Most zoning
ordinances require pools to be surrounded by an enclosure
at least 4 feet high. Other restrictions may limit
the type of fence eliminating models which are easy
to climb.
- Wood:
Available in a variety of designs. Require regular
maintenace and painting or staining.
- Wrought
Iron: Durable and available in a
variety of designs. Requires periodic maintenance
and painting.
- Vinyl:
A new and increasingly popular product. Requiring
minimal up-keep, vinyl fencing is available in a
variety of styles and designs.
- Aluminum:
The most expensive and most durable and maintenance
free fencing. Available in a variety of designs.
- Chain
link or Cyclone: The most economical
fencing. Note that some ordinances do not allow
chain link enclosures because they can be easy to
climb.