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Considerations When Building Pools or Spas

You will also need to consider more technical aspects such as the sort of soil you have, where underground piping and electrical cables may be located, and whether any trees are located nearby (tree roots can crack pools, not to mention the debris from falling leaves and the like).  If there are problem trees, you may need to call a tree felling service to remove them for you.  Due to water restrictions in many parts of Australia, some water boards may limit how your pool can be topped up, or may even not allow the pool to be filled or topped up at all.  Therefore, it is a good idea to check with your water board before beginning any new pool.

Council regulations will also influence the type of pool that you can build.  Most councils require you to obtain the correct permits before any building is done, and there often regulations that you must adhere to, such as the distance from the boundary, and safety requirements.

There are some safety aspects that need to be considered when building a pool or a spa.  Most importantly, you will need pool fencing as this is required by law if it is more than 30cm deep.  Pool fencing should be no more than 10cm off the ground so that children cannot crawl underneath the fence.  The fence railings (if applicable) should also be no more than 10cm apart.  Gates need to be self closing and should only be operable from the top, so that children cannot open the gates themselves.

Types of Pools

Aboveground pools come in two types, rigid-sided and soft-sided.  Rigid-sided pools are the more common of the two and they are more permanent, due to the fact that they have a wall and a vinyl liner.  The wall can be made from aluminium, wood, steel, or steel and resin.  Soft-sided pools have the liner as part of the actual structure and it is this type of pool that can be moved or packed away if needed.

Aboveground pools are less attractive than inground pools, but this problem can be easily rectified through the use of decking or landscaping.  Because aboveground pools require supports, ensure that you take this into account when selecting the size of your pool.  There is also not a great deal of flexibility when it comes to the shape of the pool, as they usually come in set shapes such as circles or ovals.

Inground pools have a greater flexibility in design as, depending on the type of pool you select, they can be custom made to suit your needs (however, there are some limits).  A designer will be able to help you create a pool that fits both your space and requirements.  If you are building an inground pool, you will need construction permits, so talk to your council before beginning any work.  Also expect the building process to take anywhere from three to twelve weeks.

There are three common types of inground pools: fibreglass, concrete and vinyl liner.  Fibreglass pools are pre-cast in a mould before being delivered to your home fully formed.  They are more flexible than concrete pools and can be lined with a vinyl liner.  Concrete pools are the most expensive option but they are able to be designed to fit almost any space or size.  The concrete is poured on site and the pool, when set, is then finished using a variety of options such as tile, paint or other materials.  Finally, vinyl liner pools are essentially an aboveground pool that has been placed inside an excavated hole.  This is the cheapest option for inground pools but the liner will need to be replaced around every ten years on average.

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