Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Glass Fence Installation
Glass Fence Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Glass Fence Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Glass Fence Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Glass Fence Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Glass Fence Installation labor cost? What are the important Glass Fence Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Glass Fence Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Glass Fence Installation? | Your Glass Fence Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Glass Fence Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is a permit needed for Glass Fence Installation work? | The typical Glass Fence Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Glass Fence Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Glass Fence Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the glass panel fencing may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Glass Fence Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Glass Fence Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Glass Fence Installation work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 4 days. |
Glass Fence Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Glass Fence Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Glass Fence Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All glass fence installation from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Glass Fence Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Glass Fence Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Glass Fence Installation
- A detailed glass fence installation layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Vertical edges of glass panel fencing will be plumb to within 1/16 inch in 6 feet
- The glass panel fencing will be installed with no sagging - so that any horizontal edge does not vary from a straight line by more than 1/8 inch in 10 feet
- All glass fence installation ledges and floors exposed to water must slope away from adjoining walls and toward the nearest drain with a slope of no less than 1/16 inch per foot
Glass Fence Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Glass Fence Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the glass panel fencing work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Glass Fence Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Glass Fence Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review quantity calculations for glass fence installation and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order glass panel fencing; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of glass panel fencing; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for Glass Fence Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Arrange for existing glass panel fencing to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect Glass Fence Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
