Modern glass railing with stainless steel supports on a residential balcony, providing safety and style by Tenmar Contracting.

Condo Balcony Glass Railings for Vancouver: Strata Approved & Engineer-Certified Systems

Frameless glass railings for Fraser Valley homes, BC Building Code–approved and engineered to pass inspection the first time while protecting your views.

Google 4.8/5
Facebook 5.0/5
BirdEye BirdEye
Verified 4.8/5
Modern glass railing with stainless steel supports on a residential balcony, providing safety and style by Tenmar Contracting.

Condo Balcony Glass Railings for Vancouver: Strata Approved & Engineer-Certified Systems

Frameless glass railings for Fraser Valley homes, BC Building Code–approved and engineered to pass inspection the first time while protecting your views.

Google 4.8/5
Facebook 5.0/5
BirdEye BirdEye
Verified 4.8/5
Modern glass railing with stainless steel supports on a residential balcony, providing safety and style by Tenmar Contracting.

Condo Balcony Glass Railings for Vancouver: Strata Approved & Engineer-Certified Systems

Frameless glass railings for Fraser Valley homes, BC Building Code–approved and engineered to pass inspection the first time while protecting your views.

  • Luxury patio with frameless glass railing overlooking expansive lake and mountain views, featuring lounge seating and overhead awnings.
  • Frameless glass deck railing on an elevated balcony with a wood-beam roof, overlooking a residential property.
  • Custom deck with glass railing providing clear views of British Columbia’s coastal landscape, installed by Tenmar Contracting.
  • Two-storey home with frameless glass balcony railings and modern exterior cladding on a sloped lot.
  • Long wooden balcony with frameless glass railing overlooking farmland and mountain views in Vancouver, designed and installed by Tenmar.
  • Waterfront patio with semi-frameless glass railing offering clear views of Vancouver harbour and North Shore Mountains, installed by Tenmar Contracting.

WHY US?

Why Choose Tenmar Over Other Vancouver Glass Railing Companies

Why Choose Tenmar Over Other Fraser Valley Glass Railing Companies

If you're a Vancouver condo owner planning to replace rusted metal or deteriorating wood balcony railings, you need a glass railing system that gets strata council approval on the first submission, and passes city inspection without delays. Most contractors don't understand strata bylaws, engineer certification requirements, or Vancouver's specific wind load codes for high-rise buildings.

Three-storey contemporary multi-unit building featuring angled architecture and full-height frameless glass balcony railings.
Three-storey contemporary multi-unit building featuring angled architecture and full-height frameless glass balcony railings.


CUSTOM FABRICATION


CUSTOM FABRICATION

Why Vancouver Strata Councils & Condo Owners Chose Tenmar:

Why Vancouver Strata Councils & Condo Owners Chose Tenmar:

  • We navigate strata approval for you – Most strata councils require engineer letters, wind load calculations, and architectural drawings before approving any exterior change. We prepare every document and attend strata meetings if needed.

  • Engineer-certified for Vancouver's coastal wind loads – Every system includes structural engineer stamps for wind resistance up to 140 km/h—mandatory for buildings over 3 stories.

  • Minimal disruption to residents – Installation takes 4-6 hours per balcony. No scaffolding needed in most cases. We schedule around strata restrictions.

  • Glass rated for seismic activity – Built for BC's earthquake zone with flexible anchoring systems that prevent glass cracking during ground movement.

Exact Site-Specific Measuring

Custom Panel Sizing + Alignment

Secure Base-Shoe Mounting

Engineer-Sealed Drawings Included

Engineer-Sealed Drawings

Three-storey contemporary multi-unit building featuring angled architecture and full-height frameless glass balcony railings.


CUSTOM FABRICATION

Why Vancouver Strata Councils & Condo Owners Chose Tenmar:

  • We navigate strata approval for you – Most strata councils require engineer letters, wind load calculations, and architectural drawings before approving any exterior change. We prepare every document and attend strata meetings if needed.

  • Engineer-certified for Vancouver's coastal wind loads – Every system includes structural engineer stamps for wind resistance up to 140 km/h—mandatory for buildings over 3 stories.

  • Minimal disruption to residents – Installation takes 4-6 hours per balcony. No scaffolding needed in most cases. We schedule around strata restrictions.

