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Mesh Pool Fence

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From Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Updated: February 11, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

Mesh pool fences are becoming popular alternative to more traditional permanent pool fences become they are less expensive and are removable.
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Mesh Pool Fence
Although newer mesh pool fences are becoming even more attractive because they can include self closing and self latching gates, they remain a second best option for most families because they are removable.

Unless you truly use your removable mesh pool fence like a permanent pool fence and never take it down, not even at parties, then you will always be removing one layer of protection around your pool, which could put your child's safety at risk.

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