Sightline Debuts Expanse Frameless Glass Railing and Windscreen | Glass Magazine

Oct 31, 2024

Sightline Commercial Solutions introduced its new Expanse, a glass railing/windscreen system that offers versatility with a sleek design, glass infill options and a low price point.

Expanse is suited for exterior use on elevated outdoor spaces and amenity decks as well as interior overlooks and other spaces that call for a continuous guard with visual transparency. Engineered to withstand wind loads up to 80 pounds per square foot, the system comes in a standard 42-inch guardrail height and can be installed using top or fascia mounting with baseplates or core mounting.

Proprietary custom-extruded aluminum posts provide channels for tempered or laminated glass panels. Framing features a rectangular "H" profile, while top cap is offered in two profiles—"U" channel or round. Optional round pipe handrail is also available.

Glass infill can be customized with privacy etching, colored interlayers, frosted surfacing, or custom logos and graphics while posts can be anodized or powder coated in a variety of finishes, including custom colors.

"Traditional balcony glass railings are comprised of multiple horizontal members that add cost and obstruct views," says Jon Chase, chief engineering officer, Sightline Commercial Solutions. "Expanse has proprietary aluminum extruded vertical members that capture the glass without additional tabs or components and does not require horizontal members to support the live and wind loads, providing an expansive clear view of surroundings at a much lower cost."