Planning for your pool: what to consider before you build a pool

You may have never owned a swimming pool yet & builders may speak a language that you do not understand! Many of our clients are brand new pool owners and mention that they do not know any of the terminology that pool contractors use. This article will help you to learn exactly what we mean when referring to the technical specifications.

Installing a luxury pool is one of the biggest and most exciting investments you will make in your home – choosing the right pool needs careful thinking and planning to ensure it meets all your needs and you are delighted with the end result.

There are two common pool types;

1. Skimmer Type

The term “skimmer pool” comes from a device called skimmer.  This unit takes water from the reservoir for cleaning and disinfection. The skimmer can be found under the top edge of the swimming pool. With smaller skimmer pools, water is drawn from top to bottom in order to be cleaned. Water that has been cleaned is then conveyed through nozzles found on the other side of the water intake. For this reason, the water moves in a horizontal manner.

2. Overflow type ( infinity Edge ) 

overflow pool means where the surface of the water is even with the edge of the pool deck. Overflow pools (often called “infinity pools”) are recommended for personal use or for a closed group. Building such pools is a more complicated process. Water that leaks does not travel to the treatment system right away. Instead it is initially sent to the compensation tank, then to the pump to be filtrated and disinfected. The system carries the water through the pool bottom nozzles, which means the water travels vertically. Many feel this type of artificial system can provide a higher level of water quality. For this reason, this style is often used for public pools.

We hope the information in this post has armed you with the knowledge needed to help you decide on a pool.

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