Product Description
With clean, modern lines and an extremely strong design, the Glass Base Rail System elevates your style and provides a beautiful, durable railing option. Base Rail channels come in 4’6″ lengths that can be easily combined to work for any project. It is designed to support ½” and 9/16” thick glass (sold separately). For a chic, fresh vision—choose the Glass Base Rail System.
Key Features
- Made from Anodized Aluminum
- Easy-to-do clamp installation
- Compatible with 1/2” tempered or 9/16″ laminated glass
- Comes in 4’6″ lengths that are easily joined together
- Glass, covers, end caps, mounting hardware, Base Rail blade, and custom wrench are sold separately
- Includes: base rail body, two joining pins, and four glass clamps
Base rail covers, end caps, mounting hardware, custom wrench, and bulb seal are sold separately due to the different configurations each project requires.
<h2>Product Q&A</h2>
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can the glass base rail system be used on a staircase as well as in a level orientation?
Hi Bruce,
The glass base rail system is a great solution for angled applications, and can be cut & mitered to accept corners and transitions! If you need design assistance, give us a call at 1 (866) 226-6536 and we’ll get you in touch with one of our stair & railing experts.
Best,
The StairSupplies Support Team
Can this product be side mounted (facia mount)?
Hi Janna,
We are currently working on a fascia mount equivalent to this surface mounted Glass Base Rail system. For more information, please give one of our glass experts a call at 1 (866) 226-6536.
Best,
The StairSupplies Support Team
Is the fascia mounted equivalent available yet?
Robert, thanks for the question.
Yes, we have side-mount posts for glass. You can find several options at https://www.stairsupplies.com/product-category/glass-railing/glass-railing-posts/.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
Is this system for interior railing application only, or could I use this railing system for a balcony? Do you have a construction detail of how to attach the base/Rail to the floor? Do I need to use screws, now many crews per LF?
Hi Juan Carlos,
This system makes a terrific exterior solution. We would recommend you give our team a call at 1 (866) 226-6536 so that we can get you with our glass railing specialists who can provide any details or resources you may need for this product.
Best,
The StairSupplies Support Team
Can someone install this railing themselves for interior?
Thanks for the question Judah.
This is definitely a project a DIYer can handle, although you may want to have a second person help you handle the glass panels.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
For decks over living spaces, what process of install was recommended to waterproof the penetrations from adhering the base into the deck?
Thanks for the question Rob.
For a situation like that we would highly recommend using side-mount posts.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
What is the height and depth of this rail?
Thanks for the question Pam.
I just measured a sample we have here in the office and it was 3 1/16″ deep and 4 1/4″ high.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
Need a 16′ 4″, 10′ 6″ & a 2′ 4″ pieces. Can these overall lengths be purchased?
Thanks for checking with us Ronal.
At this time, we only sell 5′ 10′ and 12′ base rail systems.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
do your kits come with the glass?
Thanks for the question Luis.
Each base rail systems comes with 1 12′ channel; 1 Full cover with rubber; 2 Baserail End Caps; 9 Baserail Glass Grips; 4 Baserail Gap Fillers; and 12 Stabilizing Baserail Washers.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
how wide is the base overall?
Thanks for the question Andy.
the baserail is approximately 2 3/4″ wide.
Best,
StairSupplies Customer Support
Can you cut to fit? Would this system handle hinges mounted for a small glass door?
Hi David,
If you call us and ask for a glass specialist, we can easily get you a quote for any size you need. As for the small glass door, I do not believe we currently have a reliable and code compliant way to do this. Feel free to call in to talk over options for your project.
Thanks,
StairSupplies Customer Support
The railing I’m wanting to replace is the old wooden spindle at top of stairs. It measures less than 4 ft but I could make 4 ft work. Do you sell just one 4 ft piece unit?
Hi Ellen,
Definitely! Our standard Base Rail System is 4 feet in length.
Thanks,
StairSupplies Customer Support
does the aluminum tilt lock come with the glass or is it purchased separately ?
Hi AJ,
Glass Panels must be purchased separately, please call one of our team members for more information at (866) 226-6536.
Thanks,
StairSupplies Customer Support
Can these be cut to size? I need 50′.
Hi Scott,
If you would like a custom size, please call us to talk with one of our glass specialists.
Thanks,
StairSupplies Customer Support
What is the base rail height? Are there 8″ tall options available
Hello Mitch,
All of our Base Rail options are 4.25″ tall. If you have any questions, feel free to call in to talk with one of our glass specialists.
Thank you,
StairSupplies Customer Support
Using 1/2″ glass – what is the longest run we can expect for a single segment of the base rail and glass to make a low glass wall – 3′-6″ high?
Hi Albert,
Using our Base Rail system, you would be able have a run of 12 feet using a single segment.
Thanks,
StairSupplies Customer Support