What To Consider Before Building A Pool At Your Property

Swimming pools are a great addition to homes. Not only do they provide fun and healthy entertainment for the whole family, but they also add great value to the home.

Planning on having one built in your backyard? Here are some things to consider:

1. Research and Create a Portfolio

If you’ve wanted a swimming pool in your backyard for the longest time, then you might have collected photos of what you want yours to look like. This will give the builder you choose an idea of what you’re interested in, as well as allow them to suggest what they think suits best for your needs and preferences.

2. Establish a Budget and Stay within That Limit

Pools are a great investment; however, you have to set a limit as to how much you’re willing to spend on them. From the builders and materials to potential future maintenance costs, you should be able to make an estimate from there and adjust as you go along talking to contractors.

 

3. Choose the Right Builders

Choosing a credible contractor may be taxing, but it will surely pay off in the end. Try and gather as much as you can and go from there. Check their credibility through past client testimonials, as well as portfolios so you can make sure of their capabilities.

4. Pick Your Pool Material

You can use different materials for your swimming pool: fibreglass and concrete are the most popular choices these days.

5. Select Your Pool Surrounds Materials

Apart from the specific pool build materials, you’ll also have to consider the ground that surrounds the pool itself, as slippery portions can be a significant safety hazard. Porous paving, such as the ones used for driveway resurfacing, can create a great seamless finish for your pool surrounds. The benefit is that it’s slip-resistant, unaffected by chlorine, and it also provides a soft underfoot, so it’s comfortable to walk on barefoot. Rounded pebbles are the best choice for this purpose.

6. Check Permits and Regulations From Your Local Council

Lastly, don’t forget to consider local building codes, insurances and regulations. These are some of the most important things to remember about building pools. Plus, as much as possible, try to be energy efficient and eco-friendly. Not only can this help save you money, but also help save the environment. Pool construction trends, such as porous pavements, are widely used now as they have a positive impact on the environment.

Conclusion

By introducing a pool to your block of land you will also have to consider your hard to soft landscape ratio. A pool is classed as hard landscaping and therefore the size may be restricted by the council. By using a permeable paving system around your pool can not only help improve your chances of getting the pool approved by the council but will also allow you to have the size and shape pool you have dreamed of.

For more tips and advice, contact us here: http://www.stoneset.com.au/contact-us/

 

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For a product that stands out in all those fields, as well as several others, you need look no further than StoneSet Porous Paving.

WHAT MAKES STONESET THE IDEAL CHOICE?

Whether you’re putting a surround on your pool, or you just want to keep your walkway in a specific shape, StoneSet won’t let you down. By using StoneSet you can achieve all the low maintenance benefits of hard surfaced areas such as blocks, pavers and concrete. Together with the properties of a soft landscaped lawn or loose gravel, you can meet council requirements and have a positive effect on the environment. Unlike alternative solutions, StoneSet will maintain its porosity as it will not compact or clog over time. And once it’s on, StoneSet will stay in place for years. Even if the area you poured it on sees some heavy traffic, you can count on StoneSet to stand the test of time, and to hold fast.

REDUCES WASTE

As we become more aware of our often harmful impact on the environment, we also reflect on our landscaping habits. In the past, there would be incredible waste produced and toxic chemicals would be spread into the ecosystem. Now, thanks to StoneSet, that’s a thing of the past!

StoneSet’s Porous Paving firmly holds gravel and small stones in place. No more will you have to worry about your gravel and other materials becoming scattered, freeing you from having to constantly reapply. It can be used without any special tools or even a professional crew, preventing the disruption and cost that a crew often comes with.

Once the binder is set, it will reduce runoff, puddling, and pollution. This is a major benefit, as runoff regularly sends pollutants into rivers and lakes where it combines with toxic substances, causing harm to us and the environment.

EFFICIENT AND ECO-FRIENDLY

But that’s not all! As the ultimate in sustainable binding, StoneSet protects against erosion, often a side effect of runoff. Large streams of water move across the ground and slowly wearing it down, damaging your yard over time. StoneSet Porous Paving is carefully designed to last in your landscape for up to 25 years.

What is more, despite the sturdy appearance, it’s porous quality leaves natural spaces, allowing water to pass through and keep your plant-life healthy. There’s no reason you should have to choose between securing your yard and nourishing your flora. Maintenance is also a breeze. Simply use a leaf blower (or, better yet, a broom) to clear the area every so often and that’s it!

StoneSet is committed to preserving planet health and is proud to lead the way in sustainable landscaping. We love working on all size projects, both directly with homeowners and trade professionals from small pathways to large commercial projects. Call us today to have a chat with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team.

Many schools today are embracing swimming pools as a great way to get aerobic exercise. In fact, a lot of schools are forming swim teams and competing in regular swim meets. The schools have done a tremendous job in keeping pools safe, but accidents do still happen. As it turns out, a substantial percentage of these accidents occur outside of the school pool.

Puddles of Water

The area around a pool is prone to have standing water from people entering and exiting the water. Proper drainage could help, but someone who is just leaving a pool can create a hazard by dripping on the ground where they are walking. If you consider several swimmers or a class exiting a pool at the same time, the problem becomes much worse.

StoneSet can help schools avoid this potential safety issue. The naturally porous quality of its construction allows StoneSet to facilitate the draining of pool water. Since this happens immediately, one or more people exiting the pool will not need to walk in puddles of water.

Don’t forget walkways leading from a pool. Over the course of a day, water can quickly collect and create a walking hazard. StoneSet in these areas can alleviate the problem while providing a long-lasting and pleasing solution.

Texture to Aid Traction

Traction is essential to a swimmer since they are more than likely going to be barefoot. A slick concrete surface does not provide much traction for a wet foot. StoneSet, with its naturally textured surface, allows bare feet to gain better traction, significantly reducing the chance of a slip or fall.

Durability to Last

StoneSet is not adversely affected by continued exposure to chlorine or salt water. This means that StoneSet will continue to protect swimmers entering and exiting the pool for years to come. Other solutions, such as mats by the pool, require upkeep and service to maintain them as well as expensive replacements as they wear out. StoneSet protects your investment.

Fits the Pool Environment

Today’s pools are being built with a design in mind. Many have a defined colour palette that is pleasing to the eyes. StoneSet has a natural finish that is available in a vast colour range that will fit any pool design. The colour choice can extend to the pool while protecting from water puddles.

StoneSet can be a natural fit for many school pool areas, thanks to its textured surface and long-lasting properties that are impervious to chlorine and salt water. Contact us today to see how we can help solve your pool walkway issues.

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