How to choose a frame pool

Many who have their own house or cottage dream about the pool. Of course, if you are not going to engage in gardening and gardening, then why not make your dream come true?

You just need to work a little bitand soon you will have your own place for family rest or relaxation with friends, where, among other things, you can sunbathe and batheon a hot day. But wait to dig a pit, recently the frame pools are very popular, which have a number of advantages over stationary structures. And it's not at all in price, although this is also an important aspect, but in their practicality and reliability. Especially since the pools for the dacha skeleton can be purchased today in various specialized stores, and their installation does not take much time.

Advantages of frame pools

If you choose between the frame and inflatable pool, the scales will incline a number of advantages towards the first variant.
1. The frame pool is more durable, it is resistant to mechanical damage.
2. The material from which the surface of the frame pool is made can withstand both low and high temperatures.
3. The frame pool in summer can be used for its intended purpose, and in winter - as an ice rink.
4. The frame pool has a long service life - it can last you more than ten years.
5. The frame pool can be placed even on a very uneven surface, and also under a slope of up to 20 degrees.
6. The frame pool is easily assembled and installed.
7. The frame pool is easy to operate.
8. The frame pool is easy to clean.
9. If you compare the price, the frame pools are more expensive than inflatable, but cheaper than stationary concrete structures.
10. Frame pools are easily transferred from place to place.
11. There is a large selection of models of frame pools that differ in shape and size.

What are the types of frame pools

Today, inflatable pools are very popular among parents - they are inexpensive, and kids just adore splashing around in them. But this option is more acceptable for young children and preschoolers, but if your children grew up, and you yourself are not averse to plunge into a hot day, then you should pay attention to the frame pools.

Now there is a large selection of frame pools, and thanks to user feedback, you can highlight the most successful models, types and types.

Installation of

Depending on what purpose you are pursuing, the frame pools can be installed on the surface, towering above the ground, or be recessed into the soil.
If you use the pool "from time to time", it is better to choose a model that is quickly assembled and disassembled, and installed on the surface of the soil.
If you want to have a stationary pool, then it is better to drown it in the ground. For this, it is necessary to carry out such manipulations:
1. Excavate the pit.
2. Partially fill it with gravel and sand( no more than 20 cm) and compact.
3. Make a concrete pillow( no more than 20 cm).
4. To strengthen the walls with masonry so that there is no pressure on the frame.
5. Install the pool.
6. Improve the territory( pave the platform, put umbrellas, chaise lounges, a bar).

Thanks to all the above, the frame pools practically do not differ from stationary concrete structures.

Another option is to make a partially built pool. For example, you can attach it to the porch, or to the terrace, or separately build a small hill with steps that lead to the pool.

Types of pools

1. Seasonal. A frame pool adapted for a warm season.
2. Frost resistant. A frame pool that can remain on the street even in the winter season, since its base is made of steel with a special protective coating.

Very often during the dismantling of the frame pool and during storage in the off-season, the integrity of the PVC film suffers, therefore, it is much more profitable to purchase a frost-resistant pool. For the winter, such a pool is enough to get rid of water and cover the top with a tent. You can be sure that nothing will happen to him during the winter. This metal structure is covered in several layers with an anti-corrosive composition, and a special frost-resistant film is used for the bath. But to cover the pool is not necessary - it will make a beautiful ice rink - just pour water into it, and then polish the surface.

Types of the

framework 1. Core. This frame resembles a hoop of metal rods.
2. Sheet( or panel).This frame is a continuous structure of metal sheets connected to each other.
Basically, the basins of the sheet frame are frost-resistant.

Form

Today there are a lot of the most diverse forms of frame pools. In addition to the banal, but at the same time the most popular forms - round and rectangular, there are pools of oval and irregular shapes. Each of them has its pros and cons.
1. Basin skeleton basin. It takes up little space and fits well with any landscape design. For these pools it is easier to choose accessories, they are more convenient to attach rides. In this basin it is much more convenient to be engaged in swimming than in a round one. Especially if you choose a large size( at least seven meters).These pools have a stronger frame, since it is necessary to keep the shape of the structure. Rectangular pools cost a little more than round ones.
2. The pool frame is round. These pools have a light frame, because thanks to their round shape, the bowl can withstand water pressure without any problems. These pools have a wide range: in the line of species there are inexpensive budget models, there are very small models for children, and there are huge ones for a large company of adults.
3. The pool is an oval frame. This variety is able to combine the advantages of both round and rectangular models. Thanks to rounded corners, the resistance of the structure to water pressure increases. In addition, it is nice to lean on the sides when resting. If the pool is damped, then it is no different from stationary concrete structures.

Pools skeleton: prices and main producers

The price depends on the size of the selected pool, its shape, manufacturer, availability of additional accessories and equipment( for example, slides, waterfalls, water volleyball net).At the same time, rectangular pools are somewhat cheaper than round ones.

As for the spread of prices, it is really great. For example, pools Bestway( "Bestway") round and small( in diameter about three meters) will cost 4,5 thousand rubles., Intex pools( "Intex") frame and rectangular large size( about seven onfour meters) will cost about 50 thousand rubles.

The most famous manufacturers of frame pools today are:

1. China( "INTEX", "Westway" brands).
2. Czech Republic( "Azuro" and "Ibiza" brands).
3. Canada( brand "Atlantic pool").
4. Germany( Unipool brand).
5. Spain( brand "Torrente Industrial").

Assembly of a frame pool

Buy a pool frame is not a problem, deliver it to the address - also it will not be difficult, as for the installation, even a teenager can cope with it.

Core frame

1. Choose a place for the pool - it's best to install it in an open area away from trees or other high spaces - then the pool water will not become clogged with leaves and will warm up much faster.
2. If you have purchased a model for which you need to dig a foundation pit, then dig it out. If you do not have a groove to install your model, skip this step.
3. Assemble the frame - mount the frame. In the bowl there are special holes - they need to install rods - remember, they should stand strictly vertically. Only after this you can proceed with the installation of horizontal rods.
4. Install inside the film cover.
5. Mount the pump, install the filter, piping, ladder and, if provided in your model, attractions and other accessories.
6. Take care of landscaping.
7. Pour the water into the pool.
8. Call family members or friends.

Leaflet 1. Choose a place for the pool - it is best to install it in an open area away from trees or other high spaces - then the pool water will not become clogged with leaves and will warm up much faster.
2. If you have purchased a model for which you need to dig a foundation pit, then dig it out. If you do not have a groove to install your model, skip this step.
3. Unfold the rolled sheet and place it on the surface.
4. Lay the pool bowl on top.
5. If the pool is rectangular, then fasten the carcass leaves with screws, and apply the sealant to the edges of the joints, and then just insert the bowl.
6. Mount the pump, install the filter, piping, ladder and, if provided in your model, attractions and other accessories.
7. Take care of landscaping.
8. Fill the pool with water.
9. Call family members or friends.

Tips for the last time

1. When choosing a frame pool, consider the size of your site - on a small site a huge pool will look ridiculous.
2. If there is no problem with the place, then think how many people will use the pond.
3. If there is an opportunity to leave the pool for the winter on the street( this is not a dacha, but your private cottage in which people live permanently), then buy a frost-resistant pool.
4. According to the compliance rules, the pool that is located closer to the house must have a strict configuration and be executed in one tone with nearby buildings.
5. The farther the pool from the house( for example, is located in the garden), the more free its configuration.