A wooden fence will keep your children safe when you are not there to watch them.
Kiddie pools give your child a much-needed cool-down during those hot summer days. However, water poses hazards, even for older children. Children of any age should be supervised by an adult at all times when playing in even the most shallow pool. A wooden fence will prevent unauthorized entry into your kiddie pool. This barrier will protect your children from harm and you from a possible lawsuit. Be sure to check your local ordinances before you build your fence, as there are special regulations in some localities concerning this type of project. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Dig holes every 8 feet around the perimeter of the pool. Be sure that the first and last holes are 4 feet apart from each other. Keep the holes 5 feet from the outer edge of the pool. Use your shovel to make each hole 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep so that each one will accommodate two posts.
2. Shovel 6 inches of gravel into the bottom of each hole. Lay two treated posts at each hole. Place a section of prefabricated fence between each set of holes with each end of the fencing resting on a post. Line up the fencing so that there are 2-1/2 feet of post below the bottom of the fence panel and none of the post is showing above the fencing.
3. Move the posts to be sure the outer edge is flush with the outer edge of the panel it will support. Fasten the fence panels to their posts by driving an 8d nail with a hammer every 15 inches down each side. Place the gate between the two holes spaced 4 feet apart.
4. Stand two sections of fence into their three holes. Stand both pieces straight up and maneuver them so the posts in their shared hole are touching from top to bottom. Use the 1/8-inch bit on your drill to make a pilot hole through both posts at the same time.
5. Use the Phillips bit on your drill to drive a lag screw through both posts to hold them together. Place three lag screws through the posts, leaving 2 feet of space between each screw and the next one in line.
6. Stand each section of prefabricated fence in its own hole. Secure it to the section you placed before it, using the lag screws. Continue until the fence is complete and only the 4-foot gap for the gate remains open.
7. Shovel 6 inches of gravel into each hole to hold the posts in place. Mix concrete and water in a wheelbarrow, using the manufacturer-recommended amounts of each. Stir the mixture with a hoe. Shovel 12 inches of concrete into each hole. Let the concrete cure for 24 hours. Fill the holes with their original dirt.
8. Have an assistant hold the gate in place in the open gap of your fence. Attach the spring-loaded hinges to the post the gate lines up with. Open and close the gate several times to test the hinges.
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