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Protect your Property and Pool with a Full-sized Locking Gate

cindy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:10:57 +0000

When securing your property is a priority, a full-sized, locking gate fits the bill. DCS Pool Barriers created this gate for a customer that wanted a tall gate that would serve as an added layer of security on their property. The powder-coated steel frame and kick plate, along with the security lock, give this gate some muscle along with its good looks. Our gates are built to swing smoothly and latch securely for years to come.

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Who Says Pool Fencing has to be Boring?

cindy — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:58:52 +0000

Who says pool fencing has to be boring? This decorative pool fence strikes the perfect balance between strength and beauty with its decorative accents and arched gates. All of our pool fencing is fabricated with safety and quality in mind, but because we manufacture and install our own fencing, we can create designs and color matches that will actually enhance the look of the pool area. Have an idea for custom pool fencing? We’re happy to work with you to make it a reality.

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Homeowners have a Number of Choices when Securing their Pool Areas

cindy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:38:09 +0000

Homeowners have a number of choices when securing their pool areas, and should look for a pool barrier manufacturer that is familiar with local regulations and offers a wide range of products for swimming pool safety. DCS Pool Barriers in Phoenix, AZ, provides a one-stop solution for homeowners’ pool barrier and fencing needs. DCS is the only company in the Phoenix metro area that provides all of the barriers, including alarms, door closers, fences and nets.

Pool barrier code varies from city to city in the Phoenix metro area, so homeowners should familiarize themselves with their local ordinances. There are a number of ways homeowners can protect their families and keep their pool areas safe. The number one tool in drowning prevention is supervision. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer an unexpected phone call or ring of the doorbell. Keeping children with you inside the home is a great start, and fitting your doors with alarms and self-closing, self-latching devices offers further protection. You can prevent children from opening doors by themselves, and be warned with an alarm when a door is opened.

Once outside the home, galvanized steel pool fencing is an excellent option for keeping your pool area secure. If you don’t have children in your home, but perhaps have visiting family or grandchildren, removable mesh fencing is an option. This fencing can be removed, rolled up and put away when children are not in the home. Inside the pool area, another option for pool safety is a pool safety net. These high-quality nets stretch across the surface of the pool, so small that children cannot reach the water. The downside to pool nets is that the homeowner must be vigilant about replacing the net after swimming, so that the pool is never left uncovered. The temporary options of removable fencing and pool nets do not meet pool barrier code in the Phoenix metro area, but are excellent options when used in conjunction with other pool safety products.

Creating a safe environment for family fun doesn’t have to be difficult. Armed with knowledge of the variety of pool barrier safety products available, homeowners can enhance their properties and prevent needless tragedies.

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Winter is a great time to consider pool and spa safety

cindy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:21:02 +0000

Winter is a great time to consider pool and spa safety. Although spring and summer are typically when pool owners are reminded of pool safety’s importance, it is vital to remember that even if you’re not actively using your pool or spa, it still poses a danger to youngsters.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) conducted a study of swimming pool accidents in Arizona, California, Florida and other states where pools are common, and found that 65 percent of the accidents occurred in a pool owned by the victim’s immediate family, and that 77 percent of the victims had been missing for five minutes or less when they were found in the pool. Children between age 1 and 3 made up 75 percent of the victims in pool submersion or drowning accidents. Based on the results of their study, CPSC developed their swimming pool safety guidelines. One of the CPSC’s conclusions was that “the best way to reduce child drowning in residential pools was for pool owners to construct and maintain barriers that would prevent young children from gaining access to pools.”

Assuming you already have pool fencing in place, this is a good time of year to put away pool accessories that may have accumulated in the pool area (rafts, chairs, balls, noodles) to improve safety and visibility around the pool, as well as removing anything a child could use to climb up on and over the pool fence. CPSC points out that pool gates should be self-closing and self-latching, and include a lock. Pool gates should open out, away from the pool area, so that a child pushing on the gate will actually close it and latch it. Homeowners should periodically inspect fencing and gates to ensure that pool fencing isn’t damaged or deteriorated and that all latches and locks are working properly.

