Glass hardware and base shoes are specified for freeze-thaw movement, so panels stay tight through winter instead of working loose as the ground and structure shift.
Framed glass railings in Ottawa typically run $100-$140 per linear foot, while frameless panels, which need thicker tempered glass and a different base shoe, run $140-$200 per linear foot. Stair sections cost more than a straight run because each panel is custom-cut to the rake angle.
Aluminum top and base rail hold the panel, the most economical way to get a clean glass line.
Thicker tempered panels are set into a base shoe with no visible top rail, for an uninterrupted view.
Individual glass panels are held by post-mounted spigots – a modern look often paired with a stainless cap rail.
Available where a section needs to block a sightline, at a longer lead time than clear stock glass.
Every panel we install is tempered to code, not standard annealed glass.
Frameless and spigot options keep the view as unobstructed as the budget allows.
Stainless and powder-coated hardware is specified to handle Ottawa's freeze-thaw cycle.
We confirm thickness, framed vs. frameless, and post or spigot spacing for your run.
Standard 6mm framed panels are often stocked; 12mm frameless and stair-rake panels are custom-cut and typically take two to three weeks.
Base shoes or posts are anchored first, then panels are set, levelled and sealed.
We test every panel for secure mounting and clean the glass before calling the job done.
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Framed panels sit inside an aluminum top and base rail and cost less; frameless panels are set into a base shoe with no visible rail, for a cleaner look at a higher price point.
Yes, provided the hardware and base shoe are rated for freeze-thaw movement – that's what we specify on every installation.
Stair sections cost roughly 25% more than a straight run of the same length, because each panel is custom-cut to the rake angle.
A standard glass cleaner and a squeegee, a few times a season – frameless systems show water spots slightly more than framed ones.
Warranty terms for any job are set out in your written quote, job by job – we don't make blanket guarantees on this website, but every quote spells out exactly what's covered.