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Premium Colour Gates
14 Jacquard Way
Port Kennedy, WA 6172
ABN: 32 672 021 928
Contact Details
T: (08) 9524 5160
E: reception@premgates.com.au
Trading Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 300pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
Specialists in
Glass Pool Fencing
Colorbond Fence
Aluminium Fences
Wood-Look Aluminium
Automated Gates
Is Your Glass Pool Fencing Expert Using The Best Quality Glass
Is Your Glass Pool Fencing Expert Using The Best Quality Glass
As you probably know, if you’ve got a pool it needs to be fenced in. Recent changes in legislation have reinforced the need for pool areas to provide adequate levels of protection, particularly in relation to children. Unless you can prove your pool meets strict criteria, it won’t be certified for use.
Glass pool fencing provides the ideal solution, giving the protection you need while forming a near-invisible barrier that lets in light and provides uninterrupted views of your surroundings. But, the truth is, not all types of glass are up to scratch or fit for the job.
Glass used in swimming pool fences – whether that’s frameless glass pool fencing or the semi-frameless option – has to be strong enough to resist bumps and scrapes and should be constructed to strict Australian safety standards. It needs to be made from toughened glass to ensure it offers the right level of protection to small children and pets and anyone else who runs the risk of accidental submersion.
How you can find out if your glass pool fencing expert is using the quality of glass required to do the job? Here’s what you need to look for:
1. Glass should be labelled as safety glass and/or toughened glass to comply withPerth legislation.
2. Frameless Glass should be a minimum of 12mm thick to provide adequate protection inside and outside the pool. Fence posts and accessories should be constructed from heavy duty 316 marine grade stainless steel and or aluminium to discourage rust and discolouration.
3. Premium Colour Gates accessories and components are certified to Australian standards AS1926.1 Safety barriers for pools
At Premium Colour Gates, all our glass meets or exceeds local and national safety standards. We wouldn’t use anything else, and we wouldn’t expect you to settle for anything less. Speak to a member of our professional, friendly team for more information about our range of services and products.
Laws For Fencing For Pools And Spas In Western Australia
Laws For Fencing For Pools And Spas In Western Australia
It’s estimated that one child dies from a swimming pool related incident every week in Australia. That’s one of the main reasons why government legislation on pool fencing is so strictly enforced. Before you decide to pop a pool in your back yard, make sure you understand just how serious the rules and regulations really are
Pool Fencing is Mandatory
In Perth, every swimming pool must have a fence around it. It’s the law, so if you ever hope to make the best use of your pool you have no choice but to comply. If you choose not to comply, you can expect the authorities to come down hard and make your life a living hell.
Pools Must Be Certified
Your pool area must be checked and certified by members of the local council before it can be used. Part of that certification process includes ensuring the pool has adequate fencing to prevent accidents and keep children or pets from falling in. Temporary fencing worth $500 can be installed for free by Premium Gates.
Sliding Gates are Taboo
Sliding gates used to be permitted until recent changes in the law banned them. Gates must swing open away from the pool, while windows and doors must be closed and unable to be used as entrances or exits from the water.
Your pool can be a paradise, a place of luxury where you can escape from all your cares and worries. Make it a safe haven for all the family by observing all the rules and following the guidelines to the letter. Your local glass pool fencing installers will be fully up-to-date on all the current legislation issues and will be able to offer professional advice on the best way to protect your loved ones.
Why glass pool fences are better than other pool fencing products?
Why glass pool fences are better than other pool fencing products?
You might think that any old fence around your pool will do the job and keep things under control. The truth, however, is that when it comes to pool fencing, there’s nothing quite as versatile or sexy as glass. Here are 4 good reasons why frameless and semi-frameless glass pool fencing is taking Western Australia by storm:
1. Strength and Durability
Glass panels are made of 10mm or 12mm toughened glass to the highest Australian standards, strong enough to stand up to the bumps and bruises of the average family. Frameless panels are secured to the floor with sturdy steel blocks, while their semi-frameless counterparts are connected by vertical posts to give added peace of mind to those who need it.
2. Uninterrupted Views
Glass is transparent, so even with the semi-frameless panels in place you’re able to enjoy near seamless views of your surroundings. Glass provides an almost invisible barrier that’s perfect for keeping an eye on things inside and outside the pool, the ultimate in luxury and convenience all rolled into one.
3. Low Maintenance
Typically glass pool fencing requires zero maintenance, as the occasional wipe down will be enough to keep it looking clean and in pristine condition. Unlike other types of fencing, glass will never discolour, rust, rot, fade, or need painting, sanding, scraping or staining, leaving you free to simply enjoy it in the knowledge that it will always look as good as the day it was installed.
4. Style and Elegance
Nothing looks quite as cool and chic as a sleek wall of shimmering glass surrounding your pool. Clean lines help keep the pool area well defined yet someone still blend in perfectly with its surroundings, speaking volumes about the class and sophistication of its owner. Glass pool fencing is the bee’s knees in pool enclosures, and since you have to have one, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t opt for the best.