Winter is actually a great time to enhance your pool safety measures, since there is probably less supervision when swimming and pool time are not the main family activity. Todd Mattson of Phoenix based DCS Pool Barriers highly recommends maintaining layers of security when it comes to pools. “We always recommend layers of protection,” he stresses. “And our company is the only company in the Phoenix metro area that provides all of the barriers including alarms, door closers, fences and nets.”

Mattson recommends an easy installation of automatic sliding door closers and safety latches to ensure that children or pets aren’t entering the pool area while the rest of the family is indoors. CPSC recommends door alarms as an added level of protection year-round, especially on doors that provide direct access to the pool area. Using a pool safety net to add to your layers of pool safety during the winter is a great idea. You can keep the net in place throughout the winter while the pool isn’t in use, minimizing accidental falls into the pool.

A few simple safety checks and added pool safety devices can create a well-protected home and pool area for your family to enjoy year-round. Of course, all pool owners should familiarize themselves with and be in compliance with local pool safety ordinances. With proper supervision at all times and the recommended safety measures in place, the number of pool related accidents and drownings in the U.S. could be reduced significantly.

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Winter Pool Safety in Arizona

cindy — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:04:52 +0000

When summer rolls around pool safety is on everyone’s mind. But at this time of year, when kids are back in school and temperatures cool down, most parents and homeowners aren’t thinking much about the pool. It’s important to remember that even though you’re not actively using the pool, it still poses a danger to youngsters.

This is a good time of year to put away pool accessories that may have accumulated in the pool area (rafts, chairs, balls, noodles) to improve safety and visibility around the pool. Ensure that pool fencing isn’t damaged or deteriorated and that all latches and locks are working properly.

Winter is actually a great time to enhance your pool safety measures, since there is probably less supervision when swimming and pool time are not the main family activity. Consider an easy installation of automatic sliding door closers and safety latches to ensure that children or pets aren’t entering the pool area while the rest of the family is indoors. You may want to also use door alarms for an added level of protection year-round.

Using a pool safety net to add to your layers of pool safety during the winter is a great idea. You can keep the net in place throughout the winter while the pool isn’t in use, minimizing accidental falls into the pool.

A few simple safety checks and added pool safety devices can create a well-protected home and pool area for your family to enjoy year-round.

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DCS Pool Barriers Saves Client’s Money with On-Premise Metal Shop

cindy — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:55:36 +0000

The DCS Pool Barriers manufacturing process is a step by step quality control process, ensuring every piece we make is of the highest quality. We have our own metal shop, so we can do pretty much anything the homeowner needs where pool barriers, pool fences and pool gates are concerned. Because DCS manufactures their own product and oversees the fabrication, they can pass on substantial savings to the consumer, while ensuring that the product is a perfect fit for the home and pool.

DCS Pool Barriers has specialized in a complete line of pool barrier and pool safety products, including their patented Ultra Glide sliding glass door closer, since 2003. In addition, DCS offers customers RV gates, wrought iron gates and wrought iron fencing, custom gates, home and commercial fencing, screen doors, and roller replacements for sliding doors. The licensed contractor offers repair services and free estimates on pool barrier manufacturing and installation.

For more information and to see the complete line of security screen door designs, please visit www.dcspoolbarrier.com.

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Security and Style Can Go Hand in Hand with Your Pool Fencing and Gates

cindy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:58:22 +0000

Everyone wants to create a safe home environment, and making improvements to your home’s security might not initially bring beauty and design aesthetics to mind. As you consider securely fencing your pool, adding security doors to your home, or installing automatic self-closing door latches to your sliding doors, you may be thinking you have to make sacrifices in the way your home looks in order to have security.

The truth is, there are manufacturers that value adding style and beauty to your home as much as providing the peace of mind that quality-made safety products offer homeowners. Alex Tsekhanovsky, CEO of the Phoenix based company, DCS Pool Barriers, says that many customers come to DCS specifically for their creative design capabilities. “We have our own metal shop, so we can do pretty much anything that the homeowner needs where fencing, security doors and gates are concerned. Imagination is the only limitation,” he says. The company has created an impressive portfolio of custom iron gates, fences, security doors and railings for residential and commercial customers.

