Pool Waterfalls in Florida: Picking a Feature That Handles Heat, Salt and Storms
Florida pools run year-round, many on salt systems, and hurricane season is real. Here is what to look for.
Florida has more backyard pools than almost anywhere in the country, and most of them run twelve months a year. That means a waterfall gets far more hours of use than it would up north, so build quality matters.\n\nSalt systems are common across Florida. Choose 316 stainless steel, acrylic or resin sheer descents and scuppers rather than lower-grade metals, and rinse exposed metal now and then to keep salt spotting down.\n\nScreened enclosures (lanais) are everywhere. Measure your clearance under the screen before choosing a tall rock fall or raised scupper, and favor sheer descents or wall-mounted spillways that sit low.\n\nBefore a named storm, turn off the feature pump, remove loose bowls or lightweight decor, and check that the waterfall line drains. Afterward, clear leaves from the weir or lip before restarting.\n\nEvery kit we sell ships across Florida and can be installed by you or your regular pool technician.
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