Trimclad insert
AU$20
Fits Trimclad-profile Colorbond fences. Ribs ~190 mm apart, pans ~29 mm deep.
- Large: approx. 186 × 183 × 39 mm
- Small: for the other side of the fence
- 2-packs save you a few bucks
Designed & made in Perth, WA
Failed your pool inspection on a toe hold? Here’s the fix.
Angled inserts that slide into the bottom of your Colorbond-style boundary fence and cover the ledge on the bottom rail. Nothing left for little feet to climb. Fitted in minutes with silicone or a couple of screws.
- From AU$10 each
- Black or white
- UV-stable plastic
- Free Perth pickup
The problem
That ledge at the bottom of your fence is a foothold.
Steel boundary fences have a bottom rail with a lip that a child can stand on. Inspectors call it a toe hold, and it can fail a pool barrier check. These inserts sit in each pan of the sheet and cover that ledge, helping keep the non-climbable zone clear.
01
Slide it in
Push the tongue down behind the lip of the bottom rail. The top cap sits over the rail lip.
02
Fix it in place
A bead of outdoor silicone or a couple of small Colorbond-coloured screws holds it for good.
03
One per pan
Fit one insert in every pan (the flat bit between ribs) along the stretch that needs covering.
The inserts
Two fence profiles. More on the way.
Metline Harmony insert
AU$20
Fits Harmony (WA) / Metline (QLD, SA) fences. Ribs ~194 mm apart. One insert suits either side.
- Approx. 191 × 169 × 35 mm
- Built-in bridge covers the rail lip across wide crests
- Same shape both sides – no left/right to stuff up
Postage: AU$15 for one insert, plus AU$5 for each extra. Australia only. Free pickup from Duncraig, Perth northern suburbs. Zig-zag (Metzag) profile in development – email me if that’s your fence.
Which one, and how many?
Grab a tape measure.
Measure across your fence sheet from the centre of one rib to the next to pick your profile. Then measure the stretch of fence that needs covering.
| Measurement | Trimclad | Harmony / Metline |
|---|---|---|
| Rib spacing | ~190 mm | ~193–194 mm |
| Pan / trough opening | ~130 mm | ~119 mm |
| Flat rib width | ~60 mm | ~75 mm |
| Tell-tale sign | Wide flat pans | Small V ridge in each trough |
Still not sure? Email me a photo with a tape measure across the sheet and I’ll tell you which fits.
How many do I need?
Why I made these
I failed my own pool inspection on this exact problem.
My Colorbond boundary fence had the toe hold. Rather than rebuild the fence, I designed an insert to cover it, and it resolved the issue with my local WA council. I’ve since refined the design with feedback from pool owners, and I print every one myself in Perth.
— Antoine, Pool Compliance Parts
Questions
Good to know before you buy.
Will this make my pool fence compliant?
It covers the toe-hold ledge on the bottom rail. Your inspector checks the whole barrier, so other footholds like gaps, garden beds and taps still need sorting. Requirements vary by state and council – if in doubt, check with your inspector first.
Which states does it work in?
Pool barrier rules (AS 1926.1) apply Australia-wide, but each council does its own inspections. It resolved the issue for mine in WA.
Can I match my fence colour?
They come in black or white. For a perfect match, hit them with plastic primer and a can of spray paint from the big green shed.
Can I pick up instead of paying postage?
Yep. Choose free pickup at checkout and I'll email you to sort a time in Duncraig, Perth northern suburbs.
Do you do bulk orders or other profiles?
Yes. Bulk orders and other fence profiles are welcome. A zig-zag (Metzag) version is in the works – flick me an email.
What if one arrives damaged?
Email me and I'll make it right. That doesn't affect your rights under Australian Consumer Law.