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| What we need from you: Always discuss with one of our sales people the best options before ordering any products.
- estimated length of Lineal Metres for the fence (this is judged from measurements of the area to be fenced) - where the gate will be placed (C) - the measurments to the gate placement (D) - any raked panels with special measurements (reminder: a raked panel is a sloped or irregular shaped panel needed for an unflat area or a different size to standard panel sizes) We also need what products you are interested in, this could include:
- stainless steel, or aluminium (what coating you want i.e cooper nickel, satin silver anodised) - combination fencing with flat top fencing - other Please scan (email: sales@dimension1glass.com.au) or fax (9627 4923) a plan to us. Feel free to design your own plan, it is not necessary to use the above one. Download the DIY Kit Book 2011.pdf* Download the Installation Guide.pdf *Please note that prices are subject to change without notice, and should be used as guidelines only before a salesperson has been through your plan with you. |
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Care and Maintenance: Just as you maintain the appearance of your car, powdercoated and glass surfaces need routine cleaning to remove dirt and grime. This ensures that you maintain the decorative and protective properties of the coating. Just a gentle clean wash with a soft brush and mild detergent followed by a fresh water rinse will maintain the long term performance of your powder coated products. Warning: strong abrasive house hold cleaners and solvents including those recommended for thinning paints such as MEK or paint thinners are harmful to powder coating these must NOT be used. Acidic and alcohol based cleaning products should also not be used. |
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Compliance: When installing you need to make sure you meet the stringent Australian Standards for Pool Fencing. These being: AS1926.1 - 2007: This Standard specifies the requirements for the design, construction and performance of fences, gates, retaining walls, windows, doorsets and balconies intended to form a barrier that will restrict the access of young child to swimming pools. AS1926.2 - 2007: This Standard sets out options for the location of safety barriers intended to restrict the access of young child to swimming pools. The other Australian Standars our products comply with, and which a DIY installer must comply with include;
Please check out the Home Pool Safety Checklist for a good Australian Standard checklist. Product Testing: Structural integrity is paramount in safety railing. With this in mind, Dimension One Glass Fencing and Glass Hardware have comissioned a stringent series of tests of our products by approved testing agencies in Australia, which highlight how the system exceeds the high standards demanded by engineers. Static Testing Results for Glass Clamps (Spigots): Static Testing for Round or Square Semi-Frameless Aluminium Posts:
Frequently Asked Questions: What products does Dimension One Glass Fencing sell? We sell semi-frameless and frameless glass pool fencings options including our Low Profile Post system, ECCO Powder Coated posts, anodized satin silver posts, stainless steel spigots and anodized aluminium spigots. We are able to provide these products in balustrading systems, and also offer black flat top aluminium fencing. Other Dimension One Glass Fencing products include; privacy screens, louvres, pool walls and windows, pool glass water features, and glass hardware. How do you select your glass pool fence installer? Ask your installers how much of their work is installing glass pool fences. If most of their work is glass pool fences they will be specialists, have more expertise and will use and recommend only the best products. Our sales persons can help you design and layout your pool fencing requirements, whether you desire supply and install or DIY installation. All good installers will have customers willing to vouch for the quality of their work. Ask them to show you some photographs of their projects and to give you the contact details of the customers who can recommend them. Dimension One Glass Fencing has an extensive gallery on file of all our installed fences, so please feel free to request images of the products you are interested in for your perusal. All good pool fence installers are members of the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA). SPASA is a non-profit industry peak body, devoted to maintaining and improving standards within the swimming pool and spa industry. Dimension One Glass Fencing is a member of SPASA. How do you know your glass pool fence meets Australian Standards? Australia has strong laws and high standards for glass pool fences and gates to protect children from drowning. There are two Australian standards for home pool safety: AS 1926 for pool fences and AS 2820 for pool fence gates. In all states it is mandatory to have an effective barrier around your pool. The most important things are that your fence needs to be at