Rabu, 28 September 2011

Five Tips to Choosing the Right Pool

Installing a pool is a big decision, and one that you need to consider carefully. Pools are expensive and you need to have the time to look after them. Despite the extra cost and time, they are a great addition to your home and will increase the value of your property. As well as the cost of the pool be prepared to also purchase a pool pump, a heater and chemicals.
Budget
Your choice of pool will be largely determined by your budget. If you don't have a lot of money to spend you might choose to go for an above ground pool. There are different sizes available and you are sure to find one to suit your needs. If you decide to put in an in ground pool there are many different options in terms of size, shape and what you use to line the surface of the pool, whether tiles, a pebble finish or painted concrete. Your budget might also have room to landscape the area around your pool too.
Style
Choose a pool that suits the style of your house and garden. For a more modern home you may want to put in a lap pool or something with clean lines. If you have a more old fashioned style of home and garden you could put in a pool with more curves, making it more fluid looking and blending in with the garden. You might choose a pool style depending on where you live. For example, in tropical Queensland you can put in a pool to suit your garden, making it look more like a lagoon.
Landscape
There will be practical issues that you will need to take note of when choosing a pool, such as the size and shape of your garden and the access that the builders have to your garden. For example, if you have only a narrow walkway between your house and the neighbours fence you might not be able to fit large decorative rocks down to your back garden. The cost will be affected by how easy your pool is to install too. If the builders can't get machinery into your back garden they might end up having to dig it manually, which is going to cost you a lot more.
Surrounds
Once your pool is installed you will need to look at the area surrounding it. There are plenty of options for decorating the area around your pool, including putting in decking, making a barbecue area, building a pool house or putting in lawn. You could even create a waterfall with rocks for a more natural look or put in a spa at the same time.
Safety
By law you are required to install pool safety fences. There are many different types available, and depending on your budget and your style of home, you can choose from brick, metal or even glass. It will need to adhere to the Australian standards and have a child proof gate.
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