Pool fence comes in different colors  When looking for pool fence, ask to see the various colors not just what the person has available .The most common colors in Puerto Rico are Beige, Brown and sometimes a combination of the two. While all black fence tends to be popular in the United States, here in Puerto Rico the housing color and size of the yard plays a role in the tendency to use a lighter color. Some may argue that is shows dirt easier however with the UV coating that the Pool Guard fence has, cleaning is as simple as a hose and broom for a light cleansing. The darker colors tend to make an area look smaller (interior and exterior designers will tell you the same about house paint especially when painting a small room, a light color will make the area feel bigger). Take a moment to contact Pool Guard of Puerto Rico today for your free in home estimate to make your pool safe for kids.  

It's no secret that Puerto Rico has the longest holiday season in the world. This holiday season brings about several new situations that are presented to people that own homes. The first is that there are an abundance of holiday parties. This increase in traffic means that people will be in the back yards and possibly bring their kids with them to the events. If you have a pool and you do not have a pool safety fence or pool safety net or pool safety cover, then you should consider the implementation of one of these products because accidents can happen when nobody is paying attention to the children. There will be food and of course drinks. The drinking of alchohol tends to cause people to relax their attention level and response time. It only takes a minute for an accident to happen with a pool involved. Pool safety fence is the number one product for pool safety. Layers of protection are advised when it comes to pool safety. A good example would be to have door alarms, window alarms and even a pool alarm. Certainly having all of these would be too much but we invite you to pick the products that best work for your house and family but for certain have at least a pool safety fence in place so you can truly enjoy your holidays.

Every year in Puerto Rico there are at least 5-10 drownings on the island of children that were left unattended for a small amount of time resulting in an accident. Those numbers do not include the children that fell into a pool and have severe disabilities from almost drowning. In virtually every situation the parent or grandparent says "the child was just here next to me". This is probably a true statement however children move quickly and certainly do not sit still long. Pool safety is not something to take lightly. Preventative solutions include pool safety fences, pool safety net and pool safety covers. Most people purchase one, some people will get a pool safety net and pool safety fence (depending on the pool and the financial committment needed). Certainly each product has it's respective benefits but it is very important to take notice that the most common and most respected is the removable pool safety fence because it provides a larger vertical barrier keeping the kids away from the pool and thus conditioning them to not be tempted to get in the pool due to the obstruction. Pool safety starts with keeping "attractions" out of the pool. Beach balls, inflatable toys, and anything that may attract a child to the pool other than the water itself is defined as an attraction. All of these items should be placed outside the fence so as to keep the children from being tempted from trying to get over or around the fence to get to those objects. If you elect to got with a self closing gate (American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this) then make sure that the baby gate has a proven track record of solid construction. Many gates for pool fence are made out of double poles that are dependent on the tension of the fence and over a year or two the fatigue begins to make the gate go out of alignment. If the gate is out of alignment it will not shut properly. This could become a safety hazard so make sure that you check your gate for opening and closing obstructions and or problems each time you place you fence in the ground for usage. Whatever type of product you choose, make sure you use it because the product will not work if not put in place and put in place properly.

Buying a new home certainly has enough associated stresses and if you have children and you are purchasing a home with a pool without any form of safety product to keep the children out of the pool then that can be an added layer of stress. While there are a tremendous amount of products you can use ranging from door alarms to pool alarms it is important that a product be used that actually provides security around the pool before a child is in the water. Pool alarms simply alert you to the fact that a child has fallen into the pool after the fact. A door alarm will simply alert you that a child is going into the back yard. A pool safety fence keeps the child out of the pool because it creates a physical barrier. Multiple layers of protection certainly is the best policy or guideline but for sure if you ahve to pick one product that makes the most sense then we recommend a removable pool safety fence.  

Pool safety fence is the most sought after solution in Puerto Rico for the protection of children from drowning. The benefits of a pool fence are that the pool itself is surrounded by a barrier. Pool fence typically comes in four feet tall or five feet tall options. The most commonly used is four feet (this is the height recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics). The pool fence is installed using a core drill.  A core drill is a drill that has water pumped through it so that it cuts a clean hole intot he surface of the pool deck. A pool fence sleeve is then inserted into the pool decking (the hole that was cut with the core drill) and then the fence is inserted. The fence is attached together using latches. It is very important to look and ask about the type of latches that are used when looking for a pool safety fence installer because some latches are nickel plated while others are brass. The best product for this type of security is a stainless steel latch. The weather will simply fatigue anything else. Brass will last but the finish will become rather ugly over a period of time. Stainless steel latches remain very aesthetically pleasing over time. You should attempt to purchase a self closing, self latching lockable gate with your new pool safety fence. Again, this is what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends because opening and closing the fence will eventually lead to a situation where the fence gets left open due to someone having their hands full, being on the phone or the pool person not closing it back. A self closing gate will eliminate that problem. Some companies claim that they have an "unclimbable gate". If you really want to investigate that,we suggest looking on YouTube and google "non-climbable pool gates". There is a customer of one of the companies that has shown a video that the gate can be climbed...quite easily. The key factors you should seek when looking for a pool safety fence is the material, warranty and certainly the reputation of the company installing the fence. The pool fence should have a lifetime warranty, the poles should be made of marine grade aluminum and all components should be stainless steel. Watch out for outrageous claims like unclimbable gates because they are simply just a marketing ploy used and there is proof posted on the internet. Be safe and make sure your pool is guarded!.      

