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Benefits of Pool Enclosures |
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Heat Benefits
The polycarbonate panels act like a greenhouse. Direct exposure to the suns rays or, on cloudy days, the effect of diffused rays warms the air within the enclosure. At night or on cooler days the heat of the enclosed atmosphere is gradually lost.
At the start of the season the water temperature in an unheated pool rises by 2oC per day when exposed to direct sunlight.
The water temperature also rises on clear days even when there is no direct sun.
Evaporation of water from the pool leads to loss of heat. If the temperature difference between water and air is 3oC, a 32 m2 pool will lose 40 litres of water per day, and an 80 m2 pool will lose 100 litres per day. An enclosure – by isolating the water surface from the external atmosphere and by decreasing the thermal gradient – slows down the evaporation of water from the pool.
An effective additional method of reducing water evaporation is to spread a solar bubble or foam covers over the water surface. Solar bubbles directly exposed to sun and frost are not durable and become dirty easily. But when they are used under an enclosure they perform their function very well. The combination of a bubble or a foam cover with an enclosure is a highly successful way of reducing water heating costs.
The use of a suitable heat retention cover is strongly recommended to reduce evaporation, which is the cause of condensation.
If you get too warm inside, just move the segments of the enclosure, and in a few moments you will be swimming in the open air.
Enable the pool to be used for a longer period (from late spring to early autumn) without additional water heating costs. Will provide considerable solar heating gain
Traps the heat produced by the suns rays or heated water eliminate wind chill which ensures that heat gained is not wasted. Lower water heating costs by preventing temperature loss.
Water Temperature Comparison Graph
Compare pool water temperatures with and without a pool enclosures. Figures taken from IPC research.
Construction of our IPC Pool Enclosures
IPC designed pool enclosures -
We use frame profiles specially designed for sliding swimming pool enclosures by our engineers. We have minimized the width of the visible framing to maximize the viewing area through the transparent wall panels and provide a clean, finished appearance.
Telescopic Sliding Segments -
Mobile swimming pool enclosures are constructed with telescopic sliding segments. Depending on the option chosen, the segments may be moved independently in both directions or as a single synchronized telescopic system.
Why IPC Enclosures -
The aluminium design with stainless steel fasteners is unaffected by the high moisture environment found within swimming pool enclosures.
From the largest pool enclosure to the smallest spa enclosure, the IPC has limitless design options to meet any need.
Structure -
The framework of the structure consists of aluminium profiles.
The aluminium construction is filled out with polycarbonate panels.
Strong and robust system anchors enclosures to the ground
Roofing and Side Walls -
Enclosures are fitted with polycarbonate panels: opaque or solid (transparent).
Solid polycarbonate panels have the optical properties of clear glass. Polycarbonate is a versatile, tough plastic used for a variety of applications, from bulletproof windows to compact disks (CDs). It is nearly unbreakable.
Sliding & Wind-Resistance Systems -
Sliding systems consist of polyamide rollers with stainless steel bearings. Segments of the enclosures slide on ground rails or directly over the ground (in enclosures without rails).
Wind resistance is provided by extremely durable stainless plates.
Ground Rails -
We are particularly proud of our excellent super-flat KOMFORT and PROGRES ground rails.
As well as having an exceptionally elegant appearance, out of all the models available in Europe they provide the highest degree of safety for persons walking around the pool. Tiny grooves on the surface help prevent slipping.
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