The Importance Of Florida Pool Enclosures

| Tuesday, June 11, 2013
By Teri Farley


There are many advantages to owing a swimming pool. Besides being able to increase the value of your your home by having one installed, pools are a great way to entertain family and friends during summer. It is also a relaxing way to let your hair down after a day of hard work. People who love to swim can also stay fit and toned by swimming everyday. While pools can be great fun, they require a certain degree of responsibility. Florida pool enclosures can help you keep the swimming area safe and secure.

Many people never consider getting an enclosure as they feel that they can be unsightly. There are many different styles and designs to choose from and enclosures can be made from a variety of materials so that they can blend in with the landscape. They are designed in a manner that will allow easy access for adults while keeping small children away from the area.

Recent studies by various organizations has shown that accidental drownings account for the majority of deaths in children between the ages of one and five. In fact, statistics show that as many as 3 children drown everyday. The sad part of this is that these deaths can easily have been avoided if there was an enclosure protecting the children from entering the pool area.

A enclosure will prevent unauthorized entry to any swimming area. This is achieved by designing the structure in such a way that it is impossible for children to be able too open the gate. Some also have the feature of a special combination type lock on the gate that will also ensure that nobody can gain access to the area without your permission or while you are not at home.

Enclosures are not just for people with small children. Installing an enclosure will also help keep pets away from the swimming area. Every year thousands of pets die as a result of accidental drowning. The reason for this is that most pet owners make the assumption that all pets can swim.

Most pets can swim but smaller pets struggle to get out of the water as the edges of some swimming pools can be quite high. As a result they will continue to paddle to stay afloat until they eventually get too tired and drown.

If you have decided to get an enclosure but do not know what to get, you will be able to find thousands of designs and options on the internet. Once you have browsed through all the options you will have a better idea of which enclosure will be right for you.

You also have the option of calling a few enclosure specialists to your home to measure the area and offer advice on which enclosure will be ideal. They will also provide you with a quote so that you will have a general idea of what the enclosure is going to cost. It is important to note that you cannot put a price on your childrens safety and you should try to install the best quality Florida pool enclosures that you can afford.




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