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DIY Fencing: Save Money by Building Your Own Fence!
SAVE lots of money by buying DIY home and pool fencing online, and 'doing-it-yourself'
Fence Guru is all about DIY fencing... with 25 years experience in the fencing industry, Fence Guru has been created to be your convenient 'fast & easy online fence store', for all your DIY home and pool fencing needs. Our aim is to make ordering easy and enjoyable, and to save you money at the same time, while maintaining 100% professional quality products.
Buying DIY fencing could not be easier with our
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6th Aug 2025
Polaris Soft Close Hinges - Are They Worth The Extra Cost?
Fence Guru offers a high quality range of frameless glass pool fencing, with all the necessary hardware to go along with it. We have a number of gate kits as part of our range, and you may have noticed in our store that each of these kits has an option to “Upgrade to Premium Polaris Soft Close Hinges”. If you select “Yes”, the gate kit cost will increase in cost by $300-400, which generates a lot of phone calls on our end by worried customers! We decided to provide a little more information on t
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13th May 2021
Choosing Your Spigot Finish For a Frameless Glass Pool Fence - Satin or Polished?
We often get asked by customers as to whether they should purchase our polished or satin stainless steel spigots. A common question is “what looks better, polish or satin?” The answer to this is quite subjective - some people like bright and shiny, while others prefer a more minimal, raw look. Here are a few pointers when trying to decide which spigot finish to go for:In our view, the decision becomes a very easy one if you are using the spigots near the ocean - use a spigot with a polished fini
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28th Apr 2021
Australian Pool Fence Laws & AS 1926.1-2012 and 2024 Guide
Updated 11 September 2025
Australian pool fence laws and regulations are a combination of Australian Standards and state laws, but it's vital that you know your local laws. Find the details for your state in our handy guide.
Australia’s pool‑safety framework blends the Australian Standard for safety barriers (AS 1926.1) with state and territory legislation. Which edition applies can depend on where you live and when the pool was built (commonly 1986, 2007 or 2012 editions). Use this guide
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1st Jun 2020