Memphis, Tennessee swimming pool contractors explain what a lap pool is
Is your yard too small for a swimming pool? Do you want a pool, but just don’t want to give up your entire yard to make that happen? If that’s the case — you want a yard and a swimming pool — maybe a lap pool is the ideal option for your family to consider. Talk with the swimming pool contractors from Advanced Pool Care about the benefits and beauty of a lap pool project. This style of pool is ideal for those who just want to swim laps, have a small family or don’t entertain so often that a regulation sized pool is necessary.
Lap pools are popular options for those who want the beauty and relaxation of a swimming pool, but who don’t want to devote their entire backyard to the project. Options beyond a regulation sized swimming pool include a lap pool. These pools are used typically for those who want a pool for exercise and fitness, but they are also ideal for the family and recreational swimming.
Here are some highlights of lap pools:
- They require less water and this can be a money-saver
- Because they are a straight, simple design they complement any architectural style
- They may blend into the landscape easier than full sized pools
- They can still accommodate water features such
- Just because they are a straight line design doesn’t mean they can’t be personalized to fit your family’s unique style
A lap pool is typically 40-75 feet long and is usually eight to 10 feet wide. The depth may vary, but it is usually three and a half feet deep. Ask us about designing your lap pool in an L-shape as a way to provide more swim area. The L-shape is an area where you can have steps, a spa or a beach entry.
If you’ve always dreamed of having a swimming pool, but didn’t want to devote your entire yard to it, a lap pool could be ideal.
