Important tips for planning your own pool
The right location for the pool
In order to Wooden pool To find the optimal place in the garden, it depends on various factors.
- Generously dimensioned area
When looking for a parking space, do not only plan for the pure area of the pool with wooden cladding, but be generous. Open spaces are also necessary in order to be able to stay later after bathing, for example by the pool. - Orientation according to the sun is important
Building a pool in the shade is not worthwhile. Make sure that the sun shines regularly in the desired place. This is the only way the water can warm up to bath temperature without you having to spend a lot of energy yourself. - Accessories need space
Also plan space for any accessories. A filter system and other accessories for later pool maintenance can be stored in a technical room with a sun terrace to save space and protect it from the weather. The Karibu models are equipped with large and small extension terraces for this purpose, which can later also be used for extensive sunbathing. And maybe the children would also like a slide for the pool? Be sure to check the child safety of the pool. You can find valuable tips on this in our article Making the pool childproof . - Condition of the floor space
Keep a minimum distance of two meters from plants with a height of ten centimeters so that the ventilation of the wooden walls of the pool is ensured. Otherwise, you have to expect damage, the wood will become rotten and moldy. Also, avoid- Overhanging tree branches, overhead lines and clothesline
- hilly and uneven terrain
- Areas with poor drainage
- Grass, stones and roots. Grass will rot under the pool liner, stones and roots can damage the pool liner
- Pipes and pipes, e.g. for gas, telephone, electricity, which are laid underground
- Areas that have been briefly treated with oil-based weed killers, chemicals, or fertilizers
After the winter, the pool must first be made "ready to go" again for the new season. You can find tips on how to prepare for the next paddling season in our article How to make your pool fit for summer.
