We've sailed in "restricted" view suites, they are on the lower decks and I assume it's because of wave action, thus metal for strength.
There is about 12 inches of glass at the top (that's a fuzzy memory, maybe a little less or more) but you can have a nice view while sitting, you just can't look down unless you are standing.
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