Content
- 1 Mobile resting place
- 2 Shape and depth of a permanent pool
- 3 Features of arranging frame pools
- 4 Features of the arrangement of a capital font
- 5 The process of constructing and arranging a concrete pool
- 6 Example of arrangement of frame pools
- 7 Examples of design of a recreation area with inflatable pools
- 8 Options for arranging a pool in the form of a pond
Buying and installing a swimming pool at your dacha is only half the battle of arranging a vacation spot. The font must be beautifully designed so that the bowl does not stand like a trough in the middle of the yard, but is part of the landscape design. The work is not easy, but every owner can do it. The design of a swimming pool at the dacha shown in the photo will help you find new ideas and beautifully arrange your relaxation area.
Mobile resting place
Most of the dachas are non-residential and people visit them only in the summer to tend to their gardening. There is no point in installing an expensive permanent pool. The best option is an inflatable bowl. A lightweight pool in a deflated state can easily be brought to your site, pumped up and enjoyed.
A big plus for lovers of aesthetics is that decorating a pool does not require any costs. The inflatable bowl only needs a flat surface. You can install the font on paving slabs or in the garden. The only problem can be the organization of water drainage. Inflatable models are small, but it’s not wise to simply dump several cubes in the yard.If there is a lawn on the site, this is the best place. If necessary, the water can simply be drained onto the grass.
Shape and depth of a permanent pool
If you decide to install a stationary structure, you need to think about designing a pool at your dacha even before its installation begins. The first step is to decide on the form. The font should be comfortable, spacious, fit into the layout of the yard, but not take up scarce free space. Modern materials allow you to create bowls of any shape according to individual sizes.
The next question is to determine the depth of the font. According to the standard, they adhere to the optimal thickness of the water layer - 1.5 m. At this depth it is convenient to swim in rectangular bowls, dive and even jump from the shore. The bottom can be made with recesses in places for jumping.
Children's pools are not made deeper than 50 cm. It is optimal to arrange a flat bottom or with a small elevation so that the child can play in the shallows.
For families with children, limiting themselves to one deep or shallow pool is unprofitable. Everyone wants to go swimming on hot summer days. An advantageous option is a combined font, divided into zones. Here you will have to carefully consider the shape and depth.
More space is allocated to decorate the adult area. The depth of the bowl is made 1.5 m. The bottom can be deepened in places with depressions, but at the transition to the children's area they create a rise. The depth in the bowl area for children is made to a maximum of 50 cm. It is important to provide a mesh separation between the zones. The barrier will prevent children from falling into great depths. A fine-mesh mesh is used, and its edges are tightly secured to the bottom and sides of the bowl without gaps.
Features of arranging frame pools
Frame fonts are ideal for frequently visited summer cottages. They are stronger than inflatable models and easier to install than concrete bowls. Manufacturers offer a choice of two options for frame bathtubs.
Collapsible bowls are characterized by mobility. They can be used similarly to inflatable models. The only difference is increased strength. To install the bowl, a frame is first assembled from metal tubes. A flexible fabric is fixed to the finished structure. A frame pool similarly requires a level area. The bowl can be installed directly in the yard on paving slabs. In the garden, a frame pool is located on the lawn. If desired, the font is partially dug into the ground.
Designing a frame pool does not require large expenses. Usually, at the end of the season, the font is dismantled for storage in a barn. All that is needed for decoration is to lay a tile path if the frame bowl is in the garden. Folding garden furniture is placed nearby and a temporary canopy is organized. When designing a recreation area, it is taken into account that it is necessary to ensure the drainage of a large mass of water. Separate space is provided for the pump and filter. Frame hot tubs require a cleaning system, otherwise the dirty water will have to be drained after a couple of days.
Non-demountable frame pools are designed for permanent installation. The one-piece bowl is made of fiberglass. The composite material is resistant to low and high temperatures and does not fade in the sun.Manufacturers guarantee a service life of up to 20 years. A non-demountable frame pool can be installed on the surface or dug into the ground.
The cost of the bowl is decent, but the bigger problem is installation. Special equipment will be required to deliver the frame bathtub to the site and install it in the chosen location. The cost of such services sometimes exceeds the price of the product itself.
A stationary frame font will always stand in one place. Here you can think about more careful design of your vacation spot. The option with folding garden furniture remains relevant. The canopy is not temporary, but permanent. The roof will protect the font from precipitation in winter and autumn.
