Pool Location

Overview

Choosing a location

Consider the following when choosing a location:

• Size - big is not necessarily better, so consider both your lifestyle and the size of your block before installing a pool.  During summer a pool is a great asset, but if it takes up all of the available space, where will the kids play when they are not swimming?

• Sun - will the pool get plenty of sunlight to keep it warm during the day? Does the sun shine in areas intended for sunbathing?  A general rule in swimming pool design is to locate the pool in an area that receives the largest amount of direct sunlight during spring and summer.

• Shade - too much sun is just as bad as not enough! are there shady spots to escape the sun when it gets too hot? Does it cover the pool so much that it stops it naturally warming up?

• Wind - does the wind blow hard, or swirl around the area?  If so, a windbreak may be necessary.

• Vegetation - are there trees and shrubs close to the pool area that will shed leaves and insects into the pool?

• Slope - if the location is on a slope you may need to consider additional expenses such as excavating, supporting walls and building up around the pool to support the structure.

• Services - consider the placement of services such as water pipes, sewerage lines and electricity cables that may be situated around the proposed area.

Whatever your location, always think about the design of the pool, potential landscaping, and ultimately, how best to take advantage of the site.

Once you've determined your lifestyle needs, you need to work out where you are going to position your pool.  Whether you have a small yard or lots of land it's worth taking the time to think carefully about what will work for you.

Where you want to put your pool may have some bearing on the type of pool you can have.  In general though pools can be located wherever Council permission can be obtained.  But, one important factor to think about is orientation.

There are two schools of thought when it comes to positioning your pool.  You can have it close to the house and designed to be a landscaping feature, allowing the inside and outside environment to blend or, it can be sited away from the home.

Your Pool Builder will be able to provide you with valuable advice to help you make the decision as to where to locate your pool.