least 1.2 metres high, you must have a self-latching gate that can self-close from any position and your fence must not contain any gaps larger than 100mm. You only require a handrail or top rail if there is a drop of one metre or more. I.e. the fence is going on a veranda that is a metre or more higher than ground level. One of the additional benefits of choosing to use glass pool fencing is that, while glass fencing is extremely tough, it is also a difficult material to climb and doesn't have the gaps between palings that more traditional fencing can be prone to. Glass pool fences are very sheer and smooth and as such children will find the fence very difficult to climb, as there are no handholds or footholds to be accessed. You must also display an approved resuscitation sign near the pool. The most important part of a pool fence is the gate which must be self-closing and self-latching. The hinge and latch must be designed to be reliable and durable in the tough, family pool environment with constant use and exposure to chemicals, water and the weather. The hinges must be NATA tested to be reliable for ten years. This means they must be tested for 10,000 cycles of opening and closing. All hinges that have been NATA tested are issued with a NATA certificate. If your swimming pool is new, or existing, then the fence must be inspected and certified by the local council or building certifier before the pool is filled. We provide a compliance certificate on completion of your fence. How strong is the glass used in our fencing? Safety toughened glass is manufactured to AS/NZS2208 and 2080 and is Grade A safety glass as per AS1288 (you will find the certified stamp in the corner of the standard panels, however special dimension panels do not have the stamp). We use 10mm and 12mm thickness glass, and 8mm glass on gate panels. The glass edges are polished and arrised, making handling easier. Toughened glass is up to 500% stronger than annealed glass and is therefore more resistant to thermal breakage and can withstand greater wind loads. On rare occasions toughened glass can break for what seems to be no apparent reason. Most often however, breakage is usually due to surface damage or excessive loading on the toughened glass. Please see our video demonstration of toughened glass breaking to give you an idea of how it reacts when it breaks into small cubes, which are less likely to cause cuts. How much maintenance is required? As a pool owner you are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of your pool fence. All products placed in an external environmental require some form of cleaning; stainless steel is not maintenance free but maintenance friendly. Washing regularly will reduce the risk of tea staining. For best results wash with soap or mild detergent and warm water following by a cold water rinse. Glass can be cleaned with a bucket of soapy water. Will the core drilling damage my tiles? If care is taken, core drilling should not damage tiles. Removing the spinning core from the hole should be done sensibly. If the tile has not been originally glued down properly, there is a possibility it will crack. How many frameless clamps do I need to use? Two spigots are used to clamp one sheet of glass. If the sheet of glass is extensive, it is recommended additional clamps are installed to it. Can you cut your feet on the cover plates? Our spigot cover plates and rings are slightly raised, ensuring no sharp edges. What panel widths are available? We have many standard incremental sizes to suit most projects, however custom panels (known as special and raked panels) are made at a reasonable additional cost. Each project has its own individual traits, and Dimension One Glass fencing can solve “problem” areas using a range of solutions to provide anunbroken fencing eyeline. How long will it take to install a glass pool fence? Dimension One Glass Fencing endeavors to install your fencing as soon as possible, with a lead time of 10 working days from acceptance of our written quotation. Installation of the fence takes from one to two days depending on the size. Please be aware adverse weather conditions can cause delays. The dedicated team at Dimension One Glass Fencing will always do their upmost to ensure install of your fencing seamlessly and swiftly. Can my pool gate open inwards towards the pool? No, all pool gates must open outwards away from water to meet Australian Standards. How do I purchase the products I see online? We have products available to order through our website, and listed on Ebay to purchase. Alternatively, you can send an email through to the office or phone to place an order. It is company policy that unless a specific trade customer account has been agreed, that all products are paid for in full prior to an order being processed and dispatched. We can accept payment via credit card over the phone, but please be aware there is a 2% surcharge. Other payment methods include direct deposit to our account, or cash on pickup. For a full list of our terms and conditions with wholesale orders, please contact the office. |
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