Building cottages with a swimming pool is not a cheap pleasure, but it is completely worth it. Just imagine that you can swim in it at any time of the year, regardless of the weather outside. The main feature of such a house is that the pool is located on the ground floor - saving usable space. There may also be a sauna with a steam room, as well as a shower and a spacious relaxation room. The pool itself has a water heating function, so it will always be comfortable.
Guest house with swimming pool
Installation of an artificial reservoir includes a certain sequence. Starting from choosing the shape of the bowl to designing the landscape design in the area that surrounds it. You can do this yourself or turn to professionals.
Country house with swimming pool
Many people adapt plots not only for maintaining a vegetable garden, but also as a place to relax. Therefore, a special place is given to landscape design and the setting of a place for a comfortable pastime.
An artificial pond can be an ideal addition to such a place. It will not only provide additional coolness in the summer, but will also serve as a reserve reservoir for irrigation water if there are interruptions in the central water supply.
Pay attention to landscape design
Depending on your wishes, capabilities, size, you can do the design of an artificial reservoir yourself or involve specialists in this matter.
How to choose a project for construction
A construction project for the construction of a bathhouse, developed by a specialized organization, includes a sketch, architectural part, a structural section and a description of the installation of utilities. Each item contains detailed information that will help you properly prepare for construction, calculate the necessary materials, organize and complete all stages of the work.
A bathhouse with a swimming pool inside is a rather complex object, which, in addition to a dressing room, steam room and font, may include a shower room, a bathroom, and a relaxation room. When designing, the space is divided into zones for convenient use of the building area. All communications - water supply, sewerage, electrical and ventilation systems - must be developed in advance. Structural calculations and description of the work sequence are a separate construction part of the project. And most importantly, measures to protect vacationers from dangerous factors are taken into account: electric shocks, injuries, burns.
Project of a modern bathhouse with a swimming pool Source roomester.ru
The design of a bathhouse with a swimming pool is chosen taking into account:
- Budget.
- Construction sites.
- Communication lines.
- Preferences in materials.
- Fire safety.
- Relief features.
- Type of soil.
Correct selection of the project will help to avoid mistakes that can lead to excessive consumption of materials, delays in construction, inconvenience during the operation and repair of the building, even to deformation or destruction of load-bearing structures. a/
Types of pools for open areas
First, the tank design is selected. Reservoirs differ in size, shape, care and design difficulties. There are 3 main categories to choose from:
- Stationary.
- Collapsible.
- Inflatable.
First, decide on the shape and size of the future reservoir
The choice depends on the wishes and capabilities of summer residents.
Stationary pool
Such models of reservoirs are installed once in a permanent place in dachas with a spacious plot. This type is considered the most costly in terms of finances. It is used in frequently visited dachas or houses where someone permanently lives.
A stationary reservoir can be of medium or large size and is designed in the following ways:
- A pit is being dug out.
- The frame is mounted on the surface of the earth.
Stationary option on site
Next, the pit is sheathed inside or a finished bowl is installed.
You can install a multi-level bowl, which will look much more impressive.
Installation of a stationary tank requires additional communication systems. A centralized water supply is required, as well as a cleaning and drainage system. If these conditions are not met, this will lead to rapid stagnation and blooming of water. You can additionally install water heating systems.
To build a swimming pool, you cannot convert the foundation of a house
A good solution for additional protection from dust, leaves, and debris would be to install a canopy or roof. You can cover it during periods when the reservoir is not used for a long time.
When choosing a material, the climate is taken into account, because... Even if the water is drained during the cold season, the integrity of the container may be damaged under the influence of severe frosts. To prevent this from happening, you need to select the material. It must withstand prolonged use in these conditions (withstand frost).
Frost-resistant round frame pool
Walls
Constant high humidity has an aggressive effect on the material of walls and ceilings. From a square meter of pool surface, 150-250 g of water evaporates every hour. Structures and finishes located in such conditions are protected from moisture by waterproofing and treated especially carefully against rotting. Dehumidifiers are installed to maintain humidity between 50-60%.
Bathhouse made of cedar beams Source retrolot.ru
Traditionally, wood is used to build and decorate baths. Cedar and larch have great biostability. The high resin content in the wood of these species is a natural antiseptic and preservative.
Heating and water heating
Heating of the pool area, as a rule, is provided from a common bath or house system, where the temperature of the coolant is increased by gas, electric or solid fuel boilers. Heating water collectors or radiators are mounted on the walls.
Infrared heaters are used to heat the pool. They are placed on the ceiling, heat is transferred to the surfaces by radiation.
Infrared heater in a bath Source retrolot.ru
The “warm floor” system is effectively used in baths. It heats the room, and it’s also pleasant to walk barefoot on the heated surface.
Comfortable for the procedures is an air temperature of at least 29°C, water temperature – 24°-28°C.
The water in the pool can be heated by a common or autonomous heat source. They use heat exchangers, electric heaters, and solar collectors.
Pool placement
To properly design a pond near your home, you need to choose a suitable location. This is especially true for a stationary tank. It is better to place it in an area with clay soil, if available. This will reduce fluid loss if the integrity of the product is compromised.
