Explain the installation process for in-ground pools. Read about the installation process of an in-ground pool from inspection to digging to plumbing and finally filling the pool. cTo have an indoor pool...
cTo have an indoor pool installed, one has to do some planning first. The first step is to seek out local building codes and permits. Check with a local building inspector to find out how one can purchase proper permits before construction begins, says Jennifer Malagian, Vice President of Signature Pools, which was founded by Malagian and her husband.
After purchasing the required permits, you will need to decide exactly where the pool will be located. Also, figure out how big the pool will be and how deep. It's a good idea to place the pool in a sunny area of the yard to utilize the sun. According to Poolsandspasonline.com, the sun will add natural heat to the water and allow more time to enjoy the pool. "When standing at the deep end of the pool and facing the shallow end, the summer sun should be predominately at your back or side, never in your face," the website says. When figuring out the location, avoid rocky areas, and severe slopes. These situations will increase the cost of installing a pool and will also create problems in the future if not eradicated.
Once you are ready to begin installation the first step is to lay the pool out and then put boards down. The boards are what shape the pool. The next step is to dig the pool and put the steel in it. Get an inspection and find out if all requirements are up to par. Once that is completed, it's time to do what is called "shooting the shell." This means installers put the shell of the pool into the hole, and then they install it with concrete. Once that phase is done they "regard" the pool, which means to put dirt all around the shell and pack it in.
The next stage is called the "tile and plumb." This is where tile is installed on the inside of the pool and the plumbing for the pool is completed. After that, the installation of the deck takes place: this can be brick, stucco, concrete or a wooden area. If the homeowners are having a screen enclosure, then installers would measure for that, and it would be the next phase, along with the electrical aspect. The electrician comes to the site, examines the pool and makes sure everything is in place so far. Then wires for the swimming pool are put in, such as the breaker box, the timer and any other accessories that require electrical work.
At that point, the interior is completed by putting the final interior coating on the pool, such as tile or paint. They fill the pool up with water, then come out the next day and balance the chemicals. Once that is completed, the construction workers clean everything up and do a final grade so the owner can put the sod back.
"The advantages of having an in-ground concrete swimming pool are endless," says Malagian. The ability to make it any design is one advantage. Fiberglass comes in certain shapes and sizes; where as concrete pools can be designed in any shape or size. Another advantage is flexibility. With an in ground pool, a homeowner can replace the interior surface after wear and tear becomes visible.
