12 Pool Fence Ideas High-End Designers Swear By
Your pool will look twice as good.
Investing in a beautiful pool for your backyard only to surround it with a not-so-chic, cheap pool fence is one of those design decisions you regret. It immediately zaps the joy of having fun in the sun. You've done all the work and invested so much to install your pool, so it's worth the cost to install a pool fence that elevates your entire backyard. A pool fence's main purpose is to keep your guests safe, but that doesn't mean it has to clash with your swimming pool's design. There are tons of pool fence ideas that are actually the perfect finishing touch for your outdoor oasis, and we've found the best ones for getting the job done in style.
A pool fence is mandatory for all inground pools and for aboveground pools over a certain depth, although the details vary from one location and its building codes to another. (Section 305 of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is a helpful general reference.) Your local codes lay out requirements like height and spacing, gate designs, and locking mechanisms, as well as whether a fence that encloses your entire backyard or natural features can suffice as a pool barrier.
A quality pool fence sets boundaries where needed and zones for anyone prepared to take a zip to go to and fro in your backyard. You can choose between the nostalgia of a white picket fence or the beauty of allowing nature to steal the show while you float in your pool. If you decide on a stone wall (a solid option for backyard privacy and security), check the zoning regulations in your area first.
Choosing a beautiful and effective pool fence for your lifestyle and the guests who will visit your home will save you the worry and stress of wondering if everyone is safe. Below, you'll find inspiration from designers who added fences to pools of all sizes and styles. Your next pool party will be a summer favorite tradition among your friends and family.
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