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Your home is the perfect place to showcase your personality and style. You can choose to be contemporary, modern, antique or basically anything you can conceive. Your home and landscaping is a blank canvas for you to create. When purchasing a home you visualize the surroundings and how it will become your own. A house doesn’t belong to you until you have added those personalized touches. The interior starts to piece together first and then most homeowners will move on to the landscaping. Landscaping is the one area that literally keeps on growing. Your yard is a master piece of color and pieces that become one. When you begin your landscaping process you start with the major components like aluminum fencing and move on to the smaller details as you go.

When deciding on decking and fencing you have many material options to choose from. I particularly like aluminum handrails and aluminum fencing. Mixing elements is always a very unique look. Especially when redoing a deck. A really modern look that is now present in decking is glass. Glass paired with a stylish aluminum handrail will add modernism to any deck. Something that is particularly universal is taking a wooden deck and placing aluminum handrails for added pizzazz. This is a very stylish look that is appealing to the masses.

Another thing is the practice of mixing mediums on the steps. People are starting to use concrete, stone, brick and metal to enhance the actual steps. Aluminum handrails mix well with all mediums. They can be designed in any fashion you choose so that if whatever direction your personal style flows the handrail can mix right in.

When talking about fencing there are many different options. My mind always goes right to aluminum fencing because it is so universal. Custom aluminum fencing is inexpensive as far as fencing is considered and is incredibly minimalistic to care for. Another nice thing is that it can be customized to whatever degree of privacy you desire. I know many people use aluminum pool fencing to provide a safe environment for their backyard. It is also beneficial as a barrier to protect children from leaving the yard and running into the street. Fencing of any kind is important to prevent unwanted guests from wandering into your personal sanctuary.

Aluminum fencing is the perfect medium to allow for backyard customization. It allows homeowners to construct the exact environment they desire without spending an exurbanite amount of money. When beginning the landscaping in your backyard consider the major landscaping material aluminum fencing first and then fill in the extras as you go.

If you are considering fencing for your home you will want to research your options. Aluminum fencing is becoming a popular choice amongst home owners for the many benefits it has over wrought- iron, wood and steel. Deciding what the exterior décor of your home will be is as difficult as the interior. There are so many choices and each detail is so important when it is your home. Take time to consider your lifestyle and personality before adding something as major as fencing to the exterior look of your home.

Custom aluminum fencing has become popular to homeowners for many reasons. Decide what main points are important to you then you can figure out if aluminum fencing is right for your need.
1) Lifetime Use: Aluminum fencing has a long life. The material is made to hold up in all types of climates and withstands weather that other resources could not. It is able to handle long seasons of rain and wind because the aluminum material is durable and strong. It is important to a homeowner when making major purchase to know their investment is solid and worth spending money on. Custom aluminum fencing is a material that will provide this.
2) Added Value: Any improvement that is made to a home should add attractiveness increasing the value of the home. Landscaping is a major home improvement that will add mega bucks to the asking price of a home upon resale. The security fencing gives buyers with children will pay for itself in added revenue for the seller.
3) Inexpensive: As far as fencing material is concerned aluminum fencing gives homeowners a good bang for their buck. Aluminum fencing comes in all price ranges depending on how customized the details involved in the homeowners fencing are.
4) Low Maintenance: Know fencing material is of lower maintenance than aluminum. As a homeowner you have enough to take care of around your yard. The last thing you need to worry about is staining and sealing a fence every year.
5) Installs Easy: Literally any homeowner that can read an installation manual can install this type of fencing. It is easy and will not require a sizable work force. Most aluminum fences come in panels that one person can easily handle. The tools required are also pretty basic so there isn’t a need to go out and purchase extravagant tools for the project.
6) Personalized Design: Customized aluminum fencing is becoming a popular option amongst homeowners that are looking to add their personality to their yards. It may cost you a bit more but it is well worth the investment to make sure this major feature in your yard is exactly what you hope it would be.

As you can see research on fencing materials is needed to make a decision on what exactly is the best option for your yard. It is best to find a fence distributor in your area that has programs to design the fencing with pictures that dictate how it will fit into your space.

Landscape fencing is one of the hardest outside details to pick for your home. It is as equally important to the style of your home as is the siding and landscaping. There are many factors in deciding about what landscape fencing is right for your home. Those factors may include the purpose of the fence, the maintenance of the fence and the character you want your yard to portray. There are dozens of pros and cons to landscape fencing and for this there is a diverse number of landscape fences to choose from.

