subject: Swimming Pool Designs in Glendale, Arizona [print this page] Swimming Pool Designs in Glendale, Arizona
Designing a swimming pool is usually the first thing people think about right after they make the decision to put a pool in their backyard. The next question is a series of relevant considerations such as: where should it go, how big should the pool big, should we get a play pool or diving pool? The answers to those questions are all part of a larger picture that has several factors that must be considered.
If you've ever had a pool growing up or if you've had the chance to swim at a friends, then you probably already have some strong design ideas. As a rule, try to design your pool to fit the space provided. Seems straight forward enough, but you should consider some of the limiting design restrictions.
1. Your local or city set back rules. Most cities have rules which stipulate how close or how far a pool structure must be in relationship to the house, property lines and easement restrictions.
2. Grade changes or elevation issues. Consider the drop and the rise of the area you want the pool to sit in. You may have to add a retaining wall or use the pool structure to retain the grade. This is common in raised pools or spas or in the features such as an infinity edge.
3.Review the drainage of the yard. If you add a pool, consider how the water will be redirected around the yard and ensure that it will not end up inside or against your home.
4.How does the sun's movement with the changing seasons relate to the pool position? Do you want a tanning deck or do you want the pool to receive the benefits of solar heating to extend your swim season? If so, make sure the pool is situated to take advantage of the sun.
5.Do you have young children or grandchildren? Do you want to position the pool so there is room left for them to use the remainder of the yard to play? Will you need a fence and how will it tie into existing walls and patios.
6.Where are your home's utilities? Running extended power and gas lines to the pool equipment location can add to your pool's budget. Consider having the equipment closer to the pool and sided with your home's existing utilities.
These are just a few of the items from a swimming pool designer's checklist. These items don't even address the actual shapes and features of the pool. So, as you can see, designing a custom swimming pool for your backyard has many components to consider. Then next article will reveal some of the insider secrets that pool designers use to create those gorgeous pools that grace the covers of those book store magazine covers.
