I am in the early stages of building a new home with a pool. I have attached a very rough sketch of my thoughts/plans for the pool. Wanting a sports pool with no deep end. Plans for now are 4' at each end and 5' in the middle, gunite 18' x 36' with 12' x 12' offset for a sun shelf and steps. The red in drawing is the proposed pool deck area (blue is obviously the pool).
About me and how I plan to use pool:
I have 2 kids under 6 and a 3rd could be coming. Want to play volleyball with friends/family. entertain some but not a ton. We do not tan and try to stay out of direct sun when possible but want pool to be in sun and warm. Want pool to double as a lap pool but not the primary purpose. Have had a pool before and used the bleach method (can't remember exact term used on here). Do not want SWG.
What I am hoping to gain from this post is as follows:
*Opinions on design / shape of pool and its relation to house. (want to see it from screen porch and dining room/kitchen) Any suggested changes or addons?
*Is depth suffice for volleyball and swimming laps? (I want deep enough to do flip when turning during laps)
*what is best depth for sun shelf? Is this a good size? too big? add umbrella holder?
*does sun shelf need additional lighting?
*do bubblers have any benefit to maintaining pool? I feel like they will just raise PH...
*best skimmer locations?
*any suggestions on design to make sun shelf easier to maintain?
*safety tips and possible fence location for keeping kids safe
Thanks in advance for any responses and hope I am posting this in the proper location...
About me and how I plan to use pool:
I have 2 kids under 6 and a 3rd could be coming. Want to play volleyball with friends/family. entertain some but not a ton. We do not tan and try to stay out of direct sun when possible but want pool to be in sun and warm. Want pool to double as a lap pool but not the primary purpose. Have had a pool before and used the bleach method (can't remember exact term used on here). Do not want SWG.
What I am hoping to gain from this post is as follows:
*Opinions on design / shape of pool and its relation to house. (want to see it from screen porch and dining room/kitchen) Any suggested changes or addons?
*Is depth suffice for volleyball and swimming laps? (I want deep enough to do flip when turning during laps)
*what is best depth for sun shelf? Is this a good size? too big? add umbrella holder?
*does sun shelf need additional lighting?
*do bubblers have any benefit to maintaining pool? I feel like they will just raise PH...
*best skimmer locations?
*any suggestions on design to make sun shelf easier to maintain?
*safety tips and possible fence location for keeping kids safe
Thanks in advance for any responses and hope I am posting this in the proper location...