Fall is a time of football games, backyard fires, harvest festivals, apple picking, birdwatching, and corn mazes. It’s a season ablaze with colour: pale yellow, brilliant orange, burnished copper, sepia, caramelized bronze, honeyed gold, rust, crimson, amber, and carnelian. Want to keep your fall backyard views clear and open? Want a balustrade that’s weather-resistant, low maintenance, and easy to clean? If so, glass railings may be right for you.
The Many Benefits of Glass Railings
There are many reasons to choose glass railings for your patio or deck.
- Clear, open views: Interested in enjoying colourful fall foliage from your back deck? Wish to connect to nature? Glass railings deliver an unobstructed view, allowing enjoyment of the fall colours around you. They create an open, airy atmosphere on the patio/deck.
- Durability: Glass railings are decay, rust, and rot resistant. They can handle Canada’s extreme weather with no need for scraping, staining, or sanding. You can get up to 25 years of low maintenance with a glass railing system.
- Style: Glass railings enhance the aesthetic of your yard, offering a polished, modern look and feel. A glass railing system gives your deck, patio, or balcony a sleek look while harmonizing with stone, wood, or metal features.
- Spacious feel: Glass railings are inconspicuous, providing a sense of openness. They visually expand the perception of space, enhance a home’s design, and allow light to pass through.
- Protection from winds: Glass railings permit quality time on your patio/deck as they act as a wind barrier. Enjoy a hot/cold beverage in your yard with the help of glass railings.
- Sound dampening: Create a private sanctuary in your backyard, perfect for relaxation or conversation. Diminish traffic noise and neighbourhood sounds with glass railings.
- Customize: Choose frameless or framed glass railings. Design a barrier to perfectly fit your deck/patio/balcony. Choose the shape, transparency, and size. There are so many options!
- Increase market value: Glass barriers or railings are a high-end enhancement that increases the value of your home.
- Easy to install: Glass railing systems offer quick, easy installation compared to wood, iron, or steel railings.
- Complement other materials: Glass railings combine well with aluminum, marble, wood, stainless steel, granite, and other materials.
Keeping Glass Railings Clean
To remove dirt and dust from glass railings, use a soft cloth and wipe them clean. If the dirt has built up, dampen the cloth and wipe again. To remove liquid stains and grime, use a damp cloth with a glass cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water. Try a squeegee to remove streaks and water spots caused by snow or rain. Remove animal and bird droppings with apple cider vinegar.
Maintaining Glass Railings
Glass railings require very little maintenance. Check brackets and supports annually to ensure they’re damage-free and not loose. Check that the wood the railings are attached to is not decaying. That’s it!Interested in clear, open views from your deck or patio? Want durable railings that require little cleaning and maintenance? Would you like a balustrade that is functional and decorative? Customglass railings from House of Mirrors and Glass meet all these requirements! Contact us for more information.
