2021 is going to be a great year! This is especially true if you and your family have decided to become swimming pool owners this year! The swimming pool construction contractors from Advanced Pool Care in Memphis, Tennessee are your go-to experts for your pool project. They offer this list of 15 swimming pool construction decisions you will need to make as you work through the process from the spark of an idea to the entire pool project being complete.
Many families found that the 2020 coronavirus shutdown had them canceling vacations, spending more time at home and being bored! Don’t be caught unaware again if you have to remain socially distant and cancel vacations. When you have your own swimming pool you have a vacation spot right in your own yard!
15 swimming pool construction decisions
Once you have a budget in mind for your pool construction project — you may have a total dollar amount or a “here’s what we can afford for a monthly payment” in mind and those are a great jumping-off points for your project.
Here are a few of the myriad decisions you need to make when planning a pool project.
- How large do you want it? In other words, how much yard space do you want to devote to it?
- How deep do you want it and do you want all one depth or a deep and shallow end?
- Shape, this may be dictated by your budget, the construction material you choose and where it will be placed
- Where the pool will be placed. By the house? In a secluded area in a corner of the yard? Ask for a bird’s eye view of the project before you make a decision
- What accessories do you want in the pool? Are there non-negotiables? Diving board? Fountain? Sun shelves? Spa?
- HOW you will use the pool (this is an important one) Recreation? Swimming laps? Exercise only? Large pool parties?
15 swimming pool construction decisions
Once you begin the process of investigating your pool project and the nuances of it, you will quickly find out how major of an investment it is AND that it brings with it ongoing costs in the form of increased utility bills and maintenance BUT we have yet to find a family who regrets the fun times they spend together in the pool.
These are very important questions to think about and talk with your family about to make certain you’re all on the same page when it comes to the pool.
- Do you envision it will be a party hot spot or mainly for exercise or both?
- Thinking long term do you want a pool with a deep and a shallow end? The accessories you may want could determine the answer. If you want a diving board, there are specific lengths, widths and depths the pool must be.
- Do you envision the pool being used mainly for swimming laps? Then look at a lap pool — long, thin and doesn’t take up much yard space.
- Speaking of yard space… how much do you want to devote to the pool and outdoor living space?
- Do you want your pool to conform to your existing landscape or will you be removing trees and landscaping to suit the pool?
- L-shaped pools can accommodate recreation, laps AND even a hot tub or spa in the L end
- Do you need a pool to accommodate young children or someone with limited mobility? If so, a beach entry pool is ideal BUT you need a lot of yard space to accommodate that design
- Do you have a “yard with a view”? If so, an infinity pool will highlight that
- Do you want a pool heater to allow for year-round or almost year-round swimming?
Don’t forget to plan for the deck. You will find you spend as much time — or maybe more — around the pool than you do in the pool. This means you want a relaxing and comfortable place where you can spend time poolside.
