Whether you are replacing the covering material on a pool enclosure or designing a new one there are some guidelines that are worth following.
- The thicker the polycarbonate, the less likely that condensation will form on the inside surface of the polycarbonate. This is especially the case is colder climates where the difference between the cold outside air and the warm and moist inside air causes condensation to gather. High moisture and condensation eventually will lead to mold and mildew.
- Pool enclosures can easily become very hot inside. We always recommend the white/opal polycarbonate. Bronze typically lets in 30% more heat than white. The light transmission is greater, plus the dark color causes the sheet to get hot in direct sun. By special request we can provide you a low light white that provides a cooler environment.
- Cross ventilation air flow in a pool enclosure is important. A typical design is sliding glass doors around the perimeter and exhaust fans high in the gable end to dump out hot air.
If you have further questions Contact Sundance about you project. Keep in mind Metal Building Frames are perfect for being covered with polycarbonate. Simply use sliding glass doors on the south facing vertical wall, more doors and fans on the east and west walls, polycarbonate above and around doors, maybe insulate the north wall, or attach to a structure and use polycarbonate on the roof.