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Swimming Pools |
Signing the Contract with the Builder
Guide to Swimming Pool Construction
Swimming Pool Site Preparation and Excavation
Swimming Pool on Problem Soils
Swimming Pool Special Soil Conditions
Swimming Pool on Fill and Rock
How a Contractor Build a Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool Finishes and Trims
Swimming Pool Accessories
Swimming Pool AccessoriesDiving boards, slides, ladders, and grab rails make using your swimming pool more enjoyable and convenient. Other accessories – support system controls, chemical dispensers and automatic cleaners – reduce the time you spend maintaining your swimming pool. Though some can be added to an existing pool, most accessories need to be incorporated into your initial pool design.Diving Boards
Fiberglass is the most common material for diving boards, though you can use wood or aluminum as well. The fiberglass boards have either a laminated wood core or wood stringers embedded in the fiberglass. Be sure the top of the board has a nonslip coating or a nonslip material cemented to it. The longer the diving board, the more space you'll need for it at poolside. If space is limited, consider a jump stand anchored to the deck. The jump stand board is short, and the springing action is achieved by the use of heavy springs between the board and deck. Even a jump stand board should conform to the standards for pool depth, width, and length. Swimming Pool SlidesSwimming pool slides are great fun – good enough reason for their increasing popularity among the young set. A swimming pool slide, like a diving board, must be securely anchored to the deck. You'll also want to adhere to the standard for placement and swimming pool size and depth.Swimming pool slides are made of fiberglass with a gel-coat finish and are supported on a metal frame. The higher the slide, the longer it must be. A straight slide 2.2 meter high will be about 4 meters long and will require a deck width of over 4.6 meters. If your deck space is limited, you can use a slide that curves to the left or right. A curved slide 2.2 meter high needs a deck width of only 1 meter. The higher the slide, the deeper the water must be, and the more open space you'll need in front of it. Ladders and Grab RailsThough your pool probably has steps at the shallow end, you'll want a convenient way, or even two, to get out of the swimming pool at the deep end. You can install a stainless steel ladder. If you have a concrete swimming pool, build steps into the side of the pool and flank them with a pair of grab rails. A grab rail near the steps at the shallow end is also convenient. |
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