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Ameri-Dome Options

Ameri-Dome pool enclosures are highly configurable, with different style, color, shape, entry, and size options.

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Ameri-Dome beside an elevated pool deck with a zippered entry panel
An Ameri-Dome with a zippered entry panel.

Ameri-Dome Styles

The Ameri-Dome offers 3 different styles of swimming pool domes. The great majority of our users opt for the standard unit, with all 4 (or more) walls equal in height.

A side-taper or end-taper unit would be used in areas where the pool dome is totally unprotected from the wind and where winds of 65 mph or greater occur on a regular basis.

Another reason for using side- or end-tapered units would be to protect a scenic view that might otherwise be blocked by the dome itself.

If a side- or end-tapered unit is used, the user's ability to walk freely inside the dome near the shorter walls will be greatly impaired.

Standard, Side-Taper, and End-Taper Styles

Technical diagram of an Ameri-Dome with equal-height perimeter walls
Standard Wall
Technical diagram of an Ameri-Dome with one long wall lower than the opposite long wall
Side-Taper
Technical diagram of an Ameri-Dome with one short end lower than the opposite short end
End-Taper

Wall and Center Height

The wall height on a standard-style dome is approximately 6' high from the pool deck. The curve of the roof begins at the top of the 6' wall. The total height of the dome in the center is determined by the overall size of the dome. The larger the pool dome, the taller it is in the center. To give you a rough idea of how high a specific dome might be in the center, let's use the example of a 26' × 48' dome. This dome would be about 11'-9" in the center. Need a shorter dome? We can do it! Just ask.

Ameri-Dome Colors

Below are the colors available for our swimming pool domes. Clear walls are the most popular. On occasion, a customer will request one or more of the walls to be a solid white or blue color. Usually, it is due to the desire or need for privacy. There is a slight upcharge for this.

  • #1 Blue
  • #2 White
  • #3 Aquamarine
  • #4 Clear(It's really clear!)
  • #5 Tan

Looking at a dome over 3,000 square feet? Our commercial domes are available in a wider range of colors.

When selecting the colors of your swimming pool enclosure, keep in mind the functional trade-offs between the different color options.

Tan and Blue

Tan will capture and retain the most heat, but outside light will have trouble breaking through the dome's ceiling. A solid tan top might make your swimming pool dome too dark inside and give you the feeling of being “closed in.” In very hot climates, a tan top will make the inside of your dome much too hot to be comfortable.

Blue will capture and retain slightly less heat than tan, but outside light will also have trouble breaking through the dome's ceiling. A solid blue top might also make your swimming pool dome too dark inside and give you that same feeling of being “closed in.” In very hot climates, a blue top will also make the inside of your dome much too hot to be comfortable.

Aquamarine, White, and Clear

Aquamarine, although lighter in color than tan and blue, will still block out most of the light source. It will not collect or retain as much heat as tan or blue vinyl.

White material will reflect the most heat, but it allows a decent amount of light to pass through.

Clear material on the walls greatly helps to allow external light into the interior of the dome.

Striped Tops

A combination of white and tan or blue stripes is our most popular selection for the top of the domes. This gives you the best of both options: the tan or blue color captures and transfers heat into the dome, while the white acts like a “skylight” that allows light to enter. On a unit with stripes on the top, the stripes are about 5' wide and run the short distance (width) of the dome.

Blue-and-white striped dome roof pattern
Blue & White Stripes.
Each stripe is about 5' wide.
Aquamarine-and-white striped dome roof pattern
Aqua & White Stripes.
Each stripe is about 5' wide.
Tan-and-white striped dome roof pattern
Tan & White Stripes.
Each stripe is about 5' wide.

Clear Tops and Commercial-Size Domes

We do not make units with clear tops, as the clear material magnifies the sun's rays and the heat buildup within the dome will damage the unit. This magnification of the sun's rays can also cause a severe sunburn on those within the dome in a short period of time.

