Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; Is an Infinity pool right for my luxury home? (7)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Diving Pool
Diving pools are generally about 8-1/2 feet deep with a diving board or platform. Diving pools can be a real safety hazard, and should only be built to NSPI and ANSI standards.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Play pool
A play pool typically is no deeper than five feet. Play pools generally are built for cooling off and relaxing in, playing volleyball, other water sports, as well as for swimming laps.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; Is an Infinity pool right for my luxury home? (5)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  If you are considering putting in a swimming pool, you have lots of decisions to make. What kind of swimming pool will you want? What will the primary function of the swimming pool be? Will the kids be playing volleyball all summer long? Will you want to swim laps? Are you short on space? Your new swimming pool can be built to any size or shape or style that you (and your budget) can imagine! Here are eight types of inground swimming pools to help you narrow down your choices.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  The cost to install an infinity pool is higher than that for a conventional pool, although some pool companies are have developed standardized infinity pool designs to make them more accessible to average consumers. Custom pools can vary widely in size from extremely large irregularly shaped pools to much smaller rooftop infinity pools in urban areas. Some contractors have also installed infinity pools indoors, mostly at large resorts and hotels. People who are interested in experiencing an infinity pool might want to look into tropical resorts and hotels, which often incorporate infinity pools into their designs.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; ; Is an Infinity pool right for my luxury home? (3)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  When installing an infinity pool, caution should be taken. The infinite edge of the pool will draw the eye of the observer, so it is important to make sure that there is something beautiful beyond it, rather than the neighbor's house, a privacy fence, or an empty lot. In general, an infinity pool is best suited to a sweeping natural landscape like the ocean, sky, or mountains. On a smaller lot, the builder may want to consider cooperating with the landscaper to create a pleasing backdrop for the infinity pool.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; ; Is an Infinity pool right for my luxury home? (2)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  The construction expertise required for an infinity pool is considerable. Although the basics of the pool are the same as those for a regular pool, the contractor must be especially careful at the "infinite" edge of the pool. The edge of the pool is actually below the water level, allowing water to sluice over it and into a trough that collects the water and circulates it back into the pool. The filtration and cleaning systems can be incorporated into this trough, so that the sound of falling water will cover up the noise of a pool filter system. Essentially, every infinity pool is a custom design, which allows the designer a wide range of flexibility in shape and placement, but also makes it more complex to install.

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Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  An infinity pool, sometimes called a negative edge pool, is a swimming pool that has been constructed with the illusion of extending all the way to the horizon. From the right perspective, the infinity pool seems to stretch on endlessly, and contractors often place the pool strategically so that it appears to merge with a larger body of water, like the ocean. This eye catching pool design started to catch on in the 1990s, and was adopted by many luxury resorts, which tout their infinity pools in brochures and other promotional material. Some luxury homeowners may choose to install an infinity pool as well.