Things to Consider When Installing or Renovating a Pool
In a city filled with beaches and outdoor culture, having your own pool can be an ideal way to stay cool in any situation. Plus, having one gives the whole family a place where they can gather for quality family time together as well as socializing with neighbours and friends! When installing or renovating existing pools there are certain considerations worth keeping in mind before making a final decision.
Locating your pool in an optimal area is paramount; this will allow for maximum enjoyment from its installation and will also protect from excessive wind or weather exposure. Also make sure that it’s close enough to your home so you can easily get in and out when necessary. Optimally install during cooler months for maximum investment potential.
Plan ahead when investing in a pool to prevent unexpected surprises from creeping in later. A professional pool builder can provide you with an accurate quote that includes costs associated with construction as well as any additional work necessary for site preparation, including an estimated timeline for completion.
Additionally, you should carefully consider all your tiling and coping options. Materials for this include pavers, concrete and natural stone. Your pool’s edge must have non-slip properties to prevent erosion; in general tiling and coping should be completed two to three weeks after its frame has been installed.
Sydney boasts more ocean pools than any other city in the world, making them a beloved attraction among residents and visitors alike. But recent controversy surrounding an upgrade at one of Sydney’s iconic inner-city swimming spots has illustrated the challenges associated with maintaining historic treasures like these.
Tink Baker, an associate professor from the University of Sydney, would like Sydney’s public pools to remain affordable to all and not simply those able to pay. But the recent reopening of Balmain Dawn Fraser Baths may turn it into election fodder, with its fate at stake as part of the campaigns between rival council candidates for Blakehurst ward.
Reopening of iconic pool was announced simultaneously with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian lifting restrictions on outdoor pools, while both Victorian and Sydney Pool & Spa Expos reported increased attendance numbers in February, suggesting swimming remains top-of-mind among Australian families. Yet despite apparent increased interest, suburban backyard pools remain on decline which worries pool builders. What gives?