Pool Shelter Design

Pool shelter design is fundamental to obtaining the actual swimming pool of your dreams. Once you have picked out the best swimming pool for you, you need to ensure it comes with the perfect swimming pool shelter. Whether it comes with one already or you need to purchase one separately, you definitely should not be caught out with no pool shelter at all. An Abri is an aluminium frame with toughened safety glass or Perspex windows that surrounds the swimming pool much like a conservatory. They often have a mechanical system to open and close the Abri to varying degrees throughout the year as required. When purchasing this type of pool shelter it is important to note that the Perspex needs to be UV-resistant. This stops the Perspex discolouring (thus quickly ruining your nice new clean pool look), and also stop the UV from degrading the chemicals in the pool.

It is recommended you hire a professional pool installation specialist for your new swimming pool and shelter structure as the process can be very complex especially concerning the mechanisms of the pool shelter. The Abri can be constructed as a separate entity around the pool or as an integrated part of the home if the pool is close to the house, much like an extension or conservatory will fit to the side of the home. When thinking about the design of your swimming pool and the swimming pool shelter you need to remember to consider the look and feel of your own home. The swimming pool needs to be able to complement the existing structures around it and the common aluminium framed glass shelters can looks harshly modern against a traditional cottage or Victorian dwelling. You may need to consider alternative sheltering options in order to allow the swimming pool to blend in with its environment more peacefully.

In addition to the design of your swimming pool and your pool shelter options, you will also need to consider the local planning permissions of your area. In many cases this means a pool size of less than 10 cubic meters and a height restriction of 3 meters for outbuildings or shelters. The placement of your pool is also a factor of the design as you will need to ensure it is not within 20 meters of any public pathway or road. If you are unsure about your swimming pool measurements, just contact the manufacturer for further details. Make sure you plan out your swimming pool carefully, you may have found the perfect low budget option or the best high quality swimming pool of your dreams but if you can’t fit them into your garden and keep them under the local regulations you will have a problem. Plan out your garden space carefully and make sure you know the planning permission regulations and restrictions beforehand. Make sure your swimming pool and its shelter does not cause any clashes with your council building regulations and that it fits in perfectly in its environment.