As the lending landscape changes, so do the requirements for purchasing and refinancing a home using FHA. Inspections and appraisals are the standard but now the mandate is pool safety before closing. That's right, you need an approved pool safety product prior to closing. The most convenient product to use is a pool safety fence or commonly referred to as a pool fence. This product allows you to take the fence out of the ground and roll it up and store it when you have an adult party in your back yard and need that additional space. When you have a party for the children or if you have grandchildren, it certainly makes sense to have a pool fence for safety purposes. This product comes in many different colors. The recommended height is four feet as this is the national standard. An optional product (but is certainly the standard) is the self latching, self closing and lockable pool gate or baby gate. If you need your fence installed fast with a lifetime warranty and professional service, contact Pool Guard of Puerto Rico.   

We recently received a call from a parent of a previous installation that we had done (three months ago) and he wanted us to install a pool fence for his child however this location would be at his father's house. We scheduled an appointment and he made it a point that he did not want us to put a fence in without a pool safety gate. He was very stern in his opinion because he had a gate installed at his property with his pool fence and said there is just nothing practical about having a pool safety fence and not having the self closing gate. His biggest concern of course was somone opening the fence and not closing the fence back and with the self closing baby gate this is not a concern. The ironic part is that he is a pediatrician. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a 4 foot removable pool fence with self closing, self latching and lockable gate. "It just makes sense to have a gate" was his comment. Another satisfied pool fence customer has been established!       

Pool fence is or was not an option for us when we had our son (35 years ago)however, now that we have our grandaughter, it is a necessity for our pool.  We had our pool fence installed by Pool Guard of Puerto Rico last week and I have to say that their product is amazing. I feel so much safer with the baby in the backyard with the pool fence. I wanted to thank the guys with Pool Guard by sending this letter to let you know how much I appreciate the effort into making the fence look perfect as well as being on time and cleaning up once you were done. I will certainly recommend you to our neighbors who have kids and grandkids. Again, many thanks!  A. Baez 

"Can I enclose my patio with pool safety fence versus going around my pool?" This is a very common question we get. The answer is not so easy. As a pool safety expert we want to show the areas that the child may be able to gain access to the pool. The easy answer is there should at all times be a barrier between each door and pool. The not so easy answer is the children that may enter the pool from the neighbors side or the back of the yard (depending of cours on your layout of your yard etc.). We recently did a job in the back yard of a family that the yard backed up to a golf course. They have a back wall and they have a side wall (tall enough that a small kid cannot get over) so in this particular case, it makes perfece sense for them to have a removable pool fence around the patio with a self closing, self latching and lockable gate. The next choice was the color for them. Pool Guard of Puerto Rico has over 16 different color combinations so choosing the proper color certainly was easy given the color of the house and surroundings. Pool Guard of Puerto Rico keeps a stock of all the top colors at all times so that when you contact us, we can install your new pool safety fence in a very short period of time.      

Pool safety fences have been around for years and continue to be the best line of defense for children in keeping them out of the pool. Frequently we get questions about which pool safety product makes the most sense for the home owner...a pool fence, a pool cover or a pool net. The majority of the time the consumer will decide to go with a pool fence because of the user friendly aspect of the product. In other words, they can leave the fence up and still use the pool. Certainly not having the fence closed presents a huge problem and this happens when people purchase a pool fence but do not purchase a pool safety gate. It is very important to have a self closing, self latching and lockable gate on your pool fence. A perfect example is when you are carrying groceries in from the house and your front door does not close behind you (I have never seen a person with the self closing option on their front door). The first load of groceries is usually light because you are bringing the child in as well. The second load you open the door and quickly go to the car and upon your return (if you did not put the child in the playpen) the child has moved to a different place and often times go for the door. The exact same thing happens with the fence around the pool if there is no gate. If the homeowner leaves the gate segment open, goes elsewhere for two minutes (because they may be answering the phone or carrying towels in from the pool), the child will go straight for the pool. The results can be very bad and more importantly they could have been avoided by purchasing a self closing, self latching and lockable gate. Every pool fence should have one, the cost of a baby gate is relatively inexpensive.Safe pooling!