In the state of Connecticut, a safety barrier is required for your in-ground swimming pool. On October 1, 2022, Connecticut adopted new regulations from the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (Section 305), which allows an automatic pool cover to meet the barrier code standards.
Pros & Cons of Automatic Pool Covers
Adding an automatic cover to your swimming pool project is a big decision. While guaranteed to increase the cost of your pool installation, an automatic pool cover delivers many positives to consider. As we’ve discovered first hand through the 35+ years of installing gunite swimming pools, an automatic pool cover is a necessity for some, and of little interest to others.
Rectangular vs Free-Form: Which is best for your backyard?
One of the first major decisions to be made when planning your swimming pool design is whether the shape of the pool will be rectangular or free-form. After getting some design inspiration from our Portfolio, Pinterest, and Houzz, you must turn to your own backyard to see what style is the best fit.
