When you have a pool in your backyard, you become a magician of sorts.  Balancing chemicals, water volume and temperature, and just how many pool toys are too many.  But there 5 things only the most savvy swimming pool or spa owners know. Smart swimming pool or spa owners know the full costs of owning a pool.  This is usually a surprise to most people, especially if you purchased a home that had a pool with it. With some investigation, resourceful pool owners quickly find that adding a pool enclosure helps with these costs because: An enclosed swimming pool uses less chemicals – save moneyRead More →

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One of the most overlooked facts about swimming pools is that people only spend about 10% of the swim season actually in the pool.  The other 90% of the time is spent sitting poolside, soaking up the sun, reading, eating or just relaxing. When you think about the time you’ll be spending beside the pool, it makes you consider what you might want to include to make the “pool space” more enjoyable.  And when you are considering a swimming pool enclosure, the extra space around the pool translates into a larger pool enclosure. It’s natural to try to keep the overall size of the pool enclosure small.  WithRead More →

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The word “staycation” is used to describe a vacation spent at one’s home enjoying all that home and home environment has to offer.  When you’ve got a “real” pool room, an enclosed aquatic get-away like this one, you’ll be excited when it’s time for your staycation! This enclosed swimming pool is an extension of the home that includes the same color siding and window framing on the outside.  The doorway from the home features a large skylight above, smaller skylights, evenly spaced, let in more sunlight.  The large sliding glass doors open the room to fresh air from outside, weather permitting. When the season changes the room is stillRead More →

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When you live in an area that enjoys all four seasons, it’s not easy to maintain a backyard swimming pool.  Some people just resign themselves to the fact that they won’t be swimming when it’s cold outside.  Others try to swim in a heated pool, staying mostly submerged to avoid the cold and using super large, thick towels for warmth on the way back to the house. Neither option is ideal. The fourth season is no threat to enjoyment with this swimming pool enclosure. That’s what this family in Massachusetts chose – a beautiful 2500 sq ft glazed structure in an oval shape complete withRead More →

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We’ve built some pretty impressive, resort-style pool enclosures over the years.  Some people look at our creations and think, I could never afford that for my home.  But the truth is, we build pool enclosures of all types and we work with our customers to meet their budgets. Our permanent structures start at just $60 per square foot for a typical 30 ft by 40 ft pool enclosure.  These are functional enclosures with plenty of headroom and deck area so you can spend time both in and around the pool. With the many options available, you can customize your pool enclosure to include the extrasRead More →

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When you think about glass pool enclosures, you probably picture a big glass or polycarbonate dome or structure. The look is pretty typical, universal across many different manufacturers. With homeowners associations (HOA) dictating what can and cannot be placed in a yard, it’s difficult to come up with a design that will work.  Especially when the traditional glass structures are banned.  No one wants to go up against their neighbors in a fight to cover the swimming pool.  How about a pool enclosure that looks like it’s just part of the house? Take a look at this idea – it’s quite unexpected. This looks likeRead More →

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