There are many options when it comes to putting a safety barrier around your home pool or spa. One of the most popular choices being Glass. Here we explore & clearly outline the key benefits of Frameless Glass Fencing
1. The Ultimate Uninterrupted View: Unlike other fencing materials, frameless glass won’t disrupt your view at all. It allows views in & out of your pool or spa area, keeping the whole yard feeling connected.
2. Pool & Spa Safety Barrier Compliant: All materials (when purchased from a reputable supplier/installer) are passed through a series of rigorous tests, & should come with Compliance Certificates stating they meet relevant Australian Standards. Peace of mind to the homeowner that their pool fence is safe & dependable.
3. Extra Safety: Clear glass means you can see into you pool area at all times & always be supervising the pool area without having to be in there, and the smoothness of the glass ensures there are no possible footholds for children to be able to climb.
4. Easily Maintained: Glass is one of the easiest fences to maintain, a simple hose down every few months is all that is needed for light cleaning/dirt. For a more detailed cleaning guide see our article.
5. Strong & Durable: The glass used for pool fence panels is 12mm thick toughed safety glass (in compliance with Australian Standards) & is held in place by spigots (or mini-posts) set in concrete, using a high strength structural grout. The hinges used for gates have to pass testing ensuring they would last a minimum of 10,000 cycles (averaging 10 years use), so homeowners can rest assured they will have a long-lasting reliable fence for many years to come.
6. Water & Chemical Resistant: Unlike other fencing options glass will not get affected by weather, it will not rust or warp. Glass fences will never fade from the sun, rust from rain or suffer corrosion due to pool chemicals. The spigots that hold glass panels are made of Marine Grade Stainless Steel (duplex 2205) and with proper care will not rust or fade either.
7. Multiple Design Options: Variety of options in hardware to suit any desired aesthetic. Different styles include round or square spigot designs with Polished, Matt Black or Satin as well as matching gate accessories.
8. Makes Yard Look Larger: Unlike other fencing materials that block off areas & make the yard appear segmented & smaller, glass reflects the light onto the surrounding areas & actually creates the illusion of more space.
9. A Warmer Pool Area: The glass panels reflect sunlight and in effect, heats the water & making the pool warmer. They also act as a windbreak, meaning less chill on wet skin when getting out of the pool. These added features mean potential for more use throughout the year.
10. Increases Property Value / Good Investment: Glass is the most in demand style of pool fencing & makes a great investment piece. It adds style & increases the homes ‘curb appeal’. While it may be the more expensive option to begin with, it added benefits & lack of maintenance required make it a worthy choice that soon pays for itself.
Unmatched safety, with a modern & elegant look makes it easy to see why Frameless Glass is the most popular pool fencing choice. It’s easy to maintain, durable & doesn’t compromise a yards aesthetic appeal.
At JS Glass Fencing we offer extra peace of mind to our customer by including a 10-year workmanship warranty with our fences & supply manufacturer warranties with our hardware’s & accessories.
Contact us for your Frameless Glass quote today.
Or if glass doesn’t seem like the right option for you see our comparison of Glass vs. Aluminium Fencing