Any unit exceeding 3,000 sq. ft. must be made from commercial-grade material, which is available in additional colors. The use of a second blower needs to be considered when a dome exceeds 2,200 sq. ft. If your requirements fall within these guidelines, the pricing posted on these pages will not apply. Please contact us if you are interested in pricing for a commercial-size dome. To price a standard or residential-size dome, use our online dome quote.

If you would like to receive some samples of the dome material, please let us know. We will be happy to send a “care” package to you.

Ameri-Dome Shapes

Most swimming pool domes are shaped like rectangles. But over the years, it seems to go in cycles. One year, our orders will be nearly all rectangles, with a few 5-, 6-, and 7-sided domes thrown in for good measure. Then the next year, nearly all the domes sold are very unique! Ever see a dome in the shape of a Stealth Bomber? We do get some pretty unusual requests.

We can and do make shapes other than standard rectangles. It seems that when a pool supply dealer needs a real “oddball”-shaped unit, they know where to find us. Normally, there is no extra charge for an unusual-shaped dome. If it gets really “off the wall,” we may have to charge more for the engineering. If you have an unusual shape requirement, we encourage you to see the section on measuring. We make many domes that go up and down steps to accommodate pool decks with changes in elevation.

A good percentage of our domes are made in shapes other than square or rectangular. We make all different shapes, including free-form shapes. Take a look at a few of the various shapes we have made recently. If you have a special need, feel free to call us at 800-982-6966.

Ameri-Dome Entry Options

Additional Entries and L-Zippers

If additional entries are needed on your dome, the time to purchase them is when initially ordering your product. Installing additional entries on a dome after it has been delivered to you is very expensive, as the unit would need to be returned to our factory. Prices for additional entries are located on our price page, which can be accessed through the Get Prices button at the top of this page.

We also offer an “L zipper” as an option that allows for the movement of larger items into and out of the dome. See another L-zipper example.

If the air within the swimming pool dome becomes too warm, the zipper can be left partially open in order to activate the blower and force the heat out through the opening while replacing the air in the dome with a new supply of fresh air.

Rotary Door

Another dome entry option is the use of a rotary door, which is typically used in commercial applications or where larger access is needed to accommodate a wheelchair. Pricing for the rotary air-lock door can be found on our dome prices page.

Ameri-Dome Airlock Entry System

Ameri-Brand has also engineered and developed an air-lock entry system as a higher-quality yet lower-cost alternative to the rotary door. The Ameri-Dome Airlock Entry System is designed for quick and easy installation and, once installed, adds ease of entry into and out of the dome, as well as additional accessibility. The Ameri-Dome Airlock Entry System is available exclusively from Ameri-Brand Products and is offered only to our clients and customers. You will not find a product like this anywhere else!

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Please Note:

The weakest part of the dome is the zipper. It is designed that way. If a huge wind were to assault your unit and force the side or sides inward, the excess air in the enclosure would need to go somewhere in a hurry. The zipper is designed to be the “weak link” in the chain. It is like taking a paper sack, blowing it up with air, holding the end closed, and smacking it with your free hand. The bag pops because there is nowhere for the compressed air to go.

With your new dome, we include an extra zipper that is replaceable in the field. This way, if you should need to replace the zipper, you will have a spare on hand and will not be out of commission. You can expect to replace a zipper about every 4 to 5 years due to normal wear and tear.

Ameri-Dome Sizes

Our manufacturing facilities can produce swimming pool enclosures up to 7,000 ft². Your dome can be any combination of perimeter dimensions as long as we do not exceed this limit. Domes larger than 3,000 ft² fall under commercial domes and require special pricing.

If a 150' × 15' lap pool is your desire, no problem. Need a 50' × 50' square? Also, not a problem. If a very small dome is needed, here's a word of caution. The smaller the unit, the faster it will deflate during a power loss or if the entry is left open for extended periods of time. A 500 sq. ft. dome can come down in 3 to 5 minutes. A 1,500 sq. ft. dome will take 15 to 20 minutes to fully deflate. This is due to the difference in the volume of air within the 2 different units.