Before Building a Swimming Pool

Swimming pool construction is not an easy project, especially if you want a large installation. It requires some careful consideration to get a large pool that your family and friends can enjoy. Here are some of these major considerations.

Plot Size

Obviously, a big pool calls for a big stretch of land. For instance, an 18' x 36' rectangular pool that’s six feet deep can hardly fit in a yard that's exactly the same size. Imagine walking out the door one day only to fall right into the pool. While it may sound funny, it can be a serious hazard for any household member.

Turning Your Swimming Pool Green!

No, this isn’t about waking up to find your pool literally green with algae or moss. Rather, it is about observing these simple ways to keep your pool eco-friendly.

Keep your pool covered. Outdoor pools are under direct sunlight making losing water due to evaporation inevitable. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water loss in pools leads to about 70% energy loss, as evaporated water also carries heat out of the pool. Likewise, losing water to evaporation means constant refilling, which increases water consumption and causes pool pumps to work overtime.

Addressing Swimming Pool Safety Issues

While swimming pools provide homeowners with great opportunities to relax and have fun at home, it has to be acknowledged that they also pose safety hazards, especially to families with young children. With this in mind, it is important to identify and address pool safety issues during construction to thwart potential accidents in the future.

Handrails and steps are important to allow swimmers to easily get in and out of the pool. These fixtures should be easily seen, such that users can readily spot and grab at them, especially during an emergency. Lighting fixtures should also clearly illuminate all rails, steps, and fences to avoid nighttime accidents.

If there are kids in the family, the pool should have a shallow end which children can safely use. Likewise, depth changes should be properly marked to warn kids if they’re about to go out of their depth. A safer solution is to build a separate, shallow pool for them.

Meanwhile, pool openings, like those that connect to the pumps, drains, and filters, need to be covered to avoid entrapment from a drain’s suction. Dual drains at least three feet away from each other can reduce suctioning force. Additionally, accidents can be prevented if guidelines in pool use are set, and strictly observed by swimmers.

In-Ground Swimming Pool Does Wonders for Your Home

A swimming pool can definitely spice things up in your home. Not only does it increase your home’s curb appeal; it also opens you and your family to a wealth of outdoor activities and health benefits. While you might be tempted to go with an inflatable pool to save on costs, investing on an in-ground swimming pool can prove more beneficial in the long run.

First, an in-ground swimming pool essentially turns your house into a vacation home; you won’t have to visit the community pool to take a dip! Second, an in-ground pool is undoubtedly more durable than a portable or an above-ground pool. If your home gets hit by a storm, you can rest assured that your swimming pool will remain intact.

Third, in-ground swimming pools provides strong aesthetic value which you can enhance with proper landscaping. In fact, a permanent swimming pool makes the perfect foundation for designing your backyard!

You only have to be prepared to regularly maintain your swimming pool. Cleanliness, sanitation, and pool safety are just some of the things you have to watch out for. Thankfully, reliable pool companies can be counted on to help you with the basics on in-ground swimming pool operation and maintenance.