Purpose
You must decide what you end goal is with adding fencing to your yard. Pinpointing the need and wants of your family in regards to the fencings purpose will save you time and money in the long run.
1) Is the fence going to be put up to establish a boundary? Do you want to keep your kids in or others out? Do you want it up just so that there is distinct beginning and end to your yard?
2) Is the fencing going to be put up for safety? Do you need swimming pool fencing so that people are not allowed to enter the area without supervision?
3) Are you using the fence as a decorative piece? Will it be used for roses and vines in a garden?
4) Are you trying to create privacy for your backyard using fencing?
5) If you live close to a busy street are you using the fence to soften the sounds associated with it?
6) Do you want a fence that will keep live stock in place?
All of these are things you need to think about before investing in fencing. If you are trying to establish a boundary between your yard and the neighbors you don’t need to invest in top quality swimming pool fencing.

Maintenance
Fencing can come completely maintenance free or require tedious maintenance each year. It is up to you to decide what type of fencing maintenance you are willing to do. Now days fencing materials are easier than anything to maintain. However if you like the look of a wood fence but are afraid of the maintenance look for a look alike made out of a maintenance free material.

Character
The character of your fence will vary greatly depending on your surroundings. If you live in an old country barn home the last thing you are lolling for is a modern glass railing with wrought iron accents. The same is true if you have home in the heart of the city with a home that has modern lines. You would never pair a coarse natural looking fence. Your fences character should suit the look of your home so that it looks flawless. You want the landscaping to appear as it as one with your home and the surrounding environment.

Picking out the perfect landscape fencing for your yard can be a little tricky. Many distributors now have equipment that allows you to view your home with the fence laid out. This is a great feature because it is easier to visually see if something looks like it belongs or if it is completely out of place.

It is so important to me when having a backyard gathering that my guests are safe. Most of our guests have little kids. I don’t want them to have to spend the entire time worrying about their children’s safety. Backyard parties should be full of fun and entertainment not concern and dread. There are many steps that we take as a family to prepare for a backyard gathering. This is one of the preparations we takes to ensure our guests are safe and having a great time.

We love to share a campfire with friends throughout the summer. One way that we keep our guests safe around the campfire is by proving a fire ring that is two layers deep. We have taken two metal rings, one slightly bigger than the other and filled it with concrete. This helps to eliminate to possibilities of small children burning their hands on the fire ring. This is also useful in keeping the fire under control. The ring is only able to hold a medium size fire.

The next area that we looked into protecting our guest is lighting. We knew we did not want huge flood lights that would wreck the outdoor ambience so we installed motion detectors. When guest are trying to find the way to the house or to their car the path is lit with motion lights that turn off the minute no motion is detected. This is convenient for our guests that are not necessarily familiar with our home and backyard.

With the water within spitting distance from our deck we have added removable aluminum pool fencing for occasions such as these. When small children are out and we are gathering on the deck for dinner we install the aluminum pool fencing so that the kids are not able to get off the deck. This was we can eat without worry that a little one has escaped. The nice thing about them being removable is that as soon as we are done on the deck and the party moves to the back the fences easily are relocated to their storage spot.

It is always a must to check out the play toys and equipment. Splinters are easily picked up on wooden play equipment so we always check for rough sections on the play area to sand down. We also are very good at removing swings and equipment that is not up to par. My family refreshes the cushion, wood chips, under the play set each year. This leave the ground nice a cushy incase one of the little ones takes a spill off the play set.

Making sure your guests are safe is an important part of playing the part of a good host. Make sure that before your next backyard gathering you take time to look for hidden obstacles that might cause issues for your guests. It is important that people feel comfortable while they are in your environment.

Most parents’ top priority for their children is safety. When we are new parents we often have safety experts in that will scour the inside of our homes looking for hidden dangers. How often though do we take safety on the outside of our home into account? So many times we forget about the outside because our main focus is where they will be when we bring them home. The outside gets forgotten because by the time they are toddling around outside we think a few bumps and bruises are natural. So we tend to overlook the larger dangers. The ones that will cause more than a few scrapes. Let’s examine some of the dangers that you should be concerned with when you child is outside.

Parents with pools should make sure the minute they find out they are expecting that they purchase an aluminum fence that will lock. This will prevent a child from entering the pool area without an adult. This is more common than you would expect. Children drown each year trying to fish a favorite toy out of the water.

