I actually purchased this fence to keep my dogs off the area where I planted grass. I anchored mine in the dirt, which to me, doesn't seem as sturdy as it would be if it was in cement.It does the job that I purchased it for, and that is all that matters.I will say that the latch is pretty difficult to unhook. So, if you were to use this as a pool security fence, as long as they don't try to climb, you are golden.