Building or moving into a new, contemporary house with a pool? You probably made some significant plans about aesthetics, clean lines, open spacing, and indoor-outdoor flow. However, the fencing around a pool must pass this test of safety before its style can be considered. Luckily, modern pool designs can provide you with both. The following are the five best pool fence designs that are applicable in a modern home, without compromising on compliance and visibility.
Frameless glass fencing
Frameless glass fencing is slim and non-intrusive. It allows you to see your pool area from all angles. This makes it the perfect aesthetic and safety addition to your pool area.
The glass fence panels are normally fabricated out of 12 mm-thick toughened glass fixed with seamless spigots or channels. It is particularly ideal for magnificent landscaping or vistas, so nothing is obstructed. All you have to do is remember:
- Glass fencing requires regular cleaning to remain crystal clear
- Installation must correspond to AS1926.1 standards, such as gate height, latch positioning, and gate spacing.
Semi-frameless glass
Semi-frameless glass is the best alternative when you want glass, but you wish it were a bit cheaper or to help you build a more structurally secure type of fencing. The design has aluminium or stainless-steel posts interspersed with glass panels. This adds to the strength without compromising the modernity.
It matches any outdoor modern exterior and has similar visibility advantages to frameless glasses. You also have more customization options in the frame colour and finish.
Aluminium slat fencing
Aluminium slat fences have gained popularity among people seeking some form of privacy, but not so opaque. The horizontal slats provide this clean, architectural appearance. They also provide airflow and visibility, depending on the spacing.
Modern aluminium fence materials come in a variety of finishes and colours. They are also rust-free and require low maintenance. Simply ensure that there is a 100 mm spacing rule applied in the gaps between slats and that the fence is 1.2 metres high.
Vertical aluminium batten fencing
The design is based on the architectural trends that employ vertical lines. Aluminium batten fences give a clean, minimalist finish. They are usually powder-coated black, charcoal, or deep grey to match contemporary homes.
It complies with pool safety requirements on the basis of vertical separation, and its clean profile is more sculptural than railing fencing. It is also child-friendly, pet-friendly, and nearly maintenance-free.
Modular wall fencing with glass inserts
Modular walls using integrated glass panels provide the best of both worlds when it comes to a high-end customized look. The patterns mix solidly rendered or painted areas for good privacy and sound insulation with transparent pieces of glass that maintain views towards the pool.
Modern gate handles complement the overall design while ensuring easy and secure access. This style perfectly combines the elements of high style and serious regard for safety. It is more costly, but the visual effect is unmatched.
Summing up
An efficient fence must be safe and beautiful in your outdoor space. And with the best of the above five designs, you can have them both. All you have to do is ensure that the design you have chosen is in line with the Australian Standards (AS1926.1).
