“Art glass” with individual patterns that cross several lites of glass is also available. Various colors are available - clear, tinted in bronze or grey, frosted on one or both sides, etc. Thickness of the glass will depend on the specific railing design, and we will ensure it meets building codes. PVB is generally acceptable for interior applications while SGP (Sentry Glass) is generally recommended for exterior applications. Laminated glass with an interlayer of either PVB or SGP (Sentry) is available in overall nominal thicknesses of ½”, 7/16”, 11/16”, 13/16” and 11/16”. Let us know if this is required for your project. Laminated tempered glass is required by some codes and jurisdictions. Structural glass and button rail systems standard is ½” thick tempered monolithic glass. Tempered monolithic glass that is 3/8” thick is the standard used in our post and rail captured glass systems. – Interna-Rail, VUE, KLEAR and Speed-Rail. Glass infill and balustrade panels are available in the configurations that meet IBC and state building codes.
