When you invest in a pool enclosure, you usually do it to keep your pool luxurious, clean, and safe from animal invaders. But sometimes, the enclosure itself will need protection, especially during times of extreme weather, such as hurricanes. Here are tips on how to protect your pool enclosure from harsh weather.
Eliminate Projectiles
Even if you discover that your insurance covers your pool enclosure, you should take additional steps to protect it. These steps include trimming the branches of adjacent trees and bushes that can become projectiles during a hurricane. When you do this, you prevent the chance of winds sending them through the screens of your pool cage.
Move Loose Objects Indoors
You should also move any loose objects on your patio or poolside areas indoors. These loose objects can range from potted plants to furniture to grills you have not bolted down since the hurricane can pick them up and send them through your screens. After you do so, you’ll have to pay less for any damage the enclosure suffers and not have to buy new items for your pool area.
Leave the Water in Your Pool
Although you may have considered draining your pool before the storm hits, you might be surprised to learn that you should not. The reason is that the water maintains the pool’s weight and holds it in its spot. When severe rainfall causes groundwater pressure, it can cause the pool to rise from the Earth. If you leave the water in your pool, you more effectively protect your investment.
Adjust for Airflow
Another important way to protect your pool enclosure during harsh weather is to remove its screens or its doors before the storm. This will help create a path for airflow and stop the wind from tearing and damaging your screens.
Although your property may still experience harm during extreme weather, these steps will limit the damage your pool enclosure suffers. You will be able to spend less on repairs and get more life out of your luxuries.
