Which One Is Safer?

 

A pool safety fence is absolutely necessary for any pool owner, there are two main types of pool safety fences on the market, the glass pool fence and the mesh pool safety fence. Which fence is safer?

 

The Glass Pool Fence

The glass pool fence has many advantages but equally has many disadvantages. The advantages of a glass pool fence are primarily cosmetic.

Advantages of the Glass pool fence
• Glass pool fences look great
• Glass pool fences can make your yard appear larger

The disadvantages of the glass pool fence include:
• Glass pool fences are seen through and cause injuries from guests running into them
• Glass pool fences are designed to shatter in tiny pieces of glass
• Glass pool fences are really hard to maintain and keep clean

While glass pools are cosmetically attractive they are not the safest choice.

 

 

 

The Mesh Pool Safety Fence

The mesh pool safety fence has been proven to be tired and true in pool protection. The advantages of the mesh pool safety fence far outweigh the disadvantages.

Advantages of the Mesh Pool Fence
• Mesh Pool Fences are removable
• Mesh Pool Fences offer self latching gates
• Mesh Pool Fences are resistant to climbing toddlers
• Mesh Pool Fences include any number of safe and durable posts

The disadvantages of the Mesh Pool Fence are few and far between
• Mesh pool fences are removable and during pool parties can leave an area of a pool open to accidents.
• Mesh pool fences are not tension resistant and may require minor adjustments for time to time

 

At the end of the day when considering what type of fencing will be the safest for your family the bottom line is the tried and true far outweighs the minor cosmetic advantages of the newest fad on the market.

 

 

 

Different Fence Options

When choosing pool safety fencing, homeowners sometimes, and often regrettable, opt for style over function. Choosing a style of fence that does not adequately serve its intended purpose can prove catastrophic, as fencing which is chosen for its aesthetic value may not have the ability to prevent small children from entering the pool.

Rod Iron Fencing
Sometimes referred to as wrought iron fencing, as the name implies, rod iron fencing is built from iron rods welded together in a predominately vertical pattern. Rod iron pool fences come in various configurations, and can be custom made to specification.

Rod iron fences are highly decorative, adding a dramatic visual appeal that most other types of fencing lack. Rod iron fences can also add value to a home, depending on the style.

The problem with rod iron fences, when used as a swimming pool safety fence, is that there are most often gaps between the iron rods that are more than wide enough for a small, and curious, child to squeeze through. Because of this, rod iron fences are not suitable for use as swimming pool safety fencing to protect unsupervised child from entering the pool area.

Mesh Fencing
Overall, the best choice for a swimming pool safety fence is some form of mesh fencing. Mesh fences come in various styles and materials, including wire and plastic, with chain link being perhaps the most common and well known form of mesh fencing used for swimming pool safety fences.

Mesh pool fences are designed specifically to prevent unsupervised children from entering the pool area, as the spaces in the mesh are only a few inches wide. Additionally, mesh pool fences will also keep unwanted animals, such as wandering dogs and cats, and even wild animals, out of the pool area.

In addition to being the best choice from a safety perspective, mesh pool fencing is quick to install, easy to maintain and is significantly more cost effective than most other types of fencing.

 

Glass fences, an altervative to steel fences although they look great are much more popular in Australia. Not so in the US as the cost can be prohibitive, as too can strict building codes and also the hassle of keeping the actual glass panels clean. For us Americans however, the best choice by far is mesh pool fencing.

Not Just For Pool Safety: Make Your Pool Fence Part Of Your Backyard Design!

One of the challenges facing pool owners today is safety barriers that detract from the elegance and beauty of the surrounding environment. New technologies such as color-matched tear-resistant nylon mesh fencing and double-coated marine-grade support systems provide visually pleasing, decorative pool safety fence systems that seamlessly blend into most environments. New and even patented designs complement varied landscaping themes and the architectural needs of modern and classic homes.

Continue reading “Decorative Pool Fencing” »

Removable Fence

At Guardian Pool Fence Systems the most important thing is the safety of our customers and of their infants and young children.

We have invented and manufacture welded mesh temporary fencing panels for swimming pool areas. These panels are made of interlocking mesh and are the strongest and most transparent mesh on the market, which makes a removable fence that is not only safe but attractive. The use of these mesh panels in your swimming pool area serve only as a precautionary measure to help ensure the safety of your toddlers and young children. Responsible adult supervision is still advised and critical to the safety of your infants and children. Our removable fence will give homeowners with pools a greater peace of mind.

This mesh comes in Black, Brown and Green. Our standard fabric mesh called GUARDTEX is available from stock. The minimum height recommended by the U.S.C.P.S.C is 4′. It is our intention to comply with this requirement. 4½ and 5 foot heights are also available. Many of our customers have found that our new 4½ foot fence is more aesthetically pleasing.  

For photos of our welded mesh removable fence visit our photo gallery. Here you can see how the removable fence is installed and get ideas of what designs you want for your swimming pool area. The fence lends itself to many design variations without compromising safety. This is our commitment to our families. 

