Before you can make your dream of your own swimming pond come true, proper planning is the be-all and end-all. Read here which points are important.
More and more garden owners are opting for swimming ponds and natural pools instead of a normal swimming pool. Their popularity is mainly due to the ecological advantages. So it won't be long before the swimming pond outstrips the pool. But what is it that makes such a special bathing pond?
An oasis in the countryside
At a time when allergies are on the rise, a swimming pond can be a wonderful environmentally conscious and he alth-promoting alternative to chlorine and chemicals in the water. And due to the natural ecological cycle of nature, the maintenance effort is also minimized. For example, the plants in the planted filter zone absorb the suspended matter in the bathing pond and ensure crystal-clear water. Arrowhead and frog's spoon are particularly attractive and popular for planting.
However, the use of fish can also be extremely useful, because they successfully devour the existing mosquito larvae and thus ensure swimming fun in your own garden without any restrictions.
Note these points when planning the swimming pond
If you have now decided to build a swimming pond, then of course you have to plan it carefully first. It is important that you consider the following points in your planning:
1. Size:
The size of a swimming pond not only depends on the size of your property, but of course also on its use. If you would like to swim long lanes, then you should allow for at least 35 square meters of water. If the pond is to be used more as a bathing pond and thus for cooling off, then 20 square meters will suffice.
2. Location:The location of the bathing pond is very important! Shrubs or trees in the immediate vicinity of the pond provide plenty of foliage. If this gets into the water, the water quality can be significantly affected and the formation of algae can be promoted. Your swimming pond should also not be exposed to the blazing midday sun and the wind. Note this oneSo definitely point if you want to create a swimming pond.
3. Structure and costs:
Smaller swimming ponds often have a one-chamber system in which the planted area and the swimming area are separated from each other by partition walls. Building materials such as stone, plastic or concrete can be used. A strong pond liner in the subsoil provides the necessary sealing. A protective fleece and a layer of filling sand protect the foil from damage caused by stones and roots. In the case of larger or more complex systems, a separate clarification pond and a settling shaft are created. An integrated pump is then responsible for the constant water circulation.
The prices vary just like the size of the swimming pond, because they not only depend on the local conditions, but also on your personal requirements. Additional details such as islands, footbridges or various ladders cause the price to skyrocket and you then have to plan with around 150 to 400 euros/square meter. If you do your own work, the price can drop to 100 to 200 euros/square meter.
4. Working with professionals instead of building your own:The last point to be clarified is whether you want to build the swimming pond yourself or have it built. In principle, it is worthwhile to hire a specialist company. After all, professional swimming pond builders like Haas Galabau GmbH can draw on technical know-how and many years of experience, which will benefit you when building the pool landscape. This way you can be sure that nothing goes wrong during construction and that everything is set up quickly.
Conclusion:
By working with the various system providers, Galabau has created another lucrative niche and hit exactly the right trend. Ecology combined with bathing pleasure is in and makes real competition for pools.
But that's not all. If you work with a specialist company, you will receive the best possible advice when planning your swimming pond and can also be sure that everything will be set up correctly and according to your ideas.