Pool screen enclosures are common in Florida, and for a good reason. They offer several benefits that make them an excellent investment for many homeowners. However, as with any significant home improvement project, there are potential downsides. Here we explore the pros and cons of pool screen enclosures in Florida to help you decide if a pool screen enclosure suits your Florida home.
Pros:
Safety
Pool screen enclosures also help improve the safety of your pool area. Depending on where it is installed, it can prevent young children and pets from entering the pool area without supervision.
In addition, it can prevent bugs, bees, rodents, dust, and other outdoor debris like fallen twigs and leaves from getting into the pool area. And let us remember those uninvited alligators, snakes and birds.
Reduced Maintenance
A significant advantage of a pool screen enclosure is its maintenance, which can be drastically reduced as it keeps out insects, leaves, twigs, tree branches, and other environmental debris from the pool area. Less cleaning up is always a good thing.
Protection from UV Rays
In Florida, we all know how hot and sunny it can get, but pool screen enclosures can provide relief from the sun’s harmful UV rays. The screen helps to filter out some of the sun’s rays, protecting swimmers and reducing the risk of sunburn and other skin damage.
Protection against Rain and Harsh Winds
Depending on the location and quality, pool screen enclosures can protect the pool area from rain and harsh winds, which can be beneficial during rainy and hurricane seasons.
Increased Home Value
In a crowded real estate market in Florida, having a pool screen enclosure can make your home more attractive to potential buyers and raise its value as many Floridians and future Floridians like them for their safety and reducing maintenance.
Privacy and Seclusion
If you want to feel a sense of privacy and seclusion, a pool’s screen enclosure can be the answer, as your beautiful home overlooks a golf course or waterway that people frequent.
Cons:
Cost
Undoubtedly, pool screen enclosures do come at a cost. A custom-built high-quality one to withstand the rain and harshest winds can be expensive to purchase and install.
Maintenance
While pool screen enclosures help reduce environmental elements entering the pool area, upkeep and maintenance are still required. Over time, the screen can become dirty and develop tears or holes that must be repaired or replaced.
Limited Access
A pool screen enclosure can also limit access to your pool area. If you have guests over, for example, they may have to enter and exit through a single door or gate or come through the home, which can be inconvenient.
Reduced Airflow
While a pool screen enclosure can help protect against bugs and debris, it can also reduce airflow and make your pool area feel stuffy or enclosed.
Limits Landscaping
As the pool screen enclosure will take up space, it can reduce the area to landscape, limiting plants, flowers and shrubs. In addition, planting trees that will grow high and fast may not be a great choice.
Installation Time
Finally, installing a pool screen enclosure can be a time-consuming process. It may take several days or even weeks to complete the installation, depending on the size and complexity of the project.
Pool Screen Enclosures: Is It Right For You and Your Florida Home
Pool screen enclosures can offer many benefits for homeowners in Florida, including reduced maintenance, improved safety, protection from UV rays, increased home value, and privacy. However, there are potential downsides, including the cost, maintenance requirements, limited access, reduced airflow, and installation time.
Ultimately, whether or not a pool screen enclosure suits you will depend on your needs, desires, and budget.
If you are interested in learning more about inground swimming pool construction in Florida, feel free to contact Cox Pools to chat.
