Whether you’re renovating an existing deck or patio or you just installed a new one, adding a handrail system is essential. Particularly if your household has children, pets or people with disabilities, this safety feature is non-negotiable for keeping everyone safe.

Many find themselves unsatisfied with the most common materials used in handrails; wood, for example, leads to splinters, and metal can look a bit too sterile. 

Glass handrails are the ideal way to create outdoor areas that are just as secure as they are beautiful. Because glass is so often overlooked when installing handrails, we’ve listed four of our favorite ways a glass handrail system can enhance your deck or patio.

Enhance the View From Your Deck 

Traditional handrail materials, like metal or wood, obstruct your view of the outdoors. Adding a safety feature shouldn’t take away from your view, whether your home overlooks the ocean, the mountains or you’re just trying to keep an eye on the kids.

Because they’re transparent, glass handrail systems give you a beautiful, unobstructed view of your backyard. 

Make Your Patio Feel Lighter and More Spacious 

Glass surfaces are a great way to make any space feel more open and airy, and that extends to your patio. Your deck should feel like a seamless transitionary area from the indoors to the outdoors, and glass handrails are a beautiful way to achieve that.

Add Safety and Privacy With Style

With modern tempered glass, it’s easy to see how glass can be a great material to add safety to your deck or patio.

But what about privacy? Let us explain.

Glass panels are incredibly customizable. Our glass handrail systems can be treated to create an opaque or obscured effect that creates privacy while still allowing the light in. This makes them the perfect solution for urban apartments or other housing areas where your neighbors are fairly close. 

Make Your Safety Features More Durable with Tempered Glass

When adding a safety feature like a handrail system, choosing a material that’s strong enough to break a fall is crucial. Our glass handrail systems are made with tempered glass, which is far more durable than other glass materials. 

Tempered glass is incredibly difficult to break. In the rare event that it does shatter, the tempered glass breaks into dull shards that are far less likely to cause injury. This makes it an ideal material for households concerned about installing glass surfaces where children or pets will play.

When renovating their outdoor spaces, too many homeowners feel they have to choose between beauty and function. Glass handrail systems are perfect for extending the sophisticated style of your home out onto your deck or patio. Golden Glass fabricates beautiful tempered glass materials that are ideal for adding safety and style simultaneously. We’d love to help you transform your home with Golden Glass – give us a call at (800) 64-GLASS or contact us online to get started on your next home renovation project today.

When you’re looking to install an important safety feature like handrails, you shouldn’t have to compromise the spacial aesthetics of your home. Glass is often thought of as a weaker material, so it’s usually overlooked when it comes to safety features.

Today’s modern, tempered glass is incredibly durable and low-maintenance, making it ideal for use in glass handrail systems. We’ve outlined four ways that glass handrail systems can elevate your home’s safety and design. 

1. Glass Handrail Systems Are Surprisingly Low Maintenance

If you’ve ever lived in a home with wooden handrails, you’ll know they’ll start to chip or fade with regular use. They’ll require repairs, staining or painting fairly regularly.

High-quality tempered glass materials are durable and easy to maintain. A quick once-over with soap and water is all you need to keep your glass handrail system sparkling.

2. They’re the Best Way to Keep Your Family Safe

We’ve all had a sibling (or maybe it was you) get their head stuck in between railings on a stairwell or playground. Installing wooden handrails puts your family at the same risk. 

Skip the call to the fire department and install glass handrail systems – made with no gaps to eliminate the worry of children or pets getting caught or falling through. 

Glass handrails are also far stronger than wooden materials, making it nearly impossible for children to break them and suffer a fall. Because glass doesn’t corrode in the same way as wood, this makes it a superior material for installing handrails in your outdoor areas as well.

3. They’re Incredibly Customizable

Our glazing contractors are proud to fabricate each piece in-house so we can customize a glass handrail system to your home’s unique needs and style. Regardless of the thickness, shape or design you envision for your space, we have the expertise to bring it to life.

