DIY Swimming Pool Kits

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So you're thinking about installing a swimming pool. Great! Have you considered the cost-saving do-it-yourself options? Purchasing a swimming pool kit and avoiding the extravagant expense of hiring a pool installation expert has definite advantages. You might balk at the idea of taking on such a seemingly huge project, but it's not as daunting as you might think. And with the convenience of swimming pool kits, it's easier than ever to do it yourself.

Swimming pool kits, as their name suggests, are kits for DIY homeowners who want to build their own pools with the help of some contractors with experience building pools. Two major types of swimming pool kits are block & liner kits and panel & liner kits. Block & liner kits are an inexpensive way to build a pool and are frequently divided into four modules according to the four principal stages in pool building. This type of kit makes use of concrete blocks (hence the name) and are customisable according to the shape and size you want. Panel & liner kits, on the other hand, obviate the need for a lot of the expert labour and skills required in pool construction since no block laying is required. They're very easy and quick to install (it takes about ten days in all), and unlike the block & liner pools the walls are pre-formed and easy to assemble.

Once you've determined which type of swimming pool kit is best for your needs, you'll need to think about some important pre-build considerations. Access, ground conditions, pool size and depth, pool orientation, pool extras, heating, environmental control, pool use and available services all need to be taken into account before construction gets underway.

You will need to determine how your backyard will be accessed by the earthmoving equipment required to do the job and where there is room for the removal of soil. Find out what kind of soil and rock you will be excavating (clay, chalk, etc.), whether the area's water table is high, and how you'll dispose of the material once it's removed. Some ground conditions can be more challenging to work with than others, but solutions exist to most ground problems.

Take time to consider how large and how deep you want your swimming pool to be, and how your pool will be oriented relative to nearby buildings and walls. Think about shade, views of the swimming pool from your house (and the neighbours'), and wind. Will your pool include extras such as flow control, lights and steps, and where will these be placed? What about heating? A number of heating systems are available, including ground source and air to water heat pumps, solar heating systems and gas, oil or electric heaters. If your pool will be indoors, you'll need to install a dehumidification system for the enclosed area in order to control the pool temperature and the environment. The ultimate uses you have in mind for your pool will also influence your choices—for instance, will it be used for fun, diving, exercise, hydrotherapy, public use, etc.? Lastly, ensure the site has access to the necessary services, e.g. electricity, water, oil and gas.

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Francesca Bailey is the manager of 1st Direct, leading providers of parts, pumps, and covers for swimming pools

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