Tampa, Florida is known for great weather and lots of sunshine. Temperatures are typically so mild in winter, it almost doesn’t count as winter. Ask anyone who lives outside of Florida, and they'll tell you that 50 degrees isn’t winter cold. While those of us who live in the Tampa Bay area may miss out on snow and skiing, we can to use our backyard pools year round.
In northern areas, even north Florida, it's important to protect backyard pools from damage that can be caused by freezing temperatures. This means pools must prepared for winter. It's a process that involves cleaning the pool, draining the water from it, winterizing the pipes and covering the pool. Tampa swimming pool owners do not need to do all this work!
Year round use encourages pools to be more connected to the house as a main area for entertaining friends and family. Many people in our area choose to have the backyard pool located in a screened enclosure as an extension of the main house. This is less common in northern regions when the pool will be shut down for several months each year.
Building a screened enclosure around a swimming pool is a popular choice in Tampa other reasons as well. Screens help keep the pool clean by protecting the pool from leaves and other debris, especially if trees are nearby. They also help protect against bugs like mosquitoes, which can be bothersome in Florida area especially at dusk. Screens can also keep snakes, frogs and other unwanted animals out of the pool. To maintain an outdoor look and feel, sliders and windows can be added.
In Tampa, it is also popular to use tropical landscaping around the pool area. You can create a private tropical get-away right in your own backyard. Using palm trees, shrubs, flowers and other accents can give your pool a unique and tranquil look.
If you are interesting in a Tampa swimming pool, please contact us at Grand Vista Pools today!
