Monday, May 9, 2011

Issues To Bear In Mind Prior To Installing Swimming Pool Enclosures

By Adriana Noton


Installing pool enclosures have many benefits. To start with, the amount of money spent on heating the eater is decreased while security and safety is increased. Also, an enclosure makes it possible to swim throughout the year regardless of the weather. Water evaporation is also reduced as well as the amount of chemicals that are needed, and general maintenance is easier.

There are quite a few things to be considered before investing in or the installation of an enclosure. One of the first things to decide on is whether to purchase an enclosure that is trackless or tracked. The convenience of a tracked system is that a person can open and close it without help and a trackless system necessitates two people to evenly pull or push both sides at the same time to keep it from getting offline.

It is also important to consider the location of your pool. If it is in a more open area that might be subject it to high winds, you will want to think about an enclosure that is low profile or one that is held securely to the ground. If it is located in an area that is more sheltered wind is not that great of an issue.

You will need to pay attention to the surrounding areas also. Many pools have a raised lip around the entire pool. If the surrounding area is limited, you will want to be sure that the enclosure sits as close as feasible to the pools edge. This will mean that the installation must be made beyond the raised lip.

It is also important to consider what condition the surrounding area is in. The area around the pool should be smooth and should be reasonably level so that the system operates efficiently and with ease. The condition of the surrounding pavement will be particularly important if the system is not tracked.

It is less important for the area to be even when a tracked system is installed. However, an area that has ground that is very uneven will make it necessary to take steps to even out the ground to ensure that the enclosure works properly. Also evaluate how much space there is between the edge of the pool and the system for accessing the filters and to clean. These access points should be considered when measuring for installation, especially if a tracked system is being considered.

It is also important to consider if the area is accessible for the delivery of the system and how much room is available to install it. Another consideration is whether you will need to have it installed or is it something you can do yourself. Larger enclosures are usually delivered pre assembled and require more room than low profile systems.

Before buying a system, it is important to check with your local planning office to see if there are any permits that are needed for installing pool enclosures. Finally, you will consider the cost of a low profile or a larger system. Do some comparison shopping to find the best price for the system that will meet your needs.




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