How to install a pool fence?

[DIYNicko]

Hi all, I've just had a pool installed and the concrete bond beam and tiling slab has been poured, so im looking in to the fencing, which i plan on doing myself to save some money.

I'm going with a classic tubular, flat top aluminium pool fence, but instead of the matching black posts, im going with timber and screwing the fence/hardware in to them.

So i'm after some suggestions on how to fix the posts to the concrete.

From what ive seen, a minimum distance from the concrete edge with a 10mm bolt is 60mm / 80mm for 12mm. It's a 120mm slab with reinforcement.

I will be using a 30mm travertine tile around the pool.

I like the idea of something like this - https://www.bunnings.com.au/pryda-90mm-m10-bolt-down-post-anchor-black_p0503062 - but cant quite see how it fixes to the concrete.

Also, i'd like to go as close to the edge of the concrete as possible so it looks flush. Are there any other solutions that could make this possible?

Thanks in advance.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @DIYNicko. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about creating a pool fence.

Here's the installation guide for those post anchors. Essentially, a single anchor goes through the hole in the circular disk, and the disk is larger than the hole on the bottom of the bracket.

The only thing I'd point out is these anchors are 200mm tall and the fixing bracket for the lower horizontal on the pool fence will be mounted less than 100mm up the post. You'll need to orientate these post anchors to the sides of the post that you won't be fixing the fencing onto.

You can use Ankascrews with these brackets of at least 100mm in length. Ankascrews, unlike Dynabolts, don't expand, so they can be placed within 35mm of the slab edge. So, you'll be able to have these brackets right on the edge of the slab.

Remember that your pool fence must be signed off by a licensed installer, so it would be best to work out who that is and run your plans by them before beginning your project. Even if your fence is built and complies with pool fencing standards, you might find it exceptionally difficult to have an installer sign off on it and put their name to it. I'd recommend you reach out to your local council to determine hat hurdles you might have to overcome.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell