The Benefits Of Investing In A Pool Enclosure
In 2018, approximately 7 million people in England, aged 11 and over, went swimming every week. It is an incredibly popular fitness sport, as well as an ideal leisure activity for the whole family. Throughout the UK, outdoor pools are becoming ever more popular, and wild swimming, whereby people swim in open waters like rivers and lakes, is also on the rise.
But for many people, owning their own pool is the way forward, giving them all the benefits offered by public pools but from the comfort of their own home. Swimming pools are a great addition to any home, offering extra entertainment space and exercise facilities while adding value to your property should you decide to sell. If you choose to buy your own pool or already have one, a pool enclosure is a great investment to help you get the most out of your purchase.
Time- and cost-saving
A great benefit of having a pool enclosure is the cost and time saving you will begin to notice right from day one, making the initial one-off cost more than worthwhile. By keeping your pool enclosed and away from the elements, the time and expense involved in constant maintenance and cleaning can be significantly reduced.
A polycarbonate enclosure also has great heat retention properties, heating up not only the enclosure itself but the water too. This means you can enjoy a dip in the pool come rain or shine, without racking up expensive heating bills.
Year-round use
When installing a swimming pool, most people will envision long summer evenings spent relaxing in the water or sunny Saturdays playing with the family. But when the cooler months arrive, many outdoor pools are left collecting leaves and debris, unused until the warmer seasons return.
A pool enclosure can be a highly worthwhile investment to help you make the most of your pool all year round, keeping you covered and warm well into the winter and keeping out leaves and snow. The polycarbonate material used for most enclosures also helps to protect swimmers from harmful UV rays in the height of summer, as well as sheltering you from any annoying and even potentially dangerous insects and wildlife.
Safety
Although a pool is a brilliant addition to any garden, they do unfortunately come with a number of risks that need to be properly managed, and pool enclosures have a number of proven safety benefits.
Many pool enclosures come with secure locking systems, making it almost impossible for children to be in the pool unattended. By keeping children (and inexperienced swimmers) away from the edge of the pool, unnecessary accidents can be easily prevented. Slips and falls can also be reduced by keeping the surrounding ground covered from ice and rain.
Increased appeal
Pool enclosures are almost always made to order, allowing you to achieve the perfect solution for your specific needs. From colour and style to height and size, having a pool enclosure designed exactly for you will create a striking feature within your garden. In addition to being visually appealing, pool enclosures can also make the prospect of swimming more appealing, as the added hassle of cleaning and heating the pool is removed.
Whatever your requirements, when choosing your pool enclosure there are a variety of options for you to choose from to guarantee you get exactly what you want. For a more subtle look, low-lying enclosures built on a telescopic slide system provide all the above benefits while discreetly sitting just above the pool’s surface. While this type of enclosure doesn’t quite allow for swimming all year round, it ensures your pool will stay clean, warm and secure when not in use.
Larger enclosures, however, offer the best of both worlds, by providing the comfort of indoor swimming in inclement weather, but opening up to the elements in the heat of summer thanks to a sophisticated sliding system. Enclosures like these can also be built onto existing buildings and outhouses, allowing them to almost become an extension to your home and giving you an additional outdoor living space.
If you’re still not convinced, check out the wide range of pool enclosures available, and start reaping the benefits today.