Wood Swimming Pools
Wood Swimming Pools
A swimming pool is a swimming pool…or is it? According to most kids, it just needs to contain enough water to splash and swim. But, in reality, there are so many choices when it comes to selecting a swimming pool and it may not be a simple process. First, you should familiarize yourself with what is currently available in the marketplace. Unlike the traditional built in, or above ground swimming pools that are made of fiberglass or tile, you may be surprised to find that wood swimming pools are becoming more and more popular these days.
Before making a quick decision on any particular type of pool you may want, you need to make sure to familiarize yourself with everything there is to know about swimming pools. This can be done by going to your local pool shop, asking friends with pools, and researching the internet. This will help you know that you are getting the swimming pool that best fits your family’s needs. If after your research you discover that you can’t resist the beauty and allure of wood swimming pools, you may be in for a pleasant surprise.
One of the most appealing aspects of wood swimming pools is the beauty of the actual wood itself. However, you may be a bit discouraged at the thought of the wood quickly becoming rotten and falling apart since, as we all know, wood and water really are not compatible over time. But, the fact of the matter is that the swimming pool is not entirely made of wood. The interior portion of wood swimming pools is made of the normal everyday swimming pool materials such as fiber glass and/or tiles. So, only the outside of the pool, let’s call it the frame of the pool, is composed of wood.
So, wood swimming pools offer you the best of both worlds: an earthy, natural exterior combined with the modern, fiberglass (or tile) interior. For homes located in a mountain terrain with a wood exterior, wood swimming pools would be a perfect compliment to that mountain, woodsy style. What you can actually select is an above ground swimming pool with a wooden frame. Or you can get an in ground swimming pool with a wooden deck which is also classified in the wood swimming pools category.
Before you go ahead and start installing your swimming pool, you need to take a few things into consideration. You will need to know if the ground on your property where the pool is to be located will be stable enough to be dug up for an in ground swimming pool. If you are considering an above ground swimming pool, you will need to know if your ground is hard enough to support the weight of this type of pool. These are serious matters which will determine if your pool can be successfully placed on your property. This is why it is highly advisable to seek the advice of a professional swimming pool contractor and landscape surveyor. You may also need the help of specialized pool landscapers to make sure that the ground is level and properly prepared for digging. Improper placement and installation of the pool could result in serious structural damage over time and could possibly cause a total financial loss, not to mention the loss in years of fun and enjoyment you so dearly desired for you and your family.
Once your wood swimming pool is properly installed, be sure that you always make safety a priority, especially if you have children. You should educate yourself on all of the safety methods needed to maintain a swimming pool. It would be wise to invest in every safety feature possible to prevent any possible hazard or accident that could occur.
There is a wide of variety of swimming pool equipment and accessories available today to make your pool area as safe as possible. This doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style for safety. For example, a swimming pool fence and gate, which is one of the most basic forms of safety that can be implemented, can still look attractive and work well when entertaining guests.
Wood swimming pools can provide great beauty and hours of enjoyment, just like a traditional swimming pool. With so many people being drawn to nature to combat the stress of the fast pace life in the city, it is a perfect compliment to the look and feel of the natural outdoors experience. An added bonus would be to add a swimming pool heater to your wood pool. This would really extend the length of time in which you could use the pool. It would also add a real sense of luxury by swimming outdoors in warm pool while winter weather is all around.