Why Use Spigot Supports on Frameless Glass Pool Fencing?
Posted on: 16 February 2021
One of the big advantages of frameless glass pool fences is their lack of frames. You enjoy clear glass panels around your pool without having to look at posts and bars that impede your view. However, your glass panels won't stay upright on their own. You have to choose a way to fix the fence to the ground.
One of the most popular solutions here is to use spigot fittings. How do spigots work and why are they a good solution?
How Do Frameless Glass Fencing Spigots Work?
Fence spigots are a kind of peg bolt. They create a series of holding bases for glass fence panels. This means you bolt the bottom of each spigot into the ground at the point where you want your fencing to sit. You then slot your glass panels into place and attach them to their spigots.
The spigots hold the glass slightly off ground level. To get a good hold and sufficient strength, you usually have one spigot on each end of each piece of glass in the fence. If you install oversized or heavy panels, then your fencing contractor might recommend adding extra spigots to take the extra size or weight.
What Are the Benefits of Using Spigots?
Spigots are small and compact fittings. However, they have the strength and stability to hold pool fencing firmly in place. You won't have to worry about keeping your fence upright; its spigots do this job.
While regular pool frames stand out and look obvious, spigots are much less obtrusive. Although they are visible at the bottom of your panels, their compact size and position won't impair your view through the fence. You'll barely notice that they are there. However, if you wish, you can use spigots that stand out a little more if you want to make a statement. While sleek stainless steel fittings give you a subtle and minimalist look, powder-coated products give you the chance to use different colours to add an accent to the fence.
The way spigots hold glass panels also has some benefits. The fittings hold each glass panel slightly off the ground. This helps keep the bottoms of the panels clean. This means that dirt and debris won't cling to the bottom of the glass. The extra space also makes it easier to wipe the bottom of each panel down when you give the fence a spring clean.
To learn more about the benefits of spigots and to see some example products, contact aframeless glass pool fencing contractor.
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