Yo! My name is Bobby and I live on a large property in Sydney, Australia. When I moved out here, I realised I was going to need to have some new fences installed. The previous owners had let the existing fences fall into disrepair and I was worried that people would gain access to my land. I called in a fence contractor who assessed the land and explained the different fence options available to me. In the end, I decided to opt for a steel fence. I am really pleased with how the fence has performed. I hope this blog helps you to find the right fence for your property.
Did you think that installing simple pool fencing would be enough to keep your kids away from the pool? Think again.
Kids can be sneaky, and they'll quickly spot any vulnerabilities in your fencing. It's really important to protect against this risk to keep your entire family safe and avoid any tragic accidents.
Keep reading to learn about four ways kids try to get past pool fencing, and how you can stop them.
Climbing Over It
How high is your pool fencing? Does it comes with any handy slats to step up onto or grab onto while climbing? If so, you can be certain that an adventurous toddler will try to climb over it at least once.
To prevent this from happening, choose pool fencing that's made from solid panels of reinforced glass or plastic, or opt for mesh fencing that's impossible to climb. Mesh is the best option if you have any concerns about little ones running into the fence panels.
Squeezing Through Gaps
What looks like an impossibly small gap to an adult can easily become an entryway for a determined kid. Choose fencing with zero gaps to avoid any accidents.
On top of avoiding gaps, you should also ensure that the fencing posts aren't easily pulled out of the ground. Removing posts is an easy way for kids to create gaps, and they might be stronger than you expect.
Learning to Operate the Gate
Do you have a super high-tech security gate for your pool fence? That's great—but keep an eye on your kids while you're unlocking it. Many children quickly learn by observing, and those with an adventurous side will be quick to realize that they need a special key/pin code/etc, to gain access to the pool.
Keep kids at a distance while you open the gate, and make it clear that they should never operate it alone.
Asking Older Kids to Let Them In
Do you have older kids who are allowed in the pool alone? It's essential that you teach them never to let younger kids into the pool area unless a responsible adult is present. Make it clear that there will be serious consequences if they ever break this rule, and avoid giving them unsupervised access to the pool if you have any doubts at all.
Want to keep your kids safe near your family pool?
Installing pool fencing is a great step. Choose the right variety and set clear rules for your children, and you'll massively reduce the risk of accidents.