Chlorine resistance: Why Colorbond is a smart choice around WA swimming pools

WA cream coloured Colorbond fence with plunge pool

Pool chemicals and the Aussie weather can be brutal on fencing. After 20+ years of installing fences around Perth pools, we’ve seen it all. Corroded panels, faded colours, warped materials… it’s not pretty. That’s why so many of our customers end up choosing Colorbond® pool fencing for their backyard oasis.

What’s Actually Happening to Your Pool Fence Day After Day?

Your pool fence cops a daily beating that most people don’t think about. Consider:

  • Water constantly splashing and creating a humid microclimate.
  • Chlorine and other chemicals eating away at materials.
  • Our scorching WA sun hammering the fence with UV rays all day.
  • Salt doing its corrosive thing (if you’ve got a saltwater system or live near the ocean).
  • Temperature swings from hot days to cool nights causing expansion and contraction.

We’ve been to a stack of Perth homes where perfectly good-looking fences started falling apart after just a couple of summers. It’s frustrating for owners, who often have to replace a fence that isn’t even old yet.

What Makes Colorbond® Different Around Pools?

Here’s the thing about Colorbond® – it wasn’t just designed for regular fencing. It was engineered specifically for our harsh Australian conditions, which makes it ideal around pools. We love it for this wet area because:

  • It’s got a special alloy coating that provides chlorine resistance and stops corrosion before it starts.
  • The baked-on outer layer isn’t just paint but a tough, cleverly-designed barrier that chlorine struggles to penetrate.
  • The steel itself is formulated differently to stand up to chemicals.
  • It’s been tested in conditions way worse than your backyard pool will ever create.
  • It’s hard to climb, so it helps prevent kids or pets from falling into pools
  • It’s great for privacy since there’s no peeking through it
  • There’s a colour to suit every style vision
  • It’s easy to clean and doesn’t need much maintenance at all
  • It is suitable for our pool fencing regulations in WA

A few summers ago, we replaced a four year old aluminium fence for a family in Joondalup that looked like it had been through a war zone. The bottom sections were practically disintegrating from chlorine exposure. The property’s new Colorbond® fence still looks brand new three seasons later, despite the kids splashing around almost daily.

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Pool Fencing Regulations WA: The Rules You Need to Follow

In WA, your pool fence absolutely must:

  • Be permanently fixed.
  • Stand at least 1.2 metres tall from the ground.
  • Have gaps no bigger than 100mm between the fence and the ground.
  • Be free from anything kids could climb within 900mm in any direction.
  • Have gates that close and latch by themselves, opening away from the pool.
  • Meet the Australian Standard AS 1926.1-2012.

You can check all the details related to pool fencing regulations in WA via the Western Australia government website, but honestly, this is where having experienced installers helps. We’ve been working with these regulations for decades, and we’ll make sure your Colorbond® fence ticks all the compliance boxes while still looking fantastic.

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Is Colorbond® Pool Fencing Worth It?

While Colorbond® may not be the absolute cheapest option upfront, it’s still affordable for most homeowners. And here’s the real cost calculation our customers appreciate:

  • You’re not spending weekends maintaining it.
  • You won’t be replacing it every few years.
  • You don’t need to paint it over time.
  • Your property value benefits from quality fencing that lasts.

When you spread the initial fence cost over the 15 or 20+ years it’ll look good, the value becomes pretty clear!

Ready for a Fence That Truly Lasts?

If you’re tired of worrying about your pool fence deteriorating, give us a call today on 0487 780 239. We’ll pop around, have a look at your setup, and give you a straightforward quote with no pressure. We install Colorbond® fencing across Perth, the Northern Suburbs, and surrounding regional areas, and we genuinely love helping people solve their fencing challenges.

Chlorine-resistant Colorbond® pool fencing isn’t just a smart choice; in our experience, it’s the best long-term decision for WA pool owners who want to install it once and forget about it. After all, you want to focus on using your pool, not worrying about the fence around it!