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Basic Factors to Install Pool Fences at Private Properties

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A swimming pool always needs to be surrounded by the fences for keeping the kids and pets safe. Nowadays, pool fences are made of stronger materials than the wood fences, among which aluminium and glass fibres are quite popular due to their smarter look and better security. However, the house owners need to have some basic knowledge about the facilities obtainable from these fences around their pools and they may also need guidance about the installation of these fences.

Basic Factors That Help in Installing Pool Fences

Pool Fences
Pool Fences
  • The fences to be used around the swimming pools are now made of various types of stable materials; like aluminium, fibreglass, steel, PVC or Vinyl and metal mesh.  All these materials are counted for high durability and sturdiness for preventing knockout on banging or discharge any scope of making holes for passing through the fences.
  • There should not be any large gap among the pool fences through which a child can pass and reach the pool without the presence of elders. These fences need to be at least 1.2 metres high without any foothold for climbing, thus discouraging mischievous kids from climbing over the fences.
  • There are various styles for making the fences from aluminium and steel. The flat toped fence has vertically placed tubes over the horizontal rails on top and bottom parts; while the loop toped fence has hollow pipes winded over the topmost rails to form two vertical bars from each part of the pipe. Double toped fence and wiring fence are the other varieties of metal fences.
  • The thick sheets of fibreglass are used in making the pool fences with more sophisticated looks, which are continuous solid masses and thus prevents the untimely entry of the kids to the poolside. However, the installation cost of this type of fence is more than the metal ones, due to the necessity of more securely fastening tools.
  • The installation of the pool fences should be done in accordance with the pool safety rules imposed by the local civic authority. Hence, it is better to hire the services of experienced professionals who are well aware of these rules and can install the fences while following them strictly. Moreover, the expertise of these professionals ensures the accurate installation of the fences that perfectly serves the purpose of having these structures.

Prime Reasons for Installing the Pool Fences at Homes:

Pool Fencing
Pool Fencing
  • Provide safety to kids and pets – When an adult is not looking over, a child or a pet animal may reach the poolside and impose a threat to their own lives, in the absence of the firmly installed pool fences. As special safety locks and latches are attached to the gate of these fences, it is not possible for the kids to enter the fenced area easily.
  • Prevent accidental fall into the pool – If the swimming pool remains securely surrounded by the fences, no one can accidentally trip over and fall into the water of the pool and drown there. Hence, the house owner can expect peace of mind as there is no chance of any mishap.
  • Reasonable prices of fences –The cost of most of the materials and the installation charges are quite affordable for the common house owners. So, it is easier for them to install these fences for securing the pools of their homes.
  • Large versatility in looks – Since several types of fences are available that vary because of materials used, designs and colours; a homeowner can choose any fence that suits his budget and the landscape of his outdoors.
The gates of these pool fences can be easily operated by adults and they can keep the pool locked when not in use by the residents.

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