Most customers do not choose self-closing gates during installation so they avoid the extra cost but they fail to realize its importance. Instead, they end up choosing a layback section or manual opening.

However, if a person forgets to close the pool fence or latch it shut after a swim, it can cause a toddler to pass through and fall into the pool. To avoid such a situation, a self-closing gate is a must. It is beneficial and provides safety to your pool fence system.

Before we understand why a self-closing pool fence gate is essential, let us explain what it does.

What does a self-closing pool gate do?

The self-closing pool gate is a crucial component of pool safety. It provides a barrier to entry to the pool area without any person manually closing the gate. There could be many situations where the door latch can get stuck, or you may not remember to close it tightly. An open pool is one of the major safety hazards and causes accidents. This is where a self-closing pool gate helps.

The gate is purposefully designed and will automatically shut behind you. Therefore, you do not need to lock up every time you enter or exit manually. The self-closing pool gate is designed to close and automatically lock up after you without making any extra effort. It also offers peace of mind as you will eliminate the chances of pool-related accidents from your home. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend installing a self-closing, self-latching pool gate.

Here are a few reasons why it is essential to install a self-latching and self-closing pool fence gate:

1. Convenience and safety: The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends a self-latching, self-closing, key-lockable gate in any pool fence system. It is much easier to get into the pool area for any adult. It automatically locks and closes after each instance. The removable pool fence gate can be locked with a key when not in use.

2. High lock mechanism: Most single-truss pool fence gates become flimsy over time, and the latch needs to be at the center of the gate. It means that the locking mechanism is the same height as the child safety fence. It makes it easier for a toddler to reach. Pool fences range from 3 ½ feet to 5 feet high. For an average toddler, we recommend you to install at the 4-foot height.

3. Attractive: Removable pool fence gates are made from the pool fence poles that can be welded together. If you use the pool fences, it may make the gates unsteady, wobbly, unattractive, and not reliable.

4. Lifetime warranty: The pool fence gates usually have a lifetime warranty on the gate itself and the installation. A self-closing pool fence gate can be a good fit for your existing mesh safety fence anywhere in the pool fence system that you want.

Apart from adding extra safety to the swimming pool by self-latching and self-closing gates, here are a few points to note if you want to prevent drowning.

• It adds high locks to all the windows and doors leading to the pool.
• It comes with added alarm on the windows and doors to access the pool.
• You can place an extra alarm inside the pool to warn if someone is inside the pool.
• Consider swimming lessons for your family and the people around you.
• CPR training is essential, and most people fail to realize it. It can undoubtedly save your loved ones or your life.

Conclusion

Self-closing and self-latching pool gates use only the most proven hinge and latch system. As a result, the latches can provide proper safety and reliability. Contact us today if you are looking for the strongest, safest, and reliable self-closing, self-latching pool fences and gates with a full lifetime warranty!