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>

Do I need a fence around my pool?

• <div><p>Each state has its own regulations about pool fences, and laws to protect both swimmers and pool owners. Before installing a pool, you’ll need to research what the pool laws in your state, city, and county are to ensure that you’re adhering to the legal regulations. Inground pools typically need to have a fence around the entirety of them, but the rules regarding above-ground pools are less stringent. A good rule of thumb is to always have a fence around your pool to ensure safety for all. </p></div>

How long does a screen last on a pool cage?

• <div><p>The life span of a screen on a pool cage depends on the material used:</p><ul><li><p>Fiberglass screens last from <b>10 to 15 years</b>.</p></li><li><p>Aluminum screens last <b>15 to 20 years</b>.</p></li><li><p>Polyester screens last <b>20 to 30 years</b>.</p></li><li><p>Stainless steel screens last <b>30 years or more</b>.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How can you heat a pool without a heater?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep animals out of my pool heater?

• <div><p>Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.</p><p> </p></div>

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He fixed things that others said couldn't be fixed. Inside and outside the house. Inventive and and friendly, seems to love every challenge and job. Timely response and fairly priced. We will continue to call on him for his service.
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Had a tree fall in a wind storm and almost hit the power lines, the tree had rotten roots. We had to have the other half taken down. B and B got to us in faster than we thought. They were able to safely down the remaining half. Took the time to clean and make sure that everything was clean and...
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I have a tricky location of my detached garage, where the roof was getting installed, causing a major pain for the crew... they willfully and creatively worked around the longer distance to their vehicles/dumpster. They made sure the space was clean for my wandering children and were nothing but...
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Gabriel was very polite and worked with me on a price. He worked continuously for over four hours, nonstop, took photos before and after and shared them with me. Would TOTALLY recommend GAB for repair service.
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I needed a privacy fence replaced and had three contractors look at the project and all said they would provide me a quote. I never heard from any of them. I got in contact with Bryant Contracting and had a quote and was on their schedule to have the project completed within a couple days. The...
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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.

If you don’t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.

Each state has its own regulations about pool fences, and laws to protect both swimmers and pool owners. Before installing a pool, you’ll need to research what the pool laws in your state, city, and county are to ensure that you’re adhering to the legal regulations. Inground pools typically need to have a fence around the entirety of them, but the rules regarding above-ground pools are less stringent. A good rule of thumb is to always have a fence around your pool to ensure safety for all.

The life span of a screen on a pool cage depends on the material used:

Fiberglass screens last from 10 to 15 years.
Aluminum screens last 15 to 20 years.
Polyester screens last 20 to 30 years.
Stainless steel screens last 30 years or more.

Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.

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