Backyard Lap Pool Installation: Things to Consider

April 12, 2023

Is it still possible to get a complete swimming workout right at home without spending a fortune on a full-sized pool in an era where space is quickly becoming a luxury and many homes have smaller and smaller backyards? Let's face it; most homes can't accommodate Olympic-sized swimming pools. In addition to being very expensive to build, they can also be very expensive to maintain.

Is there a way to obtain a good swimming workout without having to build a huge pool at the same time? Yes! A lap pool is what you need. But first, let’s explore the basics and then go over the (no) things to consider before installing a lap pool in your backyard.

What Are Lap Pools, and What Benefits Can They Offer?

Lap pools are precisely what you'd expect them to be. Swimming areas that are intended for lap swimming. As a result, lap pools are often narrower in width and longer vertically than conventional rectangular or round pools. Lap pools can fit in spaces where a standard pool won't due to its length and narrowness. You can easily incorporate lap pools into home designs to make them incredibly practical and aesthetically beautiful.

Because of how they are made, lap pools offer you and your family a great deal of enjoyment and promote a healthy lifestyle. What could be healthier than doing some laps and getting some proper exercise? The design itself encourages users to practise swimming and provides more than enough room to do so.

Things to Consider Before Installing a Lap Pool

Space is undoubtedly the most important factor to consider when planning to build a lap pool. Longer swimming sessions benefit from training the correct swimming stroke in a longer pool.

The deck will also be taken into account while installing the lap pool. Unlike most pools, the lap pool's deck design is more significant than other pools. Splashes are more frequent in a lap pool because of the pool's tightness and intended use; therefore, a deck design that allows water to flow back into the pool must be taken into account. It would be best to have a deck area at least 4 feet wide on both sides for lap pools.

How Much Space Does a Lap Pool Need?

The amount of space needed for lap pools depends on the owner's intentions. A full-sized Olympic pool is 50 metres, or 164 feet, in length. It is typically advised to keep lap pools about 45 feet in length. This makes two laps equal to a full Olympic pool leg. The minimum recommended width for a pool is at least 2.5 metres, or 8 feet, to provide enough room and avoid your arms from striking the pool's sides. A "leg" space for access steps or a small play area for kids at one end of the pool is a useful design element for lap pools.

The Depth of Your Lap Pool

Lap pools should have minimum depths of 3 feet on the shallow end and 4 to 5 feet on the deep end. As long as the main length section is deep enough for continuous swimming, the leg area can be shallower and include steps.

After all, is said and done, using your lap pool is quite simple! Do some laps in the comfort of your own home to keep in shape and get some much-needed exercise! Contact our Delorenzo Pools Melbourne team to help you start planning your backyard's lap pool, or fill out our online form for more details.

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