How to install glass pool fencing - DIY

This is how to install glass pool fencing diy. This step by step tutorial will help you with the installation of any glass fencing. Save thousands of dollars by doing it yourself with my easy to follow video. Glass fencing is simple to install once you mark all the locations for your spigots. The online calculater from frameless glass pool fencing (link below) will make your project so much easier. For more DIY and how to videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.

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[billshowto]

sorry about the initial footage, just another life lesson 👍

[Sevicify]

As someone who installs glass fencing for a DIY installation I must say you done a pretty good job. I was concerned when I seen the certification labels up top until you covered them with the braces, clever way of hiding the label. On our jobs we only use braces between panels in special circumstances of very large or small panels that need the extra support, so we always stick the label down the bottom and we make sure that all panels on a side have them in the same corner (I noticed you kept yours on a consistent side too which is good) since glass always bows out in the middle so doing this keeps the bow on a consistent side which helps with straightening and levelling the glass.

Your gaps were a bit too small for my liking, though with your braces it does makes sense to have them like so. We try to stay in 35 to 50 mm range and generally aim for 40 to 45 mm, I feel this gives a good balance between not being too big or small while giving ample room to lift the panels out if needed.

The Polaris hinges are pretty good, we used to use them all the time but we found they really needed to be packed out to combat the gate dropping and have had to go back out to numerous jobs to fix them up. These days we much prefer using Atlantic hinges (also soft close) and latches (we only use stainless steel, no plastic latches for us), we barely have to pack them out focusing only on the points that would receive most of the force and haven't had nearly the amount of issues we've had with Polaris. Still hinges from either will work great. You seemed to level the gate nicely, I am concerned about it dropping over time (if it hasn't already) so you may need to add additional packing. Also the gap between the gate and latching panel should be 10 mm, we like to just stick a 10 mm packer between them and move the hinge or latching panel.

I've also never seen deck spigots (what we call these base plate spigots) screwed into a concrete slab like this, we only ever use them on decks and would use a core spigot on a slab. I can see the appeal of using them here on a slab for a DIY since not everyone will have access to a core drill, and even if you do there is more involved with in putting in the glass into core spigots such as additional supports and grouting. I do have concerns about the issues of height variance with using deck spigots though, I just know from experience how shocking the level some slabs have.

One last thing did you put any protective coating on the glass to help reduce cleaning? If not I would highly recommend it. We use one called EnduroShield which works great by getting into all the little micropores on the glass creating a barrier that repels water (it just beads off) and limits dirt build up and comes with a 10 year warranty. Being 7 months since this video it is a long time to go without having it on (assuming you have no coating), ideally it's best to apply during installation as the glass needs to be as clean as possible.

[ScottMshao]

We install the system with the shoe along the floor then we come in with the panels and cement them in. We also use 12 mm laminated glass and not tempered. We cut and polish the glass ourselves. It saved a lot of money

[fsriccobon]

Thanks for a great video. First time for me and about to install our glass fence on Monday or Tuesday. Great help to show where to start.

[alexkerridge]

Great video, final pool looks amazing and so cheep relatively too!!! When I finally get my own home with a garden definitely will have a pool despite living in England and probably only get a week out of it each year 😂

... Definitely will remember to put the caps on 😂😂😂

[priteshtelstra]

Mate this is by far the best video online.... well done and please post other stuff as well.

[mihailk]

Great video and nice and easy to follow

[DaveSchembri-erfv]

Nice job Bill on the pool fencing, great information 👍

[MrScienceMaths]

Amazing, meticulious work, love you man!

[shanegent]

Top video Bill. Yes, I spotted the caps not on early in the video and did the same thing when did my fence! ( I'm just a DIY guy). And I also put the same top bracket in too for the same reasons and also brings the glass into the exact some plane at the tops. I Like that centre punch tool...must get one.
I've just upgraded our pool gear 6 years later. Switched to mineral pool and add the ph auto dose pump too, well worth it in the end, as in summer the pool eats acid. (Pool control XLS23 900 ppm low salt) Also had a $1600 robotic cleaner, but dug deep to a approx $3k one... (Maytronics with trolley) so much better and easy to clean the internal basket vs the internal bag on the old one. Has an app to for the iPhone (My Dolphin plus ) also does a feature to drive up to the top of the waterline so you can easily pick it up and remove... Bells and whistle too. Tip is not to leave it in the pool for days/ weeks as it will shorten the life of the blue power cable ( get all twisted and knots up) trust me on this fact! So each Saturday l put the unit into the pool and let it clean, 2 hours later my phone tells me the cleaner is finished. Buy cheap, buy twice otherwise. Hate the pool hose going into the skimmer box, gets in the way when in the pool, or you have to remove it when you have guests over.
Reading enjoy your channel and content 😎👍

[sydney]

Have a look at the Rebel pool cleaner, uses suction rather than electric plus easy to store/maintain and its a work horse of a cleaner

[ScottMshao]

We usually put a rail across the top but I guess that’s more money and up to the client. I like that idea of using the studs and the adhesive in the hole . Can’t believe u forgot to put on the plates! Omg.

[thisguy]

What if your concreter put a "fall", away from the pool, on the finished concrete. Do the spigots allow for "lean" adjustment?

[stephenprescott]

I just loosened my lug nuts to remove a panel. The panel won't budge. Is it glued into the spigots? Or do I just have to somehow wedge the panel out.

[bh]

Where do you get those little shims from? We had an Aquaview fence installed and the glass is out of alignment in numerous areas, can't get Aquaview to fix it. Hoping that I can source the necessary shims to make these adjustements on my own. Thank you!!

[charlotterobinson]

sorry to be a pain...should be using 316 stainless fixings...esp if a salt chlorinated pool. Theyrre all going to rust

[BenMcCauley-rqlx]

Hey @billshowto

What pool and colour is that? Also what size tiles did you go and colour?

Video is awesome and super helpful

Cheers

[c]

Where can i purchase the SS braces from?

[muftimanan]

How to maintain the angle, I mean the straight between two pegs

[shane]

Thanks for this!
We love our robotic cleaner, had it for 3 years with 0 issues. Cost $750. Comes with a caddy as well.
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