Pool Types
Lap Pools
Long, narrow pools purpose-built for continuous swimming and fitness training.
Lap pools are designed primarily for swimming fitness rather than lounging. They are long and comparatively narrow, often with a consistent depth and, where space allows, marked lanes. Lap pools can be built indoors or outdoors and are a strong fit for narrow side-yards where a conventional pool shape would not fit.
Main Features
- Elongated, narrow footprint optimized for swimming
- Consistent depth along the swim path
- Optional lane markings and touch walls
- Fits narrow or long lot shapes efficiently
Ideal Use
Homeowners prioritizing fitness swimming, or narrow lots where a traditional pool shape won't fit.
Design Considerations
- Minimum length and width should be sized to the swimmer's stroke and turning needs
- Consider a counter-current jet system if the available length is limited
- Surface finish and coping should support comfortable turns at each end
Maintenance Considerations
- Standard circulation and filtration maintenance applies
- Counter-current jet systems, if installed, need periodic servicing
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