Frameless glass pool fencing across the Gold Coast.

Frameless glass pool fencing uses individual 12mm toughened (AS 1288 + AS 2208) glass panels fixed in pairs of 316 stainless spigot anchors set into the ground / paving. Typical panel width is 1.2–1.8m. No top rail, no posts, no horizontal members — the glass itself is the structural element.

Glass specification.

• Thickness: 12mm minimum for unsupported pool-fence application.
• Heat-soak treated to AS/NZS 2208 (eliminates nickel-sulphide spontaneous-fracture risk).
• Polished edges for safety and aesthetics.
• Panel size limit: max 1800mm wide for a single panel; longer runs use multiple panels with small 4–6mm gaps.

Spigot fixings — the make-or-break detail.

• 316 marine-grade stainless minimum for Gold Coast salt environment. Never 304.
• Electropolished finish for Sovereign Islands / Sanctuary Cove premium installs.
• Cast or machined body — cast is cheaper but more porous; machined is premium.
• Anchored into structural concrete, NOT into pavers alone (must penetrate paver and embed 80mm+ into concrete substrate).
• Sealed at paver penetration to prevent water ingress + future stone fracture.

Channel-glass premium option.

For ultra-premium canal-estate installations, glass is set into a 316 stainless U-channel recessed flush into the paving (instead of individual spigots). Result: no visible fixings at all, just the glass rising from the paving. Adds ~30-50% to cost but eliminates the spigot visual interruption. Common at Sanctuary Cove and Sovereign Islands.

Pricing — what drives cost.

• Glass cost: ~$140-$180/m² for standard 12mm toughened heat-soak.
• Spigots: $80-$160 per pair (cast 316) or $250-$450 (machined / electropolished).
• Labour: 2-4 hours per panel install including core-drilling pavers + anchor + level + glaze.
• Gates: $450-$1,200 each including self-closing hinge + self-latching hardware.

A typical 24m pool surround in frameless glass = ~$9,500-$13,000 installed. Add $700-$1,200 per gate. Channel-glass equivalent: $14K-$22K.

When frameless ISN’T the right answer.

• Heritage / character-zone street-facing: aluminium / timber may be required by council.
• High-impact zones near sports balls, pets, kids’ play areas: semi-frameless or aluminium is more forgiving (glass scratches and chips).
• Budget rental investment: semi-frameless or aluminium tube delivers same compliance at 30-60% lower cost.
• Mature landscape with established trees within 1m of fence line: tree root movement can lift spigots over years.