Why We No Longer Use Aluminum Posts
At Protect-A-Child, we have always been concerned with providing the highest level of safety and customer satisfaction….
How We Compare
You can see how our mesh pool fence compares to other mesh fences, traditional fences and other pool safety products.
Compare Pool Safety Products Side by Side
Trying to choose the right safety solution for your pool? Use the table below to review your options and see how we offer superior protection.
Mesh Pool Fences
| Mesh Pool Fences Comparison Chart | |
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X-Post (Aluminum) | Y-Post (Aluminum) | Spike Post (Aluminum) | Solid-Core Post (Aluminum) |
| Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts | |||||
| Lifetime Post Warranty | |||||
| Won't become bent or crooked | |||||
| Removable | |||||
| No Rust or Corrosion | |||||
| Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs | |||||
| Posts Lock Into Patio | |||||
| Adjustable Safety Latches | |||||
| Keeps Toys Out | |||||
| Heat-Resistant | |||||
| Built-In Color | |||||
- Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts
- Lifetime Post Warranty
- Won't become bent or crooked
- Removable
- No Rust or Corrosion
- Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs
- Posts Lock Into Patio
- Adjustable Safety Latches
- Keeps Toys Out
- Heat-Resistant
- Built-In Color
X-Post (Aluminum)
- Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts
- Lifetime Post Warranty
- Won't become bent or crooked
- Removable
- No Rust or Corrosion
- Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs
- Posts Lock Into Patio
- Adjustable Safety Latches
- Keeps Toys Out
- Heat-Resistant
- Built-In Color
Y-Post (Aluminum)
- Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts
- Lifetime Post Warranty
- Won't become bent or crooked
- Removable
- No Rust or Corrosion
- Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs
- Posts Lock Into Patio
- Adjustable Safety Latches
- Keeps Toys Out
- Heat-Resistant
- Built-In Color
Spike Post (Aluminum)
- Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts
- Lifetime Post Warranty
- Won't become bent or crooked
- Removable
- No Rust or Corrosion
- Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs
- Posts Lock Into Patio
- Adjustable Safety Latches
- Keeps Toys Out
- Heat-Resistant
- Built-In Color
Solid-Core Post (Aluminum)
- Unbreakable Fiberglass Posts
- Lifetime Post Warranty
- Won't become bent or crooked
- Removable
- No Rust or Corrosion
- Post Strength Exceeds 80 lbs
- Posts Lock Into Patio
- Adjustable Safety Latches
- Keeps Toys Out
- Heat-Resistant
- Built-In Color
Traditional Pool Fence
| Traditional Pool Fence Comparison Chart |  |
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Wrought Iron | Aluminum Rail | Glass | Chain Link |
| Keeps Toys Out | |||||
| Removable | |||||
| Cushions Children’s Impacts | |||||
| Transparent Design | |||||
| Prevents Climbing | |||||
| Heat-Resistant | |||||
| Affordable Price | |||||
| Self-Closing Gate | |||||
| No Rust or Corrosion | |||||
- Keeps Toys Out
- Removable
- Cushions Children’s Impacts
- Transparent Design
- Prevents Climbing
- Heat-Resistant
- Affordable Price
- Self-Closing Gate
- No Rust or Corrosion
Wrought Iron
- Keeps Toys Out
- Removable
- Cushions Children’s Impacts
- Transparent Design
- Prevents Climbing
- Heat-Resistant
- Affordable Price
- Self-Closing Gate
- No Rust or Corrosion
Aluminum Rail
- Keeps Toys Out
- Removable
- Cushions Children’s Impacts
- Transparent Design
- Prevents Climbing
- Heat-Resistant
- Affordable Price
- Self-Closing Gate
- No Rust or Corrosion
Glass
- Keeps Toys Out
- Removable
- Cushions Children’s Impacts
- Transparent Design
- Prevents Climbing
- Heat-Resistant
- Affordable Price
- Self-Closing Gate
- No Rust or Corrosion
Chain Link
- Keeps Toys Out
- Removable
- Cushions Children’s Impacts
- Transparent Design
- Prevents Climbing
- Heat-Resistant
- Affordable Price
- Self-Closing Gate
- No Rust or Corrosion
Other Pool Safety
| Other Pool Safety Comparison Chart | |
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Automatic Safety Covers | Manual Safety Covers | Safety Nets | Door Alarms |
| Affordable Price | |||||
| Easily Removed & Replaced | |||||
| Prevents Access During Pool Use | |||||
| Access Pool w/o Removal | |||||
| Not Technology-Dependent | |||||
| No Maintenance | |||||
| No Water-Level Monitoring | |||||
| No Electricity Required | |||||
- Affordable Price
- Easily Removed & Replaced
- Prevents Access During Pool Use
- Access Pool w/o Removal
- Not Technology-Dependent
- No Maintenance
- No Water-Level Monitoring
- No Electricity Required
Automatic Safety Covers
- Affordable Price
- Easily Removed & Replaced
- Prevents Access During Pool Use
- Access Pool w/o Removal
- Not Technology-Dependent
- No Maintenance
- No Water-Level Monitoring
- No Electricity Required
Manual Safety Covers
- Affordable Price
- Easily Removed & Replaced
- Prevents Access During Pool Use
- Access Pool w/o Removal
- Not Technology-Dependent
- No Maintenance
- No Water-Level Monitoring
- No Electricity Required
Safety Nets
- Affordable Price
- Easily Removed & Replaced
- Prevents Access During Pool Use
- Access Pool w/o Removal
- Not Technology-Dependent
- No Maintenance
- No Water-Level Monitoring
- No Electricity Required
Door Alarms
- Affordable Price
- Easily Removed & Replaced
- Prevents Access During Pool Use
- Access Pool w/o Removal
- Not Technology-Dependent
- No Maintenance
- No Water-Level Monitoring
- No Electricity Required
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Which pool fence will this mom trust?
Think all pool fences are the same? Watch these children put our posts and competing aluminum posts to the test. This mom was shocked—and you will be too—with how easily her children were able to break the aluminum posts of the competing pool fence and crawl through to the pool. It’s easy to see why so many pool owners choose the quality and superior strength of Protect-A-Child pool fencing to keep their little ones safe. We hope you will allow us to secure your pool as well.
Everyday people test our pool fence's strength
See how people at an outdoor market react when they test our pool fence’s fiberglass posts against a competing aluminum product. Our volunteers did not take long to realize how easily the aluminum posts bent and broke under minimal force. It is easy to see how aluminum posts could leave a fence bent, crooked, unattractive and unsafe. When it came to our solid-core fiberglass posts, the volunteers were amazed at our posts’ incredible strength and resiliency.
Examples of "vintage" pool fences.
We love to hear from customers – especially when they have gone from being parents to grandparents and are still using the same Protect-A-Child Pool Fence. Here are some photos of some of these “vintage” Protect-A-Child fences.
PAC Quality Stands the Test of Time
23 Year Old Pool Fence
This fence has stood the test of time thanks to strong posts, durable mesh, quality fence binding and quality thread. This fence was installed by our Atlanta, GA pool fence dealer Bo Dunn 23 years ago!
23 Year Old Pool Fence
This is another example of Protect-A-Child’s long lasting durability. Standing strong for 23 years! Looks almost new!
These are just 2 examples of super old Protect-A-Child fences. We see and hear of them frequently. What is truly impressive is how our mesh never rots or deteriorates and how those with composite fiberglass support posts don’t become bent or crooked.
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