What is a retractable pool enclosure?

Just envision a sunroom or solarium on wheels, Just like a solarium or a sunroom, retractable pool enclosures provides a real indoor setting that feels as if you are outdoors. However, unlike solariums, indoor pools or swim spas, retractable pool enclosures will open up your backyard. You get the best of both worlds!

What are retractable pool enclosures used for?

Typically, retractable swimming pool enclosures are used for swimming pools, spa pools and hot tubs. However, retractable enclosures can be used for more functions such as roofs (roof enclosure), indoor pool for hotels, restaurants (restaurant enclosures), covering patios or decks just like a sunroom or solarium. By connecting the pool enclosure to your home, you create easy direct access to your pool for the colder winter months.

What are the advantages of having a pool enclosure?

Retractable pool and patio enclosures provide the benefit of extending the life and service life of your pool and accessories while reducing maintenance time and costs. A retractable enclosure will also do the following: Extend your exercise and entertainment area for all four seasons. Provide exposure to the warmth of the sun without the harmful effects of UV rays Provide protection from irritating bugs and insects or even animals similar to a screen pool enclosure but even better And there are even more benefits !

How do retractable pool enclosures work?

Retractable enclosures also know as telescopic pool enclosures are composed of individual bays, which are telescopic so they retract, one inside the other. Each bay has it's own wheels which are mounted on a track system, guiding each section as it opens and closes. The enclosure can be opened fully or partially. An automated drive system handles the physical movement of the enclosure.

Can pool enclosures be used all year round?

Yes! Even on cloudy days, the enclosure will trap solar energy. Just like sunrooms the enclosure can increase air temperature by 10-20°C/18-36°F when fully closed. If you have a heated pool or swim spa the heated water will also provide an additional source of heat. In most cases, the heat from the sun and the water will keep the enclosure at a comfortable temperature. In northern areas with more severe winters we can provide additional heat sources using our hydronic floor design and air handlers.

How do I open the retractable pool enclosure?

Our enclosures are built with an automated drive system. Simply push a button and the enclosure will open easily! A large enclosure will fully open within minutes.

Can retractable pool enclosures go over an existing swimming pool or patio?

Yes, you can almost always put an enclosure over an existing inground swimming pool or patio creating outdoor pool enclosures when open and indoor pool enclosures when closed. Please contact us to discuss the details for your site.

How long does it take to order and install an enclosure?

This will depend primarily on the size of the enclosure. As a general guideline, it will take approximately 8-12 weeks once the permit is approved until your enclosure is installed and operational. The installation itself represents approximately 10 to 15 days of this time period depending on the model.

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Sharon, ON

Attached Operable Triple Peak swimming pool enclosure 35 ft wide x 55 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from a house attachment at the house coming to rest under the third fixed end bay completely off the deck on extended tracks, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 sliding doors with flyscreens, a house attachment for direct access and radiant in floor and space heating systems

Vaughan, ON

Attached Operable Triple Peak retractable pool enclosure 42 ft wide x 54 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from a 7 ft fixed end wall at the house coming to rest under the third fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 5 sliding doors with flyscreens, a house attachment for direct access and radiant in floor and space heating systems

Edgewood, WA

Paris, IL

Attached Operable Single Peak 28 ft x 55 ft long, with 3 bays getting larger as you go away from house. Bifolding doors in the end bay allow the enclosure to slide electrically toward the house, opening the entire pool deck area to the outdoors. Includes a couple of sliding doors with flyscreens for comfortable ventilation when the enclosure is in the closed position.

Holland Landing, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak pool enclosure 43 ft wide x 24 ft long with 2 bays, both operable, moving toward the house coming to rest over the roof of the house, includes automatic electric drive system, bifolding doors in the endbay and 2 sliding doors with flyscreens

Brander, AB

Attached Operable Single Peak swim spa enclosure 23 ft wide x 15 ft long with 2 bays, 1 operable, moving toward apart the house coming to rest under a fixed bay at the house, includes bifolding doors in the end bay and 2 sliding doors with flyscreens

East Gwillimbury, ON

Attached Fixed Single Peak Lean-To patio enclosure 10 ft wide x 15 ft long with 1 sliding door and 1 window with flyscreens

Milton, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak swimming pool enclosure 22 ft wide x 30 ft long with 4 bays, 3 of them sliding away from a 1 ft attachment at the house coming to rest under the 4th fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 sliding doors and 2 windows with flyscreens, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Swimming Pool Enclosure Edmonton Alberta

Pleasantview, AB

Attached Operable Single Peak spa enclosure with two bays, to cover excercise and swimspa area, with bifolding doors and windows in wall sections

