All About Pools

  Can You Build a Swimming Pool on a Terrace? A rooftop swimming pool isn’t just a feature; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Just visualise stepping onto your terrace and diving into clear blue water with the skyline as your backdrop. Other than just visual appeal, a well-planned swimming pool design can turn an unused space into a private retreat for relaxation, fitness, or entertainment. But building a pool above ground comes with unique challenges, and success depends on smart planning, expert engineering, and the right team. Legal and Regulatory Approvals You cannot start to design unless you confirm the approvals. The local municipal building code and the housing society bylaws (when applicable) will determine if you can build a terrace. Once you’ve cleared this step, you can move forward to obtain permits and approvals from your local municipal authority to ensure there are legal safety aspects to the project, such as For structural safety, approvals must be obtained from a qualifie...

  Choosing the right swimming pool shape might seem simple until you actually start planning the build. Most homeowners (and even some architects) end up choosing between two main options: rectangle swimming pools and curvy, freeform designs. Each has its place. But depending on your site, budget, and how you plan to use the pool, one swimming pool shape might suit your needs better than the other. Shape Isn’t Just a Design Choice Looks matter, sure. But the shape you pick affects more than just the visual. It changes how the pool is built. It impacts how water flows through the system. It also plays into how hard or easy it’ll be to maintain, especially over a few years of regular use. Good swimming pool contractors usually walk you through these considerations. But if they don’t, here’s what you should know upfront. Rectangle Pools: Clean, Fast, Reliable Rectangle swimming pools are popular for a reason. They just make things easier. For starters, they’re easy to build. Straight ...