GLASS POOL FENCING: YOUR OPTIONS
November 22, 2017
Having a swimming pool at home can open the door to endless hours of summer entertainment.
Swimming is a fantastic activity for everyone in the family and is even more enjoyable in the hotter season – especially if you live on the sunny Gold Coast, whereby summer can seem to go on for months.
Swimming is a fantastic activity for everyone in the family and is even more enjoyable in the hotter season – especially if you live on the sunny Gold Coast, whereby summer can seem to go on for months.
REGULATIONS AROUND QUEENSLAND POOL FENCING
Pool fencing is mandatory in Queensland due to the rise in unfortunate incidents.
If you have a swimming pool built on your property, you will need to have a secure pool enclosure otherwise you could incur a fine, let alone be responsible for any accidental injury.
It does not matter if there are children living on the property or not, you are required by law to obtain a safety certificate to prove your pool fencing meets all requirements.
If you have a swimming pool built on your property, you will need to have a secure pool enclosure otherwise you could incur a fine, let alone be responsible for any accidental injury.
It does not matter if there are children living on the property or not, you are required by law to obtain a safety certificate to prove your pool fencing meets all requirements.
YOUR OPTIONS FOR FENCING MATERIALS
There are different materials available for your pool safety fence, yet glass continues to be a favourite on the Gold Coast and all over Australia.
You can choose between frameless, semi-frameless or channel glass pool fencing.
They are all built with toughened glass, which provides excellent durability.
Semi-frameless glass pool fencing is more affordable, consisting of aluminium posts and 10mm glass.
There are several options for the colour, either the standard silver/black, or custom powder-coated.
Frameless and channel glass pool fencing are more discreet and do not disrupt your views with structural features.
They are a popular option, commonly used in modern homes. We offer a large variety of stainless steel spigots, including black finish, which is among the latest trend.
Frameless glass pool fencing is installed into the concrete or deck of your home.
The other option, channel glass, allows you to achieve a seamless look.
You can choose between frameless, semi-frameless or channel glass pool fencing.
They are all built with toughened glass, which provides excellent durability.
Semi-frameless glass pool fencing is more affordable, consisting of aluminium posts and 10mm glass.
There are several options for the colour, either the standard silver/black, or custom powder-coated.
Frameless and channel glass pool fencing are more discreet and do not disrupt your views with structural features.
They are a popular option, commonly used in modern homes. We offer a large variety of stainless steel spigots, including black finish, which is among the latest trend.
Frameless glass pool fencing is installed into the concrete or deck of your home.
The other option, channel glass, allows you to achieve a seamless look.
Pool fencing is a must for avoiding fines and to keep your kids and pets safe from drowning. However outdated, traditional fencing isn’t attractive. Nobody wants to create a glorious outdoor oasis surrounding by greenery and vegetation, only to have it be surrounded by bad-looking fence.
Glass Balustrades are becoming more and more popular due to the variety of styles and safety benefits they have to offer. Crystal Glassbuild offers glass balustrades on the Gold Coast in many different finishes and are suitable for indoor and outdoor areas.
At Crystal Glassbuild, we have been supplying and maintaining pool fencing and glass balustrades on the Gold Coast for many years. We have an excellent range of frameless, semi frameless and aluminium fencing solutions.
As part of a great looking property, pool fencing on the Gold Coast can be one of the best investments a homeowner can make. There are safety considerations, which are vital to any family.
Choosing the right pool fencing is an important task, it needs to be practical, functionable and stylish without breaking your budget. Crystal Glassbuild offers premium pool fencing on the Gold Coast by providing a reliable service, with top quality products at affordable prices.
Queensland has strict regulations that mandate all private and public pools are made safe for young children. The Queensland government made pool fencing mandatory and recommended design guidelines that all homeowners and installers must abide by.
a ball is tossed into the pool area, chances are they’ll be trying to fetch it by scaling the fence. When it comes to aluminium fencing, children are able to climb on the horizontal bars or squeeze through the railings.
When thinking about the aesthetics of building the balustrade for staircases it’s an important element that may be easily overlooked. These components can make or break the architectural style of an interior space so choose them carefully.
Pool fencing is not just about drilling some holes and borrowing a posthole digger. Professional installers have to comply with strict regulations to ensure that the pool fencing is safe and meets regulatory guidelines regarding height, slip-surface and potential climbing footholds.
Now you have the chance to spend the hot summer days relaxing in your own swimming pool, it is your responsibility to ensure that everyone is safe when using it. Here are six tips to help reduce the risk of accidents.