How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won’t tempt you to try.</p></div>

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>

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Q: Can professionals customize enclosures to fit unusual spaces?

• <div><p>Yes, with custom measurements ensuring perfect fit and function.</p></div>

Q: How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools&rsquo; energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can&rsquo;t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don&rsquo;t do much to stop evaporation&mdash;and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won&rsquo;t tempt you to try.</p></div>

Q: Can a retaining wall be a pool fence?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-retaining-wall.htm">retaining wall</a> can only function as a fence if it&rsquo;s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn&rsquo;t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall. </p></div>

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 long do pool enclosures last?

• <div><p>Your pool enclosure&rsquo;s lifespan will depend on the type and materials, but on average, you can expect it to last <b>10 to 15 years</b>. The climate and level of maintenance will also affect how long your pool enclosure lasts. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re unsure of how your pool is doing in general, you can always get a pool inspection to make sure everything&rsquo;s running smoothly.</p></div>

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Note only did Wyatt A. Install the door molding, he rebuilt my sunporch, replaced the sill plate, and replaced the windows and siding. Wyatt did a fantastic job. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Mad City was very professional from receiving our quote to the installation. Our shower was installed in one day. It is exactly what we wanted and very happy with the final product. Would highly recommended them. Ron & Mary Thompson
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We were very pleased with the new kitchen sink and garbage disposal installation. Bill did a great job!! Would highly recommend his services!!
Bill Roberts Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2017
They removed and installed new 6 panel doors. Added hinges and doorknobs. Installed new baseboards. Painted all rooms on the second floor and hallway. And added casing around the window.
Kane Home Improvement Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
The installers were fast and finished earlier than expected and professional.
Calhoun's Mohawk Floorz
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Reviewed in June 2012
My wife shopped around through various local and big box stores looking for the cabinets she liked. She decided to go with some from Lowe's. Lowe's was very prompt in contacting us in setting up a contractor and contact from the contractor was also very prompt. The contractor came by a...
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Reviewed in June 2012
They did argue with me about the PVC anchors. Our pool repairman told us that brass fittings would be better, but the salesman at Aqualand wanted to argue with me about it. I don't want to replace anchors in five years.
Aqua Land Pool & Patio Inc
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Reviewed in February 2012
We used them for installing a counter top in the kitchen. They surfaced the kitchen cabinet and put in a new counter top. The overall experience was very good; there weren't any delays or problems.
Alexander Lumber
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Reviewed in June 2011
Set up service appointment to replace a burnt out light bulb in my pool. Bollman's had previously replaced a bulb in the same fixture for $93.89, which is an outrageous price for a $5.00 bulb, but service and travel expenses are high in this field. The owner showed up totally unprepared without...
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, with custom measurements ensuring perfect fit and function.

Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the cost to build a pool enclosure likely won’t tempt you to try.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.

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.

Your pool enclosure’s lifespan will depend on the type and materials, but on average, you can expect it to last 10 to 15 years. The climate and level of maintenance will also affect how long your pool enclosure lasts.

If you’re unsure of how your pool is doing in general, you can always get a pool inspection to make sure everything’s running smoothly.

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