More recently, most of the owners of suburban areas could only timidly dream of their own pool. Today, the situation has changed, and to equip in its own yard even a small pond can each, the more modern market offers a lot of options. And if you do not want to build a stationary pool on your site, or do not allow funds to do it, you should pay attention to the skeleton pools. Within the framework of this publication, we will try to give recommendations on the following issues: which frame pool to choose, which manufacturers are popular, consider the advantages and disadvantages of frame structures.
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What is a frame pool? Advantages and disadvantages of frame pools
Firstly, it is an excellent alternative to a stationary pond: it costs less, is easy to assemble and operate, it does not require much time and money for maintenance. The main advantage of frame pools is a fairly simple design and a very fast installation. The basis of the frame pool is a steel sheet or frame, which has a protective coating of reinforced PVC film. Frameworks are of two types: shield or sheet, they are considered more reliable and durable, and rod.
Most people, when they are asked about pools for cottages, come to mind only inflatable options. This is not surprising, since inflatable pools are really very popular. In this case, wireframe options are often ignored. And absolutely in vain, as it is an excellent opportunity to equip a real and fairly reliable pool for a reasonable price.
The frame pool has in front of the inflatable option a lot of advantages:
- The bowl of the frame pool is better resistant to mechanical damage, since it has two layers of vinyl and one more of polyester or PVC.
- The material is resistant to high temperatures and UV rays, it tolerates negative temperatures well.
- In the winter, a skeleton pool can be arranged under a skating rink for children, it easily withstands such loads.
- The frame pool can be installed in almost any convenient location, even on a small slope.
- The pool is quite unpretentious, it is easy to assemble and dismantle.
If we talk about the shortcomings, then, perhaps, one serious disadvantage of the frame pool is its price, which is much higher than for inflatable options. But numerous advantages override this shortcoming. And if we compare the cost of the frame pool with the amount that will have to be spent on a stationary concrete pool, the difference will be simply huge, and the result is practically the same - the skeleton pool looks no worse than the stationary version.
However, there are a few more things that manufacturers are modestly silent about. So, for normal operation of the pool, you have to buy a skimmer, because the net that comes in the kit is practically unsuitable for cleaning the pool of debris. It is also necessary to buy a good sand filter, which is quite expensive. At skeleton pools very unreliable ladders which do not maintain weight of the adult person. Awning for a frame pool rarely serves more than one year. If the water in the pool blossoms, then you are waiting for a laborious cleaning of the pool, and you need to use chemicals very carefully. But none of these shortcomings is critical, and everything can be eliminated and improved independently.
There are two types of frame pools: frost-proof, it can not be removed for the winter, but simply canned and left on the street, and seasonal - this option with the end of the bathing season should be dismantled and put away for storage in a warm place. The frame of the frost-resistant pool is made of steel, protected by a special coating, which is not afraid of negative temperatures.
Manufacturers
The most popular are the intex and bestway frameworks, made in China. Both manufacturers produce almost identical models at roughly the same price. Moreover - almost all the parts of the pools of both manufacturers are interchangeable and they can be equipped with pumps and filters from an outside manufacturer, which is an undoubted plus.
Speaking of differences, the bestway frame pool has a stronger bottom made of reinforced material, but at the same time the film intended for covering the pool is very fragile and easily torn. And at its analogues from intex the covering film is made of high-quality rubberized material. But these are insignificant differences, and, the product of which producer to choose, depends only on personal preferences. The main advantage of Chinese goods is their democratic price. Regarding the question of quality, in recent years, China has made great progress in this respect, and for your money you will receive a completely reliable and functional product.
How to choose a frame pool
In order not to regret the wrong choice, it is necessary to clearly understand how much capacity is best for your site. When the territory is large enough and there is a good source of water, then there is no problem - choose any, up to a stationary design. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford such a luxury.
In the market there is a huge amount of goods of any size and size, and even for the smallest section you can choose the right option. Once you have decided on the volume, shape, seasonal characteristics of the pool, you can choose the manufacturer in the affordable price category. The source of useful information can serve as thematic forums, where buyers share their impressions and leave feedback on specific models and manufacturers.
If the resources permit and there is enough free space on the site, a stationary frame type basin will be a good option.
Such a pool is installed in a previously excavated trench. The walls and the bottom of the excavation must be strengthened with the help of brickwork and concrete mortar. This option is more expensive and time consuming, but in the end you get a real stationary pool, and the question: the frame pool, how to choose, will be solved for you. But do not arrange a pond near the trees and bushes - will have to constantly clean the pool of leaves. Preferably choose a free sunny place.
Frame pools for a summer residence and an infield. Assembly and installation
Depending on the frame by the pool, the assembly work is as follows:
If the frame by the pool is a sheet, the process of assembly depends on the shape. If the shape is oval or round, the folded fabric is first deployed, placed on the surface, after which the bowl is placed on top. For rectangular structures, the frame is sold as separate sheets. They are connected with each other by screws, the joints are carefully treated with a sealant. After the design is ready, connect the filter and pump.
For the core frames the principle of assembly is somewhat different. The basin bowl is equipped with pockets in which the rods are vertically installed. After this, horizontal rods are mounted and fixed to vertical rods.
As we have already said, it is possible to arrange a stationary or surface skeleton pool. But there is another option - in between. This is a partially built-in construction.
It can be attached, for example, near the porch, or to build a sort of terrace of wood or stone, and set the capacity inside. This option looks pretty attractive, and will become a real decoration of your site.
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