Glass Pool Fencing in Adelaide

Semi-frameless vs frameless pool fencing

Semi-frameless fencing uses posts between the glass panels, which keeps the cost down and copes well with sloping ground. Frameless fencing uses spigots fixed into the ground or deck with no posts, for a clean, uninterrupted view of the pool, at a premium. Both use toughened safety glass and both must meet the same safety rules.

Compliance is not optional in SA

South Australian pool-safety rules set the fence height, the gaps under and between panels, and the gate hardware. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch at a compliant height out of a child's reach. A pool fence has to pass inspection and be certified, and that certificate is separate from the fencing cost.

Getting this right first time is what you want, so ask the installer to include certification in the quote.

Coastal and sloping sites

Near the Adelaide coast, salt attacks standard fixings, so marine-grade stainless hardware is essential and adds a little to the cost. On sloping or stepped ground, semi-frameless is often more practical and economical than frameless. Deck and timber fixings need the right spigots and structure underneath.