The thermometer shows 35 degrees in the shade, not a single cloud clouds the bright blue sky, the sun is shining - this is what a great summer day looks like. It's even nicer if you can spend a day like this at your own swimming pool and treat yourself to a refreshing dip in the wet waters from time to time. But many spend the best time of the year waiting in line for the public outdoor pool or in traffic jams on the motorway heading to the North or Baltic Sea. For many people, having their own pool still seems like an unaffordable luxury that only superstars in Hollywood or people in posh districts like Hamburg Blankenese or Munich Grünewald can afford. So is having a swimming pool in your own garden really a beautiful dream that will never come true for most of us?
All you have to do is simply build the pool yourself!
With a little manual skills and a few hours of work during the week or at the weekend, the dream of having your own pool can come true quickly and easily. The times when this was only reserved for the rich and famous are now a thing of history. But before actually breaking ground, the most important tip is: carefully analyze the size and condition of your own garden. Only then can you decide which type of swimming pool and which shape suits it best.
There are numerous models to suit every taste and every wallet
Depending on the size of your own garden and how deep your wallet is, a wide variety of solutions can be implemented with steel walls. These are either simply erected or partially buried, walled in or set in concrete. The price range extends from the entry-level model, which is available from around 600 euros, to the upper price range, which is up to 4,000 euros and above (you can find examples onwww.poolpowershop.de). Setting it up is easy, even without experts with a little technical expertise and talent. This video provides the most important tips:
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west - it sounds like a truism, but it is an important factor in the correct orientation of the swimming pool. After all, the water in the pool should warm up to pleasant temperatures throughout the day. And a pool that faces a southerly direction will receive continuous sunlight throughout. This makes for a lot more bathing fun, even in the early hours of the morning.
If you want a lot, you have to dig deeper. In other words – a larger swimming pool can only be realistically implemented the deeper you can penetrate into the ground. It is therefore advisable to check the condition of the soil beforehand. The rule of thumb is then: If the height of the pool is more than 1.50 meters, the swimming pool should not protrude more than two thirds of its height above it. Because as easy as it is to swim in water, the liquid can also cause a lot of pressure, and that can put the outer wall of the pool under enormous tension. Therefore, when laying water pipes, you should also make sure that there is a small gradient towards the pool - for a very simple reason: Even the best summer comes to an end and the pool has to be drained. The slight slope of the pipes prevents water from standing in the pipes or even freezing in them in winter. Furthermore, no pool can do without electricity and water pipes. If you want to avoid costly new installations, it is best to choose the location of the pool with foresight, i.e. close to existing supply lines.
Even, smooth and firm – that is what makes a good surface for your own swimming pool.
The respective properties of the soil must also be taken into account. For example, if the groundwater level is too high, some types of pools are not even an option. A tip for the best condition of the ground: Keep the ground as level as possible and remove roots, rubble or stones as best as possible - because this means that potential damage to the film has no chance from the start. Smaller depressions and unevenness can easily be filled with sand, earth, concrete or screed to create an ideal foundation. Smaller bumps and holes can be compensated for by a fleece, which should definitely be placed underneath.
If you value an elegant look, you can embellish the edge of the pool with wooden inlays: This not only looks pretty chic, but also ensures that leaves or grass don't end up in the pool water so quickly. Alternatively, it is also possible to beautify the swimming pool with natural stones. Real granite is not only very robust, but also comes in many natural color nuances, ranging from gray-crystal to sandy-beige to beautiful, reddish copper colors!
