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An Indoor Pool is a Luxurious Addition

Wed 27 Feb 2008 - 16:04

An Indoor Pool is a Luxurious Addition
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ben_E._Anderson]Ben E. Anderson

We live in a time when the demand for luxury items by homeowners increases on almost a daily basis. Within this category of luxury items for many is the indoor pool. There are lots of reasons homeowners have begun to consider indoor pools as a valuable addition to their homes. First, indoor pools provide hours of enjoyment for you and your guests at virtually any time of the year in almost any weather conditions. Even with a few feet of snow on the ground, you can take a luxurious swim in your indoor pool. Moreover, though, indoor pools seriously increase the value of your home. With dropping property values right and left in this crazy market, making valuable additions to your home to help boost the value is essential. As you begin your search for the right indoor pool to meet your needs, you may come across an overwhelming amount of information on the subject.

The first step to creating your indoor pool is to find the right contractor to help with the job. Before you ever begin the interview process, get recommendations from friends or family members. Chat with others in your area through the use of online forums and e-mail. Your local pool supply store may even have contractors they can suggest. When you choose a few companies that you like, be sure to ask the following questions:

How long have you been in business?

Are you licensed in my state?

Are you insured?

How many indoor pools have you built?

Do you have a photo portfolio of your finished products?

How much input can I have in the design process?

Do you offer a guaranteed cost estimate?

What is your warranty policy?

Will you handle the permit paperwork?

You may have a few questions of your own as well. Make a careful list before you interview each contractor. You may also want to take the extra step of checking with the Better Business Bureau before you do any final hiring. Remember, a written contract is the only way to guarantee your claim should anything go wrong during the construction process.

After your pool is built and you begin to enjoy it, keep in mind that indoor pools require just as much maintenance as outdoor pools do. Talk with your local pool supply store about the kinds of chemical treatments that need to be added and the kinds of water quality tests that should be completed on a regular basis.

Don't forget to factor indoor pool safety into your overall pool plan. If you have small children or small children occasionally visit your house, having a pool alarm or a pool gate is absolutely necessary to prevent unfortunate drowning accidents.
There is no doubt, that indoor pool is a luxurious addition to residence. But it will be the best if you can use it safely and with a proper maintenance. This will surely bring you many years of enjoyment.

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