Water is such a hazard. Many parents don’t think about this but even a backyard pond could become deadly to a wobbling toddler. I know we all think we can supervise one hundred percent of the time but it is more difficult than you think. This is especially true when you have more than one child. Drain the pond or fill it in. I know they are a beautiful part of landscaping but it isn’t worth your child’s life.

Always make sure your child has a helmet on when riding a bike, rollerblading, skateboarding, on a scooter or sledding. You will want to ensure that the helmet fits your child and is in good working order. Head injuries are serious and outside fun should not be the cause of a lifetime of issues.

Make sure your children keep plenty of fluids in them when playing outside. Kids can become dehydrated very easily even in the winter months.

Make sure to inspect all equipment and get rid of anything that is cracked, splintered or otherwise damaged. It is wiser to replace any piece on your play area rather than try to repair it. Prolonging the life of a cracked swing with some tape or glue is a disaster waiting to happen.

If your community allows for it fence in your yard. An aluminum fence will keep your children in and critters out. Fencing is a great tool in keeping your child safe. It avoids them running out into the road to chase after a ball or venturing into neighboring yards that might not be equipped for small children.

Make sure that all poisonous shrubs and plants have been removed from your yard. Little red berries look awfully tempting to little kids but can be extremely lethal if digested. When spraying plant killer for things like poison ivy and poison oak make sure that you keep your children inside. The application of pesticides and plant killers can be deadly to children with any type of respiratory issues.

Above all use caution when allowing your child to become independent. Children are naturally curious and will tend to find mischief without even looking. It is our job to protect them in every way possible until caution is learned. Be watchful and you should be able to steer them away from the dangers that will leave more than a few scrapes and cuts.

The thought of drowning scares me to death. The thought of my child drowning because the right safety precautions were not taken scares me even more. The laws of pool ownership have become more stringent in previous years. Even after you have installed aluminum pool fencing to comply with your states legislation there are things you should keep in mind. To ensure complete safety for all of your guest make sure that you are aware of all the hazards that a backyard pool brings with it.

It is a must that your aluminum pool fence has a lock that is out of reach for small children. It is your responsibility to ensure that little guests are not in the pool if unsupervised. A drowning can take place in as little as a minute so be sure that children are not alone by the water and that entry is only available to adults. Aluminum fencing is also wonderful to have around your pool because it keeps small critters out as well as guest that are not water safe yet.

Make sure that you keep life saving devices available in your pool area. Keep life rings in the pool area to help in case someone finds themselves needing assistance. Life jacket should also be in the area for any guest that might not be able to swim well.

It is also wise that a copy of lifesaving techniques be posted along with emergency numbers. Often when a tragedy is happening we tend to forget all rational thought. It is best to keep these items in sight for easy use if an emergency happens within your pool area.

Pools should be equipped with lighting. It is important that your pool have lighting especially when swimming is taking place in the later hours of the day. When the sun is setting it is often difficult to see into the bottom of the pool to check for anything that might be lying on the pool floor.

Children should always be accompanied by an adult swimmer. Make sure that people don’t leave children unattended even for a split second to run into the house for anything. In those seconds anything can happen. Make sure an adult is present that is sober. When a parent is impaired it is often difficult to think coherently. It would be utterly devastating if you were not able to save a child because you had too much to drink.

Keep all drinks in the pool area in aluminum or plastic containers. Glass bottles can lead to massive injuries. This is such a little precaution to take in order to keep a child from getting cut if the bottle happens to break. Also, if glass shatters and falls into the pool water you will have an incredibly difficult time making sure that you have removed it all from the pool.

When you leave the pool for the night make sure that you have a pool cover on. This along with the safety latch should detour any child from getting into the pool. When you cover the pool you take away the excitement that comes from seeing the water. They also sell pool alarms that you can use along with the pool cover to monitor entrance into the water. If someone happens to find their way in an alarm will sound and you can immediately respond.

We would all like to think a simple aluminum fence around the pool will keep our children safe. However, we have all seen in recent years where a precaution was not taken and a child has needlessly drowned. You don’t want that memory to haunt your backyard fun. Make sure you make all the necessary measure in keeping your backyard a fun zone.

What exactly is pool fencing you ask? Pool fencing is used to keep children and animals out of an area that is occupied by an in ground body of water. Swimming pool fences are most commonly known to be used to keep children out of harm’s way. Swimming pool fencing provides a barrier between the child and the water where they could accidentally fall in and drown. There are several types of pool fencing materials to consider when deciding to enclose your pool area.

