Notes from the glass trade.
Field notes for glaziers, fabricators and contractors working with frameless glass. We cover the specs behind hinges, clamps, U-channels and sliding systems; building code for showers and railings, translated for the job site; finish and design trends; and the business of running a glass shop — pricing, lead times and hiring. Every article is written against the hardware we stock in Miami, so the part numbers and limits are ones you can order and hold us to.
Glass standoffs for railings: what IBC, IRC and ASTM E2353 actually require in 2026
Point-supported glass guards explained: IBC 1607 loads, IRC and IBC heights, 2407 glass rules, ASTM E2353, Florida HVHZ, anchoring, and the permit package.
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Florida glass railing code, translated for the field
Half-inch minimum, laminated tempered or heat-strengthened, Category II impact, and the rule about a rail surviving a failed panel. The FBC railing checklist in plain language.
The Dec 31 milestone deadline will find your building's glass
South Florida condos three stories and 25+ years old face a December 31, 2026 milestone inspection deadline. Railings and guard anchorage are on the checklist — and remediation work is coming.