Unique swimming pool FAQs

Swimming pools have fascinating histories. You may be talking with a swimming pool contractor from Advanced Pool Care in Memphis, Tennessee about your new pool project. We know that is a big project both in terms of time and money but also in the decisions you will need to make to make your family pool be the pool of your dreams. Let’s look at a few unique swimming pool FAQs you may never have known.

If you have a few moments, though let’s look at these.

Unique swimming pool FAQs

1. The first heated pools were believed to have been used in Ancient Rome. The water filled structures were built on pillars and fires would be lit beneath them, heating the water. When you look at that way of heating your swimming pool, is sure makes today’s pools seem like a breeze to heat!
2. It’s only been in the last half century or so that pools and their technology were developed to a point where the average family — rather than high end hotels or community areas could afford a pool.
3. Ancient pools were dug by hand because shovels hadn’t been invented yet. Sure makes the idea of heavy machinery coming in to excavate for your pool a breeze! Before modern mechanical equipment, pools were still dug by hand — with the support of a shovel.
4. In the 1800s, swimming was popular but swim suits had to completely cover a swimmer’s body.
5. The swim stroke “the crawl” was bannd because it was determined to be “rough, impolite and crude.” The “breast stroke” was allowed, but the swimmer had to lie on his or her side and kick sideways because open legged kicks were not allowed.
6. You can give thanks to Engling and the English people who traveled to the New World and brought with them “free style” swimming which many people adopted.

Today, the swimming pool contractors in Memphis, TN work with you to get your family pool project started and completed so you and your family can have your own staycation spot for decades to come. Don’t forget to thank the Ancient Romans for the idea of heated pools and the English for introducing a more relaxed way to enjoy the water!