The emergence of frame pools has made available the dream of many about their own pond in the country or backyard of a private house. Such designs are a cross between strong, but expensive stationary and cheap and short-lived inflatable pools. They are easy to assemble, withstand severe mechanical damage, have an impressive depth and length. A wide range of frame freeze-resistant swimming pools for summer cottages greatly complicates the choice of a high-quality and reliable pool. When buying, assembling and subsequent operation, several factors must be taken into account.
Advantages and disadvantages
The design of the frame pool consists of a frame and a polyvinyl chloride bowl. Elements of the core or sheet frame are fixed to each other, after which a bowl is attached to them. It is made of a layer of polyester and two layers of vinyl, has high strength and can withstand 50 tons of water, so that frame pools are not inferior in scale and comfort to stationary counterparts.
Advantages of frame pools
- Resistance to mechanical damage.
- Resistance to temperature changes, frost and ultraviolet rays.
- With proper care, the operational life of wireframe models is ten years.
- Affordable cost.
- Easy transportation and installation. Installation may take from one hour to two days, depending on the skills and size of the pool.
- Most models can be transported assembled from place to place.
The only drawback of frost-resistant frame pools for the cottages is the complexity of installing additional equipment.
Frame type
Depending on the design features, frame pools are divided into several types:
- Rod. The frame is created from horizontal and vertical stiffeners. There are special sleeves on the vinyl case through which vertical posts are threaded and to which horizontal crossbars are attached. The design is used to create pools of small depth; it is easily and quickly assembled and disassembled.
- Sheet or sectional. Frame made of plastic or metal modules, fixed with lock joints or bolts. The inner part is represented by a PVC cover fixed with special fittings. Such frames are used to create deep frost-resistant frame pools for summer cottages with high strength.
Stationary frame pools are monolithic structures made of composite materials or plastic. With appropriate care, they can last about 15 years.
Seasonal and frost-resistant frame pools
Frame models are divided into all-weather, or frost-resistant, and seasonal. Stationary structures are often distinguished in a separate category.
Seasonal models are only used in the summer and are disassembled with the onset of autumn. Such pools are distinguished by a light frame and an affordable price. The PVC film in most models changes every season, because it does not have the proper thickness and quickly deforms under the influence of swaying, jumping and active games. Complete with seasonal pools, all the necessary materials are supplied.
Frost-resistant frame pools are distinguished by a reinforced frame and a thick film, thanks to which the design withstands prolonged exposure to low temperatures. The kit comes with everything you need for the construction and maintenance of pools. The main advantages of the models are durability, long service life and the absence of the need for dismantling the structure. Disadvantages - it is required to find a suitable place for installing the pool and special preparation for the cold season, the high cost of both the pool itself and the components.
Prefabricated frost-resistant frame pools are available on the market, but are not very popular. They are disassembled only once, they cannot be disassembled in the future. The frame of such models is made of galvanized steel, coated with plastic, and the PVC bowl has a large thickness. Their working resource is about 15 years. Designs allow you to equip the overall and deep pools.
Methods for the construction of frame pools
According to the method of construction, frame-freezing-resistant pools are divided into two types:
- Placed on a rammed or concrete flooded area. This installation method is used for seasonal models of small sizes.
- Placed in a special pit. This method applies only to frost-resistant models of sheet construction. Installation is quite laborious, however, it allows you to create a full pool with a depth of 2-3 meters. The advantage of such models is the possibility of their integration in any landscape, since the borders can be designed in any way.
The specific installation method is chosen based on the seasonality of the structure allocated for the construction of the pool area and available funds.
The shape and size of the pool
The area of the site and the number of people who will bathe in the pool, affect its size. The length of the models offered today varies from 3 to 10 meters, width - from 1 to 5 meters, depth - from 0.5 to 3 meters. Bowls can be of different shapes: round models are considered the most popular; rectangular, oval and asymmetric designs can also be found on sale. Cost is directly proportional to size, complexity of shape and design.
Compact plastic frame frost-resistant pools up to 1.5 meters deep are suitable for small areas with an area of 6 to 12 hundred parts. Large models are installed in spacious summer cottages. For children it is better to choose compact models of small depth, for family holidays - spacious and roomy options within the selected area.
