If you own a home in Florida, you probably have a pool. One question you may have is whether or not you should use safety barriers or screens to enclose your pool. Safety requirements in Florida vary, so you should check for your local requirements. There are also other practical reasons that you may consider installing a screen around your pool for your health and safety. Below, we’ll look at some of the pros and cons of a screened in pool for your home, your health, and your lifestyle.    

The Positives

Security

A screen around your pool provides protection from dirt, dust, insects, leaves, yard debris, snakes, birds, and alligators. This is an especially important consideration if your yard is not fenced in. You really don’t want unwanted guests coming to visit your swimming pool.  

Maintenance

It’s much easier to maintain your pool if you have a screen around it. Extra debris will be kept out with the protection. You’ll appreciate not having to use the net often to clean out all of the leaves.  

You’ll Have More Time To Swim

If the pool is enclosed, you’ll have more swim time. It will be easier to go for night swims and you’ll be protected from the bugs and other natural elements the whole year through. You’ll also be protected from the sun, which helps keep your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. You can enjoy a swim without worrying about the dangers of the sun any time of the year in Florida.  

The Drawbacks

Limitations In Your Yard

If your pool is screened in, you may not have as much freedom to do the things you envision in your yard as far as landscaping goes. There may not be as many areas of green with a screened in pool as there would be if the screen wasn’t there.

The Water Temperature

The temperature of your pool water may suffer if you have a screened in pool. This is because the sun isn’t hitting the water during the day. If you can’t stand colder water, you may want to consider installing a pool heater. 

It’s An Investment

It may be a bit of an investment to get your Florida pool screened in. In many areas, it’s actually a requirement to install your pool with a screen, so you don’t want to overlook these standards. There are more positives than negatives when it comes to adding this feature to your backyard. It may take some getting used to but the safety and security that a screened in pool will provide are ultimately worth it.