Getting a patio built in your backyard can be a great way to have an outdoor space that you'll enjoy spending time in, but it can be a challenge to know how to best design it with safety being the main concern. If you have young children, you'll need to make some adjustments for your patio to be safe and fit what you had in mind at the same time.

Following the safety tips below should help guide you through getting a patio that suits your entire family's needs.

Choose Appropriate Railing

If your patio will have railing around it, it's crucial that it won't present a potential safety hazard for your children. For starters, you'll want to make sure that the railing will be less than four inches apart so that your child won't accidentally get any limbs trapped inside. The height of the railing should also be four feet tall at the minimum to prevent your child from climbing over.

If you're set on getting a company like Alberta Vinyl Decking & Railings Ltd to install aluminum fencing due to its durability, you may want to consider getting plastic sheets applied to the railing until your child is older.

Set Up a Gate for Any Steps

Patio steps can be dangerous for young children due to the risk of falling and the access it provides to the rest of your yard, making it difficult to supervise. Installing a baby gate before the steps start with a secure lock can help prevent your child from leaving the patio.

Carefully Position Patio Furniture

Children of all ages often love climbing, making your patio furniture potentially dangerous since they can be dragged to the edges of the railing and used for a boost. In order for your furniture to be functional and not cause any potential danger, choose heavier furniture with materials such as wrought iron that can't be easily pushed.

Keep Doors and Windows Secure

While you may love having a screen door and windows that are left open to allow the breeze outside to enter, it's important that they stay locked when you're not present to supervise.

Lock Away Landscaping Tools

Landscaping and gardening tools can be dangerous when handled by children, making it crucial for them to be locked away when not in use. Getting a storage chest that can be locked is easy enough and can help provide that extra bit of security you want.

As you look into designing a patio or simply making changes with your children in mind, try to think from their perspective. With these safety tips, you can be relaxed knowing your children can play on the patio without any dangers. 

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