Betz Pools Limited

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Betz Pools Limited

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Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

Project Year: 2020

Country: Canada

This country property near Guelph is home to a young family who chose Betz to complete their backyard leisure retreat. The existing features were the access steps to the sloping backyard, a pergola with small adjoining patio plus a fire pit down the hill. This gave Betz designers an essential...

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The rolling terrain made it challenging to find a level area large enough to accommodate a pool and deck. The ideal solution was to build a series of retaining walls with a portion of the pool wall protruding above grade.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The slope towards the back is so steep that the home’s basement walkout is at ground level. The large 20’ x 45’ custom vinyl pool fits comfortably into the terrain thanks to a stepped retaining wall at the shallow end of the pool which provides the backdrop for a spacious lounge area.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The pool includes a 10’ x 12’ vinyl over steel tanning shelf with integrated steps into the pool. The shelf’s one foot depth is ideal for a children’s play area. The Latham Onyx vinyl liner has a black pebble pond look which beautifully fits into the natural country setting.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The 21” high exposed portion of the pool wall is clad with Wiarton ledgerock veneer and capped with flame finish Silver Valley limestone coping. Because the structurally reinforced pool wall is thicker than normal, the coping surrounding the entire pool is a robust 18” wide.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The large pool patio of custom coloured beige architectural stamped concrete is finished with a rock skins texture to complement the natural quarry armour stone boulders. The pool has enhanced circulation with two skimmers and a premium advanced oxidation ozone UV water treatment system.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The backyard’s existing 20’ x 20’ pergola has a rustic look with its heavy weathered timbers. The corner pillars and counters, which are clad with natural stone veneer, support the look as does the tall wood burning fireplace with its antique wagon wheel focal point.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The pergola features retractable shade screens which shelter the Napoleon Prestige Pro 825 grill with matching cabinets and storage. For authentic Italian fare, a Fornoteca pizza oven stands at the ready. Lounge chairs and an adjoining countertop bar comfortably accommodate eager gourmands.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The steep drop from the backyard’s side entrance to the pool and patio level is beautifully handled with rugged stone slabs which have been interspersed with a contrasting pattern of random rectangular paving stones.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

The expansive rural property is mostly covered by grass. The landscaping around the steps and patios features massive armour stone boulders, beds of river rock and low maintenance plantings which help to soften the hardscapes.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

As the light of evening begins to fall the crackling from the wood burning fireplace beckons guests to relax and be mesmerized by the dancing flames. With the country property being away from city lights, the twinkling star filled skies can add a special touch of magic.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain

Although the backyard entertainment area is large, the discreet use of warm night lighting creates an inviting aura. The pool’s black vinyl liner gives the water a light cobalt blue colour which adds a refreshing counterpoint to the warm lighting mood.

Clever Design for Rolling Terrain