You’ve looked at your backyard and know that you want a swimming pool but just aren’t certain you have “enough” backyard that you want to devote much of its space to a full sized swimming pool. Does that mean a pool can’t be in your future? Not at all, the swimming pool contractors from Advanced Pool Care explain — you can have a lap pool installed and still have the benefits (and fun) that a pool brings without giving up your entire backyard.
Individuals who are drawn to lap pool construction are typically those for whom fitness takes precedence over recreational swimming, although there is no reason you can’t have a pool party in a lap pool.
Lap pools do require less water and fewer chemicals because of that to keep clean. Their simple, straightforward designs complements many architectural styles. Lap pools more easily blend into existing landscaping than recreational pools do, although there is no reason your lap pool can’t accommodate features such as a waterfall or misting system and colorful pool liners to spice it up a bit.
A lap pool typically measures about 40-75 feet long and are usually eight to 10 feet wide and three and a half feet deep. If you’d like a pool that is suitable for recreation as well as swimming laps but don’t want an Olympic sized pool overtaking your backyard, you can incorporate a lap-lane into your pool plans from the outset. L-shaped pools are a popular choice for creating a lap lane as well as being able to accommodate a wider play area at the bottom of the L.
Don’t forget about stair placement when constructing the lap pool. The stairs should be incorporated into the design so they don’t interfere with the swimming. You can consider extending a portion of the pool to add the stairs and this option also allows for a more decorative look for your pool. If you have limited yard space, ask a Memphis, Tennessee swimming pool contractor if a lap pool might be the ideal structure for you and your family and your yard!
