{"id":7548,"date":"2018-09-04T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T14:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=7548"},"modified":"2021-12-13T10:39:47","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T10:39:47","slug":"pool-fence","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/pool-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a responsible swimming pool owner: install a pool fence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The summer of 2018 has been one of the hottest on record, and swimming pool owners have been able to make the most of the warm weather, cooling off in the hot summer afternoons and weekends. However, while a swimming pool is a great feature of your home, it also comes with a responsibility that shouldn\u2019t be neglected. A pool increases safety risks at your home, drowning the third highest cause of accidental child death in the UK.<\/p>\n<h2>Improve your swimming pool safety<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/swimming-pool-railings\/\" title=\"What should you consider when installing swimming pool fencing?\">fence surrounding your swimming pool<\/a> protects your children and pets. All parents know that you can\u2019t be everywhere at once, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/protect-vulnerable-individuals\/\" title=\"How fencing can protect vulnerable individuals\">fence protects<\/a> those brief lapses of parental supervision. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that surrounding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/outdoor-pool-fencing\/\" title=\"Outdoor pools at holiday campsites: what the HSE says about fencing\">pool with a fence<\/a> that is at least four feet high reduces the risk of potential drowning by 83%. In addition, while a pool barrier could be climbed, a <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/our-products\/\">welded mesh<\/a> fence maintains tension and provides a secure physical barrier that can\u2019t be bypassed or climbed over by children or pets.<\/p>\n<h2>Affordable investment to secure your family\u2019s safety.<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/installing-sport-fencing\/\" title=\"What to consider when installing sports fencing\">installing a fence<\/a> around your swimming pool varies based on the size and location of your pool. While a glass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/swimming-pool-railings\/\" title=\"What should you consider when installing swimming pool fencing?\">pool barrier may be considered<\/a> more aesthetically pleasing to some, they are not very easy to maintain and can be very expensive to remove later if needed. A <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/our-products\/\">welded mesh<\/a> fence offers high visibility, so you can see what\u2019s happening in the pool, as well as great durability, low maintenance, and easy removability making for a great solution to secure safety around your swimming pool. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that the cost of installing a <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/sports-fences\/\" title=\"Fencing for Swimming Pools\">swimming pool fence<\/a> is nothing in comparison to the cost of losing a family member.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/swimming-fences\/\" title=\"How Zaun swimming pool fences will help you sleep easier\">swimming pool<\/a> is a place to relax and enjoy happy times with your family and friends. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/installing-your-tennis-fencing\/\" title=\"3 considerations when installing your tennis fencing\">installing a fence<\/a>, you ensure that this great feature of your home remains a safe and happy area for your family for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/pool-fencing\/\" title=\"Reasons why you should invest in swimming pool fencing\">pool fence<\/a>? Contact <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer of 2018 has been one of the hottest on record, and swimming pool owners have been able to make the most of the warm weather, cooling off in the hot summer afternoons and weekends. 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