Limit Sun Exposure with a Pool Screen

Florida has the second highest rate of melanoma cancer cases in the United States. California has the highest rate. This is no surprise, as both states have sunny beaches with lots of water sports and outside fun. Ninety percent of skin cancers are due to sun exposure. Although most skin cancers are curable when detected early enough, it’s still staggering to consider that the number of melanoma skin cancer cases in the United States has practically doubled in the past 20 years.

UV Rays

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the harmful sunrays that cause the damage to skin. You can protect your skin with clothing and sunblock, but if you are in the sun every day at your pool, it’s easy to get lax about putting on sun screen every couple of hours as recommended. Kids forget to put on the protection they need for their sensitive skin. It’s suggested that almost 75% of the damage done to your skin happens before you are 20 years old.

Protect Your Family

You can protect your family with a pool screen and enclosure. The screen blocks harmful UV rays, but allows a breeze to cool you off during the summer and keeps the heat in during the winter. A screen also keeps small insects out of your swimming area, making it more comfortable for you.

Not only will a pool screen help prevent exposure to the sun by keeping small bugs out of your patio, it will help keep you safer from mosquito bites and bee stings. You’ll spend less time cleaning your pool because leaves and other debris can’t penetrate the screen.

Do what you can to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer and sun exposure. Have a custom designed pool screen installed at your home. Enjoy your pool without having to worry about bugs and sun.