As the year draws to a close we all realize that the market is at a historic turning point. Pool owners are more demanding than ever and that is completely normal. In effect they are investing in their quality of life and they want guarantees. Their concerns are twofold ecology and budget. The impact of the RE2020* is being felt and the question is on everyone’s lips how to guarantee an increase in swimming time while controlling water and energy consumption.
The Pool Enclosure, A Solution for Extended Swimming and Comfort
The results of the survey conducted by the French Federation of Pool Professionals (FPP) are unequivocal. The solution that addresses all market expectations is indeed the pool enclosure. The enclosure has surpassed the status of a simple safety device. Now it is the ideal partner to guarantee customers maximum comfort flawless safety and above all impressive savings.
The commercial impact of this statement is huge you can assure your customer that they will double their swimming time going from 90 days to 180 days per year. This is the immediate effect of the enclosure. Thanks to the greenhouse effect the pool gains an average of 8 to 10°C making swimming pleasant from April until October. Moreover the savings are spectacular and constitute an easy argument to communicate. The enclosure keeps water in the basin reducing evaporation by up to 70%. Consequently this translates into an annual water saving of up to 75% on refilling. This is a decisive advantage at a time when water sobriety has become a national priority.
Impressive Water and Energy Savings
This is a strong argument in times of restrictions. The heat pump runs less because thermal insulation causes energy consumption to drop by 40%. Furthermore the need for chemical treatments is divided by two due to less stressed filtration.
Finally the return on investment is quick. Indeed thanks to these accumulated savings the pool enclosure can be amortized in only 2 to 3 years. This is a cost that quickly transforms into a benefit for the family budget. These figures transform the simple sale of equipment into a life solution and an intelligent investment.
The FPP analysis helps us to accurately target the needs of each customer. For those who want simplicity the telescopic enclosure remains the classic choice. It is easy to handle and installed in only two days. It guarantees NF P90-308 safety and appreciated versatility. Likewise for those who favor urban discretion the flat and medium-height enclosure is the current trend. It blends into the environment ideal for a terrace or a small garden.
Even better adding an enclosure increases the resale value of the house by 8%. This is a decisive argument for real estate clients. Sustainable innovation focuses on lean-to enclosure models particularly suited to narrow garden configurations. These systems use an existing wall to extend the pool and its use until autumn. These models are pioneers they recycle condensation water for irrigation and adhere to a “zero waste” approach (a record saving of 15 million liters of water was noted in test installations).
The Future Is Already Here
Looking towards 2026 the enclosure will be even smarter and greener. There is talk of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) so that it opens or closes automatically depending on the weather. In addition it will be energy autonomous thanks to discreet solar panels. Furthermore the materials will be increasingly sustainable (recycled aluminum bio-sourced components).
Do not let the enclosure be an option anymore. It is time to systematically include it in the initial quote. Use the FPP Eco-Piscine tool to show the customer black on white how much they will save in water and energy. This is the best way to transform an ecological necessity into a commercial opportunity. Thus you ensure that our customers enjoy their pool not for a few weeks but for six months or more. The future belongs to those who offer responsible pleasure. The pool enclosure is that future.
*The Environmental Regulation 2020 (RE2020) is the new French standard that applies to the construction of new buildings (individual houses collective housing offices educational buildings etc.) gradually replacing the old Thermal Regulation 2012 (RT 2012).
