How wide is a pool fence gate?
Ranging in width from 1000mm to 1800mm wide. All Hinges panels are 12mm thick and 1200mm high.
Do pool gates have to open outwards?
Gates should open outwards and not facing directly to the swimming pool. If your gate opens inward, you should adjust it to make it swing to the required direction. In this way, it increases the difficulty for kids to engage the latch and open the gate.
Can you cut glass pool fence?
Pool Fence Glass is Safety Glass Like the design and location of your pool fence, the glass used in pool fencing must meet strict Australian Standards for safety. This is why once a piece of glass has been toughened, it cannot be cut or resized.
What is the gap between glass pool fence panels?
100mm
The gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground should be no more than 100mm. 3. Vertical or near vertical rails on the fence and gate should be no more than 100mm apart.
How do you transport a glass pool fence?
Carry the glass into the location and place the panel in the upright position onto the cardboard, standing on each end of the glass panel, lift the glass into the core holes resting on the leveling blocks. Once in place, the glass needs to be braced in location. Repeat for each panel.
Why does glass pool fence explode?
It can also explode because of an undetectable, microscopic impurity in the glass called nickel sulphide which can lead to problems during or after the toughening process. “The heating and rapid surface cooling processes of glass toughening is believed to change nickel sulphide stones from a stable to unstable state.”
Does pool fencing need to be see through?
The fencing must be made from a durable material that can’t be broken through. Gaps in the fencing must be small enough that children can’t fit through the gaps.
Can you cut pool fence glass?
Like the design and location of your pool fence, the glass used in pool fencing must meet strict Australian Standards for safety. This is why once a piece of glass has been toughened, it cannot be cut or resized. Cutting tempered glass breaks the tension in the glass – and the panel explodes.
