The short answer: there are four main types of pool fencing for Perth homes. Frameless Glass gives an open view, Blade a sleek architectural design, PerfMesh clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow, and Flat Top aluminium is the lowest cost. From lowest to highest cost, the usual order is Flat Top, Frameless Glass, Blade, then PerfMesh.
At a glance
| Type | Look | Cost order | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Top | Classic aluminium pickets | Lowest | Satin Black, Satin White, Monument |
| Frameless Glass | Open view, no rails | Second | Clear glass; Mirror, Matte Black or Matte White hardware |
| Blade | Sleek architectural design | Third | Satin Black, Satin White, Monument |
| PerfMesh | Clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow | Highest | Satin Black, Satin White, Monument |
Frameless Glass
12mm toughened glass on spigots, with no rails or pickets, so the pool stays in view from the house. It suits modern homes and anyone who watches the pool from the kitchen or alfresco. Glass is heavier to handle than aluminium. See our Frameless Glass cost guide.
Flat Top aluminium
The classic pool fence and the cheapest way to fence a pool. Panels are light and fix to posts with brackets, which makes it the easiest to install yourself. See our Flat Top guide.
Blade
Slim vertical blades for a sleek architectural design. Pool height is 1200mm, with 1500mm and 1800mm panels for boundaries. Blade fence kits in Satin Black, Satin White or Monument, priced online. See our Blade buyer's guide.
PerfMesh
An aluminium frame with a perforated sheet, for clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow. It comes as a DIY flat pack, with decorative Palm, Bird Nest and Gum Leaves designs. See our PerfMesh cost guide.
Spas and above-ground pools
A spa or above-ground pool that holds more than 300mm of water needs a compliant barrier too. Click Fencing sells spa fence and gate kits online, for pickup from our Canning Vale Warehouse or delivery. See our spa fence builder.
Mixing types
Many Perth pools use glass on the side facing the house and aluminium along the back, where the view matters less. Our mixed fence planner prices each run in one job. For more on living with each type, read glass vs aluminium vs mesh.
Price your fence
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 are the main types of pool fencing?
Frameless Glass, Blade, PerfMesh and Flat Top aluminium. Glass gives an open view, Blade a sleek architectural design, PerfMesh clear, resort-style fencing while maintaining airflow, and Flat Top is the lowest-cost style.
What is the cheapest type of pool fencing?
Aluminium Flat Top is the lowest-cost style we sell. Price your exact lengths in the Flat Top calculator.
Can I mix pool fence types?
Yes. Plenty of pools use glass on the side facing the house and aluminium along the back. Our mixed fence planner prices each run in one job.