Keeping an Altamonte Springs Pool Clean Under Heavy Tree Cover
Altamonte Springs takes its name from the elevated terrain its 19th-century settlers noticed, alta monte, Spanish for high hill, and that slightly higher ground is still part of the city’s character today. What was once a scattered collection of homes has grown into one of Seminole County’s most built-up suburbs, anchored by Uptown Altamonte and Cranes Roost Park, a 45-acre lakefront park built on what used to be a low-lying wetland where sandhill cranes gathered. Away from that commercial core, Altamonte Springs is full of established single-family neighborhoods around Lake Lotus, Spring Lake, and Sanlando Park, many with mature tree canopy that drops a steady load of leaves and pollen into any open pool.
Central Florida’s climate does the rest: hot, humid summers, near-daily afternoon storms, and a mosquito season that runs most of the year. A screen enclosure keeps that debris and insect pressure off the water and turns the pool deck into a space that is actually usable on a random Tuesday evening, not just after a full weekend of cleaning.
- Keeps leaves and pollen out of the pool under heavy tree canopy.
- Blocks mosquitoes through Central Florida’s long insect season.
- Reduces the time and chemical cost of pool upkeep.
- Meets Florida’s code requirements for a pool safety barrier.
- Cuts direct UV exposure on the patio.
- Adds usable outdoor living space in a densely built suburb.
CRA’s Licensing, Testing, and Industry Memberships
Every enclosure CRA installs in Altamonte Springs is built around the ChannelLock Self-Mating Beam, a patented aluminum beam system backed by nine U.S. patents and carrying Florida Product Approval Designation FL#19700, the only beam of its kind to hold that DBPR approval. In independent testing, the beam performed well above the industry-standard lap beam used in most older enclosures, which matters directly in a county that sees regular tropical storm activity. CRA is also a Florida State Licensed Contractor (Lic. SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440), an accredited BBB member with an A+ rating, and a member of the National Association of Home Builders and the Florida Aluminum Association.
- Nine U.S. patents and Florida Product Approval Designation FL#19700.
- Florida State Licensed Contractor, Lic. SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440.
- BBB Accredited with an A+ rating; NAHB and Florida Aluminum Association member.
The Full CRA Product Line Available in Altamonte Springs
Beyond pool cages and ScenicView screen enclosures, the company’s in-house teams also build entry and lanai enclosures, aluminum railings, fencing, seamless gutters, and carports, so an Altamonte Springs homeowner can handle multiple aluminum projects through one contractor rather than juggling several trades.
- Pool cages, screened lanais, and ScenicView enclosures.
- Entry and lanai enclosures, railings, fencing, gutters, and carports.
- In-house engineering, permitting, and installation.
Conclusion
Altamonte Springs has grown well beyond its original hillside settlement, and the neighborhoods around its lakes deserve pools that are easy to enjoy rather than a chore to maintain. Commercial Residential Aluminum’s licensed, patent-backed enclosures are built to hold up to Florida’s climate and code requirements. Reach out to CRA for a free quote on your Altamonte Springs project.
FAQs
1: Is CRA licensed to do both the enclosure and other aluminum work on my property?
Yes. CRA holds Florida State Contractor licenses SCC056736, CGC058897, and CBC1270440, which cover pool and patio enclosures as well as the company’s railing, fencing, gutter, and carport work.
2: How does CRA’s beam compare to what’s already on an older Altamonte Springs enclosure?
Most enclosures built years ago use a standard lap beam. CRA’s ChannelLock SMB is independently tested to be substantially stronger and is the only beam on the market with Florida Product Approval, which is worth knowing if you’re comparing a repair against a full replacement.
3: Does a screen enclosure help with the tree debris around Lake Lotus and Sanlando Park?
Yes. The mature tree canopy common in these neighborhoods drops leaves and pollen steadily, and a screened roof catches nearly all of it before it reaches the pool, cutting down on regular cleaning.
