Know what you're investing in: Aussie Made Poolperf or imported Premium Perf.
1. Manufacturer: PoolPerf® is Australian-made, while Premium Perf is imported from China.
2. Visibility: PoolPerf® has a higher open area percentage (63% vs. 51% for Premium Perf).
3. Colours: PoolPerf® offers more colour options and recommends textured colours for maximum scratch resistance.
4. Frame Construction: PoolPerf® has an interlocking frame, which prevents twisting and increases strength, while Premium Perf has no connection at all on its four sides.
5. Surface Finish: PoolPerf® is powder-coated in Australia and meets Australian standards, while Premium Perf is powder-coated in China.
6. Perforation Edge Sharpness: PoolPerf® panels have a process to round off the sharp edges of the holes, while Premium Perf does not.
7. Sizes: PoolPerf® is available in custom sizes up to 3m long and comes ‘fully assembled’, while Premium Perf is sold in 2m long ‘kit form’ and ‘requires assembly’.
8. Designs: PoolPerf® offers dozens of standard designs and accommodates custom designs, while Premium Perf has only one design.
9. Gate: PoolPerf® gates have a larger frame (40 x 40) that is fully assembled and welded, while Premium Perf gates have a smaller frame (25 x 38).
10. Gate Height and Width: PoolPerf® gates are custom-made, while Premium Perf gates are a standard size (925mm wide x 1200mm high).
11. Posts: PoolPerf® posts have a thicker wall (3mm all round), while Premium Perf posts have a thinner wall (1.8mm with some 3mm ribs).
12. Post Caps: PoolPerf® post caps are made of marine-grade cast aluminium and powder-coated, while Premium Perf post caps are plastic or poor-quality die-cast aluminium.
13. Warranty: PoolPerf® offers a 10-year warranty, while there is no information available about the warranty for Premium Perf.