The panel
Perforated balustrade panels, made to measure.
Everything you need to know before you order: the sizes, the rules, the colours and how we make it.
Before you start Three things to know.
Height
1000mmThe National Construction Code asks for a balustrade at least 1000mm high on any floor more than a metre off the ground. Our panels are made to that height.
Length
Up to 2.9mWe make panels up to 2900mm long. We recommend 2300mm or less: it flexes less, and it is the longest our engineering certificate covers. Allow a 3mm gap between panels.
Colour
100+A light colour with a pattern gives more privacy. A dark colour is easier to see through. Black is especially popular for an open view.
Rules vary between states and with the height of the drop. Your certifier or council has the final say, and we are happy to check your job with you.
The panel at a glance.
| Height | 1000mm, the balcony minimum. Custom heights are available. |
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| Length | Up to 2900mm. 2300mm or less recommended. |
| Engineering | Certificate covers panels up to 2300mm long. |
| Gap between panels | 3mm at installation. |
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| Made from | One sheet of 3mm aluminium, perforated and folded. |
| Folds | 50 x 40mm double fold top and bottom. 50mm fold each side. |
| Open area | 63% on the plain PurePerf® panel. |
| Standard | AS1170 structural loads, for panels up to 2300mm long. |
| Finish | Textured powder coat in over 100 Dulux® and Interpon® colours. |
| Assembly | None. It arrives as one piece. |
| Warranty | 10 years against manufacturing defects. |
| Delivery | Australia-wide, wrapped and on a pallet. |
From first contact to delivery the team at Pool Perf/Decoview were very helpful & professional. We used the product for balustraling for our new build. We ordered 13 individually sized panels at a custom height, each panel fitted perfectly. Install was simple. It looks great and the best thing is that its not glass and I won’t be having to constantly cleaning it!! We have also ordered Pool Perf for our new pool as well. We would definitely recommend and worth the price!!
Rowena Golledge, Google review. 13 custom-height panels for a new build.
Ready to buy? Standard sizes are in the shop.
Sold online, with prices shown. For any other size, design or colour, ask for a custom quote.
- 1m panelA 1 metre plain PurePerf® panel, 1000mm high.
- 2.2m panel2200mm long, for fewer joins along a long edge.
- Balustrade gateA welded 50 x 50mm frame. Hinges and locks are not included.
- 1.2m pool gateFor a balustrade that opens onto a pool area.
- Soft close hingesSo the gate closes gently.
- Posts50 x 50mm aluminium with a welded base plate.
How to order Three simple steps.
Tell us what you need
Buy standard panels in the shop, or send us your measurements for a custom quote. Not sure? Book a free phone call and we will work it out with you.
Check your proof
We send you an invoice and a proof of your panels. Check the sizes, colour and design, then approve it.
We make it and deliver it
Your panels are made, powder coated, wrapped and delivered to your door, anywhere in Australia.
Supplied privacy screens and balustrade panels as per description/proof in special powdercoating.
Easy to deal with through the whole process.
Would use again when this product is required.
Get the free brochure. Every design, colour and size in one PDF.
16 pages of real jobs, designs, colours, sizes and how to order. Easy to show your builder, your certifier or the family.
Fill in your details and it is yours straight away.
The Decoview® Balustrade App. Design it on your phone.
We are building an app so you can design your balustrade on your phone or computer and order it in a few minutes. Until it is ready, the shop, a custom quote and a free phone call do the same job.
- See your balustrade in 3D
- Choose a design, or upload your own
- Try colours and see how see-through each one is
- Turn it around to see both sides
- Check your folds before you order
Where can you use it? At home and at work.
At home
- Balconies
- Decks and verandahs
- Stairs and landings
- Two-storey homes
- Boundary fencing
- Patio screens
- Pet enclosures
- Around the pool (see PoolPerf®)
At work
- Apartments and high-rise balconies
- Childcare and school fencing
- Walkways and ramps
- Parks, hospitals and public areas
We deliver Australia-wide. Wrapped, packed and on a pallet.
From the capital cities to the smallest country towns. Each panel is wrapped in Geofabric to protect the finish, posts and fittings go in protective sleeves, and it all arrives on a pallet at your door.
