Barrier geometry and gate positions should be fixed before glass ordering.
LYSVAR · POOL & SAFETY GLASS
Pool and safety glass system selection.
The glass panel is only one part of a pool barrier. Gate function, hardware, substrate, fixing depth, edge geometry and local safety requirements need to be resolved together.
SHORT ANSWER
Select the barrier system from geometry, gate behaviour and substrate—not glass thickness alone.
Start with the complete barrier line, gate locations, heights, changes in level, fixing substrate and local safety requirements. Then qualify the exact glass build-up, spigot/channel/hardware system and fixings for the selected LYSVAR EDGE configuration.
KEY PROJECT POINTS
What should drive the decision.
These are project inputs, not substitute engineering or automatic product approvals.
Glass thickness cannot be selected without span, height and support conditions.
Fixing depth and edge distance can control the hardware pathway.
Pool gates need exact hinge, latch and self-closing coordination.
Coastal hardware requires explicit material and maintenance review.
Local pool-safety compliance remains destination-specific.
COMPARISON
Use-case fit before product preference.
The table is deliberately directional. Exact configurations still require project and evidence review.
| Pathway | Best fit | Watch closely |
|---|---|---|
| Frameless spigot pathway | Minimal visual interruption and conventional frameless pool barriers. | Substrate depth, anchor edge distance, hardware grade, glass support and gate interfaces. |
| Channel / base-shoe pathway | Continuous low-level support and projects wanting an even cleaner glass line. | Drainage, waterproofing, channel fixing, tolerances and access for replacement. |
Draw the entire barrier line
Include gates, returns, corners, steps, retaining edges and changes in level before individual panel sizes are developed.
Confirm the substrate
Concrete edge thickness, reinforcement, waterproofing, deck build-up and fixing access can determine whether a spigot or channel solution is practical.
Treat the gate as a system
Gate glass, hinges, latch, closing action, alignment and adjacent fixed panels should be reviewed together.
Keep compliance local
Pool-barrier rules vary by destination. Apollo can supply the glass/hardware package, but local compliance and installation remain with the responsible project parties.
PROJECT INPUTS
What to have ready before asking for the exact system.
A stronger brief shortens the gap between product interest and a useful technical/commercial response.
Destination
Pool/barrier layout
Overall glass runs
Barrier height
Gate quantity/location
Corner/return geometry
Substrate type
Available fixing depth
Edge distances
Glass visual intent
Coastal exposure
Local pool-safety requirements
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY
Pool-barrier compliance belongs to the exact installed system.
Verify exact glass build-up, hardware, hinges/latches, anchors, substrate assumptions and destination requirements. Generic glass or hardware datasheets do not prove the completed barrier.
FAQ
Questions project teams usually need answered.
Can glass thickness be chosen from panel width alone?
No. Height, support condition, glass type, loads, hardware and destination requirements also matter.
Does Apollo install pool fencing?
Apollo is supply-only unless expressly included otherwise. Site measurement, installation and local compliance remain project responsibilities.
Are pool gates part of the same system review?
Yes. Gate hinges, latch, glass, support and adjacent panels should be coordinated as one barrier assembly.