Pool Construction Designs

The designs for swimming pools are a reflection of the unique spatial and economic concerns of the consumer. Concrete pools are the most flexible with the ability to create any shape or configuration. Vinyl-lined pools are evolving into free form designs that can incorporate a larger variety of design options with fiberglass pools having the most restrictive design elements (one-piece construction designed at the factory). Design drawings are completed showing the actual layout of the pool, including shape, elevation, and size. An engineer provides soil and structural analysis assisting in the location and optimal design for a swimming pool construction Bernardsville.

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Owning An Indoor Pool? 

Advantages: 

• Year-round swimming
• Less maintenance as outdoor debris does not get in the pool 
• Less chemical use as sunlight does not diminish chlorine/sanitizer levels

Disadvantages:

• Substantially higher construction cost
• Higher energy cost as heating the air space and pool water is now required
• No direct sunlight for sunbathing (if desired)

What Pool Accessories Should I Consider With An Indoor Pool?

Automatic Pool Covers - It's debatable whether automatic covers are worth the investment for an outdoor pool.  However, for indoor pools they are almost a no-brainer.  As alluded to earlier, controlling moisture is essential for the long-term success of any pool structure.  Auto covers virtually eliminate evaporation, thus keeping the water in the pool instead of in the air.  They also conserve the energy used to heat the pool water.

Pool Heater - As indoor swimming pools receive little or no direct sunlight, another means to heat the pool water is required.  The traditional type of pool heater used on indoor pools is a natural gas or propane heater.

Soil analysis is performed on all surfaces prior to pool construction Bernardsville is to ensure a structurally sound pool. A pool also needs to have a system that circulates the water from the bottom of the pool to the surface to help in the quality of the water. All pools must use grounded wiring and have breakers that protect from shorts in under water lighting systems.

The pool deck should reflect the overall theme for the project, including color, pattern and type. Typically, the deck at the pool edge is shaped using a rounded cantilever foam form for comfort and safety. Pool coping such as brick and stone are also available to compliment the other materials used on the job. The deck is a minimum of four inches thick and reinforced with steel rebar approximately 18” on center. In most cases, any stone or brick work should be completed before the decking is poured. The pool interior is coated with your choice of materials, from a standard white finish, or one of the many Pebble Tec finish, or one of the many Diamond-Brite brand coatings. Different finishes render different effects and moods upon the pool water and therefore the overall appearance of the backyard area. When the coating is finished, we begin filling the pool with water. This should be the final stage of pool construction. Structural problems can manifest in several ways.  In vinyl liner pools, the wall panels, if not properly secured with a concrete footing, can shift or move.  Concrete pools can potentially shift or crack and the same can happen with a fiberglass pool if improperly installed.