- Extending the swimming pool season
- Protecting your swimming pool from debris and animals
- Providing additional safety, privacy and security
- Increasing the value of a property
- Saving money on energies and heating costs
Extending the swimming pool season
A retractable pool enclosure help to extend the swimming season by providing a protected, climate-controlled environment for the swimming pool. This can be especially beneficial in areas with cooler climates like most parts of Canada, where the pool might not otherwise be usable for much of the year, except if you like ice diving :)
When the enclosure is closed, it creates a greenhouse effect, trapping heat inside and keeping the water temperature warm even when the air temperature outside is cool. Heat trapped from the sun inside the pool enclosure not just keeps the air warm, it also warms up the pool water itself. This can allow you to use the pool for a longer period of time each year, potentially even year-round.
Additionally, a retractable pool enclosure can provide protection from wind and precipitation, which can make it more pleasant to use the pool even when the weather is not ideal (rain, wind, and snow). This can help to prevent the pool water from getting too cold or dirty, and can make it more enjoyable to swim in the pool even when the weather is less than ideal and allow you to enjoy the swimming pool.
Protecting your swimming pool from debris and animals
A retractable pool enclosure can help to keep leaves, twigs, and other debris out of the pool, which can help to reduce maintenance and cleaning. It can also help to prevent animals like racoons and skunks from entering the swimming pool area, which can be a concern for many people.
By preventing debris, leaves, and other contaminants from entering the water, a pool enclosure helps to maintain the ideal PH of the swimming pool water. Acids from debris as well as from rain water unbalance the PH which makes the pool water maintenance more demanding. Therefore, by protecting the pool from these types of contaminants, a retractable pool enclosure can help to reduce the amount of water and chemicals needed to maintain the pool, which can save money over time. Furthermore, a pool enclosure significantly prolongs the swimming pool and its equipment lifespan by reducing wear and tear and providing ultimate UV protection.
Providing additional safety, privacy and security
A retractable pool enclosure can help to provide additional safety, privacy and security for the pool area. This can be especially important for families with young children, pets or for people who are concerned about safety.
Considering the safety, a retractable pool enclosure can help to prevent accidents and injuries by enclosing the pool and creating a physical barrier between the pool and the surrounding area. This can help to prevent children and pets from accessing the pool without supervision, and can also help to prevent unauthorized use of the pool.
In terms of privacy, a retractable pool cover can provide additional concealment for the pool area by blocking the view of the pool from the outside. This can be especially useful for homeowners who want to keep their pool area private, or for those who live in areas with surrounding high rises buildings.
Security is another factor to be considered. A retractable pool enclosure provides additional security for the swimming pool area by deterring unwanted and uninvited guests. It has a specially designed locking mechanism that helps prevent unauthorized access to the pool.
Overall, a retractable pool enclosure can help to make the pool area safer, more private, and more secure, which can provide peace of mind for homeowners and help to protect their loved ones as well as their swimming pool investment.
Increasing the value of a property
A retractable pool enclosure can be a desirable feature for potential buyers, and may increase the value of a property.
A well-maintained swimming pool and pool area can be a major selling point for a home, and a retractable pool enclosure can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the pool area as well as bring all the benefits of having an enclosed swimming pool. The main practical benefits for homeowners with a swimming pool are: the ability to extend the swimming season, protect the swimming pool from debris and animals, and increase safety, privacy and swimming pool security. These benefits can make the property way more appealing to potential buyers and increase its value.
It's worth noting, however, that the specific impact a retractable pool enclosure will have on a property's value will depend on a variety of factors, including the local real estate market, the condition of the swimming pool itself, and the overall value of the property.
Saving money on energies and heating costs
A retractable pool enclosure can help to reduce heat loss from the swimming pool or swim spa, which can help to reduce heating costs. This can be especially beneficial for people who use their swimming pool in colder months or year-round.
A retractable pool enclosure can help to save money on energy and heating costs in a few different ways:
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Trapping heat
The pool enclosure can trap heat from the sun, creating a microclimate that is warmer than the ambient air temperature. This can make it more comfortable to swim in the pool during cooler months, and can reduce the need for pool heating. -
Reducing evaporation
The enclosure can also help to reduce pool water evaporation into the atmosphere, which can help to reduce the need for water replacement and the chemicals needed to treat the water. This can save money on water and chemical costs over time. -
Insulating the pool
The enclosure, especially the ones equipped with double-layer polycarbonate glazing material, acts as an insulating layer around the pool, helping to reduce heat loss and keep the water warm. It significantly reduces the need for pool heating and saves energy. -
Reducing automatic pool cover usage
A retractable pool enclosure can reduce the need for a separate automated pool cover, which can be expensive to maintain.
By reducing energy and heating costs, a retractable pool enclosure helps significantly to save money over time. It's worth noting, however, that the specific impact a retractable pool enclosure will have on energy and heating costs will depend on a variety of factors, including the local climate, intended use of the pool, and the size and design of the enclosure and the swimming pool itself.
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