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The Apex Journal
Project Stories, Design Insights & Architectural Glass Knowledge


A Frameless Steam Shower Designed Differently in Braselton, Georgia
A frameless steam shower with double-door and single-door entries, brushed gold hardware, and an operable transom, real proof of how design and coordination come together in one Braselton bathroom.

Emma V
17 hours ago4 min read


How Does Frameless Shower Glass Installation Actually Work?
A step-by-step explanation of how frameless glass showers are measured, fabricated, and installed, real process detail for homeowners researching the basics.

Alex B
5 days ago3 min read


A Full-Height Glass Partition Defines an Entire Interior in Alpharetta, GA
A floor-to-ceiling glass partition with a pivot door defines an entire section of a commercial interior in Alpharetta, real proof of what scale demands from field measurement, alignment, and installation.

Alex B
5 days ago4 min read


Some Projects Say More Than Any Advertisement Could
A frameless glass shower with multiple planes, a transom, and a glass return becomes the defining feature of a Covington, GA primary bathroom, real proof of Apex's design-led approach to architectural glass.

Emma V
Sep 164 min read


What Happens When a Glass Railing Has to Be Corrected? A Roswell, GA Case Study
New Roswell homeowners inherited a glass railing with uneven spacing, misaligned corners, and missing panel connections. See how Apex corrected it, and what the real cost of fixing an installation later actually looks like.

Alex B
Sep 154 min read


A Rooftop Patio Becomes a Living Space: Custom Glass Enclosure in Alpharetta, GA
A custom-designed 112-inch glass enclosure with black gridwork and hydraulic pivot doors turned an Alpharetta rooftop patio into a year-round living space, real proof of architectural glass built around a home rather than pulled from a catalog.

Emma V
Sep 24 min read


A Bethlehem, Georgia Deck Remodel: Glass Railings for an Expansive Backyard
Custom exterior glass railings for a two-story wraparound deck remodel in Bethlehem, GA, a real project showing how glass protects a large outdoor space without dividing it into framed sections.

Alex B
Sep 14 min read


Commercial Glass Railing Installation in Marietta, GA: Standoff and Spigot Systems
A real Marietta commercial railing shows why one glass system used two mounting methods, face-mounted standoffs on the stairs, top-mounted spigots on the platform.

Emma V
Aug 273 min read


Commercial Glass in Snellville, GA: A Case Study in Working Around a Live Schedule
A commercial glass counter installation completed inside a working mall's restricted access window, real proof of what it takes to execute on a schedule that isn't built around the glass contractor.

Alex B
Aug 273 min read


40 Shower Projects, One Contractor: What Reliability Actually Looks Like in Cartersville, Georgia
Apex Glass Industries has completed more than 40 frameless shower installations for one Georgia contractor over a three-year working relationship. This Cartersville project shows the value of consistent field measurement, custom fabrication, professional installation, and warranty-backed follow-up from the same team on every job.

Alex B
Aug 243 min read


Does More Hardware Mean a Better Glass Railing? Lessons From an Atlanta Pool Railing Project
A real Atlanta pool railing project shows why visible hardware alone doesn't indicate a secure glass railing, and why exterior railing work requires different expertise than shower glass installation.

Alex B
Aug 204 min read


Specialty Commercial Glass in Roswell, GA: A Different Use for Glass
A custom glass chair mat with rounded corners, fabricated for a health center workstation in Roswell, GA, shows how commercial glass work extends well beyond doors and partitions.

Emma V
Aug 172 min read


What Makes a Commercial Glass Office Door Different? An Alpharetta, Georgia Case Study
A commercial glass office partition in Alpharetta, GA — with heavy-duty hydraulic hinges and controlled soft-close doors — shows why commercial glass hardware and specification differ from residential glass.

Alex B
Aug 116 min read


Can Glass Railings Be Used on a Front Porch? A Cumming, Georgia Case Study
A frameless glass railing on a covered front porch in Cumming, GA shows how architectural glass can meet code without competing with a home's timber posts, stonework, and existing design.

Alex B
Aug 115 min read


Can Glass Railings Transform an Existing Home During a Renovation?
A frameless glass stair railing in Conyers, GA shows how a single design decision — replacing a planned open stair opening — changed the way this home's entry and staircase connect, without altering the home's footprint at all.

Emma V
Aug 47 min read


Half-Inch Glass and Georgia's Pool Railing Code: A Lake Lanier Project
A half-inch tempered glass pool railing near Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA shows how Georgia's pool barrier code — height, spacing, and load requirements — actually shapes a glass railing's design, not just its look.

Emma V
Aug 45 min read


Coordinating Glass Across an Entire Home: A $1.4 Million Lawrenceville New Construction Project
A $1.4 million new-construction home in Lawrenceville, GA shows what it looks like when one glass fabricator handles an entire build — frameless showers, a staircase railing system, a wine cellar off the kitchen, mirrors throughout, and a custom shower built for the family dog.

Emma V
Jul 286 min read


Can a Glass Wine Cellar Work in an Existing Home? Lessons from an Atlanta Renovation
A frameless glass wine cellar in an Atlanta home shows how a retrofit project — no basement, no new construction — comes together through precise measurement, half-inch tempered glass, and pivot hardware coordinated across the whole house.

Emma V
Jul 237 min read


Glass Railings Aren’t Just for New Construction
A Lawrenceville staircase renovation shows how an existing wood railing can be redesigned with individually manufactured bronze architectural glass panels.

Emma V
Jul 214 min read


Exterior Glass Collection: A New Digital Portfolio of Architectural Glass Projects Across Georgia
A New Resource for Homeowners, Builders, Architects, and Designers The Exterior Glass Collection is a new digital portfolio created by Apex Glass Industries that brings together completed exterior architectural glass projects from across Georgia into one curated publication. Rather than searching through individual galleries or social media posts, visitors can explore a carefully organized collection featuring structural glass stair railings, balcony systems, rooftop glass, p

Emma V
Jul 143 min read
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