Edmonton, AB

Attached Operable Single Peak restaurant enclosure with three bays and bifolding doors, to cover outdoor restaurant patio area

Austin, TX

Attached Operable Triple Peak swimming pool enclosure 32 ft wide x 55 ft long x 18 ft clear height inside for swimming pool volleyball, with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from a fixed house attachment at the house, coming to rest under the third fixed end bay completely off the deck on extended tracks, includes automatic electric drive system, 6 sliding doors with flyscreens and 1 automatic venting exhaust window in far endwall

Trent River, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak Lean-To swimming pool enclosure 18 ft wide x 50 ft long x 12 ft high at the house interface, with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from a fixed house attachment, coming to rest under the third fixed bay, with 1 man door, radiant in floor and space heating systems.

Moose Jaw, SK

Attached Operable Triple Peak pool enclosure 39 ft wide x 40 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from the house coming to rest under the third fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 windows with flyscreens

North York, ON

Operable Modified Single Peak Lean-To pool enclosure 42 ft wide x 59 ft long x 16 ft high at roof peak, with 3 bays and a 5 ft fixed end wall, 2 bays sliding over a third end bay and all four coming to rest completely off the deck on extended tracks, includes automatic electric drive system, bifolding doors at one end and 1 sliding doors and 3 windows all with flyscreens.

Retractable Pool Enclosure Moose Jaw Alberta

Iron Bridge, SK

Attached Operable Triple Peak swimming pool enclosures 44 ft wide x 55 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from the house coming to rest under the third fixed end bay, includes 2 sliding doors and 8 windows all with flyscreens, radiant in floor heating system

Valleyview, AB

Attached Fixed Single Peak pool enclosure 23 ft wide x 35 ft long, with 2 sliding doors and 6 windows with flyscreens

Portland, ON

Freestanding Operable Triple Peak swimming pool enclosures 31 ft x 50 ft with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart coming to rest over the 2 fixed end bays, includes automatic electric drive system, 1 man door and 4 sliding doors and 3 windows with flyscreens, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Chalfont, ON

Attached Triple Peak retractable pool enclosures 28 ft wide x 63 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them moving away from the house coming to rest under the third fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 sliding doors and 6 windows all with flyscreens, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Markham, ON

Attached Fixed Single Peak Lean-To patio enclosure 18 ft wide x 24 ft long, with 1 window with flyscreen, to cover raised patio area

Port Perry, ON

Attached Triple Peak retractable pool enclosures 28 ft wide x 48 ft long with 3 bays and 6 ft house attachment with vestibule, 2 middle bays moving away from the house coming to rest under the fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 1 sliding door, 1 man door and 3 windows, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Brampton, ON

Freestanding Triple Peak retractable pool enclosure 34 ft x 60 ft with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays, includes automatic electric drive system, 1 sliding door and 1 window with flyscreens, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Burlington, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak swimming pool enclosures 24 ft wide x 36 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the house coming to rest under the fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 4 sliding doors with flyscreens, radiant in floor and space heating systems

Edmonton Alberta Automatic Pool Enclosures

Edmonton, AB

Freestanding Single Peak retractable swimming spa enclosure 13 ft wide x 26 ft long with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays, includes automatic electric drive system, 1 sliding door and 1 window with flyscreens

Cairnburg, ON

Attached Single Peak retractable swimming pool enclosure 13 ft wide x 26 ft long with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart, coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays, includes 2 sliding doors and 1 window with flyscreens

Mississauga, ON

Fixed Triple Peak Lean-To swimming pool enclosures 30 ft wide x 62 ft long x 22 ft roof height at building interface, with 25mm glazing and several exit doors and windows - for elementary school swimming pool addition

Whitby, ON

Attached Single Peak retractable swimming pool enclosures 34 ft wide x 46 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the house coming to rest under the fixed end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 sliding doors with flyscreens

Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Pool Enclosures

Charlottetown, PEI

Attached Fixed Single Peak pool enclosures 30 ft wide x 54 ft long, with 1 sliding door and 6 windows with flyscreens

Cape Breton, NS

Freestanding Single Peak retractable pool enclosures 28 ft x 44 ft with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays, includes automatic electric drive system, 2 sliding doors and 2 windows with flyscreens

Raleigh, NC

Freestanding Operable Triple Peak pool enclosures 28 ft x 42 ft with 6 bays, 4 middle bays moving apart coming to rest over the 2 fixed end bays, for raised outdoor seaside patio, includes automatic electric drive system

Charlotte North Carolina Pool Enclosures

Charlotte, NC

Freestanding Operable Triple Peak swimming pool enclosures 30 ft x 40 ft with 4 bays, 2 middle bays moving apart coming to rest over the 2 fixed end bays, includes 2 sliding doors with flyscreens

Woodbridge, ON

3 Fixed Skylites, 7 ft wide x 13 ft long in sloped cathedral ceiling over heated living space

Cooksville, ON

Operable Single Peak Lean-To swim spa enclosure 14 ft wide x 28 ft long x 16 ft high at the house interface, with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from a fixed end wall, coming to rest under the third fixed bay, with 2 sliding doors and 2 windows, all with flyscreens.

