If you like to swim laps and basically you are the only person who uses the pool then why would you pay for four times as much pool as you actually use? A lap pool of 8' in width and a length anywhere from 20' to 40' would provide a perfect swimming experience for your needs with extremely low filtration and water heating costs since the volume of the pool is so much smaller. However a lap pool sure leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to playing volleyball in the pool Similarly if games are the main focus and attention for your pool then perhaps a larger pool is in order, but without a deep end.
This would keep the total volume of the pool down while maximizing the playing area. The process of identifying priorities with a new pool installation is just one of the steps involved with building a new swimming pool. Anyone can have a pool installed but getting maximum value for your money is another thing entirely.
I even wrote an entire E-book about this exact subject: Getting the most value with a new pool installation but this pertains only to the technical side of how to protect your interests, deal with pool builders and make wise technical decisions for how you want your pool built. If you are trying to decide what pool size you should get consider some of the following common questions that new pool owners ask: What is the average in-ground pool size?
Modern day swimming pool installations need to consider efficiency and cost of operation, and maximizing smaller spaces seems to be the general goal. Pools are generally more shallow than they used to be as well. Diving boards and 8' to 10' deep pools were common in the 70's but "sport pools" and pools with deep ends between 5' and 6' are most common for modern day pool installations.
Maximum space for activities with minimal size in gallons. What is the average pool size in gallons? By comparison a 20'x40' pool with a 9' deep end would be around 36, gallons.
Both pools look big when you are standing next to them but you could actually fix two of the 16'x32' pools into the larger pool.
Volume is deceptive like this which is why modern day pools are built smaller in order to reduce on filtration, heating and chemical costs associated with huge volume pools. What is the average above ground pool size? An average above ground pool is around 15'x30' with a constant depth of 4' commonly. While they can also have deep ends they are usually much smaller and shallower than inground pools by comparison.
This would put the average above ground pool volume around 13, gallons. Round above ground pools are deceptively large for volume and a 24' round above ground pool with a depth of 4' would be around 13, gallons.
How deep is an average pool? The sky's the limit if your budget is, too. There are pros and cons to both types, and you can get plenty of details about them here. Want to know what to expect when getting add-ons and options?
Check out these resources:. Pool shoppers will always see a rather wide range of prices, particularly at the lower and upper ends of the pool-buying spectrum.
On one end, you've got DIYers who'd rather save money by using their existing skill sets to take on most or all of the project themselves. On the other end, some folks simply must have the newest and the best stuff for their pool, no matter the cost -- including all the best add-ons like those we mentioned earlier. Of course, most pool buyers end up closer to the middle of the price range for a standard pool package with the essentials and maybe a few key extras.
Standard vinyl liner pool packages typically include the dig, construction of pool walls and a floor, installing and connecting the pool pump and filter system, installation of the vinyl liner, and adding in other optional but useful pool parts, like skimmers, ladders, and handrails. Standard fiberglass pool packages typically include purchasing, delivering, and installing a fiberglass pool shell, installing and connecting pump and filter systems, any necessary gravel for backfill read more about backfill material here , however much water is needed to fill the pool, any necessary or requested maintenance and cleaning equipment, the costs and labor involved in securing building permits, and the addition of some concrete a mini-patio around the pool.
Want to know how we price your pool project? Get in touch with us today and we'll gladly walk through all the critical and optional elements of a successful pool installation:.
Concrete pool packages often include the cost of design services most concrete pools have customized shapes, sizes, and features based on what the customer wants , excavation of backyard dirt so the pool can be installed, the actual construction typically done using the gunite process to spray concrete at high pressure onto the walls and floor of the pool interior , installation and connection of pumps, filters, skimmers, and other maintenance equipment, a basic pool interior, and sometimes the addition of waterline tile and patio coping.
The options available always depend on your builder and your budget, like any other pool package. Remember, everything here is only a rough estimate. You can only get a precise and accurate quote by communicating directly with a builder, who'll know how much work and materials will be needed to install the pool you want.
However, the rates in the next section should provide a somewhat reasonable starting point for the price ranges for fiberglass, vinyl liner, and concrete pools of dimensions, with standard installation packages. There are almost always exceptions A small vinyl liner pool, about 12 feet wide and 24 feet long. As much as you can, try to plan for the long-term, because your pool will potentially be around for decades. Here are some of the major limitations that might hold you back:.
Size is one of the biggest factors in inground pool cost — if not the biggest. Your budget may limit how large your pool can be, or force you to make a tradeoff between the size and the quality of the materials you use.
Your pool has to fit in your backyard, preferably with enough room left over for other activities you and your family enjoy. Larger pools require more time to maintain. Prefab Limitations. While the advantages of getting a larger pool are readily apparent, the case for smaller pools might not be so obvious. Also, even if you have ample space in your backyard for a larger pool, a smaller one leaves more room for other activities.
That might not seem important at first, when your new pool dominates your free time. We recommend a minimum of 30 feet in length to provide enough space for lap swimming and exercise. The swim lane is important, but so is the depth and other features. The Coral Sea and Whitsunday offer wide swim lanes for swimming laps. For competitive and athletic swimmers, pool depths should be more than your height and you should have a pool that allows you to practice complete strokes so that you can maximize your efforts.
We have two pool models that are foot in length and these pools are also great for entertaining. See all of our pool models here. Not all pool needs are the same and not all backyards are of a standard size. So, the space you must work with in your backyard will dictate the pool size you can install and any other design features you will want to integrate. Nonetheless, not all houses have large outdoor spaces to accommodate wide-ranging pool sizes.
Because we offer a wide range of pool sizes you will be able to optimize your project accordingly. Another factor to consider is the frequency of usage. This will have an impact on the amount of pool maintenance your pool will need. An in-ground fiberglass swimming pool will provide you with longevity and stability. Using strong and secure materials such as fiberglass rather than concrete will help insure you get the most from your pool while minimizing your pool maintenance efforts.
Long-term financial planning is often an important part when considering the size of your pool project.
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