When the backyard is the centerpiece and the view is non-negotiable, frameless glass is the answer: 12mm tempered safety glass on polished stainless spigots, meeting the same barrier code as any other fence while being effectively invisible. It is the premium end of this trade, and for the right yard it is worth every dollar.
We measure, check the deck substrate can carry the fixings, and lay out panel and gate positions to your local code.
Your glass is toughened and polished to your exact measurements — this is why the measure has to be right the first time.
Spigots set plumb, panels aligned and levelled, gate hung and tested. Larger runs can take a second day.
Yes — it is toughened safety glass, the same category used in car windows and shower screens, and it meets the same pool barrier code as mesh or aluminum. It is also completely unclimbable: there is nothing to grip. As with any barrier, it supplements adult supervision rather than replacing it.
Considerably more than mesh — typically $150–$400 per linear foot depending on panel size, spigot style, and how many gates you need. That is the honest range. If the budget is tight we will tell you plainly that mesh gets you the same code compliance for a fraction of it.
Glass does show spotting, particularly in hard-water areas. A quick wipe-down handles it, and we can apply a hydrophobic coating that makes maintenance considerably easier. We'd rather you know this before you buy than after.
Panels are made to your measurements, so there is a lead time between the measure and the install. The install itself is usually one day for a standard residential run, two for large or complex perimeters.
Book a free on-site measure for frameless glass — a fixed written price, full code compliance, and a backyard view that survives completely intact.
