So, you've bought a new house with a swimming pool and you're wondering to yourself "what are the best backyard upgrade ideas that will make your yard look great and be safe for your growing family?"
This is not an unusual question for a father to ask himself. I have been in the swimming pool fence business for a number of years and have seen many different backyard/swimming pool designs.
Some designs that I've seen are very simple and probably were not that expensive. Other designs that I've seen were elaborate and probably cost more than many of us are willing to spend.
Let me take a few minutes and talk to you about some of these designs...
The "Good 'Ol Wood Fence" Designs
Before you begin, check with your city, county, and state codes. Many localities have local ordinances on how high or low a fence should be, particuarly on hard-to-see-through wood fences (this is probably true for any type fence that is hard to see through).
Painted Wood Fence
This is a very common type of pool fence. The fence can be built and painted by any average-skill home owner. The paint can match the house or the surroundings. Paint will usually prolong the life of the fence.
Bare Wood Fence
Even easier than the painted wood fence, a bare wood fence can be built from a wide variety of wood species - pine, fir, redwood, and e.t.c.. The wood should be treated to help prevent rot. Thes fences give an air of rustic charm, but the color changes over time and weathering can lead to splits and cracking.
To give you an idea on pricing, the HOME GUIDE estimates pricing on wood fences from $5.00/lin. ft. to $110.00/lin. ft., depending on size and type.
Metal Pool Fence Designs
These provide a long-lasting safety barrier and there are three main types: tubular steel,iron, or the more common aluminum steel. Usually, these are affordable, but watch out for rust. These type fences don't give a very "neighborly" feel.
There is a big variation in costs on metal fences. You can expect to pay from $7.00/lin. ft. to $300.00/lin. ft.. The tubular steel fencing will cost the least and the iron fencing the most.
Concrete Wall Fence Designs
A concrete pool fence wall can last a life time and adds lots of privacy. You can leave these walls bare or paint them to match your house or yard decor. Another good thing about concrete block walls is that you can break them up by integrating metal fencing and rails.
These type walls are relatively cheap to make. The bare concrete walls will run $5.00 to $9.00 per square foot depending upon their height.
Vinyl Swimming Pool Fence
Vinyl pool fences are extremely popular. They offer lots of privacy. They are inexpensive compared to many other pool fence designs. Lots of color and many styles.
Prices range from $20 - $40 per lineal foot plus labor.
Be cautious, however. If you live in a windy area, these type fences can blow down unless a lot of space is left between consecutive panels.
Mesh Pool Fence
Probably the most attractive type of pool fence. New technology has led to a very, very long life on this type of pool fence. Although the fence is not glasss, the mesh provides maximum visibility and is very light. This type of pool fence allows the homeowner to temporarily remove the pool fence when relatives, guests, and friends are getting together for the afternoon near the pool. When the party is over, the pool fence can be quickly re-installed.
A homeowner would expect to pay somewhere near $1500.00 for a mesh pool fence. Final price depends on the manufacturer, length of the fence, and pool fence options.
Life Saver Of Houston's Mesh Pool Fence
My company does offer the very best mesh pool fence on the market. After reading my article, discuss your options with your significant other. When you are ready, give me, Wayne, a call at (832) 367-2377 and I'll be happy to look at your Mesh Pool Fence backyard upgrade ideas and give you a FREE quote.