The pool enclosure offers many advantages. Both aesthetic and elegant, they add real value to your pool. It also lets you enjoy your pool all year round. Would you like to build your own pool enclosure? Or would you prefer to entrust the task to a professional? In both cases, you’ll have to choose between a multitude of systems (low, high, mobile, retractable…). Here’s some expert advice to help you make the right choice!
Installing your pool enclosure yourself
The pool enclosure assembly system isn’t too complicated? If so, there’s nothing to stop you doing it yourself. However, it’s best to opt for a kit pool enclosure. To give you an idea, Abritech offers made-to-measure pool enclosure solutions. If you wish, Abritech can send you a detailed, personalized quote free of charge.
File a declaration with the town hall
Before you even start construction work, you need to submit a building declaration to the town hall. The document includes certain essential information, such as :
- time of installation,
- the area,
- type of pool enclosure.
Under town-planning law, you have 1 month in which to obtain planning permission.
Choosing the type of pool enclosure to fit
The choice of pool enclosure depends largely on your DIY skills. It’s best to build a pool enclosure that’s easy to install. This category includes :
- flat pool enclosures,
- lift-up pool enclosures,
- removable pool enclosures.
Gather all the necessary tools
Want to install the pool enclosure yourself ? You’ll need :
- a measuring tape,
- a pencil,
- a drill,
- a stepladder,
- radial saw,
- screwdriver.
Unfolding the framework
Once you’ve gathered all the tools you need, pull out all the components that make up the kit pool shell. Place the electric pole on one side and all the tools and equipment supplied in the packaging on the other. It’s best to choose a spacious, flat area to avoid losing the smallest components, such as screws.
Assembling the structure
To complete the assembly of your pool enclosure, tighten each bolt properly. Start with bipolar assembly using a stepladder. Then, still using this tool, screw in the rack rail.
Adding the glazing
After preparing the frame and securing it, remove the sheet-glass glazing and its protective coating, and slide it into the profile. In the case of polycarbonate sheet glazing, seal the ends with microperformance tape. Microperformance tape protects the board by preventing the penetration of micropollutants, such as dust, and allowing air to circulate.
Installing the pool enclosure
Once all components have been assembled, you can install your pool enclosure. Then fit the sliding module and adjust it.
Start the final fixing
Once everything is installed, all that’s left to do is to secure the enclosure firmly to the ground so that it can’t be unlocked, whatever the weather conditions. The best way to do this is to use a drill to make holes in the ground. This will create anchoring points for the shelter’s fasteners. Then insert the metal plug to secure it.
Calling in a professional to install your pool enclosure
Some steps may be beyond your DIY skills. It is therefore advisable to delegate the most technical operations to professionals.
Standards to follow
Before opening the site, and especially to avoid demolition work, you need to find out about the regulations applicable to open pools. The law governs the NF P 90-309 standard for protective devices for private swimming pools. In concrete terms, this means checking the structure of the pool wall to ensure compliance with the various recommendations.
The law stipulates that once the enclosure is closed, all access to the pool is forbidden. It must not contain any objects that could be dangerous to children, and must be capable of resisting attempts by children under 5 to open it. Last but not least, a pool enclosure that complies with standards must resist wind and snow.
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in a fine of up to 45,000 euros. Thanks to the widespread adoption of this standard, a professional pool builder can build a pool enclosure that complies with the norm. When you call on the skills of this type of service provider, you benefit from an impeccable installation.
Understanding the price of a pool enclosure
Before moving on to the technical side of things, you should always consider the price of the pool enclosure, as well as its technical and aesthetic qualities. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you contact an expert in the field.
You may also want to compare pool enclosure quotes. To do this, simply use online comparators. These tools will even help you find pool enclosure installation professionals.
Building your own pool enclosure: an economical alternative
Today, for economic and moral reasons, self-built buildings are becoming increasingly popular. With this in mind, the self-build system is an option that more and more people are considering. This also applies to pool enclosure projects. But is this really a good idea?
In reality, kit pool enclosure design is based on an industrialized process. In other words, production takes place in series of machined modules. From a technical point of view, production costs are cut in half or even more. In this way, kit pool enclosures cost less.
Doing all or part of the construction of your pool enclosure yourself also reduces or eliminates the cost of professional intervention. The structural workload and labor saved can considerably reduce project costs. For an average budget, by using a kit enclosure, you can be sure that the construction will be as reliable as those carried out by professionals.
