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Swimming Pool Fence
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years of age. It's time to improve the odds for children with barriers such as a swimming pool fence. A swimming pool fence can not only deter your own children from going into the pool unsupervised, but can also keep out the neighbor's children as well.

The following tips on swimming pool fences will help you decide what type of pool fence to install, as well as what other types of security measures to initiate.

Outsmart Your Kids with a Swimming Pool Fence

Author: Kristen Easton

You've put in a pool (or bought a house that has one) hopefully your first thought is for safety. This article will focus on one of those protective measure; the swimming pool fence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years old, and an extensive study found that 1-3 years olds made up 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion and/or drowning accidents. Protecting children from drowning or becoming submerged in a backyard swimming pool requires more than just a single safety device or barrier so just a fence is not enough, but it should definitely be installed. In many areas of the country having a pool fence is required by law.

Your pool fence should be high enough to prevent resourceful children from easily climbing over and sturdy enough to keep kids from breaking through the fence in pursuit of their goal. We highly recommend a gate that locks instead of just latching. Don't underestimate the resourcefulness of children, they will try to get through anything.

There is a wide variety of options available including metal, mesh, wood, and plastic swimming pool fences. Metal is reliable and durable for longevity. Wood fences are eye-catching but may need repairing or painting every few years. Mesh fences are another popular option because they are removable. You wouldn't normally consider this a benefit but there are instances where fence needs are temporary and this is the most economical and efficient for those needs.

If you are unsure of the best choice for you we suggest talking to your local expert at the swimming pool supply store. Being educated on safety and security should be top priority. But if you already have a pool, or plan to get one make sure to follow all the safety measures to keep everybody happy and safe.

What else should you do for optimal pool safety? Install pool covers and alarm systems for even more protection and warning against hazardous situations.



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