Pool fences

Pool fences must have a minimum vertical height of 1.22 meters from the finished ground level to prevent young children from climbing or jumping over them. This height ensures there are no accessible footholds between the posts.

When planning the enclosure, it is essential to allow for a minimum distance of one meter from the pool's edge. This space makes it easy to walk around and prevents anyone from tripping directly into the barrier. This height, combined with taut polyester mesh, provides greater impact resistance against accidental pushes while maintaining full visibility of the pool at all times.

Removable fences are anchored by drilling 16 mm diameter holes directly into the concrete slab or natural stone using a suitable drill bit. A polyamide sleeve is inserted into each hole, and the structural post is press-fitted into it.

This mechanism allows complete sections to be assembled or disassembled in just a few minutes without additional tools:

• Drill the paving, keeping the exact distance between posts according to the purchased module.
• Install the receiving sleeves flush with the ground to prevent tripping.
• Insert the posts and tension the panels using the double-action latch between sections.
• When removing the structure for events, insert anchor plugs to leave the surface level.

Preventive maintenance for this type of perimeter fence consists solely of cleaning it twice a year with clean water under pressure and neutral soap to remove dust or limescale residue. The anodized aluminum posts and coated fabric mesh do not rust or suffer structural degradation caused by salinity or chlorine vapors.

It is advisable to check the tension of the perimeter latches annually and make sure the sleeves in the paving remain free of sand. Unlike wooden barriers, they do not require sanding, varnishing, or protective paint against prolonged sun exposure.

A perimeter fence provides a permanent physical barrier that prevents access to the pool throughout the summer without interfering with everyday use of the terrace. Pool covers provide effective protection out of season, but are usually removed in summer, leaving the perimeter exposed if no adult supervision is available.

For comprehensive protection during the winter months, the physical barrier is often complemented by items such as the Winter cover for 4x3-meter pools, providing perimeter security and protecting the pool from dirt.

The access system on pool fences uses double-action mechanical locks or automatic gates with magnetic locks that children cannot reach. This mechanism requires two simultaneous movements in opposite directions to release, preventing children under five from opening it intentionally or accidentally.

There are two main ways to manage entry:

• Safety latches between adjacent posts that require manually squeezing both tubes to release the pin.
• Rigid gate modules with spring-return hinges and a self-closing lock, ensuring the entrance is closed after every passage.

Both options keep the enclosure under constant tension without any lateral slack.

Combining a physical perimeter barrier with a volumetric or wave presence sensor provides the greatest degree of redundant safety for family properties. The fence stops someone from initially reaching the pool edge, while an electronic device immediately alerts you if anyone improperly gets over the fence.

In high-risk residential installations, adding equipment such as the Aqualarm Pool Alarm provides a fast-triggering audible siren in the event of an accidental fall, increasing emergency response capability.

Installing on soft ground requires first building individual concrete footings measuring at least 20x20x20 centimeters beneath each post location to ensure structural rigidity. The posts need a stable base to support the horizontal tension of the mesh without giving way in the wind or under occasional pressure.

Once the footings buried level with the lawn have cured, the usual anchor holes are drilled. This way, the user preserves the garden’s appearance and can remove the sections without disturbing the grass.