Walk On
GLASS
Bridges and Catwalks Redefined
Revolutionizing
Glass Bridge Design
Glass bridges and catwalks combine bold architectural design with practical innovation. At Glass Flooring Systems, we are the only manufacturer to offer a fully integrated walk on glass system, including structural framing, tempered laminated glass panels, and railings. Our complete packages make it easy to elevate any space with this transformative luxury design element.
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The Complete System
ADVANTAGE
Structural Integration
Our glass bridges are engineered for complete structural integration, seamlessly uniting walkable glass with either steel or aluminum framing systems for uncompromising strength and stability. Every component is designed to work in harmony, ensuring lasting performance, safety, and architectural elegance.
Streamlined Process
We integrate engineering, manufacturing, and design into one cohesive package, reducing complexity for architects and builders while guiding you from initial concepts to final installation. At every stage, our team provides technical expertise, design refinement, and seamless project management—ensuring a smooth process and an exceptional finished result.
Applications and
Transformative Benefits
A catwalk or a bridge of glass brings a unique combination of form and function to a variety of settings:
Commercial
Enhance offices, retail spaces, and hotels with a bold design statement while promoting openness, natural light flow, and a sense of connectivity between levels or departments.
Enhance offices, retail spaces, and hotels with a bold design statement while promoting openness, natural light flow, and a sense of connectivity between levels or departments.
Public Areas
Glass bridges in public areas enhances the visitor experience by offering striking views below while maintaining an open, modern aesthetic that encourages light flow and visual connection between spaces.
Glass bridges in public areas enhances the visitor experience by offering striking views below while maintaining an open, modern aesthetic that encourages light flow and visual connection between spaces.
Residential
In a residential setting a glass bridge adds a dramatic architectural feature that connects spaces while allowing natural light to pass through and creating a sense of openness and sophistication.
In a residential setting a glass bridge adds a dramatic architectural feature that connects spaces while allowing natural light to pass through and creating a sense of openness and sophistication.
Start Your Glass Bridge Journey
Ready to elevate your project with a complete walk on glass bridge or catwalk? Contact an Applications Specialist today to explore design options, finishes, and installation support. Let us help bring your vision to life.
Technical Data
Features
- Low-iron glass is standard for minimum light filtering and optimal clarity.
- Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, designed and engineered for your specific requirements.
- The industry’s largest selection of fully tested, anti-slip textures, including our proprietary NanoDot® and Seeded Organic® top layers
- Integrated railing – optional.
- PPG Coraflon® painted finish meets AAMA 2605-05
- Standard finishes: Black or White
- Custom colors available
- Preassembled in our New Jersey manufacturing facility, ensuring maximum quality control and perfected connections for ease of assembly
Superior Glass Creates Superior Spaces
Our triple-laminated glass assembly is engineered for passive redundancy with panels that meet ASTM E2751 standard. Our panels are fabricated using three layers of low-iron, tempered glass with structural PVB, Saflex® DG, or SentryGlas® interlayers.
Glass Make-Up
- 10mm Low-Iron Tempered
- 1.52mm Interlayer
- 10mm Low-Iron Tempered
- 1.52mm Interlayer
- 10mm Low-Iron Tempered
*Glass make-up may vary on larger panel sizes
Anti-Slip Surfaces
At Glass Flooring Systems, we believe in setting the standard for excellence. That’s why our products undergo rigorous testing—because your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Whether you’re installing glass flooring or walkable skylights in a home or commercial space, it’s critical to carefully consider the safety of your walkable glass surface. We use only tested anti-slip glass floor textures and offer the largest selection of anti-slip surface options in the industry to meet both aesthetic and safety requirements.
We adhere to the ANSI A326.3 American National Standard Test Method for Measuring the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) of Hard Surface Flooring Materials testing protocol. A BOT-3000E tribometer is used to obtain the DCOF of all our anti-slip textures. The ANSI A326.3 standard for measuring the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) is the only accepted standard for measuring floor traction in the United States. In addition, the ANSI A326.3 provides clarification of appropriate use of flooring surfaces in wet or dry conditions.
The United States has transitioned from the SCOF method to the globally recognized DCOF method. There is no longer a standard for measuring the Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF), rendering the ASTM C 1028 – SCOF standard unrecognized. Additionally, other European slip-resistant tests are no longer recognized or accepted in the U.S. as a National Standard for DCOF, such as:
UNE ENV 12633 (Pendulum), Classes 1, 2, and 3 (Rd>45)
DIN 51130 (Ramp), Classes R9 to R13
DIN 51097 (Barefoot), Classes A, B, and C
UL 410 – Slip Resistance of Floor Surface Materials
At Glass Flooring Systems, safety is never optional. While others may overlook DCOF testing, we adhere to the only nationally recognized standard—ANSI A326.3—to measure the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction. This ensures our products meet the highest safety and performance benchmarks in the industry.
Finish
Our framing systems feature a durable PPG Coraflon® painted finish that meets the rigorous AAMA 2605-05 standard, delivering long-lasting protection and exceptional color retention—even in the most demanding environments. Every frame is painted in-house at our state-of-the-art paint facility, ensuring consistent quality, precision, and finish control. Standard color options include a sleek black or clean white, chosen for their timeless appeal and design versatility. For projects that demand a custom look, we also offer precision color matching to meet your exact specifications.
Engineering
Engineering is essential to everything we do, and a large measure of the value we deliver, lies in our engineering prowess. We offer the following array of engineering services and support:
- PDF, AutoCAD, and BIM format drawings
- Sealed/stamped state-specific shop drawings
- Glass-specific engineering reports
- Glass and frame engineering reports
- Computerized finite engineering analysis
Safety Standards
At Glass Flooring Systems, safety isn’t a feature—it’s the foundation. Every walkable glass panel we build utilizes triple-tempered laminated glass, exceeding the rigorous standards of ASTM E2751. While others may settle for dual-layer glass, we never compromise. Our three-ply construction delivers unmatched strength, built-in redundancy, and superior post-breakage integrity. The result: walkable glass you can trust—engineered for confidence with every step.
When it comes to structural glass, cutting corners is not an option. At GFS, we build safety into every layer.