Considering A Pool But Worried About Young Kids? 3 Must-Have Safety Items

30 June 2016 by Marvin Carroll

Are you having a pool put in at your property, but you aren't sure how you can make it safe for your children and children around the neighborhood? If so, there are a several security options and safety concerns that you can take to make the pool fun and safe for everyone around it. The pool contractor may also have other suggestions that you can install or try when the pool is put in.

Fencing

The fence is one of the most obvious but important ways to keep people away from your pool and your property, and to keep small animals safe as well. Add fencing to the perimeter of your property, and another one around the edging of the pool. Where you live may also determine how many fences you need to have, since some townships and cities require two fences. Make sure the gate to the fence is self-latching and locking.

Spray Pad Surfacing

Instead of doing concrete around the pool, consider having spray pad surfacing experts come to apply a texturized pad around the area. This is going to be softer than concrete, the texture helps to prevent slips and falls, you can get this in a variety of colors, and it isn't going to get burning hot in the sun. This is a great surface option if you have kids that will be around the pool.

Locking Weight-Bearing Cover

Choose a cover for the pool that has a locking option, so not everyone or anyone can easily uncover the pool if you aren't home. A cover that can hold weight and won't sink into the pool when someone walks or stands on it should also be put on the pool, so small children don't fall on the cover and then fall in. Automatic covers are easy to use, and you can have the control put inside your home.

Not only will the weight bearing cover and the fencing make the pool safer, but letting your homeowner's insurance provider know that you made the investment to have each of these options installed can help lower your insurance rate. There are always going to be risks associated with having young kids around water, but taking these precautions is going to help eliminate a lot of hazards that could put the young children and people that live around you, and you as homeowners, in dangerous situations that can be avoided.

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