  • Glass rated for seismic activity – Built for BC's earthquake zone with flexible anchoring systems that prevent glass cracking during ground movement.

Exact Site-Specific Measuring

Custom Panel Sizing + Alignment

Secure Base-Shoe Mounting

Engineer-Sealed Drawings Included


APPLICATIONS


APPLICATIONS

Key Benefits With Tenmar Contracting

Key Benefits With Tenmar Contracting

Unobstructed mountain, ocean, and city views – Frameless design eliminates bulky metal posts and horizontal bars

Strata-compliant installation process – We handle all paperwork, engineering letters, and strata meeting presentations

Engineered for high-rise wind loads – Certified for buildings up to 40 stories with Vancouver's coastal wind patterns

No rust, no corrosion, zero maintenance – Unlike metal railings that rust in Vancouver's salt air, glass and stainless steel hardware last 25+ years

Increases condo resale value 10-15% – Realtors confirm glass balcony railings are a top-3 selling feature in Vancouver's condo market

Seismic-safe anchoring – Flexible mounting systems designed for BC's earthquake zone

Luxury oceanview patio with frameless glass railing and lounge seating beneath retractable awnings, providing unobstructed coastal views in BC.
Luxury oceanview patio with frameless glass railing and lounge seating beneath retractable awnings, providing unobstructed coastal views in BC.


APPLICATIONS

Key Benefits With Tenmar Contracting

Unobstructed mountain, ocean, and city views – Frameless design eliminates bulky metal posts and horizontal bars

Strata-compliant installation process – We handle all paperwork, engineering letters, and strata meeting presentations

Engineered for high-rise wind loads – Certified for buildings up to 40 stories with Vancouver's coastal wind patterns

No rust, no corrosion, zero maintenance – Unlike metal railings that rust in Vancouver's salt air, glass and stainless steel hardware last 25+ years

Increases condo resale value 10-15% – Realtors confirm glass balcony railings are a top-3 selling feature in Vancouver's condo market

Seismic-safe anchoring – Flexible mounting systems designed for BC's earthquake zone

Luxury oceanview patio with frameless glass railing and lounge seating beneath retractable awnings, providing unobstructed coastal views in BC.

Testimonials

See Why Vancouver Families Trust Tenmar

Rated 4.9/5 by Vancouver homeowners on Google Reviews – Real projects from Kitsilano, North Van, West Van, and Burnaby below.

Testimonials

See Why Vancouver Families Trust Tenmar

Rated 4.9/5 by Vancouver homeowners on Google Reviews – Real projects from Kitsilano, North Van, West Van, and Burnaby below.

Testimonials

See Why Vancouver Families Trust Tenmar

Rated 4.9/5 by Vancouver homeowners on Google Reviews – Real projects from Kitsilano, North Van, West Van, and Burnaby below.

Process

The Strata Approval Process

The Strata Approval Process

The Strata Approval Process

Most Vancouver condo owners don't realize that replacing balcony railings requires 3 separate approvals:

Strata Council Approval

We put together the full strata package: detailed drawings, engineer wind-load letter, product specs, install timeline with noise plan, and $5M insurance. We submit it and handle council questions.

Strata Council Approval

We put together the full strata package: detailed drawings, engineer wind-load letter, product specs, install timeline with noise plan, and $5M insurance. We submit it and handle council questions.

Strata Council Approval

We put together the full strata package: detailed drawings, engineer wind-load letter, product specs, install timeline with noise plan, and $5M insurance. We submit it and handle council questions.

City of Vancouver Building Permit

We file the engineer-stamped permit set, wind calculations, and BC Building Code proof, then coordinate inspections to final sign-off. Approval is usually 2–3 weeks.

City of Vancouver Building Permit

We file the engineer-stamped permit set, wind calculations, and BC Building Code proof, then coordinate inspections to final sign-off. Approval is usually 2–3 weeks.

City of Vancouver Building Permit

We file the engineer-stamped permit set, wind calculations, and BC Building Code proof, then coordinate inspections to final sign-off. Approval is usually 2–3 weeks.

Structural Engineer Certification

Engineer stamping is required for balcony railing replacements on buildings over three storeys. It’s included in every quote, and we manage all paperwork end to end.

