As a Lake Ontario Port town, the waterfront is central to Oakville. Art Metal Workshop builds pool glass fences that keep the water in view while meeting the Town’s rules, whether you’re installing one for the first time or replacing an older one.
A glass fence keeps the pool in sight from your deck or yard, which matters when you’re watching kids and pets near the water. Whether it’s a backyard pool, a hot tub, or a shared pool at a condo or recreational property, we build each fence to your layout and meet Ontario Building Code requirements.
We use tempered or laminated safety glass on corrosion-resistant hardware, fabricated in-house to your measurements and backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Under Oakville’s Pool Enclosure By-law, any pool that can hold more than 2 feet of water needs an enclosure at least 4 feet high, with no gap wider than 38 mm (1.5 inches). Gates must self-close, self-latch with the latch at least 4 feet above grade, and lock. Replacing an old fence requires a permit, and the new fence must meet current by-law requirements.
Before you fill a new pool, Oakville requires photos of the finished enclosure, and filling early can mean a fine of up to $5,000. If your property has a heritage designation, Oakville’s heritage planner also reviews the enclosure.
We serve all of Oakville, including Bronte, Glen Abbey, Iroquois Ridge, River Oaks, Palermo, and Clearview.
See our pool fences in Oakville and glass railings in Oakville.
Yes. Oakville requires a permit before you build, replace, or alter a pool enclosure. Confirm your property’s requirements with the Town before work starts.
At least 4 feet, measured from the outside. Oakville’s guidelines cap pool fence height at 2.0 m (6 feet 6 inches).
Yes. Ours do both, and Oakville also requires the latch to sit at least 4 feet above grade and the gate to lock.
Size, glass type, design, site conditions, finish, and installation scope. We give you a project-specific estimate after reviewing your space.
