Coastal living is hard to beat. Salt air, sea views and afternoons by the pool make an outdoor space feel like a retreat. But they also place extra demands on the materials you choose, especially your fence.
For The Block 2026 in Mount Eliza, TrendWall® was selected for boundary and poolside walls across all five homes. Here’s why it’s a considered choice for coastal fencing, and what to look for when planning your own outdoor space.
A coastal setting calls for the right materials
This season takes The Block to Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, where the homes are designed around views of Port Phillip Bay. It’s a setting that makes the outdoor areas just as important as the rooms inside.
Near the coast, salt spray can accelerate corrosion in unsuitable materials. TrendWall’s aluminium posts offer greater corrosion resistance, making the system well suited to coastal and poolside locations.
That was a relevant consideration at the Mount Eliza site, where aluminium posts were chosen for the coastal conditions.
Privacy without compromising the design
A boundary fence does more than mark the edge of a property. It shapes how an outdoor area feels, particularly when neighbouring homes sit close together or a pool becomes the centre of family life.
TrendWall creates a solid, contemporary backdrop for landscaping and outdoor entertaining. Its clean lines suit a modern home, while the option for greater wall heights can help create more privacy where needed. At Mount Eliza, the walls frame the homes’ outdoor spaces while allowing the coastal outlook to remain the star.
One wall system for different outdoor needs
The five Block homes needed walls for both boundaries and poolside areas. Using TrendWall across these spaces brings a consistent look to the outdoor design.
TrendWall also offers acoustic properties and an integrated retaining option for suitable sites. For homeowners, that flexibility is useful when a fencing project involves more than a straightforward boundary line. The right configuration will depend on the site and what the wall needs to do.
If a wall forms part of a pool barrier, its design and installation must also meet the applicable pool safety requirements.
Coastal fencing designed for confidence
A fence is a long-term part of your home, so it’s worth checking how a product’s warranty applies to your location. ModularWalls offers a 10-year warranty for TrendWall when the wall is installed in accordance with its installation guidelines.
From the boundary to the pool, the Mount Eliza homes show how coastal fencing can bring privacy, performance and a polished finish together. If you’re planning a home by the water, explore TrendWall and consider the conditions your fence will need to handle, as well as the look you want to achieve.
