Glass Vice Frameless Glass Pool Fencing
Frameless Glass Pool Fencing
The original double-friction bracket system — New Zealand’s most trusted frameless pool fence.
Glass Vice® frameless glass pool fencing is a premium, architecturally designed system that delivers clean lines, proven safety, and patented engineering.
Designed in New Zealand and used worldwide, it’s the original double-friction bracket system trusted by architects, installers, and homeowners.
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Why Choose Glass Vice® Pool Fencing?
Patented Double-Friction Technology
Our system uses just two Glass Vice® brackets per panel, securely clamping 12mm A-grade toughened safety glass up to 2000mm wide.
- No shims or packers required
- Precise height and alignment adjustment
- Faster, cleaner installation
Engineered for Safety & Performance
- 12mm or 15mm toughened safety glass
- 13.5mm low-iron laminated glass options
- Panels up to 2000mm wide with only two brackets
- 316 marine-grade stainless steel hardware
- Duplex 2205 steel options for high-exposure environments
- Designed to meet NZ and international pool fencing standards
- Top-mounted or side-mounted installation options
Glass panels are raised slightly off the ground to allow water and debris to escape, reducing maintenance and long-term build-up.
Proven in New Zealand Conditions
Built for coastal, alpine, and high-exposure environments, Glass Vice® is widely used across:
Auckland, Tauranga, Queenstown, Wanaka, Wellington, and Christchurch
Trusted nationwide and exported globally for its durability and refined finish.
We support homeowners, architects, and installers with:
- Quotes and design layouts
- Installation support
- Wholesale trade pricing
- NZ-wide delivery and certified installers
- installation videos
Frameless glass pool fencing, patented, proven, and built for New Zealand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Glass Vice USA operates as a wholesale supplier and distributor. We work directly with licensed glaziers, railing contractors, and builders through our national distributor network. If you're a trade professional looking to specify or supply Glass Vice hardware, get in touch to discuss your project or set up a trade account.
We also provide hands-on training and maintain a comprehensive library of installation videos on our YouTube channel to support your team on site.
If you're looking for an installer, just reach out to us and we can put you in touch with a trusted local installation company.
ESR-3563 and ESR-4639 are available to download from the product pages on usa.glassvice.com, or you can contact Glass Vice USA directly and we'll send them through along with any additional compliance documentation your project requires.
Glass Vice and Clearline clamps are designed to accept either 9/16" or 5/8" laminated safety glass for frameless glass railing installations without a top cap rail, achieving the required 42" guard height. For installations where a top cap rail is used, 1/2" tempered glass is also an accepted specification.
For commercial applications — including stadiums, hospitality venues, and large-scale developments — Glass Vice hardware can accommodate thicker glass configurations. We recommend contacting Glass Vice USA directly to discuss the right specification for your project.
Glass specifications should always be confirmed with your glazier, installer, or engineer against local IBC and IRC requirements. Some jurisdictions have specific interpretations on laminated versus tempered glass for guard applications, and your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) has final say on what is accepted at permit stage.
Glass Vice spigots and clamps are available in mirror, brushed, pro texture black, and custom powder coating to suit your project's design requirements. Glass Vice USA is continuously expanding the finish range across the product lineup — contact us directly for the latest available options or to discuss a custom finish for your project.
Yes. Glass Vice hardware is available in grades suited to coastal and high-salt environments, making it a popular choice for waterfront residential and commercial projects across San Diego, Orange County, and the Florida Gulf Coast. For exposed coastal installations we recommend discussing finish and material grade options with our team — the right specification upfront ensures long-term performance and minimizes maintenance requirements over the life of the railing system.
our products ranges use Stainless 316 Steel, Duplex 2205 Steel & Aluminium for low maintenance corrosion resistance finishes.
Do not used brushed finish close to the water to avoid T staining on the Steel.
Glass Vice hardware systems are designed for installation into a range of structural substrates including concrete, structural timber, and steel. The appropriate fixing method and anchor specification will depend on the substrate type, thickness, and the load requirements of the installation. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports ESR-3563 and ESR-4639 provide substrate-specific installation guidance, and Glass Vice USA can supply full technical documentation to support your installer or engineer in confirming the correct specification for your project.
Yes. Glass Vice Direct Fix & Side fix hardware is compliant with Florida's High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements as per the ICC report, making it suitable for coastal residential and commercial projects throughout South Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, not including Miami-Dade County.
this may effect the glass thickness but it signed off with 9/16th's and 5'8th's laminated SGP glass.
Glass Vice pool fencing hardware is designed to meet US pool barrier requirements including minimum height, non-climb ability, and self-closing/self-latching gate provisions. Always confirm local jurisdiction requirements with your installer, as county and HOA rules can vary.
