If you’re looking for a way to enhance your family’s pool time in the coming year, we’ve got what you need! A Florida pool enclosure makes your pool time more enjoyable than you may have imagined. Gathering your family and friends together could have a completely different feeling this year.
They provide a number of benefits that include:
• You enjoy an enhanced sense of privacy.
• Bugs are no longer a nuisance.
• Enclosures provide additional safety with a locking door.
• Your pool and the surrounding area stay cleaner.
• Protection from the elements.
• You gain a measure of protection from damaging UV rays.
Before you begin contacting companies to determine which one you will have to build your enclosure, it’s a good idea to form a list of questions to ask. We’ve come up with a list of questions that will help you make your final choice.
Is the company licensed and insured?
Choosing a company that carries a business license and insurance is important. If they don’t have a license to do business within your community, it raises the odds that it’s a fly-by-night type of business and shouldn’t be trusted. Furthermore, if they are unable to provide you with proof of insurance, you should end the conversation immediately. Working without insurance means that the homeowner is ultimately responsible for any type of accident that may occur during the build.
Will they supply references?
You should do a bit of sleuthing before deciding which contractors to call. Online review boards are good for that type of thing. We’ll note here that if you are reading good review after good review and suddenly come upon a rash of scathing reviews or comments, it’s best to take them with a grain of salt. Sadly, some people have nothing better to do than try to stir up trouble for someone else. We’re going to leave it at that.
When you are speaking directly with someone from the company, take time to ask them to share some references. They should happily do so.
Is the contract all-encompassing?
The company representative should present you with a contract that includes everything that the job entails. Cost of materials and labor, an estimation of how long the job will take to complete, and any guarantee of workmanship and product warranties provided by the manufacturer.
Are you familiar with building codes and acquiring necessary permits?
It’s no fun playing the waiting game while permits are obtained or waiting for necessary inspections, but moving ahead without them is going to cause more of a headache in the long run—not to mention possible fines!
Permits ensure that your new Florida pool enclosure is built to code. For instance, in Florida, all new construction must be built to withstand hurricane-force winds—that’s not something you want to overlook.
Any necessary permits should be in hand before the job begins.
Do you need approval from your homeowner’s association?
If you live in a subdivision that is regulated by a homeowner’s association, it’s important to play by the rules they have in place. The cookie-cutter appearance—meaning all homes within the subdivision look the same— is an important aspect of some associations. Building a structure on your property without prior approval could be bad news. And, if it is allowed, you more than likely have stringently specific guidelines to follow.
Your contractor may already know the specifics if they have worked in the area. If not, they need to find out.
What types of material do you use?
This is an important question to ask. You don’t want to work with a company that uses screens made of artisan wire. It comes from China made as cheaply as possible. It doesn’t hold up well to salt erosion. Furthermore, once something damages the wire mesh, it’s dangerous. Especially if you have children or pets. We all know how impossible it is for a child to keep their finger out of a hole in the screen, right? And if your pet discovers a possible means of escape…
Choosing a company that provides the best material available ensures the longevity of your new Florida pool enclosure. The sun is tough to contend with on its own around here, but we also need to be mindful of the salt erosion issue that we deal with continuously. Materials that are resistant to exposure to sun and salt are worth paying a bit more for in the long run.
Does the company offer a customization feature?
If you haven’t seen a customized mesh screen pool enclosure, you need to hit the search bar! The difference they make in the ambiance of your environment is truly amazing. Digital imagery allows the company to print the chosen image directly onto the screen.
You can literally feel as if you’re walking into your own private getaway every time you pass through the doorway. Imagine the possibilities! A day at the beach? A walk in the park? You can create an environment that allows you to experience the feelings you have when visiting your favorite vacation spot. Moreover, as soon as your enclosure is up, you can experience those feelings every single day!
Can you imagine?
One suggestion before you begin
It’s a good idea to contact at least three companies. Get on the schedule for them to come out and give you an estimate. We’d like to insert here that most companies offer to do that free of charge. If there’s going to be a cost, it might be cause for wonder.
After you’ve met with all three companies, throw out the lowest estimate right off the bat. It’s likely that this company cuts corners to accommodate the lowest price. That’s probably not worth risking. You want your enclosure built with structural integrity so you and your family can enjoy it for years to come.