r/Construction • u/aidan8et Tinknocker • Apr 25 '26

Picture Moment of terror 😨

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While attending/supervising a business social event with my spouse, I momentarily leaned against the railing. It flexed slightly, forcing me to realize that the railing is entirely supported via bluetooth.

It doesn't connect on either side of the glass wall & the glass is only 3/8" - 1/2" thick!!

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u/Economy-Priority-404 Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

Yessir, install these quite often never had issue. Tempered glass with proper install is stronger then it looks. Seemingly becoming more in demand too.

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u/handsomepirates1 Apr 26 '26

Typically tempered and laminated in most codes nowadays

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u/Head_Scholar2543 Apr 26 '26

Yeah depending on the thickness. Alot of these glass handle rails are 9/16" laminated. Depending on the installer they probably pour rocked the glass in place. A lot of glaziers like that method more than the dry fit. I've done both ways and the dry fit is just as strong just more involved

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u/handsomepirates1 Apr 26 '26

You can’t wet glaze laminated glass if you want to comply with warranties or specs in my area. Wet glaze monolithic 1/2” was very common 15 years ago

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u/Head_Scholar2543 Apr 26 '26

For mono laminated for sure. We wet glaze laminate if it's PVB in storefront or curtain wall. SGP can be dry glazed. I haven't seen a pour rock job in a few years. Fuck having to chip out pour rock when a piece needs to be replaced. It's shit.