I'm new to this forum but was recommended by a neighbor who said it is very helpful, esp for new pool owners. We recently moved to Arizona and purchased a home with a pool. With no idea what to do, we hired a pool company to handle the water chemicals (tho we have a salt water pool), filters, etc. They seem to be doing a good job, but now I'd like to put in a handrail for safety, as we both are senior citizens.
There are two areas in the pool with steps, but I have no problem with the deeper area as I can hold onto the side of the pool to get in and out. However, the initial descent into the pool, onto a small step, would be much safer for me with a small handrail. I'm debating between a rail made of a polymer material (made by Saftron) or a powder-coated stainless steel rail made by Inter-Fab. Both are highly rated, but I'm concerned about the durability of a pool rail in the intense Arizona sun.
I was told the polymer material would get less hot, and it's advertised to not chip or flake (carries a five-year warranty). It also comes in various colors. The powder coating also comes in colors and is also supposed to keep the rail cooler, but since they sell a paint to cover unintended chips in the rail, I'm assuming it may also chip.
Does anybody have any experience with either that might make you recommend one over the other?
There are two areas in the pool with steps, but I have no problem with the deeper area as I can hold onto the side of the pool to get in and out. However, the initial descent into the pool, onto a small step, would be much safer for me with a small handrail. I'm debating between a rail made of a polymer material (made by Saftron) or a powder-coated stainless steel rail made by Inter-Fab. Both are highly rated, but I'm concerned about the durability of a pool rail in the intense Arizona sun.
I was told the polymer material would get less hot, and it's advertised to not chip or flake (carries a five-year warranty). It also comes in various colors. The powder coating also comes in colors and is also supposed to keep the rail cooler, but since they sell a paint to cover unintended chips in the rail, I'm assuming it may also chip.
Does anybody have any experience with either that might make you recommend one over the other?
Actually, they are somewhat of an advantage as they keep the tip of the railing out of the water..
