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Enclosures OCT 2010 SPN
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ABOVE: This Endless Summer telescopic enclosure from Certikin acts as a real suntrap. The roof sections of each bay are glazed with a long-life polycarbonate which limits heat loss and maximises internal reflection
ABOVE: The distinctive shape of the Oxford enclosure from Swimex at Elm Grove School in West Worthing which was in a badly dilapidated state before renovation work and the enclosure was completed
enclosures are sold in the UK under the Algarve brand name. This year a new range of full height enclosures has been added from the same manufacturers. The static enclosure unit has a sliding roof and multiple options for sliding doors which provide a perfect static structure over a pool but still provides the facility for the pool to be opened up on sunny warm days. It is this flexibility, Graham says which is capturing the imagination of pool owners . The increase in popularity of low enclosures has also been notable recently and it is the third part of the enclosures market. Because this style of enclosure permits under cover swimming as well as offering reduced energy costs and maintenance and increased safety, it has become a seriously considered alternative to traditional safety covers. Adds Graham Kelsey: “Safety is a huge factor at this end of the market where many clients see a low concept cover almost the same way they view an automatic safety cover. They are good value – it is possible to swim under them and they keep pool clean and debris free and still extend the swimming season.” One popular design is Certikin’s Endless Summer enclosure, the company had success last year with two new custom-built telescopic models. The latest designs do not require any floor tracks, and the doors are hung from the top,
so no door track is left on the ground. There is also a spring-loaded wheel system that enables the enclosure to operate on a variety of surfaces. At the end of the building, concertina-style doors allow it to be opened at one end only and there is a full height option, which can be useful when there is a prevailing wind. It is also possible to motorise the enclosure, and a toughened glass option means the product can also be used by pubs and restaurants as a movable patio cover. Motivation to use a pool all year round came from the owner of a derelict pool building who made the decision to raze it to the ground and erect in its place a smart new Endless Summer telescopic enclosure. The Gell family of Bourne End asked themselves about their dilapidated pool and spa building which had long since seen better days.
Many clients see a low concept cover almost the same way they view an automatic safety cover
Steve Bowden of Bucks Swimming Pools of Beaconsfield says: “The pool and spa hadn’t been used for seven years so had fallen into complete disrepair with weeds and even a tree growing through the winter cover. The building could have been renovated but the cost proved to be almost equal to installing a new building so the decision to start again was made easy. “Our customer and I looked at the various options in the marketplace as he was keen to extend the swimming season but the Endless Summer won hands down thanks to its versatility,” adds Steve. “With their ability to be fully open or shut, or anywhere in between, Endless Summer enclosures really are the ideal solution to the unpredictable British climate.” They chose a central opening enclosure for maximum flexibility and a green coloured finish to blend into the surroundings. The neighbours, who had initially expressed concern about the new enclosure impinging on their view, were delighted with the finished article and despite its 15.5m
length and 8.5m width and 3m high they felt it was a lot less obtrusive than the previous construction. “It’s always a pleasure to open the door and enter a warm, wind-free environment,” says Simon Gell. “The pool is always clean and we have seen massive savings in chemicals and fuel.” John Whiteside, Manager of the Endless Summer division says: “The enclosure acts as a real suntrap. The roof sections of each bay are glazed with a high-tech, long-life polycarbonate which limits heat loss and maximises internal reflection.” The pool enclosure is made up of a series of modular components which can be integrated to ensure that the enclosure can accommodate almost any shape pool, pool surround materials and adjoining buildings. Besides the standard enclosures, their custom designs include retracting, fixed, lean-to, low level and centre opening models. Each enclosure is fitted with large diameter rollers which fit exactly into the tailor made track. To further enhance the easy movement between the open and closed position, specially designed guide wheels link each element to the next. The building is manually moved with ease in just minutes. Swimex Ltd has the widest range of swimming pool enclosures in the UK. The Babydome, a DIY product, is ideal for small garden pools; the Easyglide is a middle range enclosure, and the pool cover, the best engineered, three and five angled telescopic structures in the market, to the Oxford swimming pool enclosure. The Oxford, fixed or telescopic, suitable for domestic and large commercial pools (up to 25 metres wide span) is very popular with schools, and has no limit to length. Its clever dual lift-up side mechanism enables ventilation, but controls access by children and animals.
Pool Cover International’s robust telescopic building, a european market leader, comes in semi- assembled sections, meaning rapid installation
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