Pool fencing is a must for any pool – it not only highlights the pool but it also provides essential safety. To get the most out of your new pool fencing, it needs to be professionally installed. Read on to find out more.

You’ve chosen your new pool fencing and it’s been delivered. The next step is to have your pool fencing installed. This is something that is best done by the professionals such as a fencing professional or your pool builder during the pool building process. It should be up before the pool is filled in order to get the most safety benefits, or be installed as soon as possible after the pool is finished.

All types of pool fencing can be installed by professionals and they will adhere to the strict safety requirements that have been placed on pool fencing. Pool fencing must be certain height, depending on the material that it is made from, it must be a certain height off the ground (no more than 100mm), it must not have gaps more than 100mm wide in it, and the gates in the fencing must open outward and latch and close automatically. The professional will also know the rules for using part of your house or boundary fencing as part of the pool fencing. For example, if you are using a wall of your home, the doors and windows must have self locking devices at least 1.5m from the ground.

Pool fencing suppliers will often provide an installation service or you can hire an installation professional yourself once the fencing has been delivered to your property. Ensure that you get a quote for the cost of the installation and that your installer is fully qualified and experienced.