The Perf Safe® Blog

Straight talk on child-safety fencing — what fails, why, and what to install instead. Researched, sourced and written for the people responsible for keeping children safe.

Can a Glass Fence Shatter? Yes — Here's How, and Why It Matters Around Children

Can a glass fence shatter? Yes. Nickel-sulfide inclusions, thermal stress and edge impact can make toughened glass break suddenly — sometimes ex…

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Why You Can't Mix a Glass Fence with Synthetic Grass

A glass fence next to synthetic grass can melt it. Reflected sunlight off glass acts like a magnifying glass, reaching temperatures that melt artifici…

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Finally, a Real Alternative to Flat-Top Fencing for Playgrounds

Flat-top and tubular playground fencing bends, breaks and gets climbed. Here's why its horizontal rails fail children's play areas, what the standards…

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How Much Does Childcare & Playground Fencing Cost in Australia?

What childcare, kindergarten and playground fencing costs in Australia, what drives the price (length, height, pattern, compliance), current per-metre…

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