{"id":8126,"date":"2017-08-24T16:58:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T15:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/?p=8126"},"modified":"2017-08-24T17:01:49","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T16:01:49","slug":"tips-for-installing-a-pool-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/tips-for-installing-a-pool-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Installing a Pool in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pools are constructed to serve various purposes. There are private pools, exercise pools, public pools, children&#8217;s pools, competition pools, and so on. Here, we will be considering pools installed at home. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Basically, pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built above ground (freestanding construction)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jcpoolshawaii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Fastlane-Pool-Diamond-Head.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for images of free-standing pools\" width=\"651\" height=\"447\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CHECK OUT:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-sale-in-nigeria\">PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN NIGERIA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maintaining a pool requires work. To keep the water clean, you have to invest time. You also need a quality filter to keep the pool clean. For the aspects that require professional input, there<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> are pool maintenance companies in Nigeria that deal in installation and maintenance of pools.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/55157b8be4b0ac69ef62aaff\/t\/551591e4e4b0b69608fb937f\/1427476964919\/\" alt=\"Image result for images of in-ground pools\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before installing a pool, these are some of the factors \u00a0you should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">he positioning of a pool is very important and should be well considered. Is the pool going to be indoor or outdoor? One of the advantages of having an indoor pool is that it is readily available year-round. You don\u2019t have to worry about weather conditions before using it. Being indoors also means that the pool maintenance is less expensive. Outdoor pools, however, offer the fun of swimming under the sun. Also, because there is likely more space outside than inside, you can be more creative in the development process of the pool. Just ensure it close to the house (that is, private). It is also important to check the soil type first. Some soil types do not favour pool construction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CHECK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/5-tips-to-ensure-bathroom-safety\/\">5 TIPS TO ENSURE BATHROOM SAFETY<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Who will be using it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">A pool designed for children should be shallow. To accommodate swimmers of all ages and allow for different activities, there might be demarcations \u2013 shallow areas for kids. You might also include extra rails to support elderly people while in the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/alpinepools.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/SPhalfinTX.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for images of in-ground pools\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">To fully enjoy your pool, even when you\u2019re not swimming, you can incorporate water features and lighting. You may also want to consider underwater benches, areas to play water volleyball or basketball, outdoor shower, children\u2019s play equipment, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Pool Construction Material<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">There are three major options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Vinyl: Vinyl is budget friendly, and the maintenance is low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Concrete: If you want a large pool, then a concrete pool is the best. You can customise them and they are extremely durable. You need not worry about the lining getting damaged. They are fully constructed on-site using a combination of concrete, steel, and plaster. Concrete pools have the longest duration of all swimming pool construction. In-ground pools are usually constructed from concrete.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Fiberglass: Fiberglass swimming pools are made in a variety of shapes and sizes and are going to fulfill most of your desired qualities. They are low maintenance, durable and compatible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Additionally, stones and rocks can help a pool blend into a natural landscape, whereas glass might offer a home an urban look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Pool Shape<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">A major factor to consider is the architecture of the house. You might want a heart-shaped pool for instance, but it might not be the best for your home. Circular and oval pools with water features and fountains are no longer in vogue now. But who says you have to follow what\u2019s trending?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.royalswimmingpools.com\/images\/cust6-sp-full.png\" alt=\"Image result for images of in-ground pools\" width=\"649\" height=\"405\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Pool Depth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This is very important, especially if you have children at home. You should determine how deep you want your pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Pool Heating<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">You do not want to swim in a cold pool, especially during Harmattan season. You may need to get a water heater to make the water comfortable for swimming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/spraguesmermaidpools.com\/gallery\/royalcustom.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for images of in-ground pools\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CHECK: <a href=\"http:\/\/tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\">PROPERTIES FOR RENT IN NIGERIA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Pool Lighting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Lighting not only does the obvious work of lighting up a place, it also beautifies it. Lighting transforms a swimming pool into a vibrant, striking setting. There are two options for lighting your pool: traditional incandescent globes or LED globes. The latter is usually recommended because it has a variety of colours. They also take up less electricity hence reducing costs. When installing, ensure that the positioning of your lights will give the best effect, that is, the lights reach all parts of the pool. You also need to take into consideration the colour of your pool finish, in order to ensure you choose the LED option that is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tolet.com.ng\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/tolet-need-to-find-na-small-tin.jpg\" alt=\"tolet-need-to-find-na-small-tin\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pools are constructed to serve various purposes. There are private pools, exercise pools, public pools, children&#8217;s pools, competition pools, and so on. Here, we will be considering pools installed at home. \u00a0 Basically, pools can be built into the ground (in-ground pools) or built above ground (freestanding construction) CHECK OUT:\u00a0PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN NIGERIA Maintaining &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":8127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,31],"tags":[1780,1779,1781,1784,1783,1782],"class_list":["post-8126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decor","category-home-decoration","tag-pool-construction-companies-in-nigeria","tag-pool-depth","tag-pool-purpose","tag-tips-for-installing-a-pool-in-your-home","tag-types-of-swimming-pool-materials","tag-what-to-know-before-installing-swimming-pool-in-your-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8126"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8128,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8126\/revisions\/8128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}