Florida building codes stipulate that the best way to guard against accidents is to fence in the pool, but are there added benefits to erecting a mesh screen pool enclosure instead of using traditional fencing materials?
We think so.
Swimming pools are like giant magnets for children. If you’ve got anything but a portable kiddie pool, you’re aware that Floridians are required by law to enclose backyard pools for safety’s sake. No one wants to think about a child wandering into their yard and falling into the pool. For that matter, no one wants their neighbor’s pet to suffer that fate either. What if they couldn’t get out again?
Mesh screen enclosures are the best bet
It’s hard to beat the luxury of walking out the back door and diving into the cool, relaxing water of your own pool. However, when you’re diving into the pool after entering your new mesh screen enclosure instead of a stuffy, glass one, we think you’ll enjoy your time even more.
They do more than afford you and your family a sense of privacy, unlike traditional pool fencing. They’re attractive and add to the ambiance of your home—in fact, some companies, like Private Screens, for instance, offer to customize screens for their customers. Share a photo of your favorite vacation spot or any image that creates the perfect sense of relaxation for you and yours. You’ll be thrilled with the result.
How do they do it?
Using any digital image, they can transform your pool area into a mesmerizing thing of beauty. Want to lounge poolside watching the waves crashing to the shore in the distance? Done. Would you love to find yourself at the center of a beautiful garden filled with blooming flowers? That’s doable too.
Here, at Private Screens, we use the highest quality dyes that are resistant to UV rays. Moreover, our screens are treated with extra UV protection too. They’re the perfect combination of beauty and brawn.
In addition to the added privacy and their obvious beauty, we’ve got three other benefits that a mesh pool screen enclosure provides you.
Are you curious to know what they are?
Made in the shade
Mesh pool screen enclosures partially protect your family from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light with a degree of shade. That means you won’t have to pull the kids out of the pool to reapply sunscreen as often. They’ll be thrilled to hear that. Moreover, you’ll be thrilled that they won’t be complaining about the wait time before they can jump into the water again.
In addition to providing a little shade and 75% more privacy than standard screens, porous mesh screens allow free airflow. The enclosed area will be far less likely to allow mold and mildew to get started because moisture won’t be locked in anywhere. Glass enclosures are notorious for that.
Repels insects and animals
A mesh screen pool enclosure keeps out snakes, lizards, frogs, mice, and other small creatures. They may be attracted to the water, but they aren’t getting in. You’ll never have to worry about fishing a dead animal from the water again.
Our tropical weather is the perfect breeding ground for insects and once they settle in, pool time gets a lot less enjoyable. Right? Well, that’s a thing of the past too because bugs are held at bay and stay outside of the enclosure. No more time spent poolside swatting at bugs and mosquitoes—night swims without being eaten alive or dousing yourself with bug spray? Woo hoo!
You’ll ditch the debris
Leaves and other yard debris aren’t as unsettling as a lifeless animal, but the pool can get trashed and we know what happens if we don’t stay on top of things! Skimming the pool is a time-consuming job. Lots of us take care of that on our own rather than hiring someone for that task. Pool enclosures eliminate a lot of the work! Furthermore, if the pool is left unattended for a few days, green, murky water caused by leaves and other debris decaying in the water won’t be an issue. You’re likely to find that maintaining your water levels becomes less of a chore too.
We’ve all left rafts and intertubes in the water only to have a storm blow up out of nowhere, right? Pool enclosures keep them from catching the wind and blowing away. You won’t be searching the neighborhood for them ever again!
Moreover, a mesh pool screen enclosure allows the wind to pass through them unencumbered rather than blocking their path. That means a lot if a tropical storm or hurricane is making landfall near you. Florida’s building codes require new construction to withstand hurricane-strength winds, pool enclosures included.
The beneficial recap
If you’re considering a pool enclosure rather than traditional pool fencing, you won’t regret the change. It’s sure to be built to meet hurricane guidelines.
The advantages that you’ll gain include:
- A greater sense of privacy
- Shade
- Debris and animals can’t get in
- Bug blocker
- Durable and long-lasting
When making the decision between a glass or screen enclosure, remember these points:
- Privacy screen enclosures are very cost-effective.
- Some companies customize their screens for customers using digital imagery.
- Mesh screen enclosures are very low maintenance and can be cleaned with a bucket of soapy water and a scrub brush or a power washer.
- Due to the free airflow factor, mesh pool screen enclosures prevent mold and mildew because moisture doesn’t accumulate in cracks and crevices.
We’ll note here that no matter what type of enclosure you decide on, a well-built, attractive pool enclosure increases your property value to some extent. It’s unlikely that you’d ever recover the entire installation cost. Still, a well-maintained pool enclosure could make or break a buyer’s decision to choose your home over others.
You may not be planning to put your home on the market for years to come—most of us aren’t! Until that day comes, your backyard pool is going to be a favorite hangout for friends and family. Enclosing the pool to enhance your outdoor living area will add to the ambiance. That’s a good thing! You’ll be creating enjoyable memories that last a lifetime.
Frolic on, family and friends. Frolic on.