Is a 4-foot fence tall enough for a pool?

• <div><p>The regulations for pool fence heights vary by state, so be sure to research what the legal, minimum height is in your area before purchasing or installing a fence. Though every region is different, generally a pool fence must be at least 4 and ½ feet high. If you’re unsure whether you need a fence around your pool, and how high that fence should be, contact a local pool enclosure expert to help you successfully, and safely, move forward.</p></div>

What are the most common pool leak locations?

• <div><p>Pool leaks most commonly occur at joints or where different materials meet. The most frequent leak spots include:</p><ul><li><p><b>The Pool Skimmer:</b> Where the plastic skimmer meets the pool's liner or shell.</p></li><li><p><b>The Pool Liner:</b> Tears can develop in vinyl liners, especially those between 5 and 20 years old. Leaks also occur around the liner's edge.</p></li><li><p><b>Fittings and Accessories:</b> Areas around return lines, the main drain, and pool lights are common culprits.</p></li><li><p><b>Pool Equipment:</b> The pump, filter, and filter housing can also leak.</p></li></ul><p>While leaks in underground pipes are less common, they can be costly to fix. It's usually best to check the more common spots before investigating the plumbing system.</p></div>

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Q: How much room do you need around a pool?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-swimming-pool-design.htm">When designing your dream pool</a>, it's important to leave enough room for safe walkways, patios, and extras such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Your local building codes may specify the minimum space between your pool and your house, utility lines, and property line. In most cases, the area of the patio around the pool should be equal to or greater than the surface area of the pool.</p></div>

Q: What is the most expensive type of pool?

• <div><p>An in-ground concrete pool will carry the highest price tag of all available types of pools, with architectural or freeform concrete pools found at the top end of the price range. Although the upfront costs for a concrete pool are high, these pools tend to be more durable than pools made from other materials and will last the longest. </p></div>

Q: How do pool remodeling costs compare to new pool construction?

• <div><p>Remodel costs vary, often 50-70% of new construction costs, depending on remodeling depth and choices for feature additions or modifications.</p></div>

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This company was very easy to work with. There was no high pressure sales tactic, just a demonstration and an estimate. They did not try to talk me into anything. That was very refreshing. The windows are beautiful. They were very responsive to any questions I had. Installation crew was very...
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The guys BRAD, TERRY, and KEVIN showed up at our house right after our breakfast (we're retired) and got to work. They answered any new questions we had, explained a few things, and then got to work to install our awnings and our new gutters. They worked on the Labor Day weekend, on the...
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Mathew Riihinen and I have counted 6 jobs he has done for us in the past two years. He is conscientious, resourceful, and a please to work with. Very charismatic and provided great with great value. Jobs done in all four seasons, from plowing snow, cleaning gutters, cleaning the house, plat...
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The regulations for pool fence heights vary by state, so be sure to research what the legal, minimum height is in your area before purchasing or installing a fence. Though every region is different, generally a pool fence must be at least 4 and ½ feet high. If you’re unsure whether you need a fence around your pool, and how high that fence should be, contact a local pool enclosure expert to help you successfully, and safely, move forward.

When designing your dream pool, it's important to leave enough room for safe walkways, patios, and extras such as outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Your local building codes may specify the minimum space between your pool and your house, utility lines, and property line. In most cases, the area of the patio around the pool should be equal to or greater than the surface area of the pool.

Pool leaks most commonly occur at joints or where different materials meet. The most frequent leak spots include:

The Pool Skimmer: Where the plastic skimmer meets the pool's liner or shell.
The Pool Liner: Tears can develop in vinyl liners, especially those between 5 and 20 years old. Leaks also occur around the liner's edge.
Fittings and Accessories: Areas around return lines, the main drain, and pool lights are common culprits.
Pool Equipment: The pump, filter, and filter housing can also leak.

While leaks in underground pipes are less common, they can be costly to fix. It's usually best to check the more common spots before investigating the plumbing system.

An in-ground concrete pool will carry the highest price tag of all available types of pools, with architectural or freeform concrete pools found at the top end of the price range. Although the upfront costs for a concrete pool are high, these pools tend to be more durable than pools made from other materials and will last the longest.

Remodel costs vary, often 50-70% of new construction costs, depending on remodeling depth and choices for feature additions or modifications.

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