Choosing the height of your telescopic pool enclosure
The telescopic pool enclosure is the most popular type of enclosure in France to secure and protect a swimming pool. Indeed, its opening system enables you to cover and uncover the pool very easily according to your wishes, allowing you to enjoy your pool later in the season. Although you may have decided on a telescopic pool enclosure, perhaps you are not sure of the height to choose? Ultra-low-profile, low-profile, mid-height, full-height? Here is everything you need to know to enable you to choose the height of the telescopic pool enclosure that will fully suit your needs for your aquatic space.
The flat telescopic enclosure: a discreet and economical solution
The ultra-low telescopic enclosure is installed at ground level, practically at the level of the coping. A retractable ultra-low enclosure benefits from sleek design and its low height offers absolute discretion. Its glazing is generally made of honeycomb polycarbonate, a very lightweight, durable and UV-resistant material that guarantees warmer water. An ultra-low-profile telescopic pool enclosure is ideal if you are looking for an enclosure that totally and discreetly blends into its surroundings, protecting in-ground pool water from impurities, debris and pollution at an economical price, with a durable, long-lasting aluminium structure.
Why choose a low-profile telescopic enclosure?
The height of the low-profile telescopic enclosure structure is less than or equal to 1 m. In general, this type of enclosure has a curved or angled form, i.e. with several straight sides forming angles and offering sleek lines. The low-profile pool enclosure has the advantages of easily fitting into the landscape and of retaining heat longer because of the limited volume of air above the water. It enables you to swim under shelter and to keep your head out of the water with total safety when partially closed, in mid-season, for example. Like for ultra-low-profile telescopic enclosures, the construction of a low-profile enclosure does not require a prior declaration of works or building permit in order to comply with the law, which facilitates their installation. It is the most common height in France today for telescopic pool enclosures, because the price for this type of enclosure is suitable for all budgets.
The mid-height telescopic enclosure, a good compromise
Mid-height telescopic pool enclosures are considered to be those measuring between 1 m and 1 m 80 in height. This size is not enough to enable you to create a true recreational area around the pool, but this type of enclosure nevertheless has many advantages. Indeed, a mid-height telescopic pool enclosure preserves the quality of the water and enables comfortable bathing in all seasons, whether you opt for glass, plexiglas or honeycomb polycarbonate glazing. The modules can be easily retracted in summer and there is enough room for comfortable bathing when temperatures fall and the enclosure is closed. This is a retractable installation that is a little more expensive than a flat or low-profile enclosure, but its quote price remains accessible, especially if you choose an aluminium structure.
A full-height telescopic enclosure to create a true swimming area
Whether its structure is made of aluminium, steel or wood, a full-height telescopic pool enclosure is ideal for those who want to bathe year-round. For this, it is sufficient to equip the full-height enclosure with a suitable heating system and choose glazing that offers good thermal insulation, such as glass double-glazing, to maintain a pleasant temperature in winter. With a structure over 1 m 80 in height, it enables you to install a cosy living space around your covered in-ground pool, sheltered from bad weather and cold in all seasons, like a veranda, extension or garden shelter. Full-height pool enclosures are often wider than the swimming pool and encompass the coping, or even the terrace. A full-height telescopic enclosure thus enables swimming at any time, and you can relax by the poolside even when it is completely closed to keep you sheltered from harsh weather or UV rays. If you choose this type of enclosure, it is important to be accompanied by a professional who will provide support for the administrative procedures.
