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Summer is Almost Here—Remember the ABC & D’s of Drowning Prevention
The kids are out of school, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are reaching into the triple digits. While the first day of summer may still be a few weeks away, pool season has officially begun in the Phoenix area—and as families spend more time at the pool, it’s increasingly important to remember…
Read MoreHow Commercial Properties Can Enhance Their Pool Areas
For a commercial property, such as a hotel, apartment complex, or HOA-operated condo community, a beautiful pool area can help attract and retain guests and residents. A hugely popular amenity, particularly here in the Valley of the Sun, gorgeous swimming pools can provide a relaxing oasis from the desert heat. Therefore, owners and managers can…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Pool Ready for Swimming Season
With the weather already warming up in the Phoenix area, swimming season is just around the corner—and that means that now is the time to get your pool area ready! There are several important steps that residential and commercial property owners alike should take in order to ensure a safe and fun pool season. First…
Read MoreAre Your Pool Fences and Gates in Need of Repair?
The cooler months of our short Arizona winter are the perfect time to tend to outdoor maintenance tasks, like ensuring that your pool fences and gates are in prime condition for the upcoming swimming season. If your pool fences are rusted or worn down, or if the gates are not closing and latching properly, they…
Read MoreWhat Landlords Should Know About Pool Safety
For landlords who own and/or manage properties that have pools onsite, safety is always a key concern. While a beautiful pool can be enticing to potential tenants, it can also serve as a liability for owners due to the risk of drowning and other water-related injuries. Here are a few important considerations that landlords should…
Read MoreWhy Wrought Iron Fences and Gates are the Most Cost-Effective Pool Barriers
For both residential and commercial properties alike, having a safe, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing pool area is important for improving the value of the property, as well as the enjoyment of those who use the pool. At the same time, controlling costs is a top priority for most property owners, so it’s essential that all…
Read MoreImproving Hotel and Resort Pool Safety with Wrought Iron Fences and Gates
At DCS Pool Barriers, enhancing safety around the pool area is always our primary consideration. Beyond the residential market, we carry our dedication to safety and security to the commercial realm. Our experienced team routinely works with commercial properties, including hotels and resorts throughout the greater Phoenix area, to design, manufacture, and install wrought iron…
Read MorePool Safety Tips for Drowning Impact Awareness Month
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month, and as summer temperatures soar and your pool experiences heavy use, we thought we’d compile some helpful safety tips to ensure that your summer is free of incidents. Whether your pool is used for exercise, games, or relaxation, here are a few simple guidelines to help ensure a safe…
Read MoreDCS Pool Barriers Receives Glowing Review from Recent Customer
For more than 16 years, the DCS Pool Barriers team has been designing, manufacturing, and installing premium-quality pool fences and gates for residential and commercial properties throughout the greater Phoenix area. From minor wrought iron repairs to large-scale pool fence installations, our mission with each project is to provide the highest possible level of customer…
Read MoreDCS Pool Barriers Installs New Wrought Iron Fencing to Secure Community Pool
The Phoenix-area housing community of Indigo Trails was facing a common dilemma: people were scaling the fence to use the neighborhood pool without permission. In addition to being a nuisance for residents and subjecting the pool area to possible vandalism or theft, the continuous trespassing left the community vulnerable to liability in the event that…
Read MoreIs Your Pool Safe and Ready for Swimming Season?
The temperatures are beginning to climb in the Phoenix area, which means that many residents and visitors will soon head to the nearest pool to seek relief from the encroaching heat. While swimming pools provide a refreshing oasis throughout the long summer months, additional time spent by the pool requires heightened attention to water safety…
Read MoreIs Your Pool Area Secure? Use This Handy Checklist to Verify the Safety of Your Pool Barriers
When it comes to pool safety, enclosing your pool area with fences and gates is just the first step. For residential and commercial properties alike, periodically checking pool barriers to ensure that they are in safe condition—and making any repairs or replacements necessary—is an essential way to minimize the risk of drowning. Have you inspected…
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