Mesh Pool Safety Fence – Removable
This type of fencing is convenient in smaller pool areas. The mesh fencing is installed using polls that are spaced evenly apart around your pools edge. The nice thing about the mesh fencing is that it is removable. If you are having a social event and would like the area to be open you can easily remove the fencing from the pool and store it. Another advantage is that mesh fencing is less expensive than most types of residential fencing materials. The major disadvantage to not having a permanent fence around your pool is the hassle that is involved in removing it. Another disadvantage is the fact that the fencing material is usually installed right at the pools edge. This makes it feel closed in for those swimming if the fence is left up.

Aluminum Swimming Pool Fencing – Permanent
Aluminum swimming pool fencing is incredibly durable. It is relatively maintenance free and can be customized to fit any backyard décor. Aluminum fencing material is beautiful. There is not a distinguishable front or back to this type of fencing. Whether you are in the pool enjoying the water or outside of the pool area doing lawn work you will benefit from the beauty this fencing material gives. The frame is secured by metal posts that are permanently set in the ground around your pool. This provides the luxury of being able to enjoy the pool area without removing the fencing. It is also a practically maintenance free material. Every year give it a quick power washing and the fence will be restored and looking as fresh as it did when it was first installed. The disadvantage to aluminum swimming pool fencing is that if you are limited in space the fencing will take over the backyard. You would really have to fall in love with the custom fencing in this case.

Glass Fencing – Permanent
Glass fencing is becoming a modern option in swimming pool fencing. There are obvious disadvantages such as cleaning, height restrictions and over all durability. If you absolutely fall in love with the modern look of glass fencing and it meets the requirements in your state then by all means install this type of fencing. Just be aware that maintaining this fencing will not be easy.

Wood Fencing – Permanent
Wood fencing is a practical alternative in pool fencing. It is affordable and can be customized for a totally private pool area or one in which light can filter through. The thing you need to look out for in wood fencing is that it is easy to climb over. Make sure the pool fencing is the correct height for your states requirements. The one major downfall in wood fencing is maintenance. You will be required to power wash your wood fencing more frequently than you would to maintain aluminum or mesh swimming pool fence. The benefit might be found in the lower price of the wooden fence. You will have to decide what is most important to you saving money or saving time.

The type of swimming pool fencing you decide upon will be affected by many things. The budget of your project is a huge decision making factor. You will also want to take into consideration your state laws regarding swimming pool fencing. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of swimming pool fencing need to be considered before you can make an educated decision on what is right for your pool area.

When considering fencing materials there are two main types people like to choose from aluminum and wrought iron. Of course there are pros and cons to both but as I see it the benefits outweigh the drawbacks when contemplating aluminum over wrought iron. What you decide of course will be determined by many different factors. Where will the fence be used? Is the purpose of the fence for safety? Will the fence be used to enclose a yard or pool area? Is the fencing for decorative purposes? Obviously you will need to determine what the main reason for the fencing is before determining if wrought iron fencing or aluminum fencing will be your fence of choice.

Aluminum fencing is perfect for people considering doing the fencing project on their own. It is easy to handle because it is light and comes in sections that are four or six feet tall and six feet long. It is a super easy do it yourself project. Installation is easy when using fast set quick concrete. You will set one post and another attaching the sections of fencing as you go along. The fence panels are so light it is a project you can do on your own or made a bit easier with some help. Wrought iron fencing tends to be heavy. Sections range from fifty to one hundred and twenty five pounds. Imagine trying to install this on your own in a do it yourself project. Wrought iron fencing would take a crew of people to install.

Another feature I like is that you can pick different pickets finials for your aluminum fencing. Although aluminum fencing is modern in design and fits most every décor if you get bored with the look you can go pick out new finials for the top of the fence posts. It is as easy as unscrewing the piece and screwing the new one in. With wrought iron fence you are locked in to one certain look for the lifetime of your fence. Wrought iron is completely welded together and the look cannot be updated if you change your mind later or if the overall design in your yard changes.

Aluminum fencing is practically maintenance free. Wrought iron needs to be maintained in order to keep from rusting. Aluminum however is designed not to rust. Aluminum fencing can be maintained easily by hosing debris off. How many of us have extra time to maintain a fence. We purchase fences to keep our maintenance needs down. Aluminum fencing is put up to keep critters out or small children in. It can also be used around pools to prevent family members who are not being watched from getting into the area.