Whether you’d like to let more light into your home with clear materials or add a bit of privacy with frosted glass, we’ll create and install the perfect glass handrail system for your home.

4. They Won’t Stick Out

You’ve spent time and money creating a sophisticated space that reflects your personal style. Why should a safety feature interfere with your home’s interior design?

Unlike traditional handrail materials like metal or chrome, glass handrail systems fit seamlessly into elegant home designs. They contribute beautifully to the spacial aesthetics of your home by allowing light to flow right through them.

Golden Glass is proud to fabricate and install custom glass handrail systems for every home.  Since 1984, our family-run business has been delivering on-time, high-quality glass products to Southern California and beyond. We’re proud to provide the cutting edge of glass materials to fortify your home. Call us today at (800) 64-GLASS or fill out our simple contact form and let us know how we can elevate your home with glass materials. We’ll be happy to provide you with a free quote for your next project.

Your home is your biggest asset, and your family is your top priority – Golden Glass’ glass handrail systems benefit them both by improving the aesthetics and the security of your space. Here at Golden Glass, we use only the highest quality, durable tempered glass in our glass handrails to ensure they’ll keep your family safe for years to come. Though they’re an excellent, intelligent and unique way to fortify your home, they’re often overlooked by renovators. We’ve compiled a short list of the ways that glass handrail installation can increase the value of your home.

1. Get a Better View with Glass Handrails

You don’t have to compromise the spacial aesthetics of your home to add a safety feature. Opaque materials like iron or chrome, commonly used in other handrails, obscure the beautiful views around your home. Glass handrail systems allow sunlight to flow uninterrupted through your home, making your space appear larger and brighter. 

2. Glass Handrails Prioritize Safety and Maximize Elegance

Glass has been used for centuries to create feelings of grandeur and elegance within a space. While it’s always been beautiful, today’s modern tempered glass is also incredibly strong, making it a fantastic material to be used in safety features like our glass handrail systems. The added benefit of transparency makes glass handrail systems an ideal choice for home renovators looking to keep an eye on their children.

3. Enhanced Durability

Our glass handrail systems are made with tempered glass to ensure they’re more than sturdy enough to hold up the weight required of safety handrails. Tempered glass is four times stronger than ordinary glass, and in the rare incident that it does break, it does so into small, dull pieces that minimize the risk of injury.  

4. Versatile Glass Handrails Keep Your Family Safe

Glass handrails work just as well outdoors as they do on indoor stairwells. In fact, because they lack the rails and gaps between them found in traditional railings, they’re a superior choice for keeping your children and pets safe within an enclosed outdoor space. 

When it comes to improving the resale value of your home, look to Golden Glass for options that will set it apart from other properties on the market. Our stunning glass handrail systems are unlike the most common ways property owners renovate their homes – they’re uniquely beautiful and practical. Our team of architectural glazing experts is one of the leaders in the nation, offering a comprehensive range of sophisticated design options so you can find the perfect glass solution for your space. To learn more about our glass replacement services or for a free consultation, give us a call today at (800) 64-GLASS or visit us online.

No one wants to think about it, but let’s face it: at some point, you’re going to need home glass replacement for your windows. You may start noticing leaks or cracks and worrying about a break-in if you’ve had your windows and glass doors for a long time, and it makes sense to start thinking now about how you’ll make those necessary replacements. But how do you know when it’s time for home glass replacement? There are warning signs you should be on the lookout for, and Golden Glass is here to help.

Unexplainable High Energy Costs

If your home’s energy bill is strangely high, it might signify that your windows aren’t performing as well as they used to, and you might need home glass replacement. Windows are an integral part of the home’s overall weather-resistant seal, which requires good insulation.

If you are experiencing a sudden drop in temperature in any specific room, look out for broken seals, cracks or gaps in the window frames, or windows not shutting properly.

