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From Switzerland, a Glass Fence that Turns Into a Glass Wall

The SlideGlass system

By Rain Noe - February 18

in Architecture

Here we see a lovely view in Switzerland, which the residents can enjoy from their balcony.

However, valley and mountain locations can also become unpleasantly windy. Thus the glass railing system you see can extend upwards:

Called SlideGlass, it's not motorized, as you might guess. Instead deploying the extensions requires a little (but not much) elbow grease. There are gas-pressure springs concealed within the posts.

The company says it can withstand 57 mph winds.

Paired with an awning, you can make a porch nearly rainproof.

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