It doesn't feel like the inside of a chicken coop to me. But it does sort of feel like I'm at one of those wild animal parks. Really, if I'm focused on the forest, I can't even see the wire. Its sparce enough to almost disappear in the out of focus near field. Glass has it's own issues, glaring, spotting, etc.

 

Glass just seems to fit the intended application perfectly
https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6171/6236994476_ec48157b48_b.jpg

can't decide if I like this glass "slats" look or not.
http://www.ajsmith.uk.com/deckorators/deckorators-clear1.jpg

 

Glass just seems to fit the intended application perfectly

EGADS! Look at that glare!

 

Really, if I'm focused on the forest, I can't even see the wire. Its sparse enough to almost disappear in the out of focus near field.

I guess that means you can understand why I put up a solid wood fence in the middle of the city. (My neighbors are not as pretty as a forest.)

 

My neighbors are not as pretty as a forest.

One of mine is! But only one.

 

Could you RB and mcgyvr show what you consider pretty? Blindex glass?

Those are my quick picks for the first 3 pages of google images; "outdoor decking railing".

 

They are nice but they do not meet his key design criteria. His key design factor was to have an unobstructed view of the forest.

 

Those are my quick picks for the first 3 pages of google images; "outdoor decking railing".

Kind of looking at the forest behind bars...

 

It is merely a matter of personal opinion. You are welcome to the style you like, and no objections from me.

 

Hey, this is an electronics website, design and build a force field, like they use in Star Trek.

 

It is merely a matter of personal opinion. You are welcome to the style you like, and no objections from me.

I agree.
This is a tough crowd.

Like it myself, don't know if the wife would go for it.

Here is a little cantilever deck. Built with the house 12 years ago.

 

Like it myself, don't know if the wife would go for it.

The wife didn't like the idea, but once it was up, she liked it.

 

Kind of looking at the forest behind bars...

Yeah i get that, but vertical stripes are SO much more attractive than horizontal stripes or a grid.

AND harder for kids to climb over.

 

Maybe... if you're looking at the stripes. Not if you're looking at what's on the other side.

 

AND harder for kids to climb over.

Point to RB!

 

I just wait for my neighbors to put up a fence.

 

AND harder for kids to climb over.

If it is not the deck rail, Darwin will eventually help them find another way to finish things.