Choosing a suitable location for the pool
To avoid problems during operation, a number of these tips must be taken into account during installation:
- To create a drainage system, it is worth placing the bowl on the natural slope of the post office, if there is one.
- To fill the tank with liquid and reduce construction costs, it is worth placing it near the water supply.
- To make it easier to clean the tank in the future, it is placed so that the wind passes along it. This will lead to all the accumulated debris being located near one side.
It is advisable to place it near a water supply
No matter how beautiful and cozy the trees and tall bushes look near the pool, it is not worth placing it in such a place. The shade of the tree will interfere with the natural warming of the water. In addition, it will once again become contaminated with fallen leaves. If vegetation is too close to an artificial pond, its root system can damage the waterproofing of the outer layer.
The shape of the bowl is selected solely according to the wishes of future swimmers. A round shape is suitable for children. For regular swimming, it is better to choose a rectangular shape. If there is not much space, it can be made narrow but long, which will look original and allow you to float along without any problems.
Large area allows for greater options
Water drainage
Drainage from the pool is only possible into the central sewer system. A septic tank or cesspool cannot handle such volumes and will quickly overflow. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a method for removing water in advance, calculate the diameter of the drain pipe and the connection to the drainage network. Thanks to filtration systems, you can change the water no more than 1-2 times a year. The liquid is used for watering plants on the site if it does not contain chemicals.
Air dehumidification
Floating pool cover Source atika-spb.ru
To maintain air humidity within 50-60%, the following measures are used:
- Floating coating that reduces evaporation by 1.5 times. They use thick polyethylene film, which is cut to the size of the pool. This is an inexpensive and simple way to not only reduce indoor humidity, but also maintain water temperature.
- Air conditioning is not the best option, since the air temperature drops along with humidity. The household appliance cannot be used around the clock, or in winter. Due to the water purification chemicals contained in the fumes, the equipment quickly fails.
- Forced ventilation is an energy-consuming method that is ineffective in winter and rainy weather.
- Dehumidifiers condense and remove excess moisture from the air while heating it. With full ventilation, you can use budget options that work only in dehumidification mode.
Design ideas
Designing on your own can sometimes be difficult. To do this, they turn to professionals to realize all their ideas, plans and wishes.
It all starts with the choice of materials, the lining of the bowl is planned . You can choose tiles of any color or special films that are resistant to moisture. The easiest way is to paint the bowl, but the paint must be chlorine-resistant.
It all starts with the choice of material and its color
The walls can be decorated with any pattern. A marine theme would be suitable. You can place patterns on the bottom, or shade it with a different color. The wall can be decorated with plain or multi-colored mosaics. The most important thing is that all materials used to design the pool are safe and resistant to external conditions.
At night, the lighting will look interesting and create a cozy atmosphere.
This way you can go swimming during the day and evening. You can illuminate only the bottom, sides, or the entire body of water and its surrounding area by choosing spotlights, special lamps for underwater lighting, or LED strips.
Use a backlight for extra light
If the pond has sides, you can decorate them stylishly. It can be decorative stone, granite, special tiles, or material stylized as wood. Since this is a recreation area, you can pour sand around the sides, decorating everything in a beach style.
From the house, gazebo or any recreation areas, you can lay a path lined, for example, with pebbles, wood cuts, or tiles. And arrange small bushes, flowers, or flowerpots with vegetation along them.
We create a convenient descent and rest area
Recommendations
In order for the pool to be comfortable and bring joy, you must:
- Cover it from precipitation and debris by purchasing an awning.
- Arrange a comfortable staircase.
- Provide heating of water, which will allow the use of the pool in the autumn.
- Monitor filtration equipment.
- Use lightweight and attractive building materials that meet technical requirements for its installation.
Choosing a Design Style
The style is selected based on the appearance of the cottage, mansion, and surrounding landscape. The artificial pond must fit harmoniously into the overall exterior.
The following styles are suitable for decoration:
- Classic . Many houses, summer cottages, mansions and other buildings are decorated in this style. Classic style should look luxurious and expensive. They use marble, ceramics, natural stone, and mosaic tiles. Figurines, fountains, and vases of flowers will fit well into the design. It is better to decorate everything in light shades of blue, white, and beige.
- Country . It is used more often for indoor reservoirs, but can also be used outdoors. Natural stone, wood, and various textiles can be used in decoration. Outdoor country music will be especially interesting if you use canopies, wooden gazebos and wooden flooring.
- Provence . The difference between this style is simplicity, elegance, and light colors. They use stone steps, plants in pots, ceramic or porcelain figures. Wrought iron elements may be present.
- High-tech, art deco, minimalism. In modern directions they use metal, glass, wood, mirrors, and tiles. They use a minimum of decorations and additions to give rigor and conciseness. You can put a little emphasis on greenery. Here you can install overflow tanks, complementing them with lamps.
It’s not so easy to build a pond and fit it harmoniously into your design. But, this is not just entertainment, but a place where you can relax after and improve your health.
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