Structural Engineer Certification

Engineer stamping is required for balcony railing replacements on buildings over three storeys. It’s included in every quote, and we manage all paperwork end to end.

Structural Engineer Certification

Engineer stamping is required for balcony railing replacements on buildings over three storeys. It’s included in every quote, and we manage all paperwork end to end.

Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Neighbourhoods We Serve

From verified Google Reviews, see why families across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley choose Marten for safe, durable, and modern glass railings and decks.

Downtown Vancouver skyline at dusk with glass towers, glowing streets, harbour, and North Shore mountains.

Downtown Vancouver

Luxury condos and view-facing balconies with seamless curved glass.

Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver with sandy shoreline, people on the beach, ocean, and skyline in the distance.

Kitsilano Beach

Modern railings for decks and staircases in character homes and new builds.

People sitting on a park bench in Stanley Park facing Vancouver’s waterfront skyline at sunset.

West End

Clean, low-visual railings that maximize ocean and city views.

False Creek waterfront near Mount Pleasant with Science World dome, modern buildings, boats, and snowy mountains.

Mount Pleasant

Curved glass for townhomes, lofts, and innovative renovations.

Modern condo skyline across False Creek in Olympic Village, Vancouver, beneath dramatic clouds.

Olympic Village

Contemporary curved glass for rooftop patios, terraces, and urban balconies.

Coal Harbour at golden hour featuring Canada Place sails, waterfront high-rises, and boats on the water.

Coal Harbour

High-end curved railings that preserve harbour and mountain sightlines.

Vancouver skyline across a calm marina, Canada, with boats and city reflections in the water.

Additional Vancouver areas we serve:

Kerrisdale • Yaletown • Fairview • Point Grey • Dunbar-Southlands • Shaughnessy • Main Street / Riley Park • Cambie Corridor • Marpole • Hastings-Sunrise • Grandview-Woodland / Commercial Drive • Champlain Heights • South Vancouver

Don’t see your neighbourhood listed? Reach out, we likely serve your area too.

Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Neighbourhoods We Serve

From verified Google Reviews, see why families across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley choose Marten for safe, durable, and modern glass railings and decks.

Downtown Vancouver skyline at dusk with glass towers, glowing streets, harbour, and North Shore mountains.

Downtown Vancouver

Luxury condos and view-facing balconies with seamless curved glass.

Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver with sandy shoreline, people on the beach, ocean, and skyline in the distance.

Kitsilano Beach

Modern railings for decks and staircases in character homes and new builds.

People sitting on a park bench in Stanley Park facing Vancouver’s waterfront skyline at sunset.

West End

Clean, low-visual railings that maximize ocean and city views.

False Creek waterfront near Mount Pleasant with Science World dome, modern buildings, boats, and snowy mountains.

Mount Pleasant

Curved glass for townhomes, lofts, and innovative renovations.

Modern condo skyline across False Creek in Olympic Village, Vancouver, beneath dramatic clouds.

Olympic Village

Contemporary curved glass for rooftop patios, terraces, and urban balconies.

Coal Harbour at golden hour featuring Canada Place sails, waterfront high-rises, and boats on the water.

Coal Harbour

High-end curved railings that preserve harbour and mountain sightlines.

Vancouver skyline across a calm marina, Canada, with boats and city reflections in the water.

Additional Vancouver areas we serve:

Kerrisdale • Yaletown • Fairview • Point Grey • Dunbar-Southlands • Shaughnessy • Main Street / Riley Park • Cambie Corridor • Marpole • Hastings-Sunrise • Grandview-Woodland / Commercial Drive • Champlain Heights • South Vancouver

Don’t see your neighbourhood listed? Reach out, we likely serve your area too.

Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Neighbourhoods We Serve

From verified Google Reviews, see why families across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley choose Marten for safe, durable, and modern glass railings and decks.

Downtown Vancouver skyline at dusk with glass towers, glowing streets, harbour, and North Shore mountains.

Downtown Vancouver

Luxury condos and view-facing balconies with seamless curved glass.

Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver with sandy shoreline, people on the beach, ocean, and skyline in the distance.

Kitsilano Beach

Modern railings for decks and staircases in character homes and new builds.

