Glass Shoe — also known as Glass Railing Base Shoe or Glass Shoe Moulding — is the primary structural element of a glass railing system. When properly installed and specified, a glass base shoe will hold the structural glass in place allowing a great view yet providing a safe guard. The glass is set into […]

PanelGrip® makes installing a glass deck railing much simpler than what you may have imagined. Easy Installation: Innovative, intuitively-designed, non-weld, modular rail system allows for faster, simpler installation without any special tools or training needed Can be installed by one person, on one side of the glass, and the single base shoe accommodates the broadest […]

Polishing metal is a skill. While it’s often left best to the professionals who have the equipment and know-how, it’s not an impossible task. With some understanding and practice, you can polish metal that will meet the needs of your customers. Let’s first look at the differences between mechanical finishes — those finishes accomplished by […]

Watch this video to see how easy it is to use Slip-Fit Handrail Brackets: See pricing and availability on our complete line of Slip-Fit Handrail Brackets and components. Have you ever seen this? I have. Way too often. Most often I see this type of issue at airports where railings can run hundreds of feet. […]

Thank you for helping us help Texas. Hurricane Harvey is tied with hurricane Katrina as the costliest tropical cyclone on record infliction $125 billion in damaged. An estimated 300,000 structures and 500,000 vehicles were damage or destroyed.  103 people died in the storm related incidents During the month of September, The Wagner Companies pledged to […]

September 29 is Rick Kettler’s last day at The Wagner Companies. Rick joined Wagner in 1999 as Chief Operations Officer (COO). He became president of the company in 2009. I have had the pleasure of working with Rick since he arrived and I will miss him. Here’s a story I shared at his retirement reception […]

Watch our Wedge-Lock Weld Connector Installation video: Check out pricing and availability now! Wedge-Lock Tube and Pipe Connectors For Welded Splice Connections A Wagner original, Wedge-Locks simplify alignment prior to welding. Wedge-Locks will take more than 100 pounds of tension. Available in Steel, Aluminum and Stainless Steel, Wedge-Lock tube and pipe connectors align your railing […]

As the architectural community continues to push new limits for customization in design, suppliers must deliver solutions that meet market demand. While there is increased demand for customized solutions, it’s important to note that human comfort, aesthetics and visual appeal of the built environment remain a key requirement. Balustrades, along with hand and guard railing […]

Watch our Single-Lock Splice-Lock assembly video: Check pricing and availability now! Available in steel, aluminum alloy 3003 and stainless steel Type 304. Splice-Locks are designed for the alignment of handrail sections and as expansion joints. They are most effective as a joint stiffener when used within 12″ of a welded post or handrail bracket. The […]

We are just over halfway through the month of September and we are well on our way to our goal of $25,000 to be donated to The Salvation Army for Hurricane Harvey relief. As a reminder, Wagner will donate 2% of all online purchases in the month of September to the Salvation Army. Wagner has a long-standing […]