Would you get a pool w/o a screen room?

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by cmj_fla

Also, it is hard to get Homeonwer's Insurance without it being secured (trying to prevent unnecessary drownings) and the easiest way to do that is get a screen enclosure.

A fence with a pool latch on the gate is all you need for insurance purposes. That's what I have and have never had any problem obtaining insurance.

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

I have a pool that is not enclosed. I have a removable baby net barrier across the pool deck, however, as well as a fence, which satisfied the HOA.

The pool is cleaned once a week. No terrible problems with bugs, though I'm sure I get more than someone with a screen.

I don't want a screen-in. I like the way the pool blends into the backyard and becomes a part of it. Besides, in a hurricane, a screen enclosure simply means ripped screens or a destroyed enclosure... and they can be MEGA bucks to replace.

Others may disagree, but that's my $0.02

Completely agree with you. We have a navigator pool cleaner. Costs $450.00 and keeps the pool spotless. We never do anything but get the water tested at the local pool store and add salt or acid once in a while.

We have no screen..but paver decking and lagoon style pool with natural stone grotto and coping looking over 300 acres of forested land. There is no way I would ruin this view with a screen.

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by pianogal

Completely agree with you. We have a navigator pool cleaner. Costs $450.00 and keeps the pool spotless. We never do anything but get the water tested at the local pool store and add salt or acid once in a while.

We have no screen..but paver decking and lagoon style pool with natural stone grotto and coping looking over 300 acres of forested land. There is no way I would ruin this view with a screen.

Oops..just realized I had already replied to this post...Sorry

[Parrotrosie]

Haha..it's all good, we did just look at a home for sale this past weekend that has a beautiful lake view...with a pool and no screen room (we can always add that later) and I question the addition of a screen that might ruin the view, HOWEVER, I want to USE the pool and being on a lake, I am certain to be eaten alive by bugs....lol! So, we can always play that one by ear should the bank come to their senses and lower their asking price.

[Pumpkin Eater]

I would not want a pool without a screen.

[LisaJonz]

It's best to have an enclosure if you're going to have a pool. I think a screened in area is a necessity whether you have a pool or not...mosquitoes can be rough.