Glass Railing Systems: Specification & Installation
Comprehensive guide to structural glass railing systems including load requirements, glass types, and installation best practices.
Course Overview
Comprehensive guide to structural glass railing systems including load requirements, glass types, and installation best practices.
This course covers the full range of structural glass railing systems — from post-mounted and shoe-mounted designs to captured-rail configurations — and how to specify them correctly for load, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Learning Objectives
Compare monolithic and laminated tempered glass types and their appropriate applications
Understand structural load requirements and analysis methods for glass railing systems
Apply current IBC and ADA code requirements to glass railing specifications
Recognize best practices for glass panel installation and edge detailing
Course Outline
- Monolithic vs. laminated tempered glass
- Thickness & load ratings
- Edge treatments
- Load calculations
- Post vs. shoe-mounted systems
- Deflection limits
- IBC glazing requirements
- ADA considerations
- Local jurisdiction variances
- Panel setting & alignment
- Sealants & gaskets
- Common field issues
Instructor
Sarah Johnson, AIA
Senior Design Consultant | Hollaender Manufacturing
Sarah is a registered architect specializing in structural glass systems, with extensive experience specifying glass railing for commercial, hospitality, and institutional projects across the country.
You will receive a confirmation email with course details and access information.