Project Overview
Located in Paris, Illinois, this backyard pool was designed as a place for relaxation and recreation for the homeowners and their guests. However, seasonal weather often limited how frequently the pool could be used comfortably.
The homeowners wanted a way to extend their swimming season while keeping the pool area clean and protected from the elements. At the same time, they wanted to maintain the open feel of their backyard during warm weather.
Project Details
Location: Paris, Illinois
Industry: Residential
Roof System: CabrioEnclosure
Wall System: Sliding Door System
Dimensions: 28 ft x 55 ft
Cabrio Solution
Cabrio Structures installed a custom CabrioEnclosure designed to transform the outdoor pool area into a flexible indoor-outdoor environment.
Paris uses:
- CabrioEnclosure roof system
- Single peak retractable enclosure design
- Three retractable bays
- Sliding doors and windows with flyscreens
The retractable bays glide along low-profile tracks and nest within one another when opened, allowing the pool area to transition easily between open-air and enclosed environments.
Result
Extended Swimming Season
The enclosure allows the homeowners to enjoy their pool far beyond the traditional summer months.
Flexible Indoor-Outdoor Pool Experience
The retractable bays make it easy to open the structure on warm days and close it for protection during cooler weather.
Cleaner Pool Environment
The enclosure helps keep leaves, insects, and debris out of the pool area.
A Comfortable Backyard Retreat
The pool area has become a protected gathering space for relaxing and entertaining.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Enclosures in Paris, Illinois
Illinois swings from sub-zero winters to hot, humid summers, with unpredictable spring storms and fall cold snaps in between. A pool enclosure turns your backyard pool into a space you can actually use through all of it. In cooler months, the enclosed structure traps warmth and blocks cold winds, so your water temperature stays comfortable without skyrocketing heating costs. During summer, you can retract the panels and swim in the open air. It’s that flexibility that makes an enclosure worth the investment here, where the weather rarely cooperates for more than a few months at a time. Learn more about retractable pool enclosure benefits.
A retractable pool enclosure uses independently moving bays that glide along low-profile tracks built around your pool deck. Each bay nests inside the next when you open them, so they stack compactly to one end and leave the pool completely exposed. When you close the enclosure, the bays extend back into position and create a sealed, weatherproof space. Homeowners operate the system themselves without needing special training or equipment.
Yes, and many homeowners across Illinois and neighboring Midwest states do exactly that. When the enclosure is closed, it creates a greenhouse effect that captures solar heat during the day. Paired with a standard pool heater, this makes comfortable swimming possible even in January. The enclosed space also shields swimmers from wind chill, which is often the real reason outdoor pools feel unusable in colder months. Most of our Midwest clients report adding four to six months to their swimming season, and some use their pools 12 months a year.
Our enclosures are engineered specifically for regions that get hit with heavy snow loads, driving rain, and strong gusts. The aluminum frames and polycarbonate glazing panels are rated to handle the structural demands of Midwest winters. Snow slides off the curved or peaked roof profiles rather than accumulating, and sealed joints between bays prevent rain from leaking through. Wind is addressed through the track system itself, which anchors each bay to the foundation so panels don’t shift or rattle during storms. The result is a pool area that stays dry, clean, and debris-free regardless of what’s happening outside. You can explore the full range of residential retractable roof options we offer.
It does, and the savings add up faster than most people expect. When your pool is enclosed, leaves, pollen, insects, and dirt stay out. That means your filter runs less often, you spend less time skimming and vacuuming, and your chemical balance stays more stable because debris isn’t constantly throwing it off. The enclosure also cuts down on water evaporation, which is one of the biggest hidden costs of pool ownership. Less evaporation means less water replacement and fewer chemical top-ups. Over a full year, homeowners typically notice a meaningful drop in both maintenance hours and supply costs. Learn more about how a retractable pool enclosure saves on long-term costs.