Increased Drafts at Home

If you have noticed an increase in draftiness in the home, it is a definite sign that your windows aren’t performing as they should. Drafty windows have several possible causes, but you can often tell that they are drafty by feeling the surface of the window: if it is cold, then it means that the seal between the window frame and the glass is compromised.

It’s important to note the difference between drafts and the ambient airflow that typically comes through open windows. Drafts are not a normal part of that airflow. They come through gaps where there are imperfections in the window’s seals, so they can be a sign of wear and tear, and that home glass replacement is necessary.

Worn-Down Windows

Worn-down windows are a definite sign that it’s time for home glass replacement. Worn-down windows let in drafts, moisture, cold and heat, which can negatively affect your home’s comfort level and damage your home’s structure over time.

If you have worn-down windows, home glass replacement can help with new double pane insulated windows, improving your home’s energy efficiency and air quality.

Old Windows

As windows age, they tend to become more drafty and more challenging to keep clean, so you should consider home glass replacement when you notice this. Keeping old windows running is never a good investment, as they are a significant part of your home’s insulation, and they can have cracks and gaps that let in drafts and cold and let out heat if they aren’t performing as they should.

Difficult to Open or Close

If any windows in your home are difficult to shut or open properly, or if they stick or won’t close, this is a definite sign that you should be looking into home glass replacement. When windows are difficult to close, it is generally because the seals have worn down over time.

Though other signs indicate that it’s time for home glass replacement, these are the most common. If you notice any of these issues in your home, it’s time to call a professional home glass replacement service.

Whether you’re looking for home glass replacement and repair, mirror replacement, grass handrail system, shower door, and many more, Golden Glass has them for you. We offer a wide range of frames and glass for your home glass replacement needs, along with same-day board-up services, window packages and custom frames. Let our expert glaziers work their magic on your windows and refresh your home’s overall look and feel. Get a free quote today; contact us at (800) 64-GLASS. 

Tempered glass is a solid and durable glass best known for withstanding high amounts of impact. While the use of tempered glass has risen recently, it has been around for a long time and used for many reasons. 

Knowing how important this material is can help you better understand its usefulness and help you make a more educated decision when investing in tempered glass installation.

Adding Tempered Glass to Your Doors

Doors are one of the most common places where you will find a lot of tempered glass. Smaller versions of tempered glass are used to create a window in the door. 

Tempered glass is often the most important part of a storm door because it can prevent you from getting wet during a harsh storm, but it can also look just as good as a transparent door.

An entire door made out of glass is often made of tempered glass. Since the glass is stronger than regular glass, it can withstand a lot of impact. Experienced glass contractors such as the team at Golden Glass can manufacture tempered glass doors up to 25 mm thick.

Tempered Glass Windows

You will also find a lot of tempered glass used in windows. The same size of tempered glass used in doors may also be used in windows. 

Many people choose to have a window made out of tempered glass to have a solid and durable window that can serve various purposes. Tempered glass is also often used in a space that doesn’t have a door but is considered a high-risk area, such as walkways and ramps. 

Prevent Slips and Falls with Tempered Glass

Tempered glass is often used in wet areas because of its strength. Many people use it in their shower floors, saunas and hot tub areas to withstand heavy weights and mitigate slips and falls. Some people choose to have tempered glass installed in areas with many breakable items. 

There are many different places where you can use tempered glass. Whether you are looking for something to showcase a single item or you need something to protect from the elements, you can easily find a way to incorporate it into your home. The key is to find reputable glass contractors to help you determine if tempered glass is suitable to use, whether it’s for window installation, replacement windows or glass replacement services. 

For over 35 years, Golden Glass has offered industry-leading glazing services thanks to our team of experienced, skilled glass contractors. Our glazing contractors are ready, willing and able to take on any residential project you want to execute. Contact us today by calling us at (800) 64-GLASS or reach out to us online for a free quote.