F.A.Q

What is a Pool?

A pool is described as being any excavation, structure or product that is capable of being used for swimming, wading, paddling or bathing and this includes spa pools.

The Pool Fencing Law:
This Central Government legislation requires every owner or person who has possession of a property on which a pool is situated to ensure that unless granted exemption (which requires a written letter of application), the immediate pool area is fenced in compliance with the Act at all times when the Act applies, ie: when it is filled or partially filled with water.

Your co-operation as a pool user/owner in achieving this is sought, as failure to adequately fence your pool may result in the Acts penal clauses (up to $500 and $50 per day fines) being invoked.

Pool Fencing Guidelines:

  1. The immediate pool area must be fenced. This area is defined as that which is used for pool activity only, eg: excludes gardens, clotheslines, sheds, etc.
  2. The height of the fence must be at least 1.2 metres above the ground on the outside of the fence and with no more than 100mm clearance above the ground.
  3. All gates or doors must not open inward towards the pool and must close and latch automatically from a stationary position 150mm from the fully closed position.
  4. If the latch control is on the outside, it must be at least 1.5metres off the ground, or if placed on the inside, the lowest part of any hole through which it may be operated, must be at least 1.2 metres above the ground.
  5. Doors in the walls of buildings giving access to the pool area must also comply, and if necessary, child-proof locks should be fitted.

Wrought Iron furniture and Gates?

Wrought Iron was originally the type of steel used by blacksmiths of days ago and now is the finished item it self. The description wrought iron now applies to just about anything that is made out of metal including products that are made of tubular construction and massed produced.

Wrought Iron is in reality steel that has been individually manipulated through heating, hammering, bending and welding.

Our Wrought Iron products are hand crafted and slight variations in size can occur and you may notice small irregularities. These are not defects, but instead prove that you have a genuine, individually created product with loads of charm and character.

Galvanising:

Galvanising protects bare metal from corroding and rusting. Galvanised products can be left bare although it can be painted over to enhance appearance. Strictly speaking galvanised metal should weather for about 6 months before being painted. In practice, painting early means that paint may chip in use, though for most products this is not noticeable. It can be painted over with a primer and standard household gloss paint (eg to match house colours) if required.

Galvanising provides a rust-resistant finish for metal. Products with a galvanised finish are much less likely to show rust, except where the galvanised coat wears off in use. In areas where products will be exposed to salt water (eg sea fronts) serious consideration should be given to using a galvanised based, as otherwise the products will need repainting as much as every year (depending on level of exposure)

Galvanising is the practice of immersing clean, oxide-free iron or steel into molten zinc in order to form a zinc coating that is metallurgical bonded to the iron or steels surface. The zinc coating protects the surface against corrosion by shielding the base metal from the atmosphere, providing a cathodic or sacrificial protection since zinc is more electropositive than iron or steel. Even if the surface becomes scratched, and the base metal is exposed, the zinc is slowly consumed while the iron or steel remains protected from corrosion.

Powder Coating

Powder Coating is an advanced yet simple way of spray-painting a very fine, dry plastic powder paint onto a metal surface. As the powder paint leaves the spray gun, it is charged with static electricity. The charge attracts the powder paint to the part that requires coating. The part is then placed in an oven, where it bakes at high temperature for a few minutes. While in the oven, the powder paint melts and flows into a beautiful and durable finish. Primers are not necessary. And there are no unsightly runs, or drips, as often results with the use of wet paint.

Maintaining your powder coated surface
The effects of ultra violet light, atmospheric pollution, general dirt and grime and airborne salt deposits can all accumulate over time and should be removed at regular intervals.

As a general rule cleaning must take place every six months. In areas where pollutants are more prevalent such as beachfront houses and industrial or geothermal areas then a cleaning program should be carried out on a more frequent basis.

Three steps to cleaning your powder coating

  1. Remove loose deposits with a wet sponge rather than risk micro scratching the surface by dry dusting.
  2. Using a soft brush and mild detergent in warm water, clean the powder coating to remove any dust, salt or other deposits.
  3. Always rinse after cleaning with fresh water to remove any remaining detergent. Restoring weathered or scratched surfaces

Weathered areas or scratches can be restored with the use of a polishing cream. Dulux Gloss Up has been specifically designed for this purpose and can be applied with relative ease.

Blemishes or deep scratches can also be touched up with the use of a Repair KitWarning

In some cases strong solvents recommended for thinning various types of paints and also for cleaning up mastics and sealant are harmful to the extended life of the powder coated surface. These should not be used for cleaning purposes.

If paint splashes or sealant and mastics need to be removed the following can be used safely:

  • Methylated Spirits
  • Turpentine
  • White Spirits
  • Ethyl Alcohol
  • Isopropanol

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