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Elevate your Colorado property with Horizon Glass’s custom railing systems. Our sleek, durable glass railings combine unobstructed views with superior safety, perfect for decks, staircases, and balconies in Colorado’s unique climate. Experience the perfect blend of elegance and functionality with our expert installation services.
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Colorado's Glass Railing Experts
Colorado follows the International Building Code (IBC) with specific amendments. Residential railings must be at least 36 inches high, while commercial railings require 42 inches. Guard rails are mandatory for surfaces more than 30 inches above grade. In areas with significant snowfall, additional load-bearing requirements apply. All glass railings must use tempered or laminated safety glass and undergo inspection to ensure compliance with local county and city regulations.
In Colorado, a stair rail system provides the primary guardrail protection along open sides of staircases, typically 34-38 inches high measured vertically from the nosing. Handrails, meanwhile, are the graspable components required on at least one side of stairs, mounted 34-38 inches above stair nosings. Colorado’s high-altitude buildings often require both: stair rail systems for fall protection and continuous handrails for stability, with specific requirements for outdoor installations due to snow and ice considerations.
Colorado property owners can choose from several railing systems: Frameless glass systems (popular for unobstructed mountain views), semi-frameless with minimal posts, fully framed systems for maximum durability in high-alpine environments, cable railings for contemporary mountain homes, and hybrid systems combining glass with wood or metal elements. Each system can be customized with various glass types, including low-iron glass for crystal clarity and specialized coatings for UV protection in Colorado’s intense sunlight.