer’s warranty in case of defects in materials. Furthermore, ensure that a company carries worker’s compensation and personal liability insurance. This will spare you from shouldering financial liability for damages and injuries workers may sustain within your property.
Know that a good company never gives estimates over the phone alone
The ideal setup is for a company representative to visit your property to assess and evaluate the railing project location before providing a free estimate and proposal. The assessor’s knowledge, promptness, and courtesy (or the lack thereof) will give you an accurate impression of how professional a company transacts with a client early on.
Why Choose Art Metal
We have more than 18 years of experience and have completed 12 000 projects in the Greater Toronto Area.
At Art Metal, we provide free estimates, always complete the work within the specified period, and guarantee a lifetime warranty on all our products.2.
We are transparent enough to give the contact numbers or addresses of previous clients to confirm the quality of our work. Our clients reside in Toronto, Richmond Hill, and other cities.
Art Metal is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. We have been featured on three home improvement TV shows and consecutively voted as Number One on Homestars.com from 2010 to 2022.
