Baja shelf poll - input on step design

Jen E. · May 7, 2022

Baja step design question for a rectangular pool - baja spans 10 x 6.5 feet and will be 9 inches deep in water depth (15 inches from coping) Pool is 16 x 34 feet with elevated spa. Should second step of baja span width of the pool or be part of other steps so Baja is straight drop which is 3 1/2 water depth (4 feet from coping)? Want to maximize swimming space but also have functional entry and exit from diferent spots kids ages 10 and 13 and two mid-size dogs (18 pounds) Would appreciate input you have for those with baja shelves. Thanks!

AQUA~HOLICS · May 7, 2022

This pool has the steps at a 45, smallest foot print on the pool floor. Also has a reef step with a straight drop off to 3 1/2 depth.

Oona · May 7, 2022

My builder in the original design didn’t span the 2nd and 3rd step but I had them do it as I felt it looked modern

kimkats · May 9, 2022

I would leave them like they are in the pic. This does allow for more pool space. You could go with the smaller corner steps to get even more pool space. One thing I WOULD to is use tile to mark the edge of the shelf and steps. It is pretty and can help with safety.

Think about having a small corner step on your shelf to help people and dogs getting in and out of the pool from the shelf. 15" is quite a big step to go from the shelf to the coping.

Jen E. · May 9, 2022

Great input on the entry step and tile markers. I will incorporate into design. Thank you!

Jen E. · May 9, 2022

Oona said:
My builder in the original design didn’t span the 2nd and 3rd step but I had them do it as I felt it looked modern

Thank you! Great point about the modern design. Agree-just weighing the importance of more swim space or design.

Jen E. · May 9, 2022

kimkats said:
I would leave them like they are in the pic. This does allow for more pool space. You could go with the smaller corner steps to get even more pool space. One thing I WOULD to is use tile to mark the edge of the shelf and steps. It is pretty and can help with safety.

Think about having a small corner step on your shelf to help people and dogs getting in and out of the pool from the shelf. 15" is quite a big step to go from the shelf to the coping.

Thank you! Yes, adding corner entry step. Pics 1 and 2 are slightly different. One pic has second step extending all the way across shallow end and the other just isolated to the steps.

Jen E. · May 9, 2022

Oona said:
My builder in the original design didn’t span the 2nd and 3rd step but I had them do it as I felt it looked modern

Beautiful design. Thank you!

Jen E. · May 9, 2022

AQUA~HOLICS said:
This pool has the steps at a 45, smallest foot print on the pool floor. Also has a reef step with a straight drop off to 3 1/2 depth.

I like that design aspect. Thanks for sharing.

kimkats · May 9, 2022

I would do just what is needed instead of all the way across to save on pool space.

Toxophilite · May 9, 2022

I agree with some here, while staircases in water are pretty, when you can see them, you are building a "swimming" pool too. I quickly found with ours that a baja shelf and benches get almost no use, and they take up precious swimming and play space.

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