Frameless Glass Pool Fencing
Glass Vice® Frameless Glass Pool Fencing
Patented double-friction technology. No shims. No top rail. ICC-certified.
Glass Vice® frameless glass pool fencing is a premium architecturally designed system that delivers clean sightlines, proven safety performance, and patented engineering. The original double-friction bracket system — trusted by architects, pool contractors, and glaziers across the USA and worldwide.
Available in top-fixed and side-mounted configurations. Supplied wholesale nationwide from San Diego.
✦ ICC-ES Certified ✦ LARR Approved — California ✦ No Top Rail Required ✦ No Shims or Packers ✦ 316 Marine-Grade Stainless Steel or 2205 Duplex Steel
Why Contractors Specify Glass Vice® Pool Fencing
Patented double-friction technology — just two brackets per panel securely clamp each glass panel without shims, packers, or secondary adjustment hardware. Precise height and alignment adjustment built into the bracket itself. Faster, cleaner installation on every job.
Panels raised off the ground — Glass Vice® brackets elevate each panel slightly above the pool surround, allowing water, leaves, and debris to escape freely beneath. Less maintenance, cleaner finish long-term. additionally base packers in increments from 10mm up to 50mm to account for falls in concrete.
Top-fixed or side-mounted — specify the Glass Vice® Direct Fix for top-fixed applications to concrete, timber, or steel substrates, or the Glass Vice® Architectural side-mount bracket for installations where fixing to the face of the structure is required. Both systems use the same patented double-friction clamping mechanism. utilizing our Soft close hydraulic hinge system.
Specifications - Install Video
| System type | Frameless glass pool fencing — top-fixed and side-mounted |
| Fixing method | Patented double-friction clamp — no glass drilling |
| Hardware material | 316 marine-grade stainless steel |
| Premium option | Duplex 2205 stainless for high-exposure environments |
| Finishes | Mirror polish / Brushed satin / Matte black |
| Compatible glass — no top rail | pool fencing 1/2" or where safety from fall is required 9/16" or 5/8" SGP laminated tempered safety glass |
| Compatible glass — with top rail | 1/2" or 5/8" tempered safety glass |
| Maximum panel width | Up to 6ft per panel |
| Brackets per panel | Two |
| Bottom rail | Not required |
| Top rail | Not required with laminated glass or ground level pool fencing |
| Substrate | Concrete, timber, steel |
| Code references | ICC pool barrier requirements / local jurisdiction codes apply, HVWZ approval |
Applications
Applications
Residential pool surrounds · luxury custom homes · coastal and beachfront properties · elevated and raised pool surrounds · resort and hotel pool enclosures · multi-unit residential developments · architect-specified high-end builds across San Diego, Orange County, and nationwide.
Distributed by Master Halco in Florida & California
A Note on Pool Fencing Compliance
Pool fencing requirements in the USA are governed at the state and local level and vary by jurisdiction. Glass Vice® supplies certified hardware to licensed contractors who are responsible for confirming local compliance requirements before installation. Our technical team can provide ICC-ES documentation and engineering support for building department submission on request.
Applications
Residential pool surrounds · luxury custom homes · coastal and beachfront properties · elevated and raised pool surrounds · resort and hotel pool enclosures · multi-unit residential developments · architect-specified high-end builds across San Diego, Orange County, and nationwide.
Distributed by Master Halco in Florida & California
A Note on Pool Fencing Compliance
Pool fencing requirements in the USA are governed at the state and local level and vary by jurisdiction. Glass Vice® supplies certified hardware to licensed contractors who are responsible for confirming local compliance requirements before installation. Our technical team can provide ICC-ES documentation and engineering support for building department submission on request.
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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.
