If you have a backyard swimming pool, safety is paramount. Children and pets should be unable to access the pool area without adult supervision. A fence around your pool can help to keep them away from the water's edge when you aren't around.
When choosing a fence for your pool, you have a few options, including vinyl and aluminum. Aluminum is often the best choice, as it comes in various styles and colors and is durable enough to withstand the elements. The spacing between the fence posts is also essential, as it should be close enough together that a person can't squeeze through but far enough apart that you can still see into the pool area.
Continue reading and find out how to choose the right fence for your pool.
Why Choose an Aluminum Pool Fence
Aluminum fences marry form and function. They're attractive and practical. There are a few reasons why choosing an aluminum fence makes sense for a pool area.
1. It's Rust Resistant
When you put a fence up around a pool, it will get wet. Kids will splash in the water, pets will jump in, and people will walk around with dripping towels and bathing suits. You need a fence that can withstand moisture exposure without rotting, rusting, or corroding. One of the benefits of aluminum is its rust resistance. No matter how often your kids splash your fence, it won't corrode or rust away.
2. It's Low-Maintenance
Aluminum is an easy-going fence material. After a rainstorm, you don't have to dash outside to dry your fence to keep moisture stains or rust from forming. You neither have to worry about sealing nor painting the fence annually. The most an aluminum fence might ask of you is the occasional cleaning. Even then, you can probably get it by brushing any dust or dry dirt off the fence's surface or using a wet, soapy sponge to wipe away any sticky areas.
3. You Can See Into the Pool Area
As previously mentioned, if you have little kids, always staying in the pool area while they swim is essential. But as they age and reach their teens, they may not want you in the pool area with them, especially if their friends are visiting.
Still, you want to watch them for safety's sake. An aluminum fence lets you see what's happening in the pool area, even if you need to sit on the deck. If someone starts running or rough-housing, you can tell them to cut it out. More critically, if someone is having trouble in the pool, you can see it immediately.
Visibility into the pool area can also be helpful if an animal has gotten past the fence. For example, a raccoon or squirrel might squeeze through the fence pickets and fall into the pool. You can observe the situation safely without getting too close to the animal. If the animal is distressed, you can try to help it out of the pool. (However, be careful not to get bitten or scratched.) If the animal is injured, you can always call animal control.
4. It Provides Protection Without Obstruction
There's a time and a place for a privacy fence. If you're building one around your yard's perimeter, the pickets should be close together to give you some privacy from curious neighbors. But when you put a fence around your pool, you want to keep the swimming area open. Doing so can make your yard look a lot smaller. It also saves you from seeing what's happening in the pool area if you aren't there. Since the pickets on aluminum fences are spaced apart, you get the protection of a fence barrier without creating a solid barrier. You can still see through the fence, which can help make your yard look more prominent.
5. It's Long-Lasting
Metal fences typically have long life spans, and aluminum fences are no exception. An aluminum fence can easily last 50 years with care and the occasional cleaning. You may sell your home and move before the fence ends its usable life.
The longevity of an aluminum fence can make it a selling point if you're trying to sell your property. Buyers will be alright with not needing to replace the fence any time soon, which can lead to higher offers and increased competition.
A long life span, ease of maintenance, and visibility are just a few of the benefits an aluminum fence can offer. When you install one around your pool, you know you're choosing an eco-friendly option since you can recycle aluminum, and most aluminum fences are made from recycled metal.
HOA Affordable Fence Builders has many aluminum fence styles available. Please schedule a consultation with us today to learn more about the benefits of an aluminum pool fence.
