The design of indoor swimming pools is very different from that of a typical outdoor pool since indoor swimming pools are not subject to the fluctuations in daily and seasonal temperatures like outdoor pools. These pools do require specially designed room ventilation to control humidity caused by the large amount of evaporation. Without a well engineered ventilation system, high indoor humidity levels will cause serious problems, including condensation on cold surfaces and degrading of structural components.
Frequently placed in basements or in areas where drainage may be tricky, indoor swimming pools benefit from the use of modern cartridge filtration systems that do not require backwashing. In addition, less tolerance for chlorine smells in an indoor environment means that there is an increased use of salt water purification and Ozone / UV water disinfection. These pools also offer an opportunity to utilize sophisticated water features and lighting effects.
A good quality pool covers is the most important feature of an indoor swimming pool, since covering the pool when not in use means that there is less evaporation and less work for the dehumidification system to do. We have to bear this in mind since the humidity control system is the one piece of equipment that uses the maximum energy in the whole scheme, and major savings are possible if we use it sensibly. OuterSpaces Pools designs and installs high efficiency indoor swimming pools with modern heating and ventilation systems. We can design indoor swimming pools for your new house, or we can design you a completely new structure dedicated to the pool. If space seems to be the problem, than we can put an indoor swimming pool beneath your lawn or garden or in existing unused spaces like basements or a barn.
For new homes, we frequently work with the architect and general contractor to design and install all plumbing, filtration and heating systems as well as the pool shell. This enables them to not have to worry about all the issues of design and construction that they rarely have experiences in and allows them to focus on the construction of the home. We often work with the structural engineer to develop the construction of the surrounding pool decks so it can span between the pool and the foundation. This type of construction creates a usable void beneath the pool deck that enables easy placement of the duct work below the pool deck where it is most easily hidden and best for the overall operation of the system.
If you prefer we can handle the design of the indoor pool including all engineering, construction drawing, architectural details, and systems designs. Our team of craftsmen is able to install a tightly specified luxury indoor swimming pool at a very competitive price as a total design build package. We can undertake the entire indoor swimming pool projects on a turnkey basis including the construction of the surrounding structure.