Please be there, or have someone there, when it arrives. Check every panel straight away and tell us about any damage within 24 hours, then send us photos and proof within 7 days.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Townsville and everywhere in between.
Two balustrades. One real difference.
Our sister brand, PoolPerf®, makes the same folded panel 1200mm high, so it can be the pool fence as well. If your balustrade is also the pool fence, choose that one.
| Perforated Balustrading by Decoview®You are here | PoolPerf® Perforated Balustrading | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is used | Balconies, decks and stairs with no pool involved. | Around a pool, or anywhere the balustrade is also the pool fence. |
| Height | 1000mm, the balcony minimum. | 1200mm, pool fence height. |
| Longest certified panel | 2300mm. | 2300mm. |
| Made from | One sheet of 3mm aluminium, folded. | The same. |
We have balustrade pool perf and everyone comments how gorgeous it is. We absolutely love it. Stylish, durable, doesn’t attract dust. Really awesome product xx
Julie Harris, on Facebook. PoolPerf® balustrade.
Your questions answered.
Quick answers
How high does a balustrade need to be?
The National Construction Code asks for at least 1000mm on any balcony, deck or platform more than a metre off the ground. Our panels are made 1000mm high. The rules change from state to state and with the height of the drop, and your certifier or council has the final say, so check yours with us before you order.
How long can each panel be?
We make panels up to 2900mm long. We recommend 2300mm or less, because a shorter panel flexes less and 2300mm is the longest panel our engineering certificate covers. Allow a 3mm gap between panels when you install them.
Does it meet the Australian Standard?
Panels up to 2300mm long are covered by our engineering certificate to AS1170, the Australian standard for structural loads, and are made to the National Construction Code height. Longer panels may need their own engineering.
We are so happy with our Decoview panels. We went with the balustrade application due to the height of our deck. Excellent service, easy to install and a great quality product.
More detail
Do I have to put it together?
No. Each panel is one sheet of aluminium folded into its own frame, so it arrives in one piece. The folded sides make it easy to fix to your posts.
Can it go between my own posts?
Yes. You will see panels fitted between timber posts in our gallery. We also sell 50 x 50mm aluminium posts with a welded base plate. Ask us which fixing suits your job.
Can it follow my stairs?
Yes. Panels can be cut on an angle to follow a stair, and stepped or folded around a corner.
How much can I see through it?
The plain PurePerf® panel is 63% open. A dark colour is the easiest to see through. A busier design in a lighter colour gives more privacy.
What colours can I have?
Over 100 Dulux® and Interpon® powder coat colours. Black is especially popular, because it is the easiest to see through.
My balcony is next to a pool. Is this the right panel?
If you can get from the balcony or deck to the pool without going through a pool gate, that edge is usually part of the pool fence, and the pool fence rules ask for 1200mm. Your certifier or council has the final say. Our sister brand, PoolPerf®, makes the same folded panel at 1200mm for exactly this. See PoolPerf® Perforated Balustrading.
Do you deliver to my area?
Yes. We deliver Australia-wide, from the capital cities to country towns. Each panel is wrapped in Geofabric and packed on a pallet. Please check your delivery straight away and tell us about any damage within 24 hours, then send us photos and proof within 7 days.
What is the warranty?
Every panel carries a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects, on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law. It does not cover installation within 1km of the sea or within 1.5m of a pool’s splash zone, impact and accident damage, or harsh chemicals and abrasives. Our full warranty and terms have the detail.
Can I return a panel?
Every panel is made to your order, so we cannot take returns for a change of mind or a wrong measurement. If a panel arrives damaged, faulty or not as ordered, tell us within 24 hours of delivery, then send us clear photos and proof within 7 days, and we will work with you on a repair, replacement or refund.
How do I get a price?
Standard panels, gates and posts are priced in the shop. For custom sizes, designs or colours, ask for a custom quote or book a free Design Consult and we will price it with you.
Talk to a balustrade specialist. It is free.
Tell us the height of the drop, the length of the edge and how you use the space. We will help you choose the panel, the design and the colour, and tell you how to order it.