Residential indoor pools can be a valuable asset to the home. Fitness and luxury are two key benefits of indoor pools, and they can quickly become the focal point of any house. Pools can range from simple to extravagant, and offer many options for customization and upgrading. A spa, a whirlpool, and/or exercise equipment are attractive additions to indoor pools.
Benefits
Building an indoor pool can add significant property value to the home. There are multiple additional benefits to constructing an indoor pool. These include:
- Easy access to exercise
- Adding luxurious and relaxing additions such as jets, whirlpools, and spas
- Custom lighting
- Decking and furniture accessories
- Wide variety of materials and designs
- Decorations such as fountains, sculptures, and innovative lighting
- Heating for year round enjoyment
- Great addition for a house extension
- Easy maintenance with floating pool covers
- Increasing the property value of the home
Residential indoor pools have specific ventilation and heating requirements, and these will vary by the size and construction style of the pool.
Common pools include classic styles, luxurious designs, exercise pools, and freeform designs with unique attributes. Most pool designs are fully customizable, and the blueprints and layout can be put together with the help of an architect and pool designer.
Construction Process
Each indoor pool goes through a construction process that can take between 3-4 weeks before the pool can be filled and put into use. The process includes:
- Excavation
- Shell reinforcement and plumbing
- Concrete shell pour
- Electrical wiring
- Backfillling and rough grading
- Coping and tiling
- Concrete decking
- Interior plaster finish
- Pool installation and vinyl liner placement
The best time to install and finish a pool is during the home's construction stages. At this time, the area is easily accessible and will result in limited construction damage. If a basement or conservatory is being furnished with a residential indoor pool, this may add time to the constructions schedule. Building permits and a local inspection may also be required if the house is undergoing a major renovation.