Frame pool equipment
Together with the frame and the PVC bowl, the manufacturer offers a wide variety of accessories. You should not buy models that are too cheap - as a rule, you will have to buy all the necessary ones for them, which can cost a large amount.
The standard set of frame pool includes a substrate, a ladder, a pump, a canopy and special equipment for filtering and treating water. Often, the manufacturer offers instructions for assembling and maintaining the pool.
Stages of mounting a frame pool
The advantage of hard framework frost-resistant pools over stationary analogues is the possibility of their independent assembly. Installation of large models will require the help of a partner and is divided into several stages:
- Foundation preparation. The selected area is leveled and cleaned of stones, branches and other hard and sharp objects that can damage the pool during operation. A special litter is spread on the square, which is either supplied in the kit or purchased separately. All-season models of basins go deeper into the ground partially or to the full height, for which a foundation pit breaks out, sand, gravel are poured into the bottom of it and a concrete cushion is created. It is desirable to strengthen the walls of the pit with a brick.
- Mounting the frame. The sheet frame of oval and round models simply unfolds and fastens on the selected surface, after which the bowl is placed in it. Square and rectangular models are represented by a sheet frame assembled from separate elements fixed by screws. Joints are treated with sealant. Before assembling the core pool, vertical and horizontal guides are fastened in the pockets of the vinyl cover, which are then connected to each other. Paving slabs or wooden blocks are placed under each support, provided there is a loose area on which the pool is being built.
- The filter pump is connected according to the instructions. Necessary components and accessories are supplied. For frame pools mainly sand and cartridge filters are used. Replacement of quartz sand in the filters is carried out once every 3-5 years, cartridges - 2-3 times a week.
- Installation of the stairs, filling the tank with water and filtering it.
Operation and maintenance of the frame pool
The main care for the pool is to keep the water and frame clean and use special filtering equipment.
Pool water is filtered by:
- The pump eliminating mechanical pollution.
- Skimmer that removes mechanical impurities from the surface of the water.
- Brushes and nets for cleaning walls and catching large debris.
- Chemicals that purify water from bacteria and microorganisms. Some models of filtering pumps are equipped with a chlorine generator that uses ordinary table salt for work. The use of such filters does not require additional cleaning except for disinfectants. In other situations, the use of special chemistry is required. The use of such substances allows you to control the level of acidity. Solid components are dissolved in a special float, combined with a thermometer.
The best brands of frame pools
Large manufacturers of frost-resistant frame pools for summer cottages in Moscow offer a real guarantee on their products, which is why it is advisable to choose their models. A slight difference in the amount when buying low-quality models will not be able to cover the costs of restoration of the pool. Among the trusted manufacturers of frame pools are the following companies:
- Intex The world leader in the production of frame and inflatable pools. The company was established in 1964 in Los Angeles. Over the years, Inex plants have been dispersed across hundreds of countries. The manufacturer offers a wide range of frame pools of various sizes, differing in affordable cost and high quality.
- Bestway. A company from China offering a wide range of frame pools. Models are made of reinforced triple film, the frame is protected from corrosion.
- Uni Pool. A German manufacturer with a 40-year history of working in the field of creating seasonal and frost-resistant frame pools. Uni Pool products are of high quality, which affects the price - pools will cost a little more than analogues from Bestway and Intex.
- Azuro. Manufacturer of frame pools from the Czech Republic, producing durable and high-quality products.
- Atlantic Pool. A Canadian company whose pools are in demand in 90 countries. A sand filter and a skimmer are supplied with all models. Atlantic Pool produces a wide range of frost-resistant frame pools.
- SunnyPool. A company from Germany, whose products are not so popular in the Russian market, but are in demand due to the highest quality.
- Krulland. German manufacturer offering pools of various designs up to 2 meters deep.
Reviews
Owners of frame pools note the ease of installation and structural strength, saving electricity consumed by the pump.
Some consumers in reviews of frost-resistant frame pools talk about the need to purchase additional equipment, but this applies to cheap models of little-known manufacturers. Quality pools from eminent companies are equipped with everything necessary, and with proper care they can last more than 15 years.