Homeowners who enjoy the added luxury of owning a home swimming pool will surely tell you of the countless hours of enjoyment – and increased property value – that their swimming pool has provided them. In fact, more and more people who are embarking upon new home construction are choosing to include the backyard swimming pool in their initial construction plans. But for some homeowners, climate and convenience have prompted them to opt instead for an indoor swimming pool – a place where they can enjoy the luxuries of the water unobstructed.
The indoor swimming pool is just what its name suggests – an enclosed swimming pool that is within a building or home. Many public facilities – such as gyms, country clubs, hotels, and schools – offer an indoor swimming pool. But now, more than ever, there is a growing trend for the private sector to include an indoor swimming pool in their home design. In this case, the pool may be within the confines of the home – or within an attached atrium that is surrounded by glass. In either case, the indoor swimming pool is protected from the elements – including temperature and bugs – and allows users to enjoy the water without having to give any thought to the time of day – or time of year.
Of course, as with any swimming pool, ongoing maintenance of the indoor swimming pool is essential to ensuring that the pool stays in proper working condition. Often homeowners will enlist the services of a professional swimming pool maintenance company that will clean, maintain, and repair the swimming pool according to the terms of their contract.
However, there are certain safety issues that must be addressed if you choose to have an indoor swimming pool – especially if there are children in the home. While an outdoor pool can certainly be dangerous, you at least have the opportunity to fence off the pool area so that children do not enter without being accompanied by an adult. If you have a pool inside your home you must take extra precautions to ensure that children are supervised at all times and know not to enter the pool area without permission. It may be advisable – depending on the ages of the children – to keep the indoor swimming pool behind locked doors. In addition, all children should be taught to swim, as well as taught comprehensive pool safety.
