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Glass Balustrades & Pool Fencing in Gore & Southland
Toughened safety glass for decks, balconies, stairs and pool areas. Nothing in the way of the view, nothing to paint, and built to the New Zealand Building Code.
Measured, made and fitted by our own team.
Free site visit and quote.
Which Style of Glass Balustrade Suits Your Place?
Three ways to do it, and the right one depends on the view, the budget and what the balustrade is fixed to. We’ll talk you through it on site.
Frameless Glass Balustrade
- 12mm or 15mm toughened glass
- Fixed with a base channel or spigots
- No posts, and no top rail in most cases
- Suits decks and balconies with a view
The panels do the structural work, so there’s nothing between you and the view. It costs more per metre than the other options because of the thicker glass and the engineered fixings.
Semi-Frameless Balustrade
- 10mm or 12mm toughened glass
- Slim aluminium posts between panels
- Optional top rail for extra stiffness
- Powder-coated to match the joinery
The posts take the load so the glass can be thinner. A good middle ground for decks, stairs and anywhere you want an open look without the frameless price.
Glass Pool Fencing
Keeps the pool compliant and the kids in sight. Frameless or semi-frameless, with self-closing, self-latching gates and the 1.2m minimum height the Building Code asks for. We handle the council paperwork if you need it.
How a Glass Balustrade Job Runs
Most residential jobs go from first site visit to finished balustrade in four to six weeks. The glass is the slow part. Every panel is toughened to size and can’t be cut afterwards, so the measure has to be right.
Site visit and quote
We measure the deck, stairs or pool surround, check what we’re fixing to and talk through frameless, semi-frameless and hardware options. Written quote within a few days.
Design and compliance
Glass thickness, fixings and heights are worked out to NZS 3604 and the Building Code. If your council needs a consent or a producer statement, we sort it.
Glass toughened to size
Panels are made to the measured sizes with polished edges and any cut-outs for gates or handrails. Allow three to four weeks.
Install
Our own installers fit the posts, channels and glass, hang the gates and tidy up. Most decks are done in a day.
Where We Fit Glass Balustrades
Decks & balconies
Keep the outlook and knock the wind down without boxing the deck in.
Stairs & landings
Internal and external stair balustrades, with raked panels cut to the pitch of the stair.
Pool fencing
Compliant fencing and gates for new and existing pools, including spa pools where the lid doesn’t meet the rules.
Commercial & shopfront
Balustrades, partitions and glass screens for offices, retail and mezzanines.
Serving Gore, Mataura, Edendale, Wyndham, Riversdale, Lumsden, Tapanui, Te Anau and the wider Southland district.
“I found the Hokonui Auto Glass team very helpful in getting my windscreen replaced. There was no trouble with booking in and I received a great, fast service. Would highly recommend them for any glass work.”
Lindsay Young · Customer feedback
toughened safety glass as standard
fixings and heights to NZS 3604
typical deck install
Gore owned and operated
Glass Balustrade FAQs
How much does a glass balustrade cost?
Semi-frameless starts lower. Frameless costs more because of the thicker glass and the engineered fixings. Length, height, the number of corners and whether you need gates all move the price. We quote per job rather than per metre, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Do I need a building consent?
Often not for a like-for-like replacement. Usually yes for a new balustrade on a deck more than a metre off the ground, and always for pool fencing. We’ll tell you what your council requires and supply the producer statement if one is needed.
How high does a balustrade have to be?
Decks and balconies need 1m in most cases. Pool fencing needs 1.2m measured from the outside, with nothing climbable within reach of it.
Is the glass safe?
All balustrade glass is toughened safety glass. If it ever breaks it crumbles into small blunt pieces rather than shards. Frameless panels over a drop use thicker glass, and we laminate it as well where there’s no handrail.
How do I keep it clean?
Hose it down and wipe it with a soft cloth. Salt air and bore water leave marks, so a quick clean every few weeks keeps it looking new. A hydrophobic coating is available if you’d rather do it less often.
Can you replace a single broken panel?
Yes. Send us a measurement or a photo of the fixings and we’ll match the glass and hardware. House insurance usually covers accidental breakage.
Request a Balustrade Quote
Tell us where it’s going and roughly how many metres, and we’ll book a site visit.
- 03 208 0999
- office@hokonui-autoglass.co.nz
- 2 Avon Street, Gore, 9170
- Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm