Yes. We ship to all Chicago zip codes and the greater Chicagoland area. Orders over $500 ship free. Standard transit is 4–6 business days. Glass panels ship on pallets via freight carrier with full packaging protection for city deliveries.

Chicago enforces its own Municipal Code — not the state IRC. Key difference: Chicago requires 42" minimum guard height for ALL occupancies, including single-family residential. This is stricter than Illinois's 36" residential standard. Pool barriers: 48" minimum. Chicago also requires permits for most deck and railing work. Confirm with the Chicago Department of Buildings and Permits (CDBA). See our building code reference.

Yes, but Chicago requires permits for most exterior railing and deck work. Our spigot system installs with basic tools — drill, level, wrench. No welding. Check with CDBA on permit requirements before starting. Our installation guides cover each step. For permitted projects, our Pro Program connects you with Chicago installers who know the city code.

DIY kits run approximately $96–$113 per linear foot at 42" height. A typical rooftop deck railing (20 feet): $1,900–$2,260. Condo balcony railing: $800–$1,500. Interior stair railing: $1,200–$2,500. That is 40–60% less than contractor-installed. Submit your measurements for exact pricing within 24 hours.

Chicago's rooftop decks offer skyline and Lake Michigan views that are worth preserving. Glass railing provides completely unobstructed sightlines — no cables, no iron bars, no wood balusters. The frameless look maximizes the sense of space on compact rooftop footprints common in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Wicker Park. Our 2205 stainless steel handles lakefront wind and freeze-thaw without maintenance.