A Vanishing Edge Pool

Grace and Beauty in the Backyard

Author: Rhess

Chances are you've seen pictures of "vanishing edge" or "infinity" swimming pools on television shows and commercials. The pools just seem to go on forever and they're gaining in popularity.
The vanishing edge pool is unique. When they're constructed, they're built so that one end of the pool has no edges or walls – that's what gives it the illusion that the water appears to be spilling off into the horizon. The vanishing edge pool brings with it a beautiful, stylish look to your home.

A home perched on a hill or a cliff or near an ocean works best and make the most impact with this type of a swimming pool. The negative – vanishing area – will overlook the edge of the home. Even though it looks as though the water is spilling off the edge, it is being captured and recycled back into the swimming pool. Many people buy homes with a view because they want to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the landscape and when they install a pool with a vanishing edge, they are only enhancing the natural beauty and landscape.
Because vanishing edge pools are constructed of gunite, they can be shaped into practically any design – the sky truly is the limit. With a vanishing edge pool, the negative edge looks fantastic with exotic coping materials and unique pool tiles. This type of pool is more expensive than your average pool, but individuals who are looking for this type of pool are prepared to lay out the extra cash for exotic stone and lightning to help accentuate their new backyard addition.

A vanishing edge pool can be installed anywhere in the backyard, but as we mentioned earlier, they are better suited for homes with elevations and open-spaced views. If you have a home in the woods, on the shore, in the mountain or just about any other landscape with an overlook, an infinity-edge pool can only add to the beauty and ambiance of the back yard as they flow more naturally into the landscape.
If you are already in love with your backyard and landscape, a vanishing edge pool will only enhance that because the negative edge becomes the focal point.
When you're looking to install a vanishing edge pool, shopping for a pool contractor is as important as shopping for the pool itself. Negative edge pools require a contractor that understands the technologies involved and it also requires a contractor with experience in working with gunite pool applications. Check references and look at photos of completed projects before you make a decision on your pool. A vanishing edge pool, added to the already scenic landscape of your backyard will make it one of the most beautiful and timeless investments you can make.

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