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CliKIT on TVPergola for a swimming pool: our tips for a chic and practical relaxation area
The finishing touch? When you have a swimming pool, it sometimes takes very little to turn that space into the perfect place. Often, adding a pergola on the terrace or by the pool adds an undeniable charm, but above all a practical dimension that the whole family will enjoy. Find all our advice for installing a pool pergola and the assurance of achieving an optimal relaxation area.
Why install a pergola by your swimming pool?
From a place to keep an eye on the children to a sheltered space for dining by the pool or simply enjoying a moment of dolce far niente, the pergola for a swimming pool can be many things.
An extraordinary wealth of comfort awaits you if you choose to install a pergola by the pool. With a shaded section and a multitude of possibilities thanks to the modular nature of modern pergolas — and in particular the bioclimatic pergola — adding this structure is very likely to fill you with joy.
And a few minutes before diving into the pool, let us take a look at installing the pergola and, above all, the choices available to you.
Which pool pergola should you choose based on your needs?
There are several reasons that may lead you to install a pergola by your swimming pool. Of course, the current trend plays a part, but sometimes a pergola can serve as a screen from neighbours, especially when you want to enjoy your pool in complete privacy. Sometimes the reasons are purely practical, or aesthetic: the pergola enhances the outdoor space and the pool. With this in mind, we help you choose your future pergola.
This is where you will need to choose between a wall-mounted pergola or a freestanding pergola. Next comes the question of an aluminium pergola or a bioclimatic pergola, which will offer almost infinite possibilities and even the idea of gradually transforming the space into a kind of poolside pool house. In garden lounge, summer kitchen, jacuzzi, relaxation or bar mode, the pergola adapts to your wildest ideas.
The different types of pergolas for swimming pools
For a swimming pool as for a classic terrace or any other option available to you when installing a pergola, there are choices to be made — always based on personal needs, desires, and constraints.
What materials should you prioritise for a long-lasting pool pergola?
In order to stand the test of time and withstand water splashes as well as bad weather, aluminium should be the preferred material for a pool pergola. This installation can be demanding and shape your entire outdoor experience. You cannot afford to make the wrong preliminary choices, and we are convinced that an aluminium shelter is the perfect solution for such a structure by the poolside.
What size and shape should you choose for your pool pergola?
Let your imagination run wild — does that appeal to you? It is entirely possible with CliKIT, which always strives to help you enjoy yourself and adapt every structure to your home. Thanks to kit-based but above all made-to-measure structures, you can choose the size and depth of your choice. Generally, everything depends on the main sun exposure and the size of the terrace next to the pool, but bear in mind that the choice is personal and above all, infinitely adaptable!
How to position your pergola around the swimming pool?
Both to avoid obstructing the flow of water and to protect the furniture and any people under the pergola, we recommend placing the start of the shelter two or three metres from the water's edge.
In any case, it remains important to understand that a pergola cannot replace a pool enclosure and that it is nothing more and nothing less than a relaxation space.
Both to avoid obstructing the flow of water and to protect the furniture and any people under the pergola, we recommend placing the start of the shelter two or three metres from the water's edge.
Do you need planning permission for a pool pergola?
There are always questions when it comes to declaring your pergola. Whether it is a wall-mounted structure on the side of the house or a poolside shelter, the rules remain the same. If the surface area of the pergola does not exceed 20 m², only a prior declaration of works will be required.
What accessories should you add to optimise your pool pergola?
The versatility of pergolas is often the argument that wins over homeowners, and also the one that explains the current popularity of these structures. With the pergola accessories offered by CliKIT, you can transform your pool pergola and adapt it to all your desires. Blinds, side panels, lighting… Your pool days stretch on into the evening and the use of this outdoor space is made possible in all weathers.
Installation and maintenance: how to ensure the longevity of your pergola?
Aluminium is a guarantee of increased longevity, and it is for this reason that the pergolas offered by CliKIT are designed to last. As a bonus, only minimal maintenance is required to keep a structure in perfect condition for many decades. Each season, a clean with clear water and natural products will keep the louvres, posts and roof in impeccable condition.
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