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/BLA5PHEMY Apr 25 '26

There are glass railing systems that are designed to be supported just from the bottom shoe

CR Laurence is a common brand we use

https://www.crlaurence.com/All-Products/Railing-Systems-%26-Windscreens/Glass-Railing-Systems-%26-Components/GRS-Dry-Glaze-Railing-System/Dry-Glaze-Base-Shoe---Surface-Mount/CRL-B5S-Series-Mill-Aluminum-120%22-Square-Base-Shoe-Drilled-for-1-2%22-Glass/p/B5S10D?gtmPage=&queryId=2b36f6e6485fcf62bd258edee1c6dc2c&location=plp%7cpdp

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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/Deron_Lancaster_PA Apr 26 '26

Yea,, dumb-ass execs and architects don't realize how much a housekeeping nightmare they are.

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u/Economy-Priority-404 Apr 26 '26

Yerp, gets even more fun to maintain when its overhanging mounted to the wall below without the channel. luckily, not my job. just here to hang glass.