Welcome to my blog on fences. My name is Penny, and a few years ago, my business was broken into. Luckily, no one was there so no one was hurt, but it made my personal sense of security feel threatened, and there was a lot of property damage. As a result of that experience, I have spent a lot of time researching safety methods. I have learned about everything from locks to fences, but I plan to focus on the latter in this space. I hope these posts and ideas help you, your family and your business to be more protected.
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When you have a pool at home, you're probably legally required to have a fence around it; and even if you're not, a good fence can keep children from being in the pool unsupervised and also help secure the pool from unwanted visitors when you're away from home. Rather than just settling for a hurricane fence because it's the cheapest option, you might note a few other choices you have and then decide the best material and style for your home, to enhance the look of the pool area and keep it secure.
Glass fencing
Tall glass fencing has the advantage of being very difficult if not impossible to scale, so it may be the best choice if you're very concerned about unwanted visitors or keeping children out of the pool. However, this can also cut off air circulation around the fence, so you don't enjoy as many cool summer breezes. Glass fencing may also require the most cleaning; even wildlife rubbing their noses on the fence can mean marks and smears that need to be cleaned constantly. You can help prevent wildlife and pets from getting near the glass fence by planting shrubbery around the exterior of the fence, but then this too will need work and maintenance, to keep the shrubs healthy and trimmed.
Metal
An aluminium fence can be a good choice if you like the look of metal posts around a pool, as aluminium doesn't rust or corrode even when exposed to pool chemicals. Iron and steel may be very durable against dents and dings and other damage, which can be a good consideration if you have children and pets who tend to run into a fence with bikes and toys. However, these metals are heavier than aluminium and may need deeper foundations for the posts, which can be costlier.
Mesh fencing
Mesh fencing is a bit different than standard chain link or hurricane fencing, as the mesh is much smaller on these fences. This doesn't allow for any toe holds, so a mesh fence is very difficult to climb. The mesh does allow for more air circulation than glass, as mentioned above, and doesn't need the constant cleaning of glass. A thick gauge of mesh will also be very difficult to cut even with wire cutters, so the fence is secure against potential intruders. However, the powder coating or colouring will typically wear off after some years, and it will need a new coat of colour, so this cost should be considered when deciding on a pool fence for your home.
Contact local fence contractors to learn more about your pool fencing options.
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