The above-ground installation option displays a photo of the design of a frame pool in a country house, where the bowl simply stands in the yard with paving slabs laid. The idea is similar to that of a collapsible frame or inflatable pool. When digging in the font, the adjacent space is equipped with a hard covering. The color and texture of the material are selected to suit the style of the architectural ensemble. Natural stone and brick are excellent for decoration. If paving slabs are chosen for the covering, then its surface should be rough. When exposed to water, a smooth base becomes slippery and a person feels unsteady on it.
The video shows a design option for a frame pool:
Features of the arrangement of a capital font
If it is decided to build a capital recreation area, designing a pool on the site will require large investments and time.The process involves not just installing a plastic bowl, but making a large reinforced concrete font with communications connections.
In terms of complexity of construction, permanent pools are compared to building a house. It will be necessary to dig a large pit, remove soil, lay a sewer system and supply electricity. If the plot at the dacha gives the opportunity to let your imagination run wild, the pool is made larger. However, as the dimensions increase, the strength of the bowl walls decreases. It will be necessary to strengthen the structure with an additional reinforcing frame and thicken the concrete base.
To beautifully design a permanent pool, the shape is first thought out. Concrete allows you to create fancy bowls with curved walls, steps, recesses and elevated bottoms.
Capital pools are built at dachas where year-round use is expected. A pavilion installed above the font will protect the water from clogging, and will also allow you to swim with the onset of cold weather. Shelters are often made of polycarbonate and transparent curtains, and sliding systems are installed.
A capital pool can be made in small sizes. The font will become part of the landscape design. If the site is located on a hilly area, part of the bowl is embedded in the ground, and a recreation area is created on the adjacent hill. The walls of the font that remain not in the ground are lined with decorative stone or composite boards.
The process of constructing and arranging a concrete pool
Only a permanent pool made of reinforced concrete allows you to decorate your vacation spot beautifully. Even if you choose the option of a polypropylene bowl, you will still have to pour out the concrete base. Polypropylene has many positive properties, but is afraid of mechanical damage. In addition, such bowls are limited in color and do not provide the opportunity to design the font at your discretion.
If the choice fell on a permanent pool, then it is better to immediately give preference to a reinforced concrete structure. In addition to obtaining a reliable pool, the owner is given the opportunity to decorate the bowl with mosaics, decorative stone, tiles and other finishing materials.
The process of erecting a reinforced concrete structure is labor-intensive. Requires adherence to technology. Mistakes made will lead to cracks in the bowl. For such work it is better to hire a specialized team.
An approximate procedure for manufacturing a reinforced concrete pool consists of the following steps:
- Work begins with digging a pit. The shape should correspond to the future bowl. The dimensions of the pit are made with a margin of 30 cm in all directions. The remaining space after filling with concrete forms the walls of the font.
- A plastic pipe is immediately laid to the pit to organize the drainage of water from the bowl. Provide communications for connecting filters, pumps, and water supply.
- The walls of the pit are covered with waterproofing, after which a steel frame of reinforcement is installed, forming the frame of the future pool.
- A concrete mixer is not suitable for preparing the solution. The walls are poured with concrete using a powerful sprayer. The technology can be dry or wet. In the first case, a dry composition of the Gunite brand is sprayed.The second option uses a Torker mixture diluted in water. During spraying, the nozzle is positioned no closer than 1 m from the reinforcing frame of the bowl. The stream of concrete mixture is fed strictly vertically, while making circular movements as it is sprayed.
After the concrete mixture has hardened, they begin to design the bowl. Finishing materials can be combined with moisture-resistant paints. The owner can decorate even a large pool on his own without hiring hired workers.
Example of arrangement of frame pools
A selection of photos on how to design a frame pool at a dacha will help the summer resident decide on the choice of model. Manufacturers offer a huge selection of collapsible and non-collapsible bowls. Each model is different in size, shape and color. If the pool is not equipped with an awning, it is advisable to buy one. When designing a frame pool, it is important to consider ease of use. Traditional stairs are not always convenient for climbing. You can build a platform around even a collapsible bowl, which will also become a resting area. It is more convenient to use a ladder to descend into the water.
Examples of design of a recreation area with inflatable pools
The following selection of photos on how to design a swimming pool at your dacha will help you decide where it is best to place the inflatable plunge pool. Bowls are popular among couples with children and are a good choice when arranging a temporary resting place.
Options for arranging a pool in the form of a pond
Every city dweller dreams of being closer to nature. If you try, the pool can be designed in the form of a real pond with stones and sand at the bottom. They even plant real green vegetation. To prevent the water in the pond from blooming, PVC pipes are buried for underwater aeration at the bottom of the pool about 45 cm deep.
