My business has been getting a lot of questions lately from potential customers whom are asking about glass pool fence. I thought I would take a few minutes and discuss this subject. For some reason it seems to be the current topic in pool fencing in the Houston area right now.
Sure, homeowners and contractors can install a glass pool fence around a home swimming pool if they want to. There is no doubt about it, if they are properly installed, a glass pool fence is an attractive barrier around the pool when it is initially installed. However, let me give you some good reasons why someone may want to wisely reconsider installing a glass pool fence.
First, there is the price to consider. Installing a glass pool fence is very costly. Homeowners and contactors need to consider other less costly options. Out of all of them, a glass pool fence is without a doubt the most expensive. Initially, a clean, new glass fence looks great. But, give it some time and the glass becomes stained and it can be difficult to clean. And, don’t forget, the homeowner has to clean both sides of the glass.
Another problem with the glass is that it becomes fragile. When the sun heats both sides of the glass, these glass panes have been known to crack and even shatter. Read this short news article about this problem: https://www.9news.com.au/national/heat-warning-after-sydney-glass-fence-shatters/b837168a-47b8-4a26-87c5-c3828fb79708
Now, watch this short video showing a glass pane actually shattering:
Another problem with this glass, if it doesn't shatter due to the heat, it does get dangerously hot. Imagine your children grabbing that hot glass!
Foremost, and the most important reason why homeowners and contractors need to look hard at installing a glass pool fence, are the safety factors. You are putting a fence around a home swimming pool because you want to protect children, pets, and anyone who has difficulty with swimming from the home swimming pool. So, a new glass swimming pool may be the most attractive barrier, but it certainly is not the safest.
Children will try to climb any barrier. A glass fence is solid and is much easier for a child to climb than other options, such as a flexible mesh pool fence.
A mesh pool fence will not shatter. No matter how hot the sun gets. A mesh pool fence is actually stronger.
Costs are much less for other installing the other options, such as a mesh pool fence. And, maintaining the fence will be easier and much less costly.
Give Life Saver Of Houston A Call
If you are seriously considering installing a safety pool barrier around a home pool, give Life Saver Of Houston a telephone call. Wayne, the owner, got into this business to saves lives. He has looked at all of the options, and truly he believes he has the safest pool fence on the market. He can be reached by dialing (832) 367-2377. Or, you can email him.