Roofs for Pools

Glass Roofs in Pool or Spa Areas

Glass roof systems form a part of the overall swimming pool glass design, enhancing the aesthetics, functionality, and usability of private swimming pools or spa spaces. These glass roofs provide a sleek and modern look, offering unobstructed views of the sky while protecting swimmers from weather elements. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, glass roofs can also create a more controlled and comfortable swimming environment, maintaining ideal temperatures, improving air quality, and reducing maintenance needs. One of the key innovations in this space is heated glass which helps reduce condensation which is one of the most common issues with glass roofs.

When considering a glass roof for a private swimming pool, there are several types of systems to choose from, each offering unique benefits depending on the desired level of coverage, openness, and climate control.

Fixed Glass Roofs for Pools

Frameless Rooflights for Pools

Our award-winning Invisio thermally broken rooflight glass is back painted to conceal all the fixtures and angles while offering a completely flush appearance. Depending on the size of structural glass rooflight, low iron glass beams can be included in the pool design for expansive panels.

Structural Glass Roofs for Pools

Structural glass roofs for pools offer flexibility and maximum natural light.

For panels in excess of 1.2m on horizontal roof installations with a pitch, frameless structural glass beams for additional support is recommended to reduce deflection.

Additionally, solar control glass is recommended for structural pool glass roofs to prevent Overheating in compliance with Part O of Building Regulations

The structural fixed glass rooflight at Purbeck weighed in excess of 1800kg and required both solar control glass and frameless structural glass beams as additional support.

Structral glass roof to Purbeck pool space

Glass Floors over Pools

Walk on glass floors over pools are a fantastic choice for multi-storey living where every sq ft of useable space counts. Properties such as London period properties are commonly terraced houses with deep yet narrow footprints. Basement pools with the addition of structural glass walk-on rooflights allow natural light to enter as well as increasing useable space on the upper level.

Walk on glass at Cornwall Terrace London Period property

Cornwall Terrace is a prime example of a London period properties reconfigured to make the best of natural light and space with walk on structural glass.

Heated Glass for Roofs over Pools

Heated glass roofs for pool designs offer the ultimate thermal barrier that helps maintain consistent temperatures in the space between the pool and the roof. The other major benefits of heated glass is the prevention of condensation or fogging which can lead to mold, and the ability to use glass as the main source of heat removing any requirement for a radiator, thus enhancing a minimal design roof for a pool space. With glass roofs in ceilings with restricted access for maintenance, it makes sense to reduce condensation and subsequent mold as a preventative approach to longevity.

At Hamilton Terrace , a Grade II Listed home in London has a series of heated walk on glass roofs installed to its luxury basement pool and wellness space.

Hamilton Terrace heated rooflights

Using Glass Roofs in Pool or Spa Areas