Building a pool? Part 2

Things to make a decision on before you built a pool

Here is some information and advice but please notice that this is only my thoughts. Before you take a decision on something get information from more than one source

Shape

The pool can have any shape. An oval shaped pool is probably easiest to clean but maybe a little boring. When you draw the steps and benches try to make them a part of the pool so they don’t stand out and leave corners for the sand and dirt to stay in.

If you are going to have a infloor system the infloor heads is going to "blow" the sand on the bottom of your pool toward the main drain in the middle of your pool. The plumbers are going to figure out how many infloor heads you need so you don't need to try to figure that out for yourself but a complex shaped pool request more infloor heads.

To choose a shape, visit pool stores with pool showrooms, go online, take a closer look to your friend’s pool, draw drafts, cut out from catalogs, get crazy and make a pool of your dream.

Spa

We did not built a spa because we wanted a bigger pool but now when it getting colder in the water the question is, was is it a good decision? If you have a spa you can warm up in the spa when you getting to cold in your pool.

To build a spa or not: Are you going to use it? Are relatives and friends going to use it when they come over? Are you prepared to give up some swimming area for the spa? A spa cost a little bit more than just a bigger pool. A spa need a heater and is usually built a little bit higher than the regular pool which means some extra cost. But it looks really nice and you can build the spa so the warmed up water flows over into the swimming pool.

Tiles

Visit many different tile companies and pool companies before you decide. There are so many different color, patterns, and sizes. Remember that algae are likely to start grow sooner or later between the tile so maybe it is a good thing to minimize that area. When you have decided on which tile you want, check if it is going to be cheaper if you buy the tile yourself. The tile company that are going to install the tile gives you a price per line feet. That usually includes a standard tile. If you want a more expensive one it is maybe cheaper to buy it yourself and let the company only install it. Ask what their installation price is, not all companies allow you to buy the tile yourself.