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Natural Pools - the next backyard project
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:31 am
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:31 am
Saw this on TV and I always thought it would be awesome. A pool that looks like a pond.
Interesting facts I found:
Cost is about the same as a regular pool (but not many people build them in US yet)
Very popular in Europe
Maintenance costs are much lower than traditional pools.
Plant life on outside acts as natural filter and cleans the water
Excavated similarly to a normal pool, then a layer of tarp and pebble laid down to keep water clear.
Anyway just wanted to share. I'm hoping these become more popular in the US soon.
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Interesting facts I found:
Cost is about the same as a regular pool (but not many people build them in US yet)
Very popular in Europe
Maintenance costs are much lower than traditional pools.
Plant life on outside acts as natural filter and cleans the water
Excavated similarly to a normal pool, then a layer of tarp and pebble laid down to keep water clear.
Anyway just wanted to share. I'm hoping these become more popular in the US soon.
LINK
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Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:33 am to cajuntiger26
That water wouldn't look like that in Louisiana...
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:34 am to cajuntiger26
That will turn into a mosquito orgy faster than you can blink
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:38 am to cajuntiger26
Looks trashy. I bet people instantly regret not getting a regular pool after they build this
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:39 am to cajuntiger26
they do look awesome, but I cannot imagine them being less maintenance
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:39 am to cajuntiger26
Alligators and snakes would love that shite in South La.
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 8:40 am
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:47 am to cajuntiger26
Snakes would love that.
ETA: damn.
ETA: damn.
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 8:48 am
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:57 am to cajuntiger26
This man was way ahead of his time:
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:58 am to cajuntiger26
wouldnt the chlorine and/or salt kill all the vegetation?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:06 am to cajuntiger26
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:09 am to cajuntiger26
It's not natural if it's created by man.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:10 am to cajuntiger26
Mmmmm yes a massive mosquito/snake orgy in my backyard, just what i want to drop thousands of dollars on.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:17 am to cajuntiger26
There's got to be some amount of chemicals right?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:28 am to cajuntiger26
Most of those natural pools I've seen are in cooler climates. Mosquitoes can be a concern, but could be overcome. I'd be more worried about warm water and algae & pathogens, and also snakes. frick snakes.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 9:36 am to cajuntiger26
I wouldn't be a fan.
All those irregular surfaces would be difficult to clean with an automatic cleaner.
All those irregular surfaces would be difficult to clean with an automatic cleaner.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 10:09 am to cajuntiger26
quote:
cajuntiger26
good luck with the recurrent massive diarrhea
:prayerssent:
Posted on 4/8/14 at 11:01 am to cajuntiger26
quote:
Cost is about the same as a regular pool
So I can have a real pool, or an algae, snake infested, mosquito haven for the same amount of money.
Hmmmm, tough choice...
Posted on 4/8/14 at 11:13 am to cajuntiger26
That looks awesome but I have a feeling it wouldn't work to well in an environment like Louisiana.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 11:13 am to cajuntiger26
"We have a pool and a pond..."
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 11:15 am
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