Quality wrought-iron fencing, gates and security doors are an investment in your property, and generally add value by providing an extra level of security. Purchasing galvanized fencing will prevent rust, which should be warranted by the manufacturer. Powder coating or electrostatically painting your fencing opens up a variety of color choices to best match your property and design aesthetic. Top quality fencing, gates and security doors will also use premium hardware and be installed by professionals. Tsekhanovsky says that DCS controls each step of the manufacturing process in their in-house facility to meet the highest design and manufacturing standards. “We start our process with premium grade steel which is inspected to ensure it meets our strict standards. The steel is then cut to size per order. DCS welds all custom iron works utilizing pre-fabricated jigs to ensure quality is maintained throughout,” he explains. All of these quality controls ensure that the homeowner is making a sound investment by improving security, but if the door or gate design is inconsistent with the rest of the property it will stand out – and not in a good way.

DCS has matched up entry gates with front door designs, recreated antique European and Mexican designs, and worked with customers to create their own one-of-a-kind designs that are truly works of art. “Customers know they are getting a quality product from us,” Tsekhanovsky says, “But we have really amazed some of our clients with how we are able to turn their creative vision into a reality.”

Homeowners looking for added security for pools shouldn’t feel limited by design restrictions. Once they educate themselves on local pool barrier codes, they may find that there are multiple options for creating a safe pool environment. DCS manufactures automatic sliding glass door closers and latches that come in a variety of colors to match most interiors. These products are unobtrusive yet offer a great additional line of defense in keeping children safe around pools. For homeowners who value their view and don’t require permanent pool fencing, removable fencing is available that can be rolled up and stored when not in use. Pool nets are another way for homeowners to add safety when needed without sacrificing views.

When thinking about safety and security upgrades for your home, remember to consider the style and design features of your home. You’ll find many options to seamlessly incorporate peace of mind into the beauty of your home.

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Keeping the Dog OUT of the Pool with an Iron Fence made by DCS Pool Barriers

cindy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:37:31 +0000

This pool owner was constantly struggling to keep their dog out of the pool. They installed a mesh fence and their dog kept chewing through the fencing, so they installed this gorgeous wrought iron fence at their Phoenix home. The customer was thrilled with the look and feel and now has peace of mind that his dog won’t chew through to take a swim! Keep your dog (and other animals) out of the pool with wrought iron pool fencing!

Keep the dog out of the pool with wrought iron fencing

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Monsoons and Sliding Glass Doors

cindy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:02:52 +0000

The monsoon season is upon the Phoenix Valley once again. And with all of those storms and other weather changes happening, there are a number of concerns that crop up for both the residential and commercial property owner.

Many anxieties revolve around making sure that what belongs outside stays outside during a storm. One concern is having unwanted critters finding their way into the building. No one wants to see scorpions or other bugs scuttling across the floor! Another concern could be water getting in through a door, which could cause damage to other parts of the property. Wouldn’t it be nice not to have to worry about these things when a monsoon unexpectedly starts up?

If, like many Arizona properties, you are looking to a sliding back door to hold the front line against the elements during a storm, DCS Pool Barriers would answer these worries with a smile and a product that could make the concerns disappear. The Ultra Glide is a sliding glass door closer and safety latch system that will ensure that your back door is closed tight against the monsoon and the rest of nature raging outside.

The Ultra Glide system will fit on any sliding door, so there is no need to replace your current door. The automatic closing system not only makes sure that your door is shut tight when it should be, but it also will not prematurely damage the rollers of the door. It also helps you save energy by making sure that the air conditioning stays inside the house, instead of letting it out through and open door.

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Pool Door Alarms ~ Added Pool Safety

cindy — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:24:03 +0000

In addition to these pool safety products; pool fencing, pool safety nets, and the Sliding Glass Door Closer, DCS Pool Barriers also provides door alarm systems.

Our pool door alarms add even more safety to your pool’s perimeter. Pool alarms go off when the door is opened and alerts those inside or out that someone has opened the door. Many counties in Arizona requirea Water hazard entrance compliant system installed along with other pool safety precautions. Our professionals can quickly install the product for you.

DCS Pool Barriers encourages supervision around pools at all times, but all it takes is a matter of seconds for a child to open a door without notice. Our door alarm is a small product that can easily make a huge difference in securing your pool and further preventing unnecessary drownings.

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