Maintaining Your Glass Railings: Tips for Year-Round Durability

Taking care of the glass around your house is crucial to its longevity, durability, and overall maintenance. This is especially true for glass railings, which often endure various weather conditions and outdoor elements year-round. It's better to protect and maintain your glass railings than to pay for residential glass replacements every few years. This blog will provide tips and tricks on extending your glass railings' lifespan and keeping them in excellent condition!

Most glass railings are made from tempered or laminated safety glass, designed to be durable, safe, and resistant to breakage. However, without proper care, they can still be vulnerable to scratches, chips, and other forms of damage.

1. Regular Cleanings
   It’s glass, and like all other glass, your glass railing is susceptible to dirt,  grime, and mildew build-up. This can reduce transparency and visibility as well as etch the glass surface, weakening its structural integrity. We recommend cleaning your glass railing as frequently as you wash your windows, which should be at least twice a year. Use a mild glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the surfaces gently.
   

2. Invest in UV Protection
   Applying a UV protective coating or sealant to outdoor glass railings can help prevent damage from UV rays and harsh weather conditions. It also makes cleaning easier over time by reducing the amount of dirt and grime that adheres to the surface.
   

3. Sealants and Weatherproofing

   Proper sealing and weatherproofing of glass railings can prevent water infiltration, which can damage your railing due to freezing, expansion or corrosion. Ensuring the weather-proofing and sealants are functioning properly can increase the durability and longevity of your glass railing system.
   

4. Trim Your Bushes and Trees

   Keeping a well-manicured lawn seems like it has nothing to do with glass railings. However, if your bushes, shrubs, and greenery are close to your glass railing, keeping them trimmed can prevent them from rubbing against the glass panels and causing scratches or damage. Keeping tree branches trimmed can also prevent damage by ensuring they don't fall onto your glass railing system.
   

5. Inspect Your Railings

   Always perform regular inspections of your glass railing, identifying if there is wear, water damage, failed sealants, chips, or scratches. If there are, it's advisable to contact your nearest professional glass company for maintenance assistance.
   

6. Call in Professional Help

   If problems arise with your glass railing system, don’t try to YouTube DIY your way out of the issues! Research “glass service near me” and choose a reputable service. Choose one that specializes in glass repair and replacement and reach out! While we hope you’ll choose Sound Glass to help with your repairs, we just want to provide you with options that fit your needs,

Sound Glass is here to help with all of your window needs. If you’re in Tacoma or Bremerton, and surrounding areas, and in need of a window replacement, installation, or repair, we’d love to help. Give us a call!