Cantilever Rules
Viewrail maintains certain standards and requirements that must be met. If these requirements are not reached, Viewrail will not be able to produce a Cantilever system for the client. Please verify the project meets our standard rules:
- Max Tread Width - 48”, measured wall to inside of glass
- Max Tread Depth - 13”
- Min Tread Depth - 11.25”
- Min Tread Thickness - 4.25”
- Code Compliance - Follows IRC, IBC, & ICC Standards on the rise
- Railing - Always Vedera Glass, no other option
- 1/2” tempered
- 9/16” laminate
- Nosing - At 1.5”
- Landings - Made up of a row of standard brackets
- Straight Landing is normal with glass offering structural support
- 90° landing adds a piece of steel across the face of the treads to absorb load
- Wall: Cannot act as a structural wall for house
- We do not recommend running utilities in the wall
- Can run electric in the wall with moderate difficulties