Nephi, UT

Attached Triple Peak roof enclosure 61 ft wide x 50 ft long with 5 bays, 3 moving toward the house coming to rest over a fixed bay at the house, includes automatic electric drive system

Pleasantview, AB

Freestanding Fixed Single Peak swim spa enclosure for swimspa 11 ft x 33 ft with multiple doors and windows

Alexander, ND

Attached Operable Single Peak pool enclosure 29 ft x 40 ft with 3 bays, all moving away from the building coming to rest under a movable end bay, on extended tracks completely off the deck, includes automatic electric drive system and 1 sliding door

Trenton, NJ

Attached Operable Single Peak swimming pool enclosure 18 ft x 28 ft with 3 bays, all moving one way toward the building, with bifolds in the movable end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, 1 sliding door and 1 window with flyscreens

Barrhead, AB

Freestanding Fixed Single Peak pool enclosure, 15 ft x 19 ft with 3 sliding doors

Williston ND

Attached Retractable Single Peak pool enclosure 28 ft x 38 ft for apartment building pool with 5 bays, all moving one way toward the building, with bifolds in the movable end bay

Deschutes, OR

Freestanding operable single peak telescopic pool enclosure 32 ft x 56 ft with 4 bays, both middle bays sliding apart and under end bays with 3 sliding doors

Windsor, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak Lean-To telescopic pool enclosures 24 ft x 32 ft, with 3 bays sliding away from the attached end at a covered patio, includes automatic electric drive system and 1 set of 19 ft x 8 ft high bifolding doors

Guelph, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak swim spa enclosure 18 ft x 29 ft for swimspa with 4 bays, both middle bays sliding apart and under end bays with sliding doors and windows

Chester, VA

Operable Single Peak Lean-To swimming pool enclosures - 32 ft x 62 ft x 13'4' hgt at house wall with 6 bays, 4 in the middle sliding over the fixed end bays, includes automatic electric drive system and 1 set of oxxo sliding doors in each end

Kinnelon, NJ

Freestanding Triple Peak retractable swimming pool enclosure 42 ft x 54 ft with 4 bays, all moving one way with bifolds in movable end bay, includes automatic electric drive system, radiant in floor and space heating systems and four mandoors

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Freestanding Fixed Single Peak enclosure for swim spa enclosure 19 ft x 15 ft with multiple doors and windows

Port Credit, ON

Covered patio area for swim spa enclosure enclosed with bifolding doors and windows in wall sections

Des Moines, IA

Attached Operable Single Peak swimming pool enclosures 34 ft x 56 ft with 4 bays, 3 bays sliding under end bay with all bays moving off the pool and sliding doors

Edmonston Alberta Fixed Lean-To Pool Enclosures

Edmonston, AB

Attached Fixed Non-Operable Single Peak swimming pool enclosure 30 ft wide x 60 ft long. Includes 2 sliding doors and 2 windows with flyscreens. Installation site snowload of 86.2 Lbs/sq.ft.

Millerton, NY

Attached Operable Triple Peak retractable pool enclosure 27 ft wide x 40 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the house coming to rest under the 3th fixed end bay. Includes automatic electric drive system and 1 set of sliding doors with flyscreen.

Clayton, DE

Attached Single Peak swimming pool enclosures 31 ft wide x 54 ft long, 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the rear of the house, coming to rest under the 3rd fixed bay. Includes automatic electric drive system and 3 sets of sliding doors flyscreens

Mesa, AZ

Freestanding Operable Single Peak pool enclosure 24 ft wide x 44 ft long with 4 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the middle and coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays. Includes 1 set of 12 ft OXXO sliding doors, 1 set of 6 ft standard sliding doors and 7 windows all with flyscreens and 1 additional 40 inch wide man door

Lloydminster, AB

Attached Operable Single Peak Lean-to swimming pool enclosure 24 ft wide x 56 ft long, half it against the house and half of it freestanding, with 4 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the middle and coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays. Includes automatic electric drive system and 2 sliding doors with flyscreens. Installation site snowload of 37.6 Lbs/sq.ft.