The other thing I like about aluminum in fencing is that it is easily repaired if damaged. If a section does happen to get damaged all you need to do is remove that one section and another can easily slide into fix the problem, I think the type of fencing material a person uses is up to their personal preference. I really enjoy the look and maintenance free qualities of aluminum fencing.

Aluminum pool fencing is beautiful and affordable. There are many companies out there that provide affordable aluminum pool fencing at reasonable prices. You can choose to install the fencing materials around your pool by yourself or hire a company that will install it for you. Both ways you will be protecting your family and their safety which is of course your top priority. Some people ask why choose aluminum fencing over pool alarms? Why fencing over a pool cover? I will answer those questions and more.

Pool alarms are nice because they are inexpensive. I know pool alarms have accounted for saving lives. My biggest problem with them however is that even though they sound it might not be enough to save your child. What happens if you happened to run in the house for a quick drink? What about the times the kids are playing in the backyard and you are mowing? If you don’t hear the alarm it is not going to help save your child’s life. The other problem I have is if you don’t get to the child in time. There have been incidents with pool drowning where the child has hit their head when falling into the pool, have sucked in so much water that they have not been able to be resuscitated. Why take this chance? It is so much easier to avoid that worry all together by putting an aluminum pool fence up. With a pool fence you can go on about your chores and know that your kids are safe at all times.

Now why would people choose a more expensive aluminum pool fence when they could use a pool cover? The thing I like better about fencing over pool covers is that they prevent your children from reaching in over the pool side to get a toy out of the pool and falling in. With a pool fence they will never be that close to the water’s edge. Another thing better about fencing is that it doesn’t cover the beautiful landscaping that your pool water provides. Pool covers cover the beautiful water. They are also difficult to latch and unlatch and consume extra time that aluminum pool fencing just doesn’t. Your children just wish to get in the water right now and they don’t want to wait for you to remove the pool cover.

Aluminum fences have so many benefits that I think outweigh pool alarms and covers. Aluminum fencing is affordable. I also like aluminum fencing because the styles it provides for your backyard are modern and seem to stand the test of time in regards to the ever changing styles in home design. Aluminum pool fencing helps eliminate a child from reaching into the pool and slipping in while trying to reach for a favorite toy that has fallen in. Fencing is also a great obstacle between outside critters that might want to enter the area and your pool. Aluminum fencing allows you to enjoy the aesthetic beauty that the water brings to your backyard while providing an extra barrier to keep your family safe.

Everyone loves their children. Parents wish to keep their children safe at all costs. When you first find out you are expecting a child you read everything you can get your hands on about keeping them safe. They hold classes about child proofing your home. They have professional who come out and get on their hands and knees and scour each inch of your home for safety hazardous. The problem is that most people forget about the outside when thinking about hazards. One are that often gets over looked is the pool area.

Pools are so much fun and are often over looked because of the enjoyment they provide for families. Children are enthralled with the water and the toys that you play with while you are swimming. It is often easy for little kids to wander in to pool areas when their parents have their backs turned. Pools cause more accidental deaths for young children than many other hazards that we think of. This is because most people don’t consider the pool to be a hazard.

There are many products on the market that are meant to provide peace of mind for parents with pools. One product that sells frequently is the pool alarm. They work by attaching to the side of the pool or some float on the top of the water. They sound when a wake is created that causes movement in the water. This works if a child does enter the water and accidentally falls in the alarm sounds and a parent is able to hear it and hopefully save the child from drowning. Another type of alarm that is used for children are wristbands. This alarm is worn like a watch on the child’s wrist and if it gets wet an alarm outside of the pool sounds and the parent is then able to react.

Personally I think the best safety tool parents can use in pool areas is a fence around the pool. Swimming pool fencing comes in many styles and can be used in the décor to enhance the design of the back yard. The best part about pool fencing is that when you are not in the pool vicinity it can be locked. Make sure you get a latch and lock type fence. They provide extra security because the latch is often above the child’s reach. If the door is shut it cannot be opened by anyone other than an adult. When the pool area is not in use parents can lock the latch with a lock that can only be opened by a key or combination. Swimming pool fencing is honestly the number one safety tool in backyards with pools.

You could always use life jackets each time you let your child outside. But are your children going to be comfortable playing outside everyday with life jackets on? You can never trust a child in a pool area. The water and toys will lure them in each and every time. Swimming pool fencing is a much more practical way to keep your child safe if there is a pool in your backyard.