Aluminum pool fence brand or supplier recommendation?

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I want to install a new pool fence which meets "modern" code. The pool fence I have now is from ~1981 and is a split rail fence with a wire mesh stapled to it. I want to install the aluminum fencing in a new layout. I am leaning toward the 54" high panels with the two top rails, black in color. I'll need 19 -6' panel with line/ed posts, and three 4" flat top gates ( one man gate with auto closer, two gates with drop leg for an equipment entrance). I will likely perform the install of the fence myself.

Does anyone have any recommended brands or suppliers of aluminum materials to recommend? I did look at the fence that Lowes locally carries and it seems like wet spaghetti noodles which would not hold up over the test of time. Two local fencing supplier carry Active Yards and Costal aluminum fence which both seem like good products. Are there any other brands or good wholesale suppliers in a couple hours of Central PA out there?

Thanks
Mark
 
mcj115 said:
I want to install a new pool fence which meets "modern" code. The pool fence I have now is from ~1981 and is a split rail fence with a wire mesh stapled to it. I want to install the aluminum fencing in a new layout. I am leaning toward the 54" high panels with the two top rails, black in color. I'll need 19 -6' panel with line/ed posts, and three 4" flat top gates ( one man gate with auto closer, two gates with drop leg for an equipment entrance). I will likely perform the install of the fence myself.

Does anyone have any recommended brands or suppliers of aluminum materials to recommend? I did look at the fence that Lowes locally carries and it seems like wet spaghetti noodles which would not hold up over the test of time. Two local fencing supplier carry Active Yards and Costal aluminum fence which both seem like good products. Are there any other brands or good wholesale suppliers in a couple hours of Central PA out there?

Thanks
Mark
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I have no experience with them but they do carry 2 additional brands.

www.randsfence.com

Aluminum Fence Materials | Harrisburg | R&S Fence Co.

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I used greatfence.com. No issues, but you do need to have it all planned out bc less than truckload freight ain’t cheap.
 
mcj115 said:
I am leaning toward the 54" high panels with the two top rails, black in color.
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I think you need to be careful here. I don't think that meets code. From the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - Section 305 Barrier Requirements:

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On a 54 inch high fence - with two top rails - the distance needs to be checked between the lower top rail and the bottom rail - to be sure it is 45" or more - otherwise the spacing between the vertical members have to be narrow, 1.75 inch or less.

-Tom
 
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