What do you need to know to build your own natural or ecological swimming pool?

The location of your project.

Your first consideration should be your location. This is where you want to build the pool.

You have the possibility :

• To purchase a ready-made pool of any size and shape, or
• To build your own swimming pool.

The type of pool you build will depend on how much space you have as well as how much money you are willing to spend.

You need to calculate how much water you will need, the size and shape of your pool, the slope of the location and other conditions.

What materials are needed?

Once you know the factors needed to build the pool, you now need to know what materials you will use for the construction.

You have several options, including buying new materials or using recycled materials to save money.

Recycled materials include wood, concrete, asphalt shingles, tiles, liners, bricks, tiles and stones. All of these materials can be used in your pool or you can mix and match them. Just make sure they are suitable for the intended use of your pool.

The disposition.

Once you have decided on the materials you are going to use, you now need to plan the layout. This is very important to ensure that the pool will be built the way you want it to be.

Even if you plan to build your pool in a different location, you should still plan your layout using the same principles. For example, if your pool is meant to cover the entire surface, you need to plan for its length, width, and shape.

You should also take note of any underground water sources that may cause water pollution, and ensure that you have drains for rainwater and drainage.

Excavate the area to be built.

Now that you have everything planned, you can start digging the area where you want to build your natural pool.

If you plan to build a deck around the pool, this step should be the first.

Remember that a deck only becomes a problem if you build a pool that is too small. If you build a pool that is too big, it can compromise the flora and fauna that live in the area.

After digging the foundation, you need to dig about two feet into the ground. This will allow enough space for the pool liner to sit below the ground. Keep in mind that you will also need to have enough slope so that water does not flow into the area. If the ground is hard, you may need to hire a contractor to put a concrete slab in place. It should only take about two days and prices can be reasonable.

Weed the area.

When you're done digging, you'll need to remove all the grass. Indeed, most natural pools do not have grass. You also need to get rid of any stones that may be under the liner. If you don't remove these objects, they can create puncture problems later on. If you have plastic plants in the area, you will also need to remove them before placing the liner.

Liner installation.

Once you have done all this, you can move on to serious things: the installation of the liner. There are a few things to consider when doing this.

If you are using steel siding , you must ensure that you have drilled each hole to facilitate installation. You must also ensure that the outlet pipes are properly connected inside the pool. Be sure to align your outputs correctly, otherwise you will have a bad surprise.

Liners and hoses can be purchased at almost any pool or DIY store. There are also DIY kits and books.

The best advice I can give to anyone who wants to learn how to build their own natural or organic swimming pool is to buy a natural liner and pump yourself .

Save yourself the hassle and money and buy a good liner right off the bat. This is the only way to fully enjoy your natural swimming pool for years.