The fence around your pool deck is an integral piece of safety equipment, providing a solid barrier that prevents unwanted access to the pool. When you order a pool fence from a local company, you'll have all sorts of things to think about. One important thing to consider is the gate that will allow people to travel to and from the pool area. Your pool fence company will likely ask you a number of questions about how you want your gate to look and operate. Here are some decisions that will be important to make.

Swing Direction 

You'll need to think about how you want your pool gate to swing. Some people want the gate to swing toward the pool when it opens. This direction can be handy during pool parties, as you can push the gate open with your hip while you're carrying refreshments with both hands. Other people take the opposite approach, favoring a pool gate that swings away from the pool area when it opens. If you plan to have a lot of furniture around the pool area, you may prefer having the door swing outward so that it doesn't interfere with the furniture.

Width

Width is another thing to think about when you're ordering your pool fence. Your company will give you lots of different width options to consider. While a standard, single-width gate can be suitable for a lot of people, others find that having a wider gate—or perhaps even a pair of gates—can be a better choice. This scenario will make it easier for you to carry large pieces of patio furniture to and from the pool area at the beginning and end of the swimming season, for example.

Top Style

For some people, having the top of the pool gate directly match the look of the top of the pool fence can be ideal. Others want the top of the gate to stand out a little more. This idea can be advantageous for making the gate's position evident. On some fences, the placement of the gate can be difficult to note for a first-time visitor to your home. For example, if the top of your pool fence is flat all the way along its length, you might want the top of the gate to be curved. In addition to making the gate's position more noticeable, the curve can also add some visual beauty to the fence and to your backyard as a whole.

Contact a pool gate service to learn more. 

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