SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND GLASS

Category: Design

  • Glass pool fencing the only choice

    Glass pool fencing the only choice

    Ever since the home safety laws changed and pool fencing became mandatory,  the availability of companies offering this service has been on the increase.  The available styles and materials used and of course the range of budgets that  are covered are expansive. From wood to aluminium, steel to plastic composite,  the list goes on. With the pool being the centre piece of so many homes, it  seems a shame to be hiding them in and behind most fencing options available on  the market today.

    Wood, while great for the decking around the pool, is often too heavy for  fencing as it creates a penned in feeling. Aluminium has been so over done and  it is few and far between that you will discover a pool that is not girded with  either of the industry standard beige or white coloured tubing. And of course  the lowest end of the budget being chicken-wire or cyclone fencing, and whiles  these by definition do what a pool fence should they certainly add a rather lack  lustre feel to what should be a feature in the outdoor setting of the house. By  far the most durable, adaptable and ascetically pleasing would have to be pool  fencing made with glass.

    Semi frameless, frameless and fully frameless glass pool fences really make a  statement. And of course there are just as many balustrade options. Then when  mixed with such natural products like stone, marble and or granite, the  combination can become both beautiful and stunning, turning any pool area into a  real entertainment hub or a centre point for outdoor family gatherings. The pool  area of any home should be a place to come together and you will find you will  be even more inclined to use it when both pool and the surrounds are well  thought out and planned. Glass fencing consistently achieves both of these  desired forms and functions.

    When it comes to keeping your family safe, choosing a pool fence is generally  an exercise in practicality. Most people will opt for a practical solution,  choosing fencing that does exactly what a pool fence should do; that being the  job of keeping children from accidentally falling in or going swimming  unsupervised. With this being the generally accepted practise, it is no surprise  that many people end up with quite a lack lustre enclosure for the family  swimming hole. Many would be astounded to discover that for the same price that  most aluminium and or wooden pool fences cost, one can have the much more  ascetically pleasing and second to none wow factor of glass.

    South east Queensland glass, high quality, affordable, glass pool fencing  company servicing Brisbane and the gold coast. We also ship glass fencing and  balustrade Australia wide –  http://www.seqglass.com.au

  • D.I.Y Glass Pool Fencing

    D.I.Y Glass Pool Fencing

    When my husband and I decided it was time to get a new pool we then also had to consider a new pool fence. I imagined that it would be quite an effort. My husband and I already having had accomplish many of our own D.I.Y. and as many renovation projects, some that required the finding and hiring of skilled and competent tradesmen. What with deciding on styles, companies and quotes; and of course the fact that it would be all left up to me, I wasn’t happily anticipating the mountain of work that was sitting in front of me. So I started what ended up being one of the most painless house projects that I have ever embarked upon.

    Knowing a new pool fence was what we needed, wasn’t the same as knowing which kind we wanted. The internet to the rescue, how easy to be able to compare the plethora of style and designs at the click of a mouse button, the internet really makes all shopping a joy.. While we were unsure of what we wanted we were definite that we didn’t want the run of the mill, keeping up with the Joneses standard beige aluminum pool fence. Also a wood one we knew would look too heavy as we have a beautiful look out over forest and mesh or chicken wire was so the Sixties. And then we saw it, the perfect solution, Glass Pool Fencing. But even better Glass Pool Fencing Gold Coast where we and our pool live, ha.

    The company we used offered a DIY version which just involved ordering the materials, as this was something we had never done before and it did have to comply with government regulations, we thought it would be much harder than it actually was

    We decided to go with the frameless option as we think it looked great, all that was involved was installing what they call spigots to the concrete the glass is then held in place by these aluminum spigots.

    I think if we did it again though we would probably go the fully frameless option as this would have been cheaper again and apparently even easier. All you have to do is leave a channel in the concrete as it is getting laid (which we found out too late), then you just put the glass in and fill with grout to keep it in place, making sure it’s level as you go.

    We couldn’t be happier with our new glass pool fencing; it came in on time and budget and really highlights for us one of the favourite features of our home. We know that we will be enjoying our new fence for many years to come.

    If you are looking at pool fencing I would recommend going for glass, it really adds value to your home as well as being very aesthetically pleasing, add the pride you get looking at it when you have installed it yourself and it’s a winner.