How Do You Build A Glass Deck Railing?
Deck railings add a lot of character to a deck and help to make it unique. Unfortunately, these same railings can sometimes affect the view. It’s possible to build a glass deck railing that can serve as a protective barrier for your deck while enhancing your view. Check your local building codes to see if glass deck railings are acceptable. If they are, your deck still needs to meet local code. Generally speaking, there should be no gaps larger than four inches on any vertical post or edge. The deck railing should be at least 36 inches tall. Remove the balusters from old deck rail. Leave the top and bottom deck rails in place. If your old deck doesn’t have a bottom deck rail, cut one and place it between the posts. Nail it in place. Measure the open space between posts. Order the tempered glass to fit the spaces. It should have the edges ground to make it safer to handle. The glass may need to be special ordered. Stain the quarter round pieces. Attach one side of the quarter round to t
