Traditionally built using glass, polycarbonate is an excellent glazing alternative for building or retrofitting a swimming pool enclosure. A polycarbonate pool enclosure can extend the swimming season. Depending on where you live, you may even be able to enjoy you pool year-round.
Polycarbonate’s UV-protected outer surface blocks harmful ultraviolet rays. Too much sun or heat is dangerous. This UV blocking feature helps prevent sunburn while letting in plenty of natural light. These polycarbonate pool enclosure panels create comfortable diffused light, reducing glare and heat build-up.
This UV protection also provide superior resistance to outdoor weathering. Whether you’re covering an above ground or inground pool, your plastic pool cover won’t turn yellow or brittle over time. In addition, the panels UV blocking properties minimize chlorine evaporation, reducing chemical usage.
Multiwall and corrugated panels are extremely durable — virtually unbreakable! Polycarbonate is a lot stronger than glass and doesn’t shatter like glass either. This makes it a safer material choice for covering your swimming pool and a good backyard intruder deterrent.
Polycarbonate panels can be cut to size and drilled ‘on site’ using ordinary woodworking tools. No special tools needed! Because these pool enclosure sheets are highly flexible and can be cold formed without cracking or splintering, creating an arched swimming pool cover is an easy project.
One of the biggest objections to a pool enclosure is the ‘feeling of being enclosed’. A great option is to build a retractable pool enclosure with translucent polycarbonate panels that opens-up when the weather is nice outside. Cover you pool enclosure and now you have an outdoor space that you can use no matter what the weather is doing!
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“Polycarbonate Hurricane Panels” For most of us living in the United States, June marks the start of summer. But for our friends in the southeast, it’s also the beginning of hurricane season. From June through November, the Atlantic Ocean’s waters become warm enough to form tropical cyclones. These storms often move towards land, leaving a…
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“Polycarbonate & Robots” This past year we were asked to sponsor a high school robotics team out of Hermantown, Minnesota. No one’s ever asked us to sponsor them before, so naturally, we were stoked! Mateo, the robotics team business captain, was looking for polycarbonate panels to use on their robot. He and his team wanted…
“Quality, Functionality & Aesthetics” Backyard greenhouses have become increasingly popular over the last few years. What is the reason for this? A greenhouse protects plants from pests, diseases, and harmful weather, providing the home gardener with fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables throughout the year. DIY greenhouses require no special tools or skills to build and…
“Plenty of Sunlight for Growing Plants” Barns have been around for centuries, and they’ve changed in shape, style, and color over the years. From Dutch barns to English barns to the classic American red barn, builders keep finding new ways to innovate and improve these iconic farm buildings. … And building an innovative barn…
“Thinking About Covering Your Pergola?” There’s nothing better than being able to enjoy your backyard when you want to, rain or shine. But that’s not always possible if your outdoor hangout isn’t protected from the elements. If you live in the Midwest, you know how unsettled the weather can be. One minute it’s 75 degrees…
“Direct and Easy Access to Your Plants” Building their own greenhouse was something Ken Southworth and his wife had talked about for years but just never got around to doing it. (Sound familiar?) But with the increasing cost and decreasing availability of fresh, healthy produce, Ken finally decided to get serious about his backyard project.…
Polycarbonate Deck Cover Offers Many Benefits Located above the shores of Flathead Lake in Montana, this cozy cabin offers spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains from practically anywhere on the large wraparound deck. Needless to say, the owners spend a lot of time relaxing, eating, and entertaining in this outdoor space. Unfortunately, throw…