Many owners of household plots try to embellish them. Often they decide to equip a comfortable recreation area with a swimming pool. At this stage, it is often a question of which type to give preference to wireframe or stationary. In this article, let us consider these types of basins in more detail. Let's talk about their advantages and disadvantages.
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Dimensions of the pool on the site
The dacha pool should be comfortable and at the same time do not occupy the entire useful area. Therefore, the choice of dimensions should be carefully approached. The cost of construction or installation depends on the size of the container. Quite acceptable size are:
- length 8 m;
- width 4 m;
- depth of 1.4 m.
In a pool of this size, two people can swim freely. In this case, these dimensions are proportional. If you just enough to dabble, it's best to stop at the following sizes:
- length 4 m;
- width 5 m;
- depth of 1.2 m.
It is also necessary to take into account the depth of the pool. For a comfortable swim, the depth of 1.4 m is enough. If the jumps are supposed to be deep, you need to increase to 1.65 m. If the site allows you to make a large-sized swimming pool, it is best to envisage a gradual increase in depth in it. In shallow water it will be very convenient to splash around for children, and adults will safely swim in the deep zone. It is worth remembering the safety and provide for special coating and handrails.
Once you have decided on the size, you must select the shape. Pools can be:
- angular;
- round;
- oval;
- with rounded corners;
- one and two-sided steps.
Angle models will be more convenient for small areas and will allow the most rational use of the area. For other species it is better to pick up a place in the central part of the yard and focus all attention on the pool.
Pool on site
All pools can be divided into two groups:
- stationary;
- wireframe.
Each of them has a number of advantages, and of course there may be shortcomings.
stationary pools
This view is suitable for large areas. They are very reliable and able to last more than ten years. They can easily be equipped with water purification or heating systems. In any case, to equip such a pool, it is necessary to excavate a foundation pit of the required dimensions. After that, the formwork is put and everything is poured with special concrete. Then you can trim the bowl with tiles or leave the original appearance.
You can also install a pool of polypropylene on the site. To install such a bowl you need a previously prepared base (concrete cushion) with thermal insulation and covered with geotextile. They are very durable and frost-resistant. In addition, installing a plastic pool significantly saves installation time. Due to the plasticity of the material, the basin can be made in any shape. The most popular forms are:
- round;
- oval;
- rectangular (with sharp or rounded corners).
The stationary pool has a number of advantages:
- durability;
- variety of forms;
- various finishes.
Of course, not without it minuses. These include:
- duration of installation;
- high price;
- preparatory work.
Of course, if you own a large plot and want the pool to become an integral part of it, then this type of pool suits you one hundred percent. The installation of a plastic bowl is made in a short time, but at a cost comparable with concrete analogues. Manufacture of polypropylene bowls is handled by enterprises producing plastic products, in which you can learn in detail about the shapes, sizes and cost of the product.
on-site skeleton pool
For those who need a swimming pool only for the summer period, and in the rest of the time do not want to clutter the site, there are skeleton pools. They are also an excellent option for small yards. This type of pool is very easy and quick to assemble. Literally in 30 minutes. you will have a full-fledged pool in which you can swim with the whole family. Most often they are round and rectangular in shape. Such products can be equipped with water filtration systems, handrails for convenient exit and entry into the bowl. All this can be specified when ordering in an online store or complete the pool you like in the store. This type of pool has a steel frame and three-layer material, which ensures its strength. Due to this, several people can bathe in it at the same time. Skulls of the following manufacturers are very popular:
- INTEX;
- Bestway.
These companies have proven themselves in the market and are famous for the quality of their products. The assortment of pools is very diverse from 2.4 m to 7 m in diameter or 5 m long. Everyone can choose the model of the most suitable size. Install the frame pool is best on hard ground, after removing the branches, stones and other items that can damage the product. It is necessary to remember about safety. If you have young children, you need to provide for the fencing of the pool or cover them with special tents. The most important virtues These basins are:
- acceptable price;
- simplicity and speed of installation;
- high strength.
Deficiencies frame pools is less suitable for installing additional equipment. And also the need for dismantling. They also do not have a wide variety of forms. But, in comparison with stationary analogs, these are insignificant shortcomings. Affordable price and ease of assembly with a lot of overlap.
How to choose a pool
When you decide on the form and material from which you want to install the pool on your site, you should go to the selection. It's not so easy. It is necessary to take into account many factors and nuances:
- take into account the number and age of people who will bathe in the pool;
- if you plan to use the pool year-round, you need to choose models from frost-resistant materials;
- take into account the displacement of the basin, the larger it is, the more water it will take to fill it;
- determine the amount that you are willing to spend on the acquisition, installation and maintenance of the pool.
If you have children, then you should take care of purchasing a children's pool. They have less depth than adults. And most importantly, they can safely splash, without disturbing adults. Taking into account all the points, you can quickly select a pool for your site.
Design of plots with pool
Place for the pool must be chosen carefully. It is best to have it in the sunniest spot of the site. This will ensure optimum water heating. For example, place it behind the house next to the green lawn. Vegetation does not obscure the pond. In this pool it is nice to swim, and after that you can sunbathe in the sun. On the opposite side, the plot can be laid out with tiles of light tones with diagonal strips of saturated green color. All this is in harmony with the blue finish of the pool and vegetation on the opposite side of the pool.
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If you decide to install a frame pool it can be buried in the ground. Around it break a lawn and arrange a rest area. To prevent the entry of leaves and other contaminants in the bowl, you can provide a canopy in the form of a dome. It can be opened and closed if necessary. And also it will allow to bathe even on a cool day, after all the dome from a transparent polycarbonate will keep heat inside.
Also, an excellent idea of decorating a frame pool can be a built around it a platform. In this case, the pool is simply installed on a solid surface and a platform is built along its perimeter with a small recreation area. On which it is possible to put a table with chairs or to arrange chaise lounges for comfortable rest. When decorating a recreation area with a swimming pool, the main thing to remember is that everything should be convenient and functional. The simpler the shape of the pool, the easier it will be to design the surrounding area.
In this article, stationary and wireframe types of basins are considered. Their advantages and disadvantages are given. Also, recommendations for the selection of models are given and examples of the design of the basins and the adjacent territory are given. Which pool to choose is up to you. If the size of the site allows you to make a stationary pool, and if space is not enough, then give preference to wireframe models. They can be collected and disassembled at any time.
Good luck to you choice.
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