Mission, BC

Freestanding Large Operable Triple Peak retractable pool enclosure 32 feet wide x 64 feet long with four bays, three of the bays moving in one direction coming to rest under the fixed end bay. Includes bifold doors in moveable end bay, one wide man door and automatic electric drive system to move three bays with a push of a button.

Dearborn, MI

Lakewood, NJ

Large Attached Single Peak indoor outdoor pool enclosure 34 ft wide x 61 ft long, 4 bays, house attachment connecting house to pool enclosure, 3 of them sliding away from the rear of the house, coming to rest under the 3rd bay. Option to move all bays including end bay off the pool with extended tracks. Includes patented automatic electric drive system and 2 sets of sliding doors flyscreens.

Kinnelon, NJ

Fixed Car Port Single Peak Lean-To Enclosure - 17 ft x 17 ft x 12ft6in hgt with 4 panels

Brampton, ON

Fixed Single Peak Lean-To swimming pool enclosure - 19 ft x 37 ft x 8'6" hgt at house wall with 6 panels, 2 sets of sliding doors in each end

Red Deer, AB

Fixed Single Peak Lean-To pool enclosure covering an endless pool - 15 ft wide x 19 ft long x 9'6" hgt at house wall with 3 panels, 2 sets of sliding doors.

Regina, SK

Large Attached Single Peak indoor outdoor pool enclosure 36 ft wide x 55 ft long, 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the rear of the house opening the patio and pool area, coming to rest under the 3rd fixed bay. Includes automatic electric drive system to move bays to any position with push button controls, and 4 sets of sliding doors flyscreens

Verona, WI

Attached Operable Single Peak indoor outdoor pool enclosure on knee wall 31 ft wide x 40 ft long with 4 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the middle and coming to rest under the 2 fixed end bays. Includes automatic electric drive system to move both middle bays to any position no pushing required, and 4 sets of sliding windows with flyscreens

Ottawa, ON

Attached Operable Single Peak retractable indoor outdoor pool enclosure to with stand high snow loads, 32 ft wide x 42 ft long with 3 bays, 2 of them sliding away from the house and stopping under the fixed end bay. With the automatic electric drive system the 2 moving bays open to any position to let the fresh air in, no pushing or pulling is required, 2 sets of sliding windows, 1 sliding door with flyscreens

Houston Texas Retractable Roof Enclosure

Houston, TX

Automatic Retractable Roof Enclosure 35 ft wide x 40 ft long with 2 bays, The first bay slides under the 2nd bay for opening half of the roof, or move both bays over extended tracks to uncover pool or patio area and coming to rest over the house, the automatic electric drive with push of a button controls allows the retractable roof to be opened to any position

Genoa City, WI

Operable Single Peak indoor outdoor pool enclosure 35 ft wide x 56 ft long with 4 bays positioned in between two buildings, 3 of them sliding from one end coming to rest under the 1 fixed end bay at house. Includes 2 set of sliding doors with flyscreens

Collingwood, ON

Attached Single Peak Lean-To restaurant patio enclosure with top hung bifolding doors on three sides, inlcuding 2 man doors. Designed to be used year round to cover outdoor restaurant patio area in local ski village.

Covers in Play designs and manufactures the most modern, state of the art architectural product of its kind. It is the only electrically operated, automatic, fully retractable system in the world that opens with a push of a button. COVERS in Play swimming pool enclosures allow you to swim year round in your own swimming pool, transforming your pool area into a summer oasis. Whatever the weather outside its always summer inside.

COVERS in Play electrically operated pool enclosures they can be opened with a touch of a button, allowing comfortable temperatures throughout the year near the pool. During the winter season the pool enclosure protects you from the elements. As the season warms up you can open it partially to allow the fresh spring air in without compromising the internal temperature. As the season changes to summer you can fully open the pool enclosure enjoy the full sun and soak up the heat of summer.

Framing System

Covers in Play framing system is assembled from custom extruded aluminum frames using a custom designed splice plate assembly that is unique to Covers in Play. COVERS in Play pool enclosure framing assemblies require no hammering that would cause damage to the aluminum frames during assembly and construction. The result of this patened framing system is larger clear vision areas that are pleasing to the eye.

In conjunction with the custom splice plate design the framing is prestressed with stainless steel tie rods allowing for greater wind and snow loads. In fact COVERS in Play pool enclosures are like big Lego or Meccano sets easy to assemble.

