A frameless glass railing seen low along its run, the base shoe channel carrying the foot of the glass across a travertine terrace above the water

MOUNTING SYSTEMS

Base shoe systems.
The detail behind the view.

A continuous channel supports the glass at its lower edge and creates an uninterrupted architectural line.

Broward · Miami-Dade · Palm Beach

A base shoe channel terminating against a rendered wall, the end cap closing the run where the system meets the structure
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Where the system meets the building

The supporting material, fixing zone, available depth, edge conditions, and finish build-up must be reviewed together. A system that looks suitable in a photograph is not automatically suitable for another site.

Three finishes of base shoe cladding side by side on a bench: mill aluminium, brushed stainless and matte black
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Make the visible detail intentional

Coordinate profile color, glass edges, corners, and any top rail with the surrounding architecture. Samples and project drawings help align the expected appearance before ordering.

Explore finishes and hardware
A phone photograph of a terrace edge shown on screen beside a tape measure and a short length of base shoe channel
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What to send for a review

Include wide and close-up photographs, a plan or section if available, approximate dimensions, the supporting material, and the site location. Flag unfinished surfaces and any building requirements.

Request a system review
A length of base shoe channel on a workshop bench beside its gaskets, setting blocks and a glass sample
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About these illustrations

Cutaway images are conceptual visualizations. They are not engineering details, product certifications, or installation instructions. The actual assembly and its suitability must be established for the specific project.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Which system suits your project?

The mounting surface, the finish build-up, the span and the approvals decide this, not a preference. Send a plan or photographs of the full run and we will review what the site will take.

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