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 Today there are an endless
number of designs
and configurations for
your pool or waterscape. In choosing a
style, remember that the pool should be
considered an extension of your home.
The first thing to consider is defining
the pool’s purpose. Will it be used for
exercise, entertaining, relaxation or all
of these? Who will be using the pool?
What are the physical constraints of
the soil condition, landscape issues,
maintenance and safety features? Will
the pool be in the sun and protected
from the wind?
Swimming pools can be built in
almost any size and shape imaginable.
A free-form pool can be sculpted to
your specifications, allowing you to
incorporate surroundings such as rock
formations, views and gardens.
The interior of your pool will be an
important factor in the overall appearance.
You can choose from a range of
colors or special finishes for the interior
of your shotcrete pool.
The coping is the material that finishes
the top of the pool wall. It may be
pre-cast concrete, brick, stone or tile.
One of the major decisions will be the
kind of pool decking. A deck can be
constructed of a variety of concrete,
natural stone, brick or pavers. Stone
decking provides a formal, yet natural,
look that can be blended into a pool’s
surroundings.
In designing your pool, consider
including a spa or water feature. Spas
offer contoured seating and numerous
massaging jets. Spas can be incorporated
into the pool or raised to provide
a water feature. Water features will
add the sound of cascading water, providing
a peaceful, calm setting to your
pool area.
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