Never Cut Corners On the Gate

Jan 06, 2010 3 Comments by jlighthall

Over my 25 year career installing all types of fencing I have learned one thing, the fence is the last step on a project. Because of this it is often the place where folks try to save money and I don’t blame them.

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Does my pool gate latch need to be mounted on the inside of the fence?

Jul 03, 2008 1 Comment by jlighthall

There are many misconceptions people have regarding pool gate safety laws. I did a blog post a while back dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pool & Spa Safety Act, which resulted from architects asking whether we had a latch that satisfied both codes ( read the article for more information [...]

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The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007

Apr 01, 2008 2 Comments by jlighthall

This act was signed into law by President Bush on December 19, 2007 and is named for the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III . At the age of 7, Virginia drowned after being trapped underwater by the suction of a drain in a spa. I am writing this article to [...]

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