What can be more satisfying than taking a dive in a swimming pool in the summer season? But the experience of visiting a public swimming pool can be unpleasant at times due to the crowd over there. The women of the house may also feel a little uncomfortable over there and the kids may not get to enjoy the way they want, as it is crowded which makes it unhygienic as well.
Having a personal swimming pool can be a costly affair but there are also some cheaper and better options to make a personal swimming pool and that too, in the backyard of your house.
The need for a personal swimming pool was always there, it was just that you didn’t want to recognize it as the public pool was serving your purpose. However, now the crowd has increased a lot and only a limited amount of time is given to everyone to enjoy. If you are feeling dissatisfied despite paying good amount for visiting the public swimming pool, we recommend you to at least give a thought about private swimming pool.
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The backyard of your house is the best location where you can have your personal swimming pool. Examine the backyard and see whether it is spacious enough for constructing a swimming pool there. Also make sure that there are no underground tanks in your backyard otherwise they can pose problems for your project.
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Now as you have made up mind to construct a swimming pool in your backyard, let us tell you how to make a DIY (do-it-yourself) and cost-effective swimming pool:
Try to choose a simple design for your pool because more creative and artistic you get, more costly it will make the construction of your pool. There is no doubt that shallows, water features and natural stone walls may result in swimming pool look beautiful but they will increase the cost considerably.
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Keeping the bottom flat means what you need is just a simple and clean dig and one level foundation for the walls. This will not only make the construction simpler but also make it easy to clean the pool. Cleanliness should always be maintained as there are many diseases which spread due to dirty water.
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The shape which will be best for your pool is box shape as it will be pretty cost-effective. The liner manufacturer will box weld a liner in the swimming pool or you can also tank the product but make sure that the product that your tank doesn’t have phosphates otherwise your pool may have algae in future.
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Try to use limited fittings in your personal swimming pool as more than necessary fittings may affect the waterproofing of the pool if you are not taking the help of skilled labor. The inlet and outlet pipes should be blended in such a manner that they do not ruin the pool’s beauty.
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As this is your small private swimming pool, while deciding the depth you need to consider many factors including the comfortable depth for your family members, especially the kids, and it has to be easy to clean. Don’t forget to check the joints where wall meets the floor, strengthen them with the use of concrete and limit the use of steel.
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It will be wonderful if you have a well or bore well for filling the pool with water as it won’t be hard on the pocket and will be available all the time. If you use the main connection for filling water, firstly you will need to pay for it as per the meter and secondly, you will need to get it treated before using it in the pool.
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If you use black liner in your swimming pool, you will be able to use it in the winter season as well. The black liner will produce a passive heat gain which will heat up the water and offer an amazing pool experience which is difficult to find in the season.
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The biggest reason for the failure of DIY swimming pools is the absence of effective drainage system. Make sure that your pool is not at the lowest point in your backyard or garden otherwise, the surface of the groundwater will move towards the pool and drainage will get difficult. Your pool should have access to good drainage channels.
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If you have a water source from where you can get fresh spring water for your pool, there can be nothing better. But if you don’t have any such facility, you need to treat the water before filling it in the pool. You can also take the help of professionals for this purpose.
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Here are some easy ideas to make your own private swimming pool:
If you have a pretty good space at your backyard, take an old dumpster and use it as a swimming pool just like an architect Stefan Beese did. The dumpster was fixed in ground as it was seated in a huge hole and painted with primer and paint. It was then covered with liner and pine slats to make it look beautiful.
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Just as the dumpster was used to make a pool, a ship container can also be used for the same purpose and the good part is that it is pretty long in size. The issues that can be faced while making a ship container a swimming pool is that it may rust; nevertheless, this problem can be handled with paint and primer.
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If you just don’t want to get into the complex procedure of making a swimming pool, you can also buy a galvanized stock tank and convert it into a swimming pool. It is a readymade to use swimming pool in which the whole family can enjoy and have a great time.
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With just 9 pallets and a waterproof tarp, you can make a personal swimming pool within hours and enjoy the day with your friends and family. It is pretty good for those who can’t afford to have a permanent pool due to lack of space. It can be wrapped up after the use is over and there is no need to make a single hole in your backyard.
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