Making New Pool Plans

By Author: Steve Merillat
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Advantages of Owning a Swimming Pool


Easy Entertainment
Pools can provide hours of fun for weekend picnics, lazy summer afternoons, and romantic nights.

Convenience
Instead of packing up toys, coolers, and umbrellas to go to a community pool or lake, head to your backyard for cool family fun.

Durability
In ground pools last much longer than above ground pools.

Aesthetics
In ground pools seamlessly blend into your backyard and can be combined with a wide range of brick, tile, natural rock, and landscaping to create a truly elegant setting.

Options
In ground pools offer a variety of options for shape, depth, and accents.

Consider the Location

Before the bulldozer decides to dig, here are a few considerations you need to discuss with your pool builder:

Sun
Plot the course of the sun through the day, making allowances for seasonal change, and in combination with the times you are most likely to use the pool take the path of sun into account when you plan the position of the pool in your yard.

Shade
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... Large trees and shrubs are beautiful but can seriously cut down on the hours of sunny swimming you can enjoy!

Wind
The prevailing winds on your site should be a consideration to determine where the contractor positions the skimmers so that leaves and grass clippings won't be blown away from the skimmer ports.

Fencing
Check with your pool contractor to be sure what height and style fence your state or local code requires. Make sure all gates are sturdy and secure.

Cover
If you are in a seasonal pool location, you may want to cover your pool during the non-use period. The law may even require it. Check with your pool contractor for the various types of covers available. A great peace of mind item and it keeps the leaves out!

Heating
A heater not only provides comfort and therapeutic value but can also extend your swimming season. Heating oil, natural gas or propane all have pros and cons that can vary by region.

Chemicals
Your pool installer can show you all of the new chemicals and technologies to automatically treat your pool and make it a step closer to low maintenance.

Maintenance
There are many kinds of vacuum equipment, ranging from "you" (a hand-held vac system) to automatic "roamers" that patrol the bottom and keep your pool clean and ready to use. Ask your dealer for further information.

Swimming Pool Considerations

Maintenance
Although modern pool equipment simplifies daily maintenance, weekly cleanings and seasonal closings are necessary to preserve the life of your pool.

Financing
An in ground pool can be a significant financial commitment. Check with your local lending institutions about loan rates and terms if necessary.

Local codes
Be sure to check your local building codes to determine such issues as how far your pool must be from field lines and septic tanks.

Fences
Many communities require fences around pools. Check with your local zoning board for specific requirements.

Space
An in ground pool will be a permanent structure in your yard. Be sure not to commit space to the pool that you will miss for other activities.

Insurance
Before building, talk to your insurance agent to find out about additional coverage for a new pool.

Taxes
Ask local taxing authorities about possible property tax assessment increases so that you'll know what to expect.

S.Merillat(r)

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Steve Merillat has been in the Pool industry for 35 years. He started early on working for various Swimming Pool supply companies before ventured out in his own business. He pioneered many processes with the installation of pools that are used as industry standards today. He regularly holds seminars and classes on how to properly maintain your Swimming Pool. Visit http://www.1800pools.com