It comes down to the view and the upkeep. Glass gives the most open result and is the choice when a view matters, but it needs regular cleaning, especially outdoors in Seattle. Cable nearly disappears at a distance and asks for very little maintenance beyond occasional tension checks. Metal bar infill and panels give more presence and more privacy than either, and the bars can run vertically, horizontally, or in a mixed pattern. We look at the setting and tell you which actually suits it.