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Aqua Shield's Telescopic Enclosure is
designed and built especially with the colder
climate areas such as Canada, Maine, Minnesota,
Colorado (northern United States) in mind. Aqua
Shield Telescopic enclosure uses a
thermal glazing
specially manufactured to capture the sun's rays to
create a warm enclosed environment while minimizing
loss of heat generated by sun and water heater. A
reinforced rubber sweep attached to the frame
sections seals in the warm air and keeps the drafts
out.
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No. Aqua Shields are considered temporary removable
structures.
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Aqua Shield's conventional models are designed to
slide and hold the enclosure simultaneously. The
tracks provide security from all sorts of extreme
weather, while allow a smooth and easy sliding
motion of the sections (just like a sliding door
closet in your home). The enclosure can be opened
or closed in five minutes. Conventional models
require a flat foundation.
Aqua Shield's trackless design offers the same
advantages as our conventional model but does not
require a perfectly flat foundation. Since there is
no track, it takes more time to roll the sections in
place. The sections also have to be fastened to the
ground when anticipating windy or stormy weather
conditions.
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Aqua Shield Enclosure is available up to 50' wide,
length up to 125'.
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The
low-shield
is a quarter of a circle, its height depends on the
width. It is walk able in the front or the back of
the enclosure.
The
high-shield
is half of a circle, its height also depends on the
width. The high-shield offers more head room
throughout the enclosure. It is ideal for people who
want to use the diving board.
The
ellipse shield
is not as high as the high-shield, but still offers
the same amount of head room throughout the
enclosure.
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Safety features include locking pins
to keep the frames fixed and lock for the door.
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No; the design of the track and the rubber sweep
prevents this.
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This is a matter of choice. The
structure is self-venting and all materials used in
the construction of Aqua Shield products are not
affected by condensation. Should it occur simply
open one of the sections.
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The components of an Aqua Shield Enclosure are:
1) sections, consisting of an
aluminum frame with glazing and reinforced rubber
sweep;
2) aluminum tracks;
3) a set of end panels.
These all arrive pre-assembled.
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A patio door is fitted as standard at
one end. Optional extra: A second door or a double
door.
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Aqua Shield's Telescopic Enclosure uses a rigid, yet
lightweight, corrugated
Polycarbonate glazing
that is 8mm thick. It is chosen for its excellent
light transmission, (yet prevents "see-through" for
added privacy,) profile structure, ability to
withstand extreme temperatures, antifog treatment,
fade resistance, and long service life.
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Reinforced extruded aluminum arches.
At the bottom of each frame section are four wheels
and four anchored plates, designed to both hold and
slide the enclosure.
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To install,
the tracks are first mounted on a flat foundation,
parallel and at opposite sides of the pool or patio.
Then, the frame sections are dropped onto the track,
beginning with the smallest section first.
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A square, level foundation of 3.5" reinforced
concreate is mandatory prior to installing the
tracks.
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Aqua Shield Enclosure works with any
kind of deck, provided the proper footings are laid.
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Yes, with new pool/patio installations. The
contractor must provide a concrete channel that is
square and parallel to allow for our tracks to sit
flush with the new patio surface.
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With normal use, Aqua Shield
Enclosure will provide you with many years of
trouble-free, year-round enjoyment. Aqua Shield
guarantees the aluminum structure for 10 years; the
polycarbonate manufacturer guarantees the glazing
for 10 years.
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Generally not, as the Aqua Shield
telescopic enclosure is considered a temporary
removable structure. Permission would be required
for any commercial use, or if the location is in a
sensitive area.
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Yes, because of the revolutionary
track and wheel design, the enclosure requires only
two people to open or close in a matter of minutes.
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Comparable pool enclosures
(permanent, non-telescopic) cost approximately from
$50/sq. ft to up to $120/sq. ft. Compare:
Aqua Shield Telescopic
Low-Shield models are
approximately from $23/sq. ft.
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Aqua Shield Telescopic Enclosure
arrives fully assembled. If you're handy around the
house, the average enclosure requires two people,
four-five hours
to install.
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Click on the link below to view
tables, that show the temperature fluctuations
during a three month period of an actual Aqua Shield
Enclosure installation over a pool, located in
Ashby, Massachusetts. It compares how the outside
air temperature has virtually no negative effect on
the temperature of the pool water and air inside the
enclosure.
Heat generated by sun and water heater is sufficient
to maintain a comfortable environment inside the
Aqua Shield in the cold winter months.
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