WHY US?
The Maintenance Problem with Traditional Railings
Wood railings demand constant attention. You stain or seal them every 1-2 years. You replace rotted sections. You sand and refinish weathered surfaces. Each maintenance cycle costs hundreds in materials and full weekends of labor.
Our Process
Professional Installation for Long-Term Performance
Tenmar handles every step from first measurement to final walkthrough, so your railing fits perfectly and passes inspection without delays. Low maintenance starts with correct design, material selection, and installation.
On-Site Consultation
Marten reviews your space, exposure conditions, and layout to recommend the right low-maintenance system.
Custom Fabrication
Glass panels and hardware are fabricated to fit your deck, balcony, or stair layout precisely. Most projects take 6 to 8 weeks from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Clean Installation & Final Check
Systems are installed with proper drainage, anchoring, and finishing to support long-term performance.
Maintenance
The Only Maintenance Required
Clean glass panels with standard glass cleaner several times per year. This takes 15-30 minutes for typical deck railings. Spray cleaner, wipe with microfibre cloth, done.
Coastal properties may need more frequent cleaning where salt spray accumulates on glass surfaces. You see salt residue appear. You clean it. The glass itself remains undamaged.
Inspect hardware connections once per year. Look for any loose mounting points. This visual inspection takes 10 minutes. Issues are rare but addressing them early prevents problems.
Total annual maintenance time for glass railings is under one hour. Compare this to the 8 - 16 hours required annually for wood railing maintenance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the top questions our clients ask before getting started.
Do I really never have to stain or seal glass railings?
Correct. Glass does not require staining, sealing, or any protective coatings. The material is inherently weather-resistant. The only maintenance is cleaning the glass surface with glass cleaner several times per year. Hardware is marine-grade and requires no refinishing or rust treatment.
How do low maintenance glass railings compare to composite or aluminum railings for upkeep?
Composite and aluminum reduce upkeep compared to wood, but composite can fade and chalk and aluminum finishes can scratch and dull over time. Glass panels have no finish to fade or chalk. You clean the surface and the appearance stays the same year after year.
Will the glass get water spots or look cloudy over time?
Properly cleaned glass maintains clarity indefinitely. Water spots come from mineral deposits in water droplets. These wipe off with glass cleaner. The glass itself does not degrade or become cloudy from weather exposure. Your glass railings look the same after 20 years as they did when installed.
What happens if I stop maintaining wood railings to compare?
Wood railings deteriorate rapidly without maintenance. You see graying and weathering within months. Cracking and splitting appear within 1-2 years. Rot develops in joints and end grain within 2-3 years. Structural integrity becomes compromised within 5 years. Glass railings avoid this entire deterioration cycle.
Are there any parts that wear out and need replacement?
Properly installed glass railing systems have no wear components requiring regular replacement. The glass panels last indefinitely. Marine-grade hardware does not corrode or degrade. Sealed connections remain watertight for decades. Some systems go 30+ years without any component replacement.
Can I pressure wash glass railings?
Yes. A standard garden hose or pressure washer on a low setting removes most buildup. For clarity, finish with glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth. There is no finish to strip, so water alone does not damage the panels or hardware.
Do the glass panels scratch or need replacing over time?
Under normal use the panels do not scratch or wear out. There are no moving parts and no coating to break down, so a properly installed system runs for decades without panel replacement.
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