Glass Pool Fencing

Most countries require pools to have fences to ensure the security of children. However, many fences ruin the style of the pool area. This is not the case with glass pool fencing. Using glass as a material for a protective fence may seem strange but modern technology and innovation has made this option quite practical. In the past, glass has been known for its elegance and fragility.

This does not hold true today thanks to a the process of glass strengthening. This process isn’t too different from the procedure that creates toughened, or bulletproof glass. This strengthened attribute, combined with the fact that the glass is tempered, to ensure that is does not shatter into thousands of dangerous pieces allows use to use glass around our children and pool areas.

Get The Safest Glass Pool Fencing

Purchasing the right materials makes glass fencing quite a viable alternative to traditional steel fences. The installation of glass pool fencing may take a little more effort but in exchange you get a stylish and durable pool fence. There are several factors that affect the durability of glass fences. Steel frames are usually used to reinforce semi frameless glass pool fencing so that they can withstand more pressure and can be fastened more securely to the ground. This doesn’t mean that you have no choice but have framed glass fencing since there are designs that scrap the seel frame altogether. These are called fully frameless glass fencing and they focus more on style and elegance without sacrificing durability.
Frameless glass pool fencing uses incredibly strong steel or brushed aluminium clamps. These steel clamps are responsible for holding the glass panels in place. Thankfully, modern architectural designs allow these clamps to fasten the glass panels securely without little risk of failure.

Ensure You Receive Compliance Forms With Your Glass Pool Fencing

The usage of glass pool fencing is not without its complications. This is why it is so important to have your frameless or semi frameless glass pool fencing installed correctly. Ensure you select a reputable and trusted contractor. Not only this, but you should always attempt to have the highest quality glass and accessories fitted. As many local governments start to enforce mandatory pool fencing regulations ensure that the glass you install for your glass pool fencing not only meets these requirements but surpasses them. Purchasing inferior glass and fencing products will not only hurt you in the long run (when certifiers arrive to check the safety and work) but will also leave you open to fence failure in the long term.

Over time wind and weather will wear away at your fence’s protective capabilities and for this reason it is imperative to unsure you get A1 rated glass and a compliance form for your local council. This will guarantee that your installed or diy glass pool fencing will stand the test of time.

Trust the experts at A1 Glass Fencing to provide you with the right advice on your poolside safety. Not only will you benefit from a luxurious poolside environment but you will also have the peace of mind in knowing that your fence is 100% safe and operating in accordance with protocol.