Case Studies
No Fishy Business!
By combining F.H.Brundle’s durable stainless steel clamp technology with Fusion Glass’s technical design expertise, the perfect jump guard was designed to create a visually unobtrusive protection system that fully integrates into the existing pond structure.
Project Overview
This project demonstrates how F.H.Brundle’s stainless steel glass clamp systems were utilised within a bespoke pond glass jump guard installation, supplied to the end customer through Fusion Glass Ltd.
As a trusted systems supplier, F.H.Brundle provides Fusion Glass with high-quality stainless steel clamp solutions that are incorporated into specialist pond glass applications. Fusion Glass then delivers complete, project-ready pond glass systems to customers across the UK.
For this installation, the customer had recently completed a striking koi pond featuring a large viewing window. While the pond had been constructed to a high standard, concerns arose regarding fish jumping from the pond and predatory birds, particularly herons, gaining access to the water.
System Specification and Supplier Partnership
Fusion Glass worked closely with the customer to develop a jump guard solution using F.H.Brundle’s proven range of stainless steel glass clamps. The specification was particularly suited to the pond environment, where visibility, durability and corrosion resistance were key considerations.
By selecting F.H.Brundle as the primary clamp supplier, Fusion Glass was able to provide a minimalist glass jump guard system that integrated seamlessly with the existing pond design and viewing window.
The jump guard was constructed using F.H.Brundle’s flat-backed balustrade glass clamps, fixed directly to the surrounding structure at approximately one-metre centres. This arrangement provided reliable support while ensuring the glass panels remained as visually unobtrusive as possible.
For longer runs where a single glass panel was impractical, F.H.Brundle’s double glass clamps were specified to securely connect adjacent panels. Dedicated angled clamps were incorporated at corners to ensure accurate alignment and long-term structural stability.
Design and Technical Planning
As a specialist supply-only provider of pond glass systems, Fusion Glass supplied comprehensive measuring guidance to the customer, requesting centreline glass dimensions to ensure accurate positioning of the F.H.Brundle clamp system.
Following receipt of the measurements, Fusion Glass completed the technical design work, produced a detailed layout drawing, and specified the required clamp locations around the pond perimeter. The design was then issued to the customer for approval prior to manufacture.
Installation Considerations
The installation presented relatively few challenges, as there were no level changes, uneven surfaces or unusual angles to accommodate. The primary consideration was the length of the pond viewing window.
Under normal circumstances, flat-backed clamps are positioned at regular intervals around the perimeter. However, the viewing window opening prevented direct fixing in this area. To overcome this, clamps were installed as close as possible to either side of the opening.
The glass jump guard panel was then designed to span the full width of the viewing window, with 180° double glass clamps used on each side to reconnect the panel to the main jump guard structure. This approach maintained the integrity of the system while preserving uninterrupted visibility above the viewing window.
At each corner of the pond, 90° glass clamps created clean, rigid junctions. For installations featuring non-square corners, adjustable glass stiffeners can also be incorporated to accommodate more complex layouts.
Final Result
The completed pond glass jump guard provides a robust yet discreet protective barrier, helping to prevent fish loss while deterring predators from accessing the pond. At the same time, the system preserves the open, contemporary appearance of the installation.
By combining F.H.Brundle’s stainless steel clamps with Fusion Glass’s specialist pond glass expertise and technical planning services, the customer received a durable, well-engineered solution that integrates seamlessly with the existing viewing window and overall pond design.
