Pool Fencing: Privacy and Protection
In Georgetown, Kentucky, city code requires all in-ground pools to have a barrier fence. This requirement is expected to be seen in other cities and towns. Pool fencing prevents accidents, offers protection, and provides privacy. Roark Fencing installs aluminum, wood, or chain link fencing to suit your needs.
Pool of Possibility
Pools provide outdoor entertainment and health benefits. You can add decorations, music, or a cookout to transform your backyard into your staycation. Family members can gather outdoors and enjoy each other’s company. Swimming provides children with outdoor physical activity that curbs boredom.
When pools are not being used for entertaining, they provide a mode of physical fitness or a relaxing atmosphere to relieve stress. Swimming laps or discovering new pool exercises allows us to stay fit at home. A doctor can recommend aqua therapy to recover from injury or illness.
The financial possibility of installing a pool with a beautiful fence can be found in the resale value of your home. Research shows that pools can add to the value of a home. Depending on the location of your home and property, pools may offer up to 25,000 dollars in home value.
Safety and Peace of Mind are a Fence Installation Away!
With all the benefits of owning a pool can bring, pools must be safe. All pools have different safety requirements, and it is best to check with your local code enforcement to ensure compliance. Roark Fencing works to provide fencing that is code-compliant with Georgetown and our surrounding areas.
Locally, in-ground pool fencing must be a minimum of 48” tall and less than 4” from the ground. It must also be fully secured with a locking gate. These regulations include partial in-ground pools, partially built into the landscape, and partially free-standing pools. Above-ground pools follow similar rules, and the exact requirements depend on the height, depth, size, and shape of the pool. Any above-ground pool deeper than 18 inches and wider than eight feet in diameter requires secure pool fencing.
Privacy Pool Fencing provides added peace of mind. Roark Fencing’s privacy fence can be completed with your choice of one of three types of wood. We will help you choose the best type to suit your needs. Construction of a wooden privacy fence offers a solid fence, with a completely obstructed view. This allows your family to swim and relax without worrying about who may be out and about or passing by. Privacy fencing keeps your pool ‘out of sight, out of mind.’ This may also act as a safety feature, as no one can be tempted to go for a swim.
Chain-link fencing is an economical, secure choice for pool fencing. However, it should be installed by professionals as it can sag or easily fall over. Wrought Iron fencing is the most sturdy and aesthetic fencing. It will not warp or sag and will not deteriorate over time.
It offers beautiful security for years to come.
Safety First
Pool fence installation is required to prevent accidental drownings. As of July 1st of this year, Kentucky has 33 unintentional drowning deaths. Accidental drowning is the top cause of death in children ages 1-4 years old. If a pool is left unsecured, a child may find it too tempting to get in. At-risk elderly may be easily confused and enter the pool. Any adult or child who accesses your pool without your knowledge may be a victim of drowning.
To protect those around you, frequently check the fence’s integrity. Look for any signs of wear and tear that may compromise its effectiveness. Check for loose boards, holes in the fence, or under the fence. Wildlife or pets might dig holes under the fence, which could be big enough for a wandering child to pass under. Ensure all locking mechanisms are in place and working at all times.
We want everyone to enjoy their pools for summers to come. Roark Fencing installs safe, secure, and local code-compliant pool fencing. We provide fencing in a variety of materials to suit your needs best. Contact us today to get your quote on a fence that best suits your needs.