| A swimming pool in your own backyard provides | | | | fences are more likely to split and break than |
| hours of fun and entertainment keeping your | | | | wood or metal. Mesh fences are removable and |
| children and pets safe and protected from | | | | quite popular. And although they are lightweight, |
| accidental drowning is vital. Swimming pool fences | | | | removable mesh pool safety fences are sturdy |
| that completely surround the swimming pool and | | | | and strong to provide the secure barrier you |
| prevent access to the pool are key to providing | | | | need. They are also more transparent than other |
| this securityfor your family. But... | | | | fences. This provides clearer views of your pool |
| Drowning is the second leading cause of death in | | | | and landscaping. |
| children 1 - 14 years old. So it makes sense that a | | | | Height of your pool fence is another important |
| safety pool fence is required by law in many | | | | consideration. Your fence should be at least 4 |
| parts of the US since it prevents children and | | | | feet tall to prevent children from climbing over |
| pets from gaining access to your pool. But even if | | | | and pets from jumping over. |
| it isn't required in your area, it is still a necessity to | | | | Pool gates are also important. Be sure to choose |
| surround your pool with one. A pool fence will | | | | a self-closing, self-latching gate that is key lockable |
| protect your liability and help you to sleep better | | | | so that children cannot open the gate to get to |
| at night knowing that your family is protected. | | | | the pool. Also, make sure that the release |
| Pets are another reason to have a pool fence | | | | mechanism is located on the pool side of the gate. |
| barrier installed. Even pets that can swim may not | | | | To ensure you have a safe and reliable pool fence |
| be able to find their way out of the pool once | | | | barrier, have a licensed and insured professional |
| they are in it. And many pool owners prefer | | | | pool fence installer put up your fence. Professional |
| keeping pets out of the pool to keep it clean. | | | | installers have the knowledge and experience to |
| When choosing a pool fence, there are important | | | | ensure you end up with a strong and safe barrier |
| factors to keep in mind. There are different | | | | that will prevent your child or pet from accidental |
| types of swimming pool fences available. These | | | | drowning. |
| include metal, mesh, wood and plastic. Metal is | | | | Why take chances? Protect your children and |
| reliable, but it can block the view of your pool. | | | | pets with a swimming pool safety fence. You will |
| Wood fences are attractive, but they may need | | | | sleep much better at night knowing that your |
| to be painted or repaired every few years. Plastic | | | | family is safe and secure. |