People sitting on a park bench in Stanley Park facing Vancouver’s waterfront skyline at sunset.

West End

Clean, low-visual railings that maximize ocean and city views.

False Creek waterfront near Mount Pleasant with Science World dome, modern buildings, boats, and snowy mountains.

Mount Pleasant

Curved glass for townhomes, lofts, and innovative renovations.

Modern condo skyline across False Creek in Olympic Village, Vancouver, beneath dramatic clouds.

Olympic Village

Contemporary curved glass for rooftop patios, terraces, and urban balconies.

Coal Harbour at golden hour featuring Canada Place sails, waterfront high-rises, and boats on the water.

Coal Harbour

High-end curved railings that preserve harbour and mountain sightlines.

Vancouver skyline across a calm marina, Canada, with boats and city reflections in the water.

Additional Vancouver areas we serve:

Kerrisdale • Yaletown • Fairview • Point Grey • Dunbar-Southlands • Shaughnessy • Main Street / Riley Park • Cambie Corridor • Marpole • Hastings-Sunrise • Grandview-Woodland / Commercial Drive • Champlain Heights • South Vancouver

Don’t see your neighbourhood listed? Reach out, we likely serve your area too.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the top questions our clients ask before getting started.

Will my strata council approve glass balcony railings in Vancouver?

In 90% of cases, yes, if you submit complete documentation. We provide engineer letters, wind load certifications, architectural drawings, and insurance certificates. We've navigated strata approval in 60+ Vancouver buildings with a 95% first-submission approval rate.

Will my strata council approve glass balcony railings in Vancouver?

In 90% of cases, yes, if you submit complete documentation. We provide engineer letters, wind load certifications, architectural drawings, and insurance certificates. We've navigated strata approval in 60+ Vancouver buildings with a 95% first-submission approval rate.

Will my strata council approve glass balcony railings in Vancouver?

In 90% of cases, yes, if you submit complete documentation. We provide engineer letters, wind load certifications, architectural drawings, and insurance certificates. We've navigated strata approval in 60+ Vancouver buildings with a 95% first-submission approval rate.

How long does the entire process take from strata approval to installation?

8-10 weeks total. Strata approval (3-4 weeks) → city permit (2-3 weeks) → fabrication (2-3 weeks) → installation (1 day per balcony).

How long does the entire process take from strata approval to installation?

8-10 weeks total. Strata approval (3-4 weeks) → city permit (2-3 weeks) → fabrication (2-3 weeks) → installation (1 day per balcony).

How long does the entire process take from strata approval to installation?

8-10 weeks total. Strata approval (3-4 weeks) → city permit (2-3 weeks) → fabrication (2-3 weeks) → installation (1 day per balcony).

Can glass railings withstand Vancouver's wind and rain at high elevations?

Yes. Every system is engineer-certified for wind loads up to 140 km/h and uses safety glass rated for coastal climates. No rust, no corrosion, no maintenance.

Can glass railings withstand Vancouver's wind and rain at high elevations?

Yes. Every system is engineer-certified for wind loads up to 140 km/h and uses safety glass rated for coastal climates. No rust, no corrosion, no maintenance.

Can glass railings withstand Vancouver's wind and rain at high elevations?

Yes. Every system is engineer-certified for wind loads up to 140 km/h and uses safety glass rated for coastal climates. No rust, no corrosion, no maintenance.

Do you handle the city permit and engineer certification?

Yes. We submit all city paperwork, coordinate engineer stamps, and schedule the final building inspection. You sign nothing.

Do you handle the city permit and engineer certification?

Yes. We submit all city paperwork, coordinate engineer stamps, and schedule the final building inspection. You sign nothing.

Do you handle the city permit and engineer certification?

Yes. We submit all city paperwork, coordinate engineer stamps, and schedule the final building inspection. You sign nothing.

Schedule Your Free Deck Assessment This Week – No Obligation

From frameless glass railings to full deck builds, Marten delivers safe, modern, and custom solutions across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

Schedule Your Free Deck Assessment This Week – No Obligation

From frameless glass railings to full deck builds, Marten delivers safe, modern, and custom solutions across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

Schedule Your Free Deck Assessment This Week – No Obligation

From frameless glass railings to full deck builds, Marten delivers safe, modern, and custom solutions across Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.