DIY Fence Around Safety Cover

[thadius65]

So I just had to order a new safety cover after 12 seasons. It would have lasted longer, but my mountain pond pool has concrete coping that is very rough. My current two Golden Retrievers have found that running entire length of yard AND on pool cover is a fun way to get rid of the zoomies. Unfortunately that has worn too many spots and an investment of $3300 for a replacement. Prices are simply insane, so I need to increase longevity of the cover.

I had a thought of getting about 20 1/4"x36" rods, and use the safety cover anchor holes fo attach a black snow fence. Would be about $175 investment and would limit their access to pool cover (please note, safety is the job of the cover not the DIY cheap fence).

Anyone ever done this? Tested out fit and strength of rods, and seems solid enough. I am concerned about metal interaction with chlorine, salt, brass and aluminum, but will figure that out.

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Newdude]

I'm trying cover fence 2.0 this year. Bought the cover because worried the dogs would fall through the ice, dog was ripping brand new cover, made string fence to protect cover that was supposed to protect dog.



No matter how often I tightened the strings, if they really wanted in, they'd climb through it, but most of the time the mental barrier was enough.

This year I'm going to also use snow fence, with similar stakes around the outside into the dirt and taller 1x4 T's on the patio. The fence will be zip tied at all the posts. I used 12 in stepping stones to weigh down the patio Ts.

I am concerned about metal interaction with chlorine, salt, brass and aluminum

Your only concern is the elements. The pool water is covered and only pure water evaporates.