Pool Construction

Things to be remembered.

It is necessary to have a pool shell i.e. the pool floors and the walls to be structurally sound.
The pool shell must be designed and constructed so that they have good water tightness. This condition must be followed when the pool is full or partially filled.
Some of the swimming pools due to the area of the construction may be constructed below the water table.
This demands for higher watertight pool shell in order to resist the penetration and the infiltration of the groundwater. This condition can exist even if the pool is filled with water or vacant.
The floor and the wall surface in the interior of the swimming pool must be properly finished with a smooth, reasonably impervious and attractive material.
This must enable easy cleaning of the surface. The water within the pool must be of a proper standard of clarity and purity.
The pool must have a walkway that surrounds the perimeter of the pool. The width of the walkway must be 1.5m in minimum value.
This walkway must be finished with a non-slip material that can be easily cleaned and highly durable.
For pools that are used by young children and nonswimmers, there must be provision for safety steps all around the walls.
The provision for a diving board is based on the swimming association of the region. This varies if the pool is installed for diving competitions.

Open Pool

The basic considerations that are taken for the construction of open pools are as follows:

The pool position must be such that it receives maximum sun as possible. This must receive sufficient amount after afternoon.
The location that has trees near the vicinity must be avoided. This is because the roots of the trees can cause damage to the structure. The leaves can cause discoloration also.
Provision of natural windbreak as a part of the main building is recommended.
The positions of utilities like drainage, electricity, gas supply lines are very important.
Landscaping near to the swimming pool area has to carried out with proper professional guidance.
The covered Pools have many advantages when compared with the open pools. If the open-air pool can be used for 150 days, the covered pool can be used for a comfort period of 365 days.

The advantages of covered pools are:

The problems of freeze and thaw are minimized.
The wall and the floor staining is minimized.
The discoloration of the walls due to dead leaves are avoided.
The chances of developing airborne dirt can be eliminated.
The major disadvantages that are faced in covered pools are the occurrences of condensation on the walls of the pool, ceiling, and windows. The extreme condensation depends on the method of construction and the roof space.