Peg Pole vs 1 Inch Pole : What’s the Difference?
If you are shopping for a removable mesh pool fence, you may notice that some systems use Peg Poles while others use traditional 1 Inch Poles.
Both styles are designed to create a strong removable child safety fence around a swimming pool, but there are a few important differences homeowners should understand before choosing a system.
The main differences between the two styles are:
- Hole size in the deck
- Pole construction and reinforcement
- Installation tools and drilling requirements
- Compatibility with certain fence styles and accessories
For most homeowners, the biggest deciding factors are hole size and installation preference.
First things first
First and foremost, no matter which pole style you chose, you are receiving the strongest poles in the industry. Any selection you make will be the perfect choice.
Hole Size Comparison
The most noticeable difference between Peg Pole and 1 Inch Pole systems is the size of the hole drilled into the deck.
Peg Pole systems use a smaller stainless steel peg that installs into a smaller deck sleeve. The finished hole is approximately the size of a dime.
1 Inch Pole systems use a full-size reinforced pole that installs directly into a larger deck sleeve. The finished hole is closer to the size of a quarter.
Both systems include removable deck plugs to cover the holes when the fence is removed.
Many homeowners prefer Peg Pole systems because the smaller holes are less noticeable in decorative concrete, pavers, or textured patio surfaces.
Pole Strength & Reinforcement
Both All-Safe Peg Pole and 1 Inch Pole systems are designed for high-strength removable pool fencing applications using aircraft-grade aluminum and reinforced pole construction.
The All-Safe 1 Inch Twin I-Beam Pole is the strongest reinforced pole system offered by All-Safe and is designed to minimize flexing across the full height of the fence.
The Peg Pole system uses a reinforced lower bushing combined with a stainless steel support peg extending into the deck sleeve. While the Peg Pole uses a smaller sleeve opening, overall strength differences between the two systems are relatively small.
Both systems far exceed standard residential pool fence strength requirements and are designed specifically for removable child safety fencing applications.
In internal pole strength comparisons, the difference between the two reinforced systems is approximately 11%, making both options significantly stronger than many lightweight fence systems commonly found online.
Installation Differences
Peg Pole systems are commonly considered easier to install, especially for DIY homeowners.
Because the peg is smaller:
- Smaller holes are drilled
- Smaller sleeves are installed
- Easier installation tools to source
Peg Pole systems are also the most common style used by many DIY’ers and competitors throughout the industry.
1 Inch Pole systems require larger sleeves and slightly different installation tooling, very common for professional installation and provide additional reinforcement through the full pole structure.
Fence Style & Accessory Compatibility
Some fence styles, gates, sleeves, and accessories are designed specifically for either Peg Pole or 1 Inch Pole systems.
If you are adding onto an existing fence, replacing sections, or ordering replacement parts, it is important to verify compatibility before purchasing.
Most components are not interchangeable between the two systems.
Which Pool Fence Pole Should You Choose?
If your main priority is minimizing hole size and simplifying installation, a Peg Pole system is often the preferred choice.
If maximum pole strength and rigidity are the priority, the 1 Inch Twin I-Beam Pole system offers the strongest reinforced pole design available from All-Safe.
Both systems can provide an excellent removable mesh pool fence when properly installed.