What are the benefits of pool enclosures?

• <div><p>A pool enclosure could be a great decision if you’re considering dedicating funds toward <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pool-remodel-cost.htm">pool remodeling costs</a>. Pool enclosures offer benefits like enhanced security and keeping out dirt, debris, dust, and insects—which helps reduce the maintenance and cleaning needed—and uninvited animals and trespassers. Your enclosure can also provide extra shade and UV protection to make your pool time more enjoyable. In some cases, your pool enclosure may increase your home’s value.</p></div>

Do you need a fence around a plunge pool?

• <div><p>Check with your local laws, which might state that you have to build a fence around your plunge pool. If you have children or pets or live in an area with abundant wildlife, you should consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-a-fence.htm">building a fence</a> around your pool for safety. Pools can present a drowning hazard, and while plunge pools are not very deep, younger children can get hurt if they try to dive into them. A fence can help protect your family and visitors from injury.</p></div>

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Q: What are the benefits of pool enclosures?

• <div><p>A pool enclosure could be a great decision if you&rsquo;re considering dedicating funds toward <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pool-remodel-cost.htm">pool remodeling costs</a>. Pool enclosures offer benefits like enhanced security and keeping out dirt, debris, dust, and insects&mdash;which helps reduce the maintenance and cleaning needed&mdash;and uninvited animals and trespassers. Your enclosure can also provide extra shade and UV protection to make your pool time more enjoyable. In some cases, your pool enclosure may increase your home&rsquo;s value.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep animals out of my pool heater?

• <div><p>Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: Are there eco-friendly options for building enclosures?

• <div><p>Sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs support greener construction options.</p></div>

Q: Can I walk on top of my pool enclosure?

• <div><p>You should always check your user's manual for the weight capacity of your pool enclosure. In most cases, it is not safe for someone to walk on their enclosure. Professional pool installers will have more experience in repairing enclosure roofs and how to scale them without risking injury.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Rico Construction started when they said they would, finished when they said they would, and did a quality job at a fair price. I would absolutely recommend.
RICO Painting, Drywall & Flooring
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Reviewed in August 2022
Dave went above and beyond on our door installation, even coming up with some creative fixes for alignment problems that the door supplier created (SBS). He's very detail oriented, knowledgeable, and really wants you to be happy with his work. We plan to work with him again for other home...
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Reviewed in August 2020
I used Brian for a small remodel job in 2010 and saved his business card. Called him in again in August 2020 to install a baseboard heater. He listened to my specs and preferences, did the shopping for me, and installed the unit all within 24 hours. The price came in below his estimate. Who...
Wiring Up AK Electric LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Unreceptive to solving issues. Multiple problems, some caught and fixed prior to install, some fixed after install, and still others such as extra holes drilled for the sink that we were told we would just have to fill. While I concede that our communication and oversight may have been lacking,...
RINO'S TILE & STONE
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Reviewed in September 2017
- Stairs built improperly to code. Inconsistent rise & run, no tread noses. Improper use of materials. -insulation improperly installed. Compressed & falling down, claimed it happened after install -drywall corners separated from wall. Used glue for vinyl on paper metal corners -Plumbing not up...
Noble Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2017
Mat and Justin are polite, hardworking, accurate, safety conscience and absolutely delightful young men. I was very lucky to have them as our installers. MAT AND JUSTIN ARE ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!!!!
Renewal by Andersen of Alaska
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Reviewed in June 2016
Excellent the installers were courteous and efficient. Tom, who helped me decide what to get was very knowledgeable. They work beautiful.
Exciting Windows! by Mini Blind King
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Reviewed in May 2014
Gerardo called ahead and was on time. His work was clean and efficient even though I hovered around while he took the old system out and installed the new one. I've never needed a water softening system before and asked a lot of questions but Gerardo patient ally answered them all and made sure...
American Home Water and Air
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Reviewed in July 2013
Very professional - work was fantastic. He came out, cut and installed the gutters with down spouts, dug under the concrete walkway to put in a drain so the water would move away from the house. Didn't take long and over three years later the gutters are still wonderful!
RICHARDSON ALUMINUM
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Reviewed in May 2013
They installed a 20 gallon should have been 50 labor 4 hrs plus old tank hall off. Came back out on 3/26/13 for service call labor 80 misc parts 10.40 it say's submersible pump that's it.
Doctor Water Well
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

A pool enclosure could be a great decision if you’re considering dedicating funds toward pool remodeling costs. Pool enclosures offer benefits like enhanced security and keeping out dirt, debris, dust, and insects—which helps reduce the maintenance and cleaning needed—and uninvited animals and trespassers. Your enclosure can also provide extra shade and UV protection to make your pool time more enjoyable. In some cases, your pool enclosure may increase your home’s value.

Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.

Check with your local laws, which might state that you have to build a fence around your plunge pool. If you have children or pets or live in an area with abundant wildlife, you should consider building a fence around your pool for safety. Pools can present a drowning hazard, and while plunge pools are not very deep, younger children can get hurt if they try to dive into them. A fence can help protect your family and visitors from injury.

Sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs support greener construction options.

You should always check your user's manual for the weight capacity of your pool enclosure. In most cases, it is not safe for someone to walk on their enclosure. Professional pool installers will have more experience in repairing enclosure roofs and how to scale them without risking injury.

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