Three-Step Options For Your Swimming Pool
Posted on: 6 July 2021
When it comes to entering an in-ground swimming pool, there are some people who prefer to jump or dive in, and others who would rather take a slow approach. If you're getting a pool installed in your yard and there are multiple members of your family who belong to the latter group, you'll want to think carefully about the topic of pool entry. If you favor the idea of built-in steps instead of a ladder, you'll need to decide which type you want before construction on the pool begins. Here are three options for built-in steps for your pool.
Corner Steps
If you want your swimming pool to be rectangular, you can expect that people will enjoy swimming laps. In this scenario, you probably won't want your steps directly at one end of the pool because they'll get in the way of lap swimmers. A good alternative is to consider a set of corner steps. Not only will they often add more visual appeal than steps that appear at the end of the pool, but they also won't interfere with swimming. When people wish to swim laps, they can simply do so along the side of the pool that is across from the steps.
Rounded Steps
Many people enjoy free-form pool shapes, given that the curves of these structures can be pleasing to the eye. If you'll be moving forward with this type of pool, a set of rounded steps can be a good choice. Rounded steps will do a good job of matching the curved shape of your pool, whereas a set of square or rectangular steps could look awkward. Your pool contractor can suggest one or more good locations for the steps. In a freeform pool, you might choose for your pool to have a bulge in a specific area in which the steps will appear.
Full-Width Steps
If you want to go in a different direction and you're planning a rectangular pool, consider steps that span the full width of the end of the pool. This can be a good choice if you expect that people who will be using your pool will enjoy sitting on the steps for extended periods of time. In such a scenario, a narrow set of steps wouldn't be ideal because other people may have difficulty getting up and down the stairs when people are sitting on them. With a wider set of steps, people can sit on one side while others use the other side for entering and exiting the water.
Contact a swimming pool construction service to learn more.
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