Summary
Structural glass guard rails for pools, balconies, terraces, and stairways — a clean, unobstructed way to meet fall-protection code requirements without blocking the view. [DRAFT SPEC SHEET — see confidence note below.]
Overview
Glass Guard Rails use tempered or laminated safety glass, either frameless (held by a base shoe channel) or set into a top and/or side rail system with slim posts, to provide code-required fall protection around pools, balconies, terraces, rooftop decks, and stairways without the visual bulk of a traditional railing. It's a natural companion product to Condado Window's window and door lines for waterfront and hillside properties across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, where the view is often the point.
Features
- Unobstructed views — Frameless or slim-post systems keep the sightline open, ideal for pool decks and ocean-view balconies.
- Code-focused design — Sized and engineered to meet local guardrail height and load requirements (confirm with the project's building code jurisdiction).
- Durable in coastal conditions — Tempered or laminated glass with corrosion-resistant stainless-steel or aluminum hardware.
- Pairs with the rest of the property — Finish options coordinate with Condado Window's aluminum window and door finishes.
Technical Details (draft — pending engineering confirmation)
- Mounting options: frameless base-shoe channel, or post-and-rail system (top rail, with or without side posts).
- Hardware: stainless-steel or aluminum posts, clamps, and standoffs (finish and model to be confirmed).
- Glass guard rails are governed by guardrail load requirements in the local building code, not by hurricane missile-impact testing — do not apply the PSF ratings used elsewhere in this catalog to this product.
Specifications (draft)
- Glass: Tempered or laminated safety glass, thickness per engineered height and span (commonly 1/2"–5/8" in the industry; to be confirmed for a Condado Window spec).
- Hardware: Stainless steel or aluminum, base-shoe or post-mounted system.
- Code compliance: To be engineered per the applicable guardrail load and height requirement for the project's jurisdiction.
FAQ
Are Glass Guard Rails hurricane-impact rated the same way as your windows? No — guard rails are engineered against a different standard (guardrail load and fall-protection height requirements), not hurricane missile-impact testing. Ask your engineer which code applies to your specific installation.
Can Glass Guard Rails be installed around a pool? Yes — pool enclosures, balconies, terraces, rooftop decks, and stairways are the most common applications, provided the system is engineered to the applicable local code.