The beautiful results of a backyard swimming pool design.
Finally, the time is drawing near–backyard swimming pool season!
If you’re a homeowner considering installing one of the new in ground swimming pools, you may be feeling slightly intimidated by the many decisions you must make. After all, this is a big investment and you want your family to get maximum enjoyment from the pool for years to come.
Don’t worry. Annie Brock, one of the employee owners of Pools of Fun, located in Indianapolis, IN, shared these useful tips that will help you feel more knowledgeable and confident of your decisions when you are choosing an in ground swimming pool design.
Types of In Ground Swimming Pools
One of the first decisions you need to make is what style pool you want. There are several design styles offered. Not every design is right for every yard, but one of these will be perfect for your home.
- Geometric pools are pools constructed with straight lines or geometric curves. They often have a classic shape, such as rectangular or “Grecian”. A geometric pool is a good choice for homes with symmetrical property lines.
- Freeform pools are frequently the choice of homeowners who want a more natural look. These pools have “non-symmetrical” curves and darker interiors. They work well on yards with irregular property lines.
- Lap pools are pools designed specifically for training or swimming laps. These pools are usually rectangular, or geometric, but can also be freeform.
- Vanishing edge pools, also known as infinity edge or negative edge pools, are designed so the water flows over one edge of the pool and is captured by a hidden catch basin, creating the illusion that the pool merges seamlessly into the view beyond. These pools are an excellent choice for yards that fall away abruptly, perhaps at the edge of a ravine or above a lake.
Swimming Pool Installation Options for Small Spaces
Even if you have a small yard, which might not have room for a full size pool, you can still indulge with a relaxing spot in the water. Spas can be built as an attachment to a pool or they can be created to stand alone. Or perhaps you would prefer a “spool”–an extra-large spa or a small swimming pool. They are large enough to accommodate several people at once, yet small enough to fit into a compact space.
Eco-Friendly Swimming Pool Heat Pumps
Many homeowners now base home improvement decisions around a desire to be environmentally responsible. Annie says, “Building an environmentally friendly pool is easier than ever before.”
Some eco-friendly options to consider are:
- Variable speed pump. These pumps cost a little more initially, but make up for it in long term energy savings. An added bonus is that they run more quietly than a traditional pump.
- In-floor cleaning systems. This system keeps pools about 99% clean, reduces the amount of chemicals necessary to sustain the pool’s water chemistry and significantly reduces heating costs.
- LED lights. You may pay twice as much for LED lights as you would traditional incandescent bulbs, but LED’s use 85% less energy and last much longer than incandescent lights. Not only are LED’s an eco-friendly choice, they are also a cost-saving one in the long run.
- Cartridge filters, ozone systems, and salt chlorine generators are other ways to reduce water usage, sanitize more safely and save energy.
You deserve a beautiful above ground swimming pool installed in your own backyard. So do your homework, choose your pool designer with care, check references and don’t be afraid to address questions or concerns with your contractor. The pool is meant to bring countless hours of pleasure to you and your family. Dive into the project, have fun and let the pool party begin.
Originally posted 2010-03-16 09:00:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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