Getting a New Pool? Don’t Forget the Pool Fence

Late spring and early summer is prime time for new inground pool installation in the Denver area. But before you take that first swim, make sure you’ve arranged to have a pool fence installed. For safety and liability reasons, you don’t want it to be an afterthought.

Many pool contractors install the pool and don’t do anything else. In this situation, you’ll need to hire a reputable and experienced Denver fence company to design and install your new pool fence. You’ll need to be sure to follow the Colorado code as it applies to swimming pools and fences.

Pool Fence Regulations

Did you know that you must have a pool fence installed before the pool contractor can legally fill your inground pool with water? And the fence must meet or exceed certain specifications, including:

Fencing must completely encircle the pool, and if the house is part of the barrier to entry, it must have pool entry warning alarms.
The pool fence must be at least 4’ tall.
The gate must open out (away from the pool) and have a self-closing mechanism.
Pickets should not be spaced more than 4” apart.

This is all for the safety of your children and neighborhood children and pets. By having a pool fence installed, you can also help keep wildlife out of your pool area. Your homeowner’s insurance may also require that if you have a pool, you have it properly fenced in.

Pool Fence Ideas

So now you know how high the fence should be and what kind of gate you need. Now it’s time to look at some attractive pool fence ideas. The big thing to decide is if you want your pool area to be visible to your neighbors.

Privacy Pool Fence

Many people decide they would like to keep their pool area shielded from prying eyes. If this sounds like you, you may want to consider building a fence that’s taller than the required 4’. By installing a privacy fence around your backyard (cedar, vinyl, Trex®) you provide privacy and enhance the look of your home.

Which material you choose will depend on your tastes, budget, and how close to the pool the fence will be. For instance, you would not want a cedar fence if it would continually get water splashed on it.

Pool Fence with Pickets

You can also opt for a vinyl picket fence, which is lower than a privacy fence and lets you see into the pool area. This can be a good option if you have a larger property and you just want to fence in the pool area.

Steel Ornamental Pool Fence

If you have a larger property and you’d like to be able to see what people in the pool area are doing, or you don’t care about the neighbors, steel ornamental fencing is another good option. It gives the elegant look of wrought iron but doesn’t require all that maintenance.

Deciding which type and style of pool fence you want can be a bit overwhelming. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss some of your options with you to help you make an informed choice.

Related Reading: Fence Installation FAQs

Get a Pool Fence Installation Quote

Do you want a beautiful pool fence to complement your new pool? We can help. To get a fence installation quote, set up an on-site consultation using the contact form or call (720) 418-8194. We offer some of the best Denver pool fence installation prices you’ll find.

We guarantee a quality fencing installation that will enhance your home and pool. We proudly serve clients in the Denver metro area, including Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and surrounding areas.

Pros and Cons of a Cedar Privacy Fence for Your Denver Area Back Yard

If you’re thinking of installing a cedar privacy fence to enclose your Denver area backyard, you’re not alone. Cedar is one of the most popular privacy fencing options. Today, we’re going to go over some of the pros and cons of cedar as the material of choice for your privacy fence installation.

We’re breaking it down into categories:

Aesthetics
Durability
Maintenance
Cost

Aesthetics

You want a fence that looks good and complements your home. How a fence looks is one of the top considerations for a homeowner.

PROS

Cedar is a naturally beautiful choice for a wood privacy fence. The reddish hue is more attractive than the lighter color of pressure-treated pine, and more natural-looking than a bright-white vinyl privacy fence.

CONS

To maintain the red tone, a cedar privacy fence will need to be sealed immediately after installation and periodically after that. Or if you like the look of weathered cedar, you can let it weather to a silvery-grey.

Related Reading: Vertical or Horizontal Cedar Fence?

Durability

If you’re going to invest in installing a wood privacy fence, you want it to last.

PROS

A cedar privacy fence is highly durable. It naturally resists insects and wood rot and can stand up to cold and wet weather. Cedar is strong and will have minimal to no shrinkage or warping. With yearly maintenance, a cedar fence can last 30 years.

By contrast, a pressure-treated wood fence that’s been chemically treated will eventually warp or shrink and can rot, as well. A standard wood fence will last about 15 years.

CONS

A cedar privacy fence will need pressure-treated pine or steel fence posts. That’s because since cedar is not chemically treated, a fence post can rot if placed below ground.

Maintenance

Any fence will require maintenance. How much maintenance will depend on the material you choose.

PROS

Cedar is weather and rot-resistant, as well as resistant to bugs. A cedar privacy fence will require less maintenance than other types of wood fence but still needs your attention. To help your cedar fence last longer and look its best, you should clean your fence once a year, and seal it if you don’t want it to weather to a silvery-grey.

Related Reading: How to Safely Clean Your Fence

CONS

If you allow your fence to weather and don’t take care of it, it will eventually deteriorate. To keep it looking its best, you will need to apply a clear sealant with UV ray-blocking ability every couple of years. This is still less maintenance than other wood fences need.

If you like the look of wood but want minimal maintenance, you might want to consider a Trex® privacy fence.

Cost

Now it’s time to get down to dollars and cents. Cost is always a factor to consider.

PROS

A cedar privacy fence will cost more than a pine fence. But it will cost less than a vinyl fence or Trex® fence. When you consider how much longer a cedar fence will last when compared to other wood fences, it’s a cost-effective and attractive solution. If you want to save money and don’t mind a little maintenance, a cedar privacy fence may be a good choice for you.

CONS

An increase in lumber prices has driven up the cost of a cedar fence, but for many of our clients, it’s still the best choice for a privacy fence.

Related Reading: Fence Installation FAQs

Get a Cedar Privacy Fence Installation Quote

Do you have some cedar privacy fence ideas you want to turn into reality? We can help. To get a privacy fence installation quote, set up an on-site consultation using the contact form or call (720) 418-8194. We offer some of the best Denver fence installation prices you’ll find.

We guarantee a quality cedar privacy fencing installation that will enhance your home. We proudly serve clients in the Denver metro area, including Arvada, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Wheat Ridge, and surrounding areas.