 

Mesh Pool Fencing

If you’ve just installed a pool or moved into a house with a pool – or if your pool is now being used by a whole new generation of family members – it’s certain that pool safety is a key concern. You’ve probably spent quite a bit of time thinking about pool fence ideas: Where can you find an attractive, durable fence that will protect your loved ones?

Mesh pool fences are popular for many reasons. They’re lightweight and easy to install, but durable. They can also be quite attractive. Finally, you can store them for the winter after your pool is drained or taken down as the weather gets colder.

Several vendors manufacture and sell mesh pool fences. One of the best sources is Guardian Pool Fence, which is available through a network of dealers throughout North America. Guardian makes pool safety fences with such patented safety advances  as a  climb-resistant gate that provides no rigid top bar for a child to grab and a self-closing gate.  Guardian’s locking fence pool sleeves are also patented, and ensure the fence cannot be taken apart without the use of tools. With tools and a bit of know-how, you can easily remove the locking fence posts if the fence has to be quickly taken down ahead of a storm.

Guardian Pool Fence provides pool fence ideas for in-ground, above-ground, and wooden-deck pools. In all designs, their mesh pool safety fencing system comes in a variety of colors and heights. It can be installed at 48-, 54- and 60-inch heights with beige, brown or black poles, borders and netting to blend in with any backyard.

Guardian is the only mesh pool safety fence that’s been approved under the Los Angeles County building code, which is considered one of the strictest in the world. It’s also been approved by other jurisdictions throughout the U.S., Canada, and the  United Arab Emirates.

 

 

 

One of the challenges facing pool owners today is safety barriers that detract from the elegance and beauty of the surrounding environment. New technologies such as color-matched tear-resistant nylon mesh fencing and double-coated marine-grade support systems provide visually pleasing pool safety fence systems that seamlessly blend into most environments. New and even patented designs complement varied landscaping themes and the architectural needs of modern and classic homes. Continue reading “Pool Fencing Options” »

Perils of the paddling pool

Install fence to limit access

BY DR. SUE HUBBARD, SPECIAL TO  THE PROVINCE AUGUST 7, 2011

In the summer, many families create memories and cool down at the beach, lake, or pool. Of course, the main concern is fun, but the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of water is safety. Continue reading “Install Pool Fence To Limit Access” »

The Types Of Pool Fences

Even though the purpose of the pool fence is to prevent children from accidental drowning, you still want your property to look nice. If you’ve been searching for pool fence ideas because you want to find the safest and the best looking solution to match your backyard design you should consider the following:

Many people are worried that a pool fence will ruin the aesthetics of their property. To help you choose, here is a list of the type of pool fences manufactured from different materials:

• Glass
• Aluminum Tube
• Tubular steel
• Wood
• Mesh Pool Fence

Here are the issues:

Glass fencing is extremely expensive and constantly cleaning both sides of the glass becomes another chore that will never end.

If you ever had a glass dining table you can imagine how much cleaning a glass pool fence would need. It requires lots of maintenance.

Aluminum tube fencing takes away from the look of the overall pool area. This product really doesn’t look very nice around a pool.

Tubular steel requires maintenance against rust and again, takes away from the look of the overall pool area.

Wood fencing is also a maintenance problem and you can’t see the pool, so you don’t know if your children are inside the fence unless you run outside to check. This is a major safety issue for parents of small children. Again, this product wasn’t designed for pools.

Steel, aluminum and wood fences are climbable. You would think if a child is big enough to climb a fence over then they probably can swim you are wrong. Children are very attracted to the pool. Smaller children do use patio furniture to pull themselves up to the fence and go over the top. A 4 year old can easily grab and climb over a steel, iron or wood fencing. See our video.

Each kind of pool fence offers its advantages and disadvantages. Most fences were originally designed for other applications besides putting the fence around the pool. The one exception is the mesh pool fence. 

Mesh pool fences are great options when you plan to entertain in your backyard and children won’t be present or you plan to remove the fence when your children are old enough.

This type of pool fence was created for use around swimming pools and spas to prevent children from being able to get into the pool area. The design of this fence make it very difficult for children to climb, open or crawl under the fence.

These fences come in many different colors to blend into the surrounding pool area. The focus stays with the pool and not on the fence if you put together the right combination of mesh color, pole color and border material color. Mesh pool fences are offered in 4, 4.5 and 5 foot tall options.

Today, some of the better quality systems may even meet your local building codes. Some of the mesh designs on these fences are extremely transparent so you can see right into the pool. This allows adults to always know where your children are at one glance. The support poles are usually stainless steel or aluminum. The poles can also come in many different colors.

For more information call 1-855-766-7665 or Contact Us online .

Since there is no federal pool fence law in the U.S. many states and cities have created their own individual pool fence laws for backyard protection.  However The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has developed a model barrier code for residential swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas; this code has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.
These fence regulations are the following: Continue reading “Swimming Pool Fence Regulations” »