When the weather starts to warm up, many of us spend our free time outside in the sunshine around the water. If you are entertaining the idea of a swimming pool for your place but have no idea where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Barrier Reef Pools here in Adelaide specialize in manufacturing and installing award-winning fibreglass pools and can help you bring your pool vision to life.
We boast one of Australia’s largest selections of fibreglass pools, and our professional team can work with you to find the perfect pool for your home and budget. You are included from the get-go to ensure that no detail is missed.
Adelaide is recognized for its laid-back lifestyle, its coastline, and hills. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, Adelaide is a great place to install a pool. We understand that installing a pool is a big financial decision. That’s why you should take the time to do a little bit of research to ensure that you’re investing your hard-earned dollars into a quality pool that will stand the test of time. Our team is made up of highly experienced pool professionals, and they will go through all your options with you to produce a pool that you are thrilled with. There are a few factors that need to be considered when installing a pool at your home. Some of these include:
Knowing The Safety And Planning Laws For Adelaide
Throughout Australia, the pool regulations and laws vary depending on which state or territory you live in. Here are some things to know about pool safety and planning laws in Adelaide:
All pools in Adelaide, old and new, must have a compliant pool fence in place. If you are caught without an up to standard pool barrier, you can face a penalty of up to $15,000. Before construction can commence on your new pool, a Development Plan Consent and a Building Rules Consent will need to be lodged and granted. Most pool builders will take care of your pool’s paperwork side build on your behalf, and it isn’t something you need to worry about. Before your pool can be filled with water, the pool fence must be fully installed, and you will need approval from SA Water. Under the South Australian Building Code, your new pool must have:
- Compliant pool fence/barrier
- Secondary outlets from a swimming pool
- Warning notices
- Water recirculation systems
Your local council will verify that the building plans include the above safety features before any approvals are granted. They must be in place no later than 2 months after the pool construction has been finished. You must hire a licensed contractor to carry out the construction of your pool. For more information on the pool laws and regulations that are in place in Adelaide, head to the sa.gov.au website.
Which Fibreglass Pool Is Best Suited To Me In Adelaide?
Fibreglass pools have become extremely popular over the years. This is primarily because they are easy to maintain and look after. Fibreglass pools can be installed far quicker than other types and are extremely durable and long-lasting. The interior surface is smooth, glossy, and an advanced colour gel coat that is impermeable. Algae and bacteria have nothing to attach to in a fibreglass pool. It is difficult for them to grow and multiply. Fibreglass pool owners spend far less time and money maintaining their pool than people with other pool types such as concrete. In the backyards of Adelaide, you will find an array of swimming pools in various shapes, styles, and designs. When deciding which pool type is best suited to you, it’s a good idea to think of what you intend on using your pool for the most and which style will work best both functionally and aesthetically, given the layout of your backyard. Typically speaking, those who reside in Adelaide’s outer suburbs tend to have a bit more room to work with than those located in the Melbourne CBD.
The suburbs are made up of mostly families, and they normally choose larger pool types such as a Billabong or Monaco. Family pools are popular amongst all prospective pool purchasers as they offer ample space for swimming, relaxation, and everything in between. Smaller pool types such as swim spas, courtyard, and lap pools are commonly found in backyards with limited space. These days people with virtually any sized backyard can enjoy the benefits of owning a swimming pool with options starting at a mere 2 to 3 meters in width.
Can I Use My Pool All Year Round With Adelaide’s Weather?
Adelaide has warm weather for much of the year with minimal rainfall and low humidity, which allows the people of Adelaide to enjoy plenty of time outdoors soaking up the sunshine. For most of us, the thought of jumping in the pool in the middle of winter sends shivers up our spines; however, there is a solution that enables you to use your pool year-round, and that is heating. Whilst the pool may normally be too cold to swim in when the weather cools down, heating can warm the pool by 10 degrees and enables you to use the pool for more months of the year.
If you’re looking for a Fibreglass Pool in Adelaide – Barrier Reef Pools has built a strong reputation within the pool industry for manufacturing and installing the highest quality pools that money can buy.
You will find thousands of our pools in the backyards of Adelaide, and we have pools to suit every taste and budget. For additional information, get in touch with our experienced team today.
