CLEARVUE STRUCTURAL GLASS RAILING SYSTEMS
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The concept of a structurally sound guardrail system, with no obstruction to the view, and yet prevent any penetration whatsoever, is made possible with CraneVeyor’s ClearVue 100 structural glass rail system.
ClearVue 100 has been issued a City of Los Angeles Research Report number (RR25084) which requires strict testing from an independent testing laboratory as well as the City’s own thorough review of the product. Copies of this report are available upon request.
Tempered Glass panels 1/2 inch thick are supported by a contiguous structural metal base anchored to a steel embed or stair stringer. Glass panels can be clear, colored or opaque with a custom design or logo etched into the glass. The metal base may be embedded into the concrete, covered with sheet metal trim to match the top rail, or built into a curb.
A decorative top rail is cemented to the glass to protect the top edge and complete the railing system.
On stairs and ramps, a handrail can be attached to the glass with brackets mounted through the gaps between the glass panels of through holes in the glass.
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1. DESIGN INFORMATION FOR GLASS
Glass panels should be dimensioned so that the minimum length is 1′-0 and the maximum length does not exceed 6′-0. The top rail should extend across three glass panels, terminate to the floor or attach to a wall.
When holes in tempered glass are required, the diameter of the hole must be at least 1/16″ greater than the thickness of the glass. The distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of the glass must be at least 1/2 times the thickness of the glass on glass that is 1/2″ thick or less and 2 times the thickness for glass over 1/2″. Notches and cutouts must have fillets, the radius of which must be equal to or greater than the thickness of the glass.
2. TYPICAL SECTION
ClearVue 100 is a structural glass railing system with no vertical posts to obstruct the view. A structural metal base holds 1/2 inch tempered glass and the top rail of your choice.
COMPONENTS
1. TOP RAILS
Top rails may be metal or wood. Wood top rails are custom made to order. Metal top rails in aluminum, stainless steel and brass are stocked in 20′-0 lengths. Sizes and shapes of metal top rails are shown on this page
2. FINISHES
Parts and top rails shown on this page can be supplied with the standard finished show in the suggested specification below.
3. ACCESSORIES
All necessary accessories are available to complete the ClearVue 100 Structural Glass Rail System. Bends, miters, sheet metal trim, setting blocks, splice sleeves and glass can be made to order. The structural base can be counter bored at 12 inches on center for 1/2″ diameter socket head cap screws.
Mounting details
The structural base is attached to the structure with 1/2″ diameter socket head cap screws at 12 inches on center. The base may be top mounted or side mounted. 1/2″ tempered glass is set into the base onto neoprene setting blocks. Quick setting cement is poured into the opening between the base and glass to secure the glass. The quick setting cement must be sealed with caulking on all exterior installations. Sheet metal trim is often used to clad the structural base.
suggested specifications
1. SCOPE OF WORK
Furnish and install ClearVue 100 structural glass railing as manufactured by CraneVeyor Corp., South El Monte, CA.
2. MATERIAL DESIGN
Mounting shall be a one piece extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6 (part number C46600). Structural base shall be anchored to deck per details shown on the architectural plans with 1/2″ stainless steel socket head cap screws at 12 inches on center. The railing shall be designed to withstand a lateral load across the top of the rail of 50 pounds per lineal foot. Tempered glass shall be 1/2″ thick and shall be float tempered with no tong marks. Exposed vertical edges of glass shall be polished. Top rail to be (specify size, shape and material with part number).
3. FINISH
All exposed metals to be finished as outlined below:
a. ALUMINIUM:
- Bronze Anodized (Class I) AA M12 C22 A44
- Black Anodized (Class I) AA M12 C22 A44
- Hard Coat Anodized (Class I) MIL-A-8625C, Type III, Class 1, 0.0020″ Minimum Thickness Marine Environment
- Thermo Setting Paint System (Type and color to be specified by the architect)
b. STAINLESS STEEL:
- Brite polish
- Directional satin finish
c. STAINLESS STEEL:
- Brite polish
- Directional satin finish
- Oxidized finish
d. HARDWOOD:
- Natural (no finish)
- Stained (Specify Watco color)
4. WORKMANSHIP AND INSTALLATION
All work to be completed in accordance with approved shop drawings as modified by field verification and shall be accomplished to the complete satisfaction of the Architect.
Samples of finishes, components, and welds should be submitted for the Architect’s approval prior to beginning fabrication.
Railings shall be installed by the railing manufacturer and installers must have at least five years of experience installing architectural railings.
5. CLEANING AND PROTECTION
The completed railings shall clean all work for inspection and approval of the architect.
The general contractor shall be responsible for protecting the completed railings from stains, scratches or other damage until the project has been completed.
The railing subcontractor shall supply maintenance instructions outlining the proper cleaning products and procedures for the type of railings installed.