Clearline™ Frameless Glass Railing with Concealed Gutter
The cleanest deck edge detail in high-end residential. No visible hardware. No visible drainage.
Clearline™ is a premium frameless glass railing system engineered to integrate with a concealed external gutter — creating a single, continuous fascia line where railing and drainage disappear into the same detail. Specified by architects across San Diego and Orange County for luxury residential builds where every edge needs to be as refined as the architecture itself.Supplied wholesale to contractors, glaziers, and architectural trades nationwide.
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✦ Concealed Integrated Gutter ✦ No Visible Hardware ✦ No Visible Drainage ✦ Laminated Safety Glass ✦ Membrane Deck Compatible
One System. One Fascia Line. Zero Visual Clutter.
On most deck builds, railing brackets, gutters, cladding, and membrane terminations all compete for space at the fascia. The result is a cluttered edge detail that no amount of finish work fully resolves.
Clearline™ eliminates that conflict. The railing and concealed gutter sit within the same zone — both aligning cleanly along the fascia. The outcome is a sharper, more architecturally resolved edge detail that high-end residential demands.
Glass Options
| With concealed gutter — no top rail | 9/16" or 5/8" laminated safety glass |
| With top rail | 1/2" tempered safety glass + continuous stainless handrail |
| Panel connection | H-Clamp between panels |
| Hardware visibility | Fully concealed behind the clip on cladding |
| Substrate | Membrane decking, concrete, timber, steel |
Why laminated glass? Unlike tempered-only glass, laminated panels hold together if broken — the interlayer keeps the barrier intact and occupants protected. The right specification for upper-level decks, balconies, and anywhere children are present.
Why Architects Specify Clearline™ with Concealed Gutter
One supplier, fully integrated system - railing, drainage, and fascia finish all coordinated through Glass Vice®, reducing on-site complexity and supplier management.
True hidden gutter - no visible spouting, no exposed drainage hardware, no compromise to the exterior aesthetic even during Southern California rain events.
Laminated safety glass standard - panels stay intact if broken, superior occupant protection on upper-level and cantilevered builds.
Clean sightlines - no visible fixing hardware on the glass face, no visual clutter at the deck edge.
Compatible with Clearline™ standard frameless railing - specify both systems across the same project for a fully consistent finish.
Applications
Applications
Upper-level residential decks and balconies · luxury custom homes · hillside and view properties · coastal and beachfront residences · cantilevered and floating deck edges · membrane roof decks · architect-specified high-end residential builds.
Purpose-Built for Membrane Decks
Clearline™ is designed specifically for membrane deck construction – where drainage and railing fixing most commonly conflict. The integrated concealed gutter allows you to:
- Hide drainage completely behind the railing line
- Maintain a clean exterior fascia with no visible guttering
- Achieve a floating deck edge appearance with no exposed hardware
- Simplify the fascia detail for architects working to a tight design brief
Perfect for West Coast Builds
San Diego and Orange County’s premium residential market hillside homes in Laguna Beach, coastal builds in La Jolla, Coronado, and Del Mar – demands edge details that match the quality of the architecture. Clearline™ with concealed gutter is the system that delivers that level of finish.
Also available through our distribution partners nationwide including in Seattle, WA and in Houston, TX & throughout the USA.
Applications
Upper-level residential decks and balconies · luxury custom homes · hillside and view properties · coastal and beachfront residences · cantilevered and floating deck edges · membrane roof decks · architect-specified high-end residential builds.
Purpose-Built for Membrane Decks
Clearline™ is designed specifically for membrane deck construction – where drainage and railing fixing most commonly conflict. The integrated concealed gutter allows you to:
- Hide drainage completely behind the railing line
- Maintain a clean exterior fascia with no visible guttering
- Achieve a floating deck edge appearance with no exposed hardware
- Simplify the fascia detail for architects working to a tight design brief
Perfect for West Coast Builds
San Diego and Orange County’s premium residential market hillside homes in Laguna Beach, coastal builds in La Jolla, Coronado, and Del Mar – demands edge details that match the quality of the architecture. Clearline™ with concealed gutter is the system that delivers that level of finish.
Also available through our distribution partners nationwide including in Seattle, WA and in Houston, TX & throughout the USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Glass Vice USA provides CAD details, load data, and product specifications for use in architectural drawings and permit documentation. Contact us directly or request downloads from the relevant product page.
Yes, Glass Vice USA operates as a wholesale supplier and distributor. We work directly with licensed glaziers, railing contractors, and builders through our national distributor network. If you're a trade professional looking to specify or supply Glass Vice hardware, get in touch to discuss your project or set up a trade account.
We also provide hands-on training and maintain a comprehensive library of installation videos on our YouTube channel to support your team on site.
If you're looking for an installer, just reach out to us and we can put you in touch with a trusted local installation company.
Building codes generally require tempered safety glass or laminated safety glass meeting CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat II or ANSI Z97.1 Class A. Minimum panel thickness and configuration will depend on the hardware system, post spacing, and application. Glass Vice USA can provide technical documentation to support your glazier or engineer in specifying the correct glass. we are one of the only companies with a product range ICC Certified without a top cap. other systems must have top caps installed when used as a railing.
ESR-3563 and ESR-4639 are available to download from the product pages on usa.glassvice.com, or you can contact Glass Vice USA directly and we'll send them through along with any additional compliance documentation your project requires.
Glass Vice and Clearline clamps are designed to accept either 9/16" or 5/8" laminated safety glass for frameless glass railing installations without a top cap rail, achieving the required 42" guard height. For installations where a top cap rail is used, 1/2" tempered glass is also an accepted specification.
For commercial applications — including stadiums, hospitality venues, and large-scale developments — Glass Vice hardware can accommodate thicker glass configurations. We recommend contacting Glass Vice USA directly to discuss the right specification for your project.
Glass specifications should always be confirmed with your glazier, installer, or engineer against local IBC and IRC requirements. Some jurisdictions have specific interpretations on laminated versus tempered glass for guard applications, and your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has final say on what is accepted at permit stage.
Yes. Glass Vice hardware is available in grades suited to coastal and high-salt environments, making it a popular choice for waterfront residential and commercial projects across San Diego, Orange County, and the Florida Gulf Coast. For exposed coastal installations we recommend discussing finish and material grade options with our team — the right specification upfront ensures long-term performance and minimizes maintenance requirements over the life of the railing system.
our products ranges use Stainless 316 Steel, Duplex 2205 Steel & Aluminium for low maintenance corrosion resistance finishes.
Do not used brushed finish close to the water to avoid T staining on the Steel.
Yes. Glass Vice supplies SouthernLites™ wholesale nationwide. Contact us for freight quotes to your location.
Yes — although you can use Clearline without the cover cladding. Clearline features an optional decorative cover plate that clads over all the clamps, concealing the fixing point for a clean, finished appearance. Cover plates are available in mill finish as standard and can be custom powder coated to match your Clearline system or surrounding architecture. This makes Clearline a popular choice on high-end residential and commercial projects where the fine details matter.
We do also offer individual bracket covers to ensure your design preferences are met.
