MORE INFORMATION
• Energy Boost
As energy efficiency becomes more important, some homeowners may want to insulate their pools. Here’s how.
• Side Benefit
When insulating pools, spas and waterfeatures, builders should think about the plumbing, too.
• Small Measures
There are ways to make a smaller difference without actually installing insulation.
When looking for ways to save on energy costs for your clients, always begin with a cover.
Evaporation accounts for 70 percent of heat loss, and covers largely curtail it. Other measures such as insulation can augment the cover.
“If you’re not covering your pool, don’t bother with insulation,” says engineer Neil Anderson, president of Neil O. Anderson and Associates.
