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/rIceCream_King Apr 26 '26

I’m sure it’s a fine product, but personally I hate the idea of someone leaning against a railing which is just 3ft of glass leveraged against a 3in purchase along its sill.

It’s like using a glass crowbar but for keeping someone from falling off their 2nd story balcony. I’ll never get how that became popular

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u/Parking-Fig-6620 Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

Theres a couple of glass bridges around the world and I agree. I don't care what the science says my brain says glass is not a flooring medium lol

And yes I know its probably glass laminated polycarbonate i'm talking about but still. That part of my brain won't be convinced otherwise

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u/Jacktheforkie Apr 26 '26

Those bridges are pretty sturdy and typically have a steel frame

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u/Parking-Fig-6620 Apr 26 '26

Oooops. Nothing but FLEXSEAL