While adequate adult supervision is a must when your kids are in the pool, installing safety fences for pools is a secondary effective security measure. Fencing for pools can prevent toddlers from accidentally falling into the water. They help mark out the pool area, making children and even adults aware of their position in relation to the pool, and thus helps a lot in decreasing the chances of injuries and preventing accidental drowning. Additionally, pool fences will help prevent your pets that are wandering around from falling into an unsupervised pool.

When searching the market to obtain a fence that will meet your needs, you will be overwhelmed by a variety of options. There are many types to choose from and different companies offering the same service. Lucky enough on Long Island you will find an excellent selection of professionals who can supply and install in-ground or above ground swimming pool fences

To help you choose the right pool fence installer on Long Island, NY, here are 3 quick tips:

• Choose a company that has built a solid reputation. Find out how many years they have serviced the community. Ask for references. Do your research and ask questions that will help them demonstrate their expertise. Also look at their sales process. Do they immediately require a deposit or are they more focused on doing excellent quality work? Are they able to provide you an onsite visit relatively quickly with an install date that works for you? You can visit BBB’s website and check if there are any complaints against the company. If there are, it is recommended to spend time doing further research to identify if the company has rectified the issue to the satisfaction of their customers. You may also check other review sites.
• The company should have a selection of pool fences that meets your needs now and into the future. This is important since not all clients have the same pool fence needs. They should be able to offer the best pool protection you need. This means a great coverage regardless of your budget. Their product offerings should be able to satisfy your needs. Many will offer Specials as an incentive to hire them, which is a great benefit. Who cannot benefit from a savings, percent off or free accessories, for example? For their products and installation service, it is recommended to check customer feedback. This includes feedback about the Manufacturer who produces the fences. Understand their quality ratings and how the fences truly stand up when in use.
• Quality customer service and reliability are two important factors that you also need to consider. Give them a call and observe how they treat you. It is important that you are treated as a valued prospect customer. You should also ask about Warrantees. Do they offer a Real Lifetime Warranty? Will they be around in years to come to serve you if you need help with an upgrade, service or replacement? Look for a company where the Owners are accessible to you and able/willing to get on the phone with you as needed?

Pool safety is crucial for families living with toddlers and smaller children. Installing a safety pool fence is a part of it. Because of the complexity of the installation process, contacting a professional pool fence installer is the best step to take if you want to save time, money, and ensure the safety of your kids.

The above are just some of the ways you can see if you are hiring a quality installer. If you need assistance or have other questions, contact Life Saver Pool Fence at (516) 766-5336. We offer FREE consultations. Call us today!

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Below are the necessary barrier requirements for outdoor residential swimming pools.

Pool Fences

The pool fences should completely surround the swimming pool and must be at least 4 feet (48 inches) tall. The space between the ground and the bottom of the fence should not go beyond 2 inches. Any opening should be small enough to obstruct passage of smaller children through the opening.

Pool Gates

Pool gates must satisfy the requirements applicable to pool fences. Install gates that are self-closing and self-latching. The latch handle should be at least 40 inches above grade and is located within the enclosure. Also, it must open outward. A self-closing gate will give you peace of mind at times when your child goes out of sight.

Pool Alarms

Any door that can provide direct access to the swimming pool should be equipped with a pool alarm. The alarm should produce an audible warning when the door or the pool gate is opened and should sound for at least 30 seconds after the door is opened. Also, make sure that the alarm can be heard throughout the house. You should be able to deactivate the alarm manually temporarily or choose one that resets under all conditions.

Safety Pool Cover

If there are no barriers installed, the swimming pool should be equipped with a powered pool safety cover that conforms to the standard labeling requirements for covers of all kinds of swimming pools.

Homeowners should consider the above-mentioned requirements as they contemplate about installing pool safety barriers. It is highly recommended to consult a professional pool fence installation company since they have the experience and required knowledge in identifying potential problems and can provide the right solutions. Remember, when it comes to safety, there should be no room for errors.

Life Saver of New York offers pool fencing installation in a way that guarantees complete safety of little ones. Contact us at (516) 766-5336 to learn more about our installation process.

To read more about the current requirements for swimming pools in New York, visit http://www.dos.ny.gov/dcea/pdf/PoolsumUC0708.pdf.

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On October 29th 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept across New York with winds of at least 75 miles per hour. This hurricane left a path of destruction to many people. After the storm, there were many fences that were swept away and damaged. When we were out to fix damaged fences that customers had, we found out that the fences were made with poles that have an average break strength and pressure of between 40-60 lbs. These poles had been broken and were rendered useless. However, those customers who chose the Life Saver Pool Fence Heavy Gauge model, with a break strength that exceeds 100 lbs. of pressure, did not break.

A mesh pool fence works on bi-lateral tension, meaning it creates its own tension from its opposing sides. Therefore, the fence is already by itself under constant duress. So the question is, can your child break a pole that has a break strength of between 40-60 lbs.? The answer is yes they can, and that’s why most pool fence companies sell and charge for replacement poles.

Fiberglass poles sound strong and there are claims that they are unbreakable. The truth is every pole is breakable, but at what point do they break? If you have a pool fence and a pole breaks, there is a very good chance a child could lift the mesh and crawl under because there is a 6′ span between poles, not a 3′ span. A fiberglass pole will split and deteriorate over time causing the pole to lose its strength over a course of a few years.

Which pole you pick is very important to both the safety and the look of your pool fence. Weaker poles and fiberglass poles both bend very easily. A bent pole at corner may not be unsafe, but making an investment in a pool fence that doesn’t look good also affects how your backyard will look. A stronger pool fence pole will not only keep your children safer but it will also keep your fence looking great for as long as you need it.

You may have a few children of different ages, and as they get older they get bigger and stronger. A fence that worked well for you when you just had 1 child may not work well when there are 2 or 4 of them. They grow up, they give the fence more abuse. Your fence should be able to handle it. You may end up with a 10 year old, a 6 year old, and now a 2 year old, your fence will get plenty of abuse. If a pole breaks, who’s going to pay for it, you or the person who told you had a Lifetime Warranty? Always know what you’re getting not just today, but 8 or 12 or even 20 years later.

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