Topless Glass Railing

No handrail, no bottom rail, a frameless glass railing that lives up to your million-dollar view.

Description

Structural Glass Railing by Craft-Bilt

Craft-Bilt has created an attractive topless glass railing system for those customers who want the look of pure invisible glass.

Frameless Glass Railing

At Craft-Bilt, we’re big on testing and over-designing our products. Testing has shown that our ½” thick glass combined with our new structural glass channel greatly surpasses the load requirements of the building code. The building code does not only require horizontal loads, but it also requires vertical loads as well.  Other glass adapter systems use two small screw ports with a stamped metal support plate. Our system uses four #10 screw ports, especially plated screws and 1/4″ thick CNC aluminum caps to support the combined weight of the glass and the vertical loads of the building code.

We’ve designed strong beefy side channels that utilize a roll-in glazing spline to contain the incredibly strong ½” thick tempered glass. There are other systems that use ⅜” thick glass, but at Craft-Bilt we know you’ve come to expect only the best and safest railing for your family. Get the invisible glass railing you can rely on. A beautiful railing system for your home to be sure, but this system also has excellent commercial uses such as windbreaks for outdoor restaurant seating.

Our heavy-gauge glass adapters allow you to attach 1/2″ tempered glass panels to your wood posts or columns. Craft-Bilt Structural Glass Railing has even been used indoors. Create a modern look for your home’s interior.

Frameless Glass Railing Balcony All Glass Railing with Aluminum Posts

In addition to its superior strength, Craft-Bilt’s Structural Glass Railing is engineered for long-term beauty and minimal maintenance. The precision-machined aluminum components are finished with a durable, weather-resistant coating that stands up to UV rays, moisture, and temperature fluctuations year after year. Our roll-in glazing spline design not only provides a secure fit but also simplifies glass replacement if ever needed.

The clean, frameless aesthetic of our system preserves your views while enhancing the value of your property. Whether overlooking a scenic landscape, a city skyline, or a backyard pool, the uninterrupted sightlines create a luxurious, open feel. And because our system is adaptable to wood, aluminum, or steel structures, it offers unmatched flexibility for architects, builders, and homeowners alike.

With Craft-Bilt, you’re not just getting a railing — you’re investing in a system built for safety, engineered for strength, and designed to elevate any space.

Invisible Glass Railing Video

If you prefer the look and feel of a framed system, we also offer glass railings with a handrail and bottom rail for added definition and support. These systems combine the same Craft-Bilt quality and engineering with a more traditional framed appearance. To learn more, visit our Aluminum Railing page.

Deck Aluminum and Glass Railing Kits

Applications

Outdoor Frameless Glass Railing Applications

Craft-Bilt’s frameless glass railing systems offer a sleek, modern solution for both outdoor and indoor spaces, providing safety without compromising your view. Engineered with durable ½″ tempered glass and precision aluminum components, these railings are ideal for a wide range of applications from enhancing the openness of a back deck or front porch to creating a stylish barrier around pools, balconies, and cottages. Indoors, frameless glass railings bring a contemporary touch to staircases, mezzanines, and lofts, allowing light to flow freely while maintaining a secure boundary. Whether installed with wood posts, paired with an awning, or used as balcony dividers, Craft-Bilt’s invisible glass railing designs deliver the perfect blend of strength, beauty, and unobstructed sightlines.

  • Back Deck Glass Railings
  • Front Porch Glass Railings
  • Glass Fencing Around Pools
  • Frameless Glass Balcony Dividers
  • Boat House Glass Railing
  • Cottage Glass Railings

  Topless Glass Railing  Frameless Glass Railing with Wood Posts  Frameless Glass Railing and Awning  Invisible Glass Railing

Indoor Frameless Glass Railing Applications

  • A modern alternative to typical interior railing
  • Stair Railing
  • Indoor balcony glass railing
  • Indoor mezzanine glass railing

      Interior Glass Railing  Interior Glass Railing

Specifications

Frameless Glass Railing Specifications

Structural Glass Railing by Craft-Bilt is available in 36″ and 42″ heights. Building code requirements state that decks over 24″ (600mm) above the ground must have a 36″ high guard, and decks over 72″ (1800mm) above grade must have a 42″ high guard. Custom heights are also available for pool fences, wind breaks and privacy walls.

  • All edges polished
  • Top corners available with 2″ radius or square
  • Tempered structural glass 1/2” thick
  • Structural glass adapter channel mounts to railing posts, walls or columns
  • Structural glass adapter channel top & bottom caps made strong from 1/4″ thick CNC aluminum
  • Bottom cap has an extended leg for extra support
  • Structural glass roll-in spline made of high-quality Santoprene, not PVC or other cheaper materials

Craft-Bilt Frameless Glass Railing Post Types

Frameless Railing Post Options:

Use with any of our railing posts, available in 2¼”, 3″ or 5½”. You can also mount our glass adapters to other metal or wood posts, walls or columns.

Frameless Railing Design Video:

Wondering how our railing system compares to other frameless glass railings on the market? Read our in-depth guide before you decide.

Frameless Railing Installation

How to Install Craft-Bilt’s Topless Glass Railing

 

Please download it from the installation instruction webpage.

See installed jobs on our Youtube Channel.

These are the most common installation guides. If your specific situation is not addressed, please contact us at (800) 668-6430 or [email protected]

Instructions can be updated without notice. Please inquire about the latest version.

Craft-Bilt’s warranty applies to a properly installed product only. Please contact us for warranty details. Labour and installation warranty are provided by the contractor who sells and installs the product. If you purchase products to install yourself (or have installed) then you are solely responsible for labour, installation, and building code issues. DIY’ers should have above-average construction skills and knowledge of building practices and codes. Please carefully read the footnotes on your quote or sales order. Purchases are bound by our Terms and Conditions of Sale.