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>

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Q: What is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool?

• <div><p>Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.</p></div>

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 should you not do when building a pool?

• <div><p>Most importantly, you should never cut corners when building a pool. Whether it&rsquo;s an in-ground or aboveground, poorly constructed pools are dangerous to both the swimmers and your property. Leaks can even lead to home foundation damage. While you can DIY smaller elements of pool installation, always hire a contractor to oversee the process. </p></div>

Q: Are you required to have a fence around a pool?

• <div><p>In most states, it is a legal requirement to have a fence around your pool. Laws vary by state and city, so check with your state and local government for regulations specific to you. Additionally, most homeowners' insurance providers will require some type of fence surrounding a residential pool before they provide coverage.</p></div>

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Replaced a leaking skylight that was improperly flashed during reroof, Skylight was original. Also, did some Gako patching repairs on flat roof, and drain connections. Oscar is straightforward, professional, and experienced in roofing. In this business you get what you pay for, and OGT...
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Reviewed in May 2025
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.
McGee's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in November 2024
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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Reviewed in October 2024
The workers were very nice,fast, and a good price
E AND E EXTERIORS LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Very very friendly and affordable. Came and did same day service on a holiday and didnâ t charge extra ð will definitely use them again
Junk Ease LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
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...
Highland Construction
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Reviewed in August 2023
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.
Gab Company LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Prompted and gets the project done in a very neat and quick fashion
Pappy Bills Lawncare
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Reviewed in June 2023
I have had them do several items; bookshelves, cabinets, and knick-snack, boxes, and have been very happy with each project.
JDL Woodworking
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Reviewed in April 2022
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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Cool Pools specializes in inground fiberglass composite pools. We build fiberglass pools throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. We are proud to partner with Latham Pools, the worlds largest and most respected fiberglass pool manufacturer.

Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.

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.

Most importantly, you should never cut corners when building a pool. Whether it’s an in-ground or aboveground, poorly constructed pools are dangerous to both the swimmers and your property. Leaks can even lead to home foundation damage. While you can DIY smaller elements of pool installation, always hire a contractor to oversee the process.

In most states, it is a legal requirement to have a fence around your pool. Laws vary by state and city, so check with your state and local government for regulations specific to you. Additionally, most homeowners' insurance providers will require some type of fence surrounding a residential pool before they provide coverage.

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