Glass railings are popular in Cayman for an obvious reason: they keep the view. Choosing the right system comes down to how the railing is fixed, what glass goes in it and how the hardware copes with salt air.
Start with the fixing
Most frameless systems either set the glass into a continuous aluminium base channel or hold each panel on individual stainless spigots. Channels give the cleanest line and suit balconies and terraces. Spigots read lighter and work well around pools and decks.
Choose the glass
Guarding glass should be toughened and, in most locations, laminated, so a broken panel stays in place. Low-iron glass removes the green tint of standard glass, which is noticeable on long runs against the sea. Frosted or patterned glass adds privacy between neighbouring balconies.
“If you can see the sea from the balcony, the railing is part of the view.”
Plan for salt air
- 01Use 316 marine-grade stainless fittings rather than 304
- 02Rinse hardware with fresh water periodically, especially on the windward side
- 03Ask for powder-coated aluminium channels with a finish suited to coastal exposure
Send us your plans or balcony dimensions and we'll suggest a system, glass type and finish, with a price.
