Guidelines For Holes and Notches in Tempered Glass Holes and notches in tempered glass, should be located within specified areas per this image. Refer to the table for noted dimensions. Glass Edge to Hole Rim: The minimum distance from the rim of a hole to the nearest edge of the glass must be ¼” or […]

Stairs That Get Stares LED lights incorporated into railing offer a winning package of elegance and security. There are many different styles, and may be positioned for maximum brightness and convenience. Indeed, they’re ideal for both internal and external applications. Wagner Architectural Systems offers an especially sophisticated option for lit railing: the Lumenpod 28. The […]

Since 2015, the International Code Council (ICC) started requiring that all glass used in glass railings be laminated, heat-strengthened or tempered glass. What caused the change?

Is It Safe? In a hectic medical facility, nothing matters more than safety. But, staff and visitors often have more immediate and pressing concerns. Imagine the fallout of these common situations: A nurse rushes to relieve her co-worker and loses his/her footing on a back stairway. A patient is bringing themselves to the emergency room. […]

OSHA updated their requirements for railings in January 2017. You may want to review this information prior to specifying your next OSHA railing.

The New Manufacturers Representative Will Bring Great Things to Wagner’s Industrial Business R & B Wagner is pleased to announce a new partnership for our industrial business unit with H.O. Keuper Inc. H.O. Keuper Inc. is a custom manufacturing representative company who has served the Midwest region for over 65 years. Operated by three sales […]

Senior Product Engineering Manager, Michael MacLeish, Promoted at Wagner With great enthusiasm R&B Wagner announces the promotion of Senior Product Engineering Manager, Michael MacLeish to Vice President of Innovation and Engineering. Michael accepts this new position at Wagner with over 30 years of experience in engineering, design and product development. Throughout his time at R&B […]

City Council approves new panels to replace shattered stair rail at Denver courthouse There was a news report in Denver, Colorado regarding a glass railing failure at the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse. Two-and-a-half-years ago, two lites of the glass railing — on two different floors — came crashing down at the courthouse. However, there is not […]

What types of glass are available and which should you be using for your glass railings?

Do I Need Stairs? Stairs are a major source of injury in the home. The question often arises as to how many steps require a handrail? Where’s the handrail? Stairways have been around for thousands of years. They are the simplest means of dealing with changes in elevation. And most likely, bathmophobia – the fear […]