If your swimming pool is exposed to the sun all day, the water may get too warm for you or it may be just right and you will never have to resort to using a pool heater. While heating the pool water with the sun is a great idea on theory, in practice you might want to think again because as you and your family are out enjoying the pool, the sun could be baking down on you and you won’t have an option to leave the pool and simply lounge poolside. You might find yourselves running from the cool depths of the pool into the house to escape the sun’s warm rays. If you want to be able to enjoy the swimming pool, regardless of how high the sun is in the sky, talk with your Knoxville, Tennessee swimming pool contractor for some advice and options on landscaping.
There are several ways you can go when it comes to pool-side shading. You can plant trees that will offer escape from the hottest part of the day under its leafy branches and boughs but remember, with trees come leaves, bugs and other debris that will be depositing themselves within your pool and cause you extra cleaning and maintenance and could also clog your pool drains.
Some other options Tipton Pools swimming pool builders explain are:
- Pergolas and gazebos – these permanent structures offer shaded areas and are typically large enough to accommodate outdoor furniture, chaise lounges and even outdoor kitchen set ups
- Umbrellas – these movable shade providers come in a variety of shapes, styles and colors and can be easily moved from location to location and even if you decide to plant one semi-permanently, they typically move, spin and bend to offer shade in different areas
- Awnings – you can have an awning – retractable or permanent installed that will extend from the house. This option hinges on how close your pool is to your house.
There are myriad ways to add shade to your backyard pool area that will not only enhance the hours you can spend around it, but will also enhance the aesthetics of your outdoor living space.