Installing Glacier
Comprehensive resources to guide you through every step of your Glacier Panel installation. From planning to final inspection, we provide everything you need to ensure a professional result.
Gather Your Tools
- Safety Glasses
- Tape Measure
- Masking Tape
- Power Drill
- (2) Drill Bits (1/8″ & 3/16″)
- Level (24”)
- (2) Sockets (1/2″ & 9/16″)
- (2) Wrenches (7/16”)
- Small Vice-Grips
- Hex Wrench (5/32”)
- C-Clamp & Stubby Phillips Screwdriver (For Flat Top Rail)
- Acetone, Non-abrasive Cleaning Cloth and Caulking Gun (For Round Top Rail)
- Acetone, Non-abrasive Cleaning Cloth and Caulking Gun (For Round Top Rail)
Before You Begin
- Check local building codes and obtain permits if required.
- Ensure that your structure can hold posts.
Use a level surface or shims. Posts should be mounted on solid wood “blocking” under deck structures. - Unpack each box and inventory contents.
Contact AGS immediately if quantities do not match packing list. - Plan for a good 48-hour window of good weather.
Moisture can interfere with bonding agents. - Read the entire Glacier Installation Guide.
- Practice safety first!
Always wear safety glasses and gloves. Work with a partner if possible, especially for longer runs.
Step-by-Step Guide
Achieve a professional fit and finish with our Glacier resources. Download the full manual and follow our step-by-step video for a visual walkthrough.
- Dry-fit: Lay out posts according to the CAD drawing IDs to ensure correct positioning.
- Mount & plumb: Secure posts to the surface. Use shims to ensure every post is perfectly level and plumb.
- Prep hardware: Install glass clamps or gaskets into the pre-drilled holes on each post.
- Set glass: Use suction cups to place panels into clamps, maintaining equal spacing between glass and posts.
- Align & tighten: Align the top edges of the panels and tighten clamp screws once level.
- Install top rail: Mount the top rail to provide the structural stability required by code.
- Clean & finish: Wipe down with acetone to remove residue, followed by stainless steel cleaner for protection.