{"id":2562,"date":"2023-04-19T14:18:27","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T12:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personalhome.es\/what-things-to-consider-when-building-a-swimming-pool-for-your-home\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T13:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:49:41","slug":"what-things-to-consider-when-building-a-swimming-pool-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personalhome.es\/en\/what-things-to-consider-when-building-a-swimming-pool-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What things to consider when building a swimming pool for your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2562\" class=\"elementor elementor-2562 elementor-2559\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-210220f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"210220f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4fb6ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f4fb6ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The Costa Blanca is known for being one of the areas of Spain with the most hours of sunshine. Its good climate and the medium-high temperatures on the <b>Mediterranean <\/b>coast have made swimming pools a must for many people.<\/p><p>The construction of residential swimming pools <b>has grown by 5.2% in the last year<\/b>, as reflected in the Swimming Pool Sector Barometer 2021, exclusive to the Spanish Association of Swimming Pool Professionals (ASOFAP).<\/p><h2>Permits and regulations:<\/h2><p>As with any other building work, those who want to add a swimming pool to their property will have to deal with a series of permits and regulations in order to be able to carry out the renovation. Among the most common are<\/p><ul><li>Descriptive report.<\/li><li>Construction report.<\/li><li>Compliance with the CTE.<\/li><li>Calculation of structure and installations.<\/li><li>Health and safety study.<\/li><li>Quality control plan.<\/li><li>Waste management study.<\/li><li>Geotechnical information of the land.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ae526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0ae526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What facilities do you need?<\/h2><p>A swimming pool needs several facilities to function properly to keep the water clean and to be a safe area.<\/p><ul><li><b>Filtration system:<\/b> A filtration system is essential to keep the water clean and clear. It consists of a pump, filter and skimmer that work together to remove particles and debris from the water.<\/li><li><b>Water chemicals:<\/b> Chemicals, such as chlorine and cyanuric acid, are used to disinfect the water and keep it in the correct chemical balance.<\/li><li><b>Heating system:<\/b> If you want to keep the pool water at a constant temperature, you will need a heating system. Heating systems can be electric, gas or solar.<\/li><li><b>Lighting:<\/b> Pool lights are important for safety and to create a welcoming atmosphere. LED lights are a good choice as they are long lasting and energy efficient.<\/li><li><b>Cover or fence: <\/b>It is important to have a barrier around the pool to prevent accidents. This can be a fence, a cover or a combination of both.<\/li><li><b>Salt chlorination system:<\/b> Salt chlorination systems are an alternative to traditional chemicals. They use salt to produce chlorine, which makes the water softer and more pleasant to swim in.<\/li><li><b>Automation system:<\/b> Automation systems can control and monitor various pool functions, such as water chemistry, temperature and filtration.<\/li><li><b>Stairs or ramps: <\/b>It is important to have a safe entrance and exit to the pool. Ladders or ramps are a popular option and can be customised to suit the pool design.<\/li><\/ul><h2>How to choose the best location?<\/h2><p>Choosing the right location for a pool is essential to <b>ensure that it suits your needs <\/b>and the style of your home, as well as maximising its use and enjoyment:<\/p><ol><li><b>Assess the space available: <\/b>Before choosing a location for your pool, make sure you have enough space available for it. Take into account the shape and <b>size <\/b>of your yard or garden and consider whether the pool will suit your needs and lifestyle.<\/li><li><b>Consider privacy: <\/b>If privacy is important to you, consider the location of the pool in relation to neighbours or any nearby streets or public areas. A good location for a pool can be in a <b>fenced area or behind a wall<\/b> or hedge to maintain privacy.<\/li><li><b>Think about the view:<\/b> An ideal location for a pool should offer an attractive view, whether it is towards the natural landscape of your property, the garden or any other point of interest.<\/li><li><b>Assess accessibility: <\/b>Make sure the pool location is easily accessible from your home and that you can <b>comfortably move around<\/b>. If you plan to build an entertainment area around the pool, you should also consider how guests will be able to reach and move around the pool.<\/li><\/ol><p>Installing a swimming pool requires a number of specialised installations and equipment to ensure that the pool functions properly and is safe and comfortable for people.<\/p><p>So make sure you work with an experienced, quality professional who can help you select the right installations and design a pool to suit your needs and budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1725e7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1725e7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e635b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e635b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get to know our plots of land on the Costa Blanca<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ddddba elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3ddddba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/personalhome.es\/en\/land\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-eye\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">see plots<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Costa Blanca is known for being one of the areas of Spain with the most hours of sunshine. Its good climate and the medium-high temperatures on the Mediterranean coast have made swimming pools a must for many people. 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