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>

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Q: Which additional home improvement projects can be undertaken concurrently with the installation of a fiberglass pool?

• <div><p>If you are installing a fiberglass pool, you may want to install or update your patio or deck at the same time to create a safe, comfortable place to sit and dry off or grab a bite to eat after swimming. You might also consider adding a hot tub to the mix, which costs $6,000 on average.</p></div>

Q: What other storage solutions are available?

• <div><p>If you have multiple rooms that could use some organization, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/home-storage-solutions-built-convenience.htm">home storage solutions</a> like cubbies in your mudroom or built-in shelving can help you move clutter off the floor. Take it one step further by pairing shelves and cabinets with personalized aesthetic touches like woven or canvas lined metal baskets to add another organizational element.</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 enclosures be designed for year-round use?

• <div><p>Yes, with proper heating or cooling systems and energy-efficient glazing.</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>

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MBI White LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Everything went fine. Very satisfied with installer
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in May 2023
Shawn was knowledgeable, delivered on time and on budget. Our home is new construction and he was able to provide insulation between interior walls to help with sound as well as additional attic insulation. I found his website very helpful too.
Shawn Saunders Insulation
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Reviewed in September 2016
PROS: Work was completed very quickly and accurately. Precisely breakdown of materials and labor cost were detailed on the final bill Cost was as expected CONS: No written estimate Poor communication on scheduling Had to remind the plumber which fixtures were supposed to be installed
Dalsing Master Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2015
There is really no other choice! If you want a spectacular pool then Cody and Waterview is the way to go. From the very first meeting with Cody he gets a feel of what you want and type of person you are and his design comes back accordingly! As dealing with any contract work, there are always...
Waterview Pools, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
They were very helpful and courteous and came in a short amount of time after placing the order. I was very happy with the installation.
BRIMEYER ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2013
After a couple of hours digging into it, they discovered a bad coded ignition that GM installed in cars of this period. We paid two other maintenance shops to fix items that were supposed to take care of the problem. They didn't quite get it right.
Cedar Cross Service Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Duane helped us in lot selection, house design, and built the house from excavation, to final grading and installation of the mailbox. They framed the house, roofed it, installed windows, doors and cabinetry, painted the interior, installed vinyl siding, and even designed a safety gate to the...
MERV IOSSI & SONS INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
Paul Collins is a very professional, hard-working electrician. He upgraded our service to 100 amps and swapped out our fuse box for a breaker box. He has also done some general electrical work such as install ceiling fans and some rewiring. We're using his services currently for changing out...
Collins Electric
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Reviewed in March 2012
The installation went well. They arrived, installed the stove top quickly and departed.
MEYER MECHANICAL CONTRACTING
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

If you are installing a fiberglass pool, you may want to install or update your patio or deck at the same time to create a safe, comfortable place to sit and dry off or grab a bite to eat after swimming. You might also consider adding a hot tub to the mix, which costs $6,000 on average.

If you have multiple rooms that could use some organization, home storage solutions like cubbies in your mudroom or built-in shelving can help you move clutter off the floor. Take it one step further by pairing shelves and cabinets with personalized aesthetic touches like woven or canvas lined metal baskets to add another organizational element.

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.

Yes, with proper heating or cooling systems and energy-efficient glazing.

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.

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