Installing an above ground swimming pool adds immensely to the enjoyment of your home for your family and friends. Installing a swimming pool brings with it not just a source of pleasure and fun but also an increased responsibility to ensure that those using the pool are safe and those who should not be using it are kept out. Installing above ground pool fencing not only enhances the security and safety of your swimming pool but will also enhance the appearance as well.

When it comes to above ground pool fencing, there is a wide range of styles and materials (plastic resin and aluminum are examples) you can choose from. You may also choose any color you want, but as white is a neutral color, it is the usual choice as it improves the look of your pool area. There is no need to worry about using white since above ground pool fencing are designed for easy cleaning and the materials are durable.

Above ground pool fencing are available in modular form that you can install on your own. All you need to do is determine the specifications of your pool and buy the sections that you will need. It only requires some basic manual skills and the use of simple tools. It is also easy to install such that installing above ground pool fencing for a 24 foot pool will require around two hours' assembly time.

Here are the tools you will need: a drill with Phillips drill bits to fit, a measuring tape, a hacksaw, a level, pliers or grips, some PVC glue or silicone caulk for fixing post caps, a utility knife and a pencil. Remember that you have to use safety glasses when using a power tool. This is to protect your eyes. When installing modular above ground pool fencing, the adage that two are better than one is true. It is easier to install the fence with two people working, rather than one.

Some installation tips to make your job easier: install the modular fence one section at a time. After installing each section, use the level to check alignment. This will make the finished product look better and it will also help you install the rest of the sections. Also, make use of lockable pliers or vice grips. They keep the fence post securely in position along with the mounting bracket, to help make your job of fastening the screws easier.

Once you have the modular kit, lay all the pieces out around the pool where you will install the fence. That way, you can check whether you have the complete set and you will have an idea of where each component is to be placed. It is better to know even before you start installing if there is some missing part rather to start working only to discover that you have need something that is not there.

Once you have laid the components out, walk around the pool and check the components. Look for skimmers and other protrusions you will have to allow for while assembling the fence. Also, check to see whether the pool caps are of the same size. You should take particular note of this, especially for oval pools, where the pool caps tend to be of different sizes. One other thing is to know the maximum height of the pool caps since your mounting brackets should clear them and to ensure that the height of the fence is uniform all throughout.

When installing the above ground pool fence, cut only a section of the horizontal fence rail at a time. The fence post heights may vary slightly so you have to measure each section after it is installed. Allow for a minimum of inch clearance over the pool caps so that you can be able to fit a winter cover when it is warranted.

Remember that fitting an above ground pool fence will improve safety and utility by keeping intruders out and pool toys in. Not only that but you'll improve the look of your swimming pool. The last word however is that there is no better method for pool safety than adult supervision of children in the pool.