Project File – Frameless Glass Pool Fence – Westwood MA

Project File – Frameless Glass Pool Fence – Westwood MA

Our clients were moving into this property and wanted to control access to the pool without spoiling the view from the house. The landscaper installed a grade beam for us and we then installed a frameless glass fence into the beam. A grade beam is basically a...
Glass Cleaning

Glass Cleaning

We are often asked how we clean glass panels prior to coating and for general maintenance.  We use a 30% Vinegar solution available from Amazon or Home Depot. We pour it into a small spray bottle for ease of application. Spray the glass two or three times and then rub...
Project File – Glass Railing on Sea Wall – Westport CT

Project File – Glass Railing on Sea Wall – Westport CT

We were commissioned by ER Salvatore Associates LLC to install a glass railing on top of a sea wall in Westport, CT. The location was chalenging partly because the bottom of the wall is under water when the tide comes in but also becasue of a boulder wall located...
Frameless Glass Wind Breaks

Frameless Glass Wind Breaks

We recently installed a glass wind break for a client in Old Saybrook, CT. They have a property on the water with a stunning view and a great entertainment area. Unfortunately the wind constantly blowing off the bay would make it hard to enjoy meals or even the simple...
How Do Hurricane Force Winds Effect a Glass Fence

How Do Hurricane Force Winds Effect a Glass Fence

We are often asked whether a glass fence will withstand hurricane force winds so I am pleased to provide some additional information about wind load calculation with regard to the specific loading effect on a fence panel. Forgive my basic physics but I understand the...