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How to raise the pool fence height?

coolnav
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How to raise the pool fence height?

Hi,

I am in the process of improving the usability of my back yard and decided to install a Deck. I am planning to stretch the decking all the way to the pool fence. This is going to raise the ground level and thus need to increase the height of the fence proportional to the increase in deck height. I am inspired by the low level DIY decks in this forum and decided to go with, the deck will be between 300-400mm above ground level. Would like some suggestions to increase the fence height. I have limited budget, so removing and installing a new  fence will be out of my budget, appreciate any suggestions or help.

 

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Dave-1
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Re: How to raise the pool fence height?

Evening @coolnav 

Yeah, no way I know of raising those types of fences. I would also go with a path of 800mm, two reasons. Safty being the first, its meant to be far enough away so a child cant lean and leverage themselves over the fence. The second is you might as well make the space useful, 500mm is a pretty tight area to walk along and may end up attracting stuff leaning against the fence. With a path its likely to be used and stay clear.

 

I have to rip out a Christmas bush that has grown through my pool fence, same as your type. And the same answer I gave you about lowering the soil height is the way I will also be going forward when I pave that area :smile: Diggity dig dig  lol I never seem to stop digging.

 

Dave

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