The patented framing system creates larger clear end wall and vision areas with slender support design, allowing you to take advantage of the sun while protecting you from harmful UV rays. So the entire pool dome or pool enclosure is light enough for fluid retraction movement and still has required strength for the most stringent of load requirements for local Building Code compliance.

The system is made from lightweight structural aluminum extrusions, clear acrylic end and side wall panels and polycarbonate roof panels that are fabricated into moveable bays dimensioned to slide under or over one other.

COVERS in Play swimming pool enclosures are specifically designed to allow for year round use of the area enclosed under the worst of all load conditions, ie. heavy snow and wind loads.

Architectural Quality Paint

The aluminum framing is finished the highest quality architetcural paint and comes in a range of colors. The paint finish has outstanding qualities that are resistant to chalking, color change, gloss shifting, humidity and chemical cleaning allowing for years of use without compromising the look and feel of the swimming pool enclosure. In addition, the architectural paint meets or exceeds all criteria of the AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) 2605 specification.

The superior engineering design allows COVERS in Play to offer a 20 year warranty on the structures.

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Retractable Swimming Pool Enclosures for patios too

Patios are usable outer spaces adjacent to residences or commercial units. You can enhance their functionality year round by installing a retractable patio enclosure. Whether you are using the patio for a swimming pool, dining space or any other use, COVERS in Play pool enclosures enable you to enjoy the area anytime, despite bad weather.

COVERS in Play retractable swimming pool enclosures can be completely or partially opened automatically with the motorized drive system, which manages all the physical movement with a simple push of a button.

Any size or shape, consult our experts to find the most suitable solution for your property. Whether it’s your residence, event venue, patio, restaurant or any other area, COVERS in Play can build a retractable patio or pool enclosure to meet your needs.

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COVERS in Play provides complete installation consulting and services for pool domes and pool enclosures wherever they might be. COVERS in Play specialists ensure that installation is completed on time and on budget, whatever the Enclosure design.

This gallery is a sampling of the range of retractable pool and patio enclosures that can be built based on the customers’ design requirements.

Call us at 905-589-3000 email at [email protected] for more information on custom pool enclosures near me.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a retractable pool enclosure?

Just envision a sunroom or solarium on wheels, Just like a solarium or a sunroom, retractable pool enclosures provides a real indoor setting that feels as if you are outdoors. However, unlike solariums, indoor pools or swim spas, retractable pool enclosures will open up your backyard. You get the best of both worlds!
What are retractable pool enclosures used for?

Typically, retractable swimming pool enclosures are used for swimming pools, spa pools and hot tubs. However, retractable enclosures can be used for more functions such as roofs (roof enclosure), indoor pool for hotels, restaurants (restaurant enclosures), covering patios or decks just like a sunroom or solarium. By connecting the pool enclosure to your home, you create easy direct access to your pool for the colder winter months.
What are the advantages of having a pool enclosure?

Retractable pool and patio enclosures provide the benefit of extending the life and service life of your pool and accessories while reducing maintenance time and costs. A retractable enclosure will also do the following: Extend your exercise and entertainment area for all four seasons.
Provide exposure to the warmth of the sun without the harmful effects of UV rays
Provide protection from irritating bugs and insects or even animals similar to a screen pool enclosure but even better And there are even more benefits !
How do retractable pool enclosures work?

Retractable enclosures also know as telescopic pool enclosures are composed of individual bays, which are telescopic so they retract, one inside the other. Each bay has it's own wheels which are mounted on a track system, guiding each section as it opens and closes. The enclosure can be opened fully or partially. An automated drive system handles the physical movement of the enclosure.
Can pool enclosures be used all year round?

Yes! Even on cloudy days, the enclosure will trap solar energy. Just like sunrooms the enclosure can increase air temperature by 10-20°C/18-36°F when fully closed. If you have a heated pool or swim spa the heated water will also provide an additional source of heat. In most cases, the heat from the sun and the water will keep the enclosure at a comfortable temperature. In northern areas with more severe winters we can provide additional heat sources using our hydronic floor design and air handlers.
How do I open the retractable pool enclosure?

Our enclosures are built with an automated drive system. Simply push a button and the enclosure will open easily! A large enclosure will fully open within minutes.
Can retractable pool enclosures go over an existing swimming pool or patio?

Yes, you can almost always put an enclosure over an existing inground swimming pool or patio creating outdoor pool enclosures when open and indoor pool enclosures when closed. Please contact us to discuss the details for your site.
How long does it take to order and install an enclosure?

This will depend primarily on the size of the enclosure. As a general guideline, it will take approximately 8-12 weeks once the permit is approved until your enclosure is installed and operational. The installation itself represents approximately 10 to 15 days of this time period depending on the model.