Pool dome

[tcat]

I'm getting started on a diy PVC dome for my kidney shaped pool. Tired of all the oak pollen, acorns, leaves, so I'm preparing for next fall (too late this year!) As you can see, simple construction of 36" wide coping mounts. I place them around every 36". I add precut length of pipe after mounts are in place (2 person job). The pressure of the bow holds the mounts against the coping. All joints are bonded except where long pipes get added (compact storage).

My main question is cover material. I see black fine mesh covers (I needed 20'x40'). Do they make something in beige or brown? I could see this preventing evaporation and heat loss. Probably swim under it during some winter months, so letting some light through would be nice. But needs to be fine enough not to let pollen through. And light. Recommendations welcome!

 

[Texas Splash]

Do they make something in beige or brown?

Home Depot has that mesh covering in their outdoor section in beige. I used it on my fencing for a while.

 

[tcat]

Home Depot has that mesh covering in their outdoor section in beige. I used it on my fencing for a while.

Thanks! You must mean this stuff, looks good. With grommets every 12" would be easy to strap together for wider piece.

FENCE4EVER 92 in. x 50 ft. Beige Privacy Fence Screen Plastic Netting Mesh Fabric Cover with Reinforced Grommets for Garden Fence F4E-T850FS-A-93 - The Home Depot

FENCE4EVER fence screens are made of high quality pure virgin polyethylene, thus providing durability, high privacy rating and air flow circulation. It compliments very well with both residential and industrial fences. It provides a nice look and brings privacy to ideal applications for home...

www.homedepot.com

 

[Texas Splash]

That's nice as well, but not what I used before for my DIY stuff. The stuff I got at HD was just fabric (no grommets) and a bit cheaper, but that color. Much like overhead shade material you see at a lot of places. I think Lowe's had it as well.

 

[Arizonarob]

Pat I think you’re referring to “Solar screen”. It comes in big rolls?

 

[Texas Splash]

Pat I think you’re referring to “Solar screen”. It comes in big rolls?

Ah ha! That's it. Thanks. I couldn't remember the name, but I use that stuff for all kinds of things. Thanks Rob.

 

[tcat]

Found similar at Amazon, cheaper (and better quality I believe). I like the seams and grommets. Easy to splice together and tie down to the PVC. Will post pictures once complete (may not be until fall).

Amazon.com : ColourTree 8' x 50' Beige Plus Extra Heavy Duty Fence Screen Privacy Screen - Commercial Grade 220 GSM - Heavy Duty - 3 Years Warranty : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : ColourTree 8' x 50' Beige Plus Extra Heavy Duty Fence Screen Privacy Screen - Commercial Grade 220 GSM - Heavy Duty - 3 Years Warranty : Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

 

[duraleigh]

Do you get any freezing rain/ ice in Austin?

 

[tcat]

Do you get any freezing rain/ ice in Austin?

Maybe once every 2 or or 3 years.

 

[duraleigh]

I would guess an ice storm would bring it down.

 

[tcat]

Well, finally got cover on a couple weeks ago. Heavy wind knocked some down, but still does a good job keeping leaves out, condensation and heat in. Short video of Steam this 31 degree day (water at 80).

 

[Texas Splash]

Cool! Yeah, it was a bit chilly for us this morning.

 

[tcat]

78 today, with pool at 82. Only found 5 leaves in the pool! This thing is great, holds heat and keeps water from evaporating. No skimming needed.

 

[tcat]

Ok, PVC just isn't strong enough. A good wind blew half over. Changed to 2x4's. Still enough room to swim with 18" slope. Very easy to blow off. Holds heat well, turned on heat pump 4 days ago, temp now 80. Pool is staying much cleaner with oak drop than bubble cover laying on water. Not losing water to evaporation either. I'll never use bubbles again!