The short answer: most Perth pools suit one of five styles. Frameless Glass gives an open view, Blade a sleek architectural design, PerfMesh clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow, and Flat Top the lowest cost. If you have a spa, a small spa enclosure does the job. Pick the style, match the colour to your house, and put the gate where people actually walk.
1. Frameless Glass: keep the whole pool in view
There are no rails or pickets, so the pool, the garden and the kids stay in sight from the house. Glass suits modern homes, tiled or travertine surrounds, and anyone who watches the pool from the kitchen or alfresco.
Price your exact lengths in the Frameless Glass calculator.
2. PerfMesh: clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow
PerfMesh is an aluminium frame with a perforated panel. It gives clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow, with a finished look that works on lawn and against Colorbond side fences.
Price yours in the PerfMesh calculator.
3. Blade: sleek architectural design
Slim vertical blades give a sleek architectural design that suits newer homes with render, cladding or feature walls. Blade fence kits in Satin Black, Satin White or Monument, priced online.
Price yours in the Blade calculator.
4. Flat Top: the lowest-cost pool fence
Flat Top aluminium is the classic pool fence and the cheapest way to fence a pool. It suits family pools, rentals and long runs on a budget.
Price yours in the Flat Top calculator, or see what each style costs in Perth.
5. A spa enclosure
In WA a spa that holds more than 300mm of water needs a compliant barrier, the same as a pool. A small Flat Top enclosure with one gate is the simplest way to do it. See our spa fence builder.
Colour: match what is already there
Satin Black disappears against dark fences and gardens. Satin White suits coastal and Hamptons-style homes. Monument matches Colorbond Monument roofs, gutters and fences. Use one colour for the whole fence so every panel, post and gate matches.
Where to put the gate
- On the path people already walk, usually between the back door or alfresco and the pool.
- The gate must swing outwards, away from the pool, and close and latch by itself. Our glass pool gate guide covers hinges and latches.
- Keep the outside of the fence clear. Pot plants, bins, BBQs and air-conditioning units near the fence can make it climbable. Our WA pool fence rules guide explains the 900mm clear zone.
Mixing styles
Plenty of Perth pools use glass on the side facing the house and aluminium along the back fence, where the view matters less. Price each run in its own calculator and add them together.
Price your idea
Pick your fence, enter your lengths and the calculator counts every panel, post, spigot, hinge and latch for you. Or send us a top view plan with measurements and we'll work everything out for you.
Common questions
What is the best looking pool fence?
It depends on the view you want. Frameless Glass keeps the whole pool in view, Blade gives a sleek architectural design, PerfMesh gives clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow, and Flat Top is the lowest-cost style.
What is the cheapest pool fence style?
Aluminium Flat Top is the lowest-cost style we sell. Price your exact lengths in the Flat Top calculator.