Whom to hire: This is a job for an experienced professional pool contractor, often working in conjunction with the home’s landscape architect, contractor and subcontractors. Hard and fast rules are difficult to come by, so you truly are in need of someone experienced, who has done it successfully many times before. There are just countless factors, including drainage, structural support, aesthetic finishes and slide operation that must be properly thought out by a professional.
Surface options: The main surface options include prefabricated polyethylene or fiberglass shoots, both of which are constructed offsite. Polyethylene is considered a superior surface, but it costs more than fiberglass. Custom slide surfaces for slides constructed onsite include tile, smooth, molded concrete and pebbles. The latter are ground and covered in wax resin for protection.
The kid in me got my mind racing, too. Who doesn’t love a good water slide? But while a slide is every child’s fantasy, it’s the adults who will be the ones with a lot to consider before incorporating a slide into their pool project. Here’s a look at what you’ll want to know before you decide to build your own pool slide.
Adults can play too: Why should kids have all the fun? The example here is an entertaining wonderland, with a jaw-dropping firepit that’s nicely distanced from all the squeals and splashes from the slide.
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