Glass Fence
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Framed Glass Pool Fencing
Framed glass pool fencing will have full length fence posts to support the glass panels. Some glass pool fence systems will also have horizontal rails for added strength and support.
Depending on the manufacturer of the fence system, aluminum or stainless steel is used for the framework. Because of the added support framework provides for glass fences, thinner glass panels are used.
As a result, framed systems are usually less expensive than frameless systems. However, the style of posts combined with the material its made from can sometimes offset any cost savings.
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Spigots, Balustrades, Clamps and Bases
No matter what they are referred to as, spigots, balustrades, clamps and bases all have the same purpose. That is, to hold the glass panels plumb and vertical.
There are two methods in which the bases of glass pool fence attach to the pool decking. The first and most common method is to surface mount.
Surface mount bases have a flange or plate with holes welded to the bottom of them. Therefore, allowing screws or bolts to fasten them securely to the surface of the pool decking.
The second method for mounting glass pool fencing bases is core drilling. Core drilling uses a large, hollow drill bit to drill through and remove a plug from concrete pool decks.
Special hydraulic cement concretes the bases of the glass pool fence into place. Both methods are accepted standards for installation. However, core drilling will only work on concrete pool decking.
Color options and finishes are also available options for the bases of glass fences. Polished or brushed stainless steel are two popular choices.
