Choosing the best pool fencing in Whanganui comes down to a barrier that satisfies Clause F9 of the Building Code and still lets you watch the water from the deck. Pool fencing in Whanganui is supplied and installed in frameless glass, tubular aluminium and solid wall panels, together with the self-closing gates, hinges and latches a council inspector looks at first. Warner Fences Whanganui and HomePlus Whanganui both cover the district, the latter from a Castlecliff base on Heads Road.
1Warner Fences Whanganui
Warner Fences Whanganui is the local arm of a New Zealand made range of fences, gates and balustrades, distributed in the district by Ian Graham Contracting Ltd. Pool fencing sits at the centre of that range, with tubular, glass and solid wall systems designed and manufactured to fit curves, contours, slopes and changes in level around an existing pool. Enquiries in Whanganui go through Ian Graham, who handles the measure and quote work locally.
Services
- Frameless glass pool fences
- Kiwi Classic tubular pool fences in Classic, Edinburgh and Regency styles
- Solid wall pool fencing where privacy matters more than the view
- Pool gates fitted with hinges and latches developed for pool fencing
- Glass and aluminium balustrades and pathway gates
Highlights
- Pool fencing manufactured in New Zealand from locally sourced aluminium
- PS1 design statements published for the Kiwi Classic, glass and solid wall pool fence systems
- Pool fence CAD drawings available for designers and specifiers
- Fences designed and manufactured to follow curves, slopes and level changes rather than straight runs only
- Installation handled by trained local teams, with a free measure and quote
Location & Contact
Name: Warner Fences Whanganui
Address: Whanganui
Phone: 021 426 484
Website: warnerfences.co.nz/branch/whanganui/
2HomePlus Whanganui
HomePlus Whanganui is run by Get Glazed Ltd from 295 Heads Road in Castlecliff, where the same team also holds the Rylock Whanganui joinery and DualGlaze Whanganui retrofit glazing agencies. The HomePlus side of the business covers aluminium and glass barriers around swimming pools, balconies, decks and stairways, from almost invisible frameless glass through to powder coated aluminium that adds privacy. It suits a homeowner who would rather have the pool fence, the screens and the joinery come from one local workshop.
Services
- Glass and aluminium pool fencing
- Aluminium and glass balustrades with matching handrails
- Aluminium fencing and gates
- Security doors and insect screens
- Shower screens, wardrobe doors and organisers
Highlights
- Locally owned and operated, trading from a Heads Road site in Castlecliff
- Barrier systems include Edgetec Mini Post, Edgetec PosiGlaze, Edgetec Infinity and Viking aluminium and glass
- Part of the HomePlus network, which runs 25 locations around New Zealand
- Free measure and quote, with BCITO apprenticeships run alongside the fabrication and install teams
Location & Contact
Name: HomePlus Whanganui
Address: 295 Heads Road, Castlecliff, Whanganui 4500
Phone: 06 345 0447
Website: getglazed.co.nz/homeplus
How to Choose the Right Pool Fencing in Whanganui
- Ask to see the producer statement or PS1 for the system being quoted, so the design is documented before anything is installed
- Check the installer measures on site rather than quoting off a plan, because slopes, retaining walls and existing paving all change the layout
- Decide early between glass, tubular aluminium and solid wall, or a mix, since the choice affects wind shelter, sightlines and price
- Confirm the gate hardware is made for pool use, with outward opening, self-closing action and a latch at the correct height
- Look for a supplier that also makes balustrades, so a barrier running from pool to deck to stairway matches all the way round
Frequently Asked Questions About Whanganui Pool Fencing
What does a pool fence in Whanganui cost?
Installers quote after a site visit rather than by the metre, because the pool shape, ground levels, the length of run and the choice of glass, tubular aluminium or solid wall all move the figure. A fence that ties into an existing wall or house corner is priced differently again. Ask for a written quote that separates the fence panels, the posts or spigots and the gate hardware.
How high does a pool barrier have to be?
The usual requirement is a barrier at least 1200mm high, rising to 1800mm where it sits on a boundary, with gaps of no more than 100mm and no climbing points on the fence or immediately outside it. The rules sit in Clause F9 of the Building Code and section 162C of the Building Act. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment building website sets out the detail.
What are the rules for pool gates?
A pool gate must open outwards, away from the pool, and close and latch by itself every time, including in wind. The latch has to sit at the required height and distance so it cannot be reached from outside the barrier. Hinges and latches sold for general gates often will not meet this, which is why pool specific hardware is used.
Does the Whanganui District Council inspect pool fences?
Yes. Any pool able to hold more than 400mm of water needs a compliant barrier, and the barrier and its gates are inspected and approved by the council, with periodic re-checks after that. The council publishes a swimming pool fencing requirements guide covering what is checked and when.
Glass or aluminium, which suits a Whanganui backyard?
Both materials are common in pool fences in Whanganui and each does something different. Frameless glass keeps the pool visually part of the outdoor area and cuts wind across the water, so it is often used on the stretch between the house and the pool. Tubular aluminium costs less and hides marks better, and it can be run between existing masonry or brick pillars, so many jobs use glass in one section and tubular in the rest.
What is a PS1 and do I need one for a pool fence?
A PS1 is a producer statement covering design, issued at the design stage of a project rather than at the end. Suppliers publish PS1 documents for their standard pool fence systems so the design can be handed to a designer or submitted with a consent application. Ask which document applies to the exact system you are quoted.
Which parts of Whanganui do pool fence installers cover?
Installers here generally work across the whole district rather than a single suburb, so an address in Castlecliff, Gonville, Springvale, Aramoho or the central city is all the same call. If you want to handle glass and aluminium samples before deciding, ask whether the supplier keeps a showroom, since some work from a fabrication site in the city and others quote entirely on the road. If your property sits outside the city on a lifestyle block, say so when you enquire, since access and ground conditions affect the quote.