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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 8:35 am to wickowick
Yes they would. It's part of the process of making the pool. It's filtered and all of the dirt is separated from water.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:35 am to WavinWilly
It's still got a pump and natural filter 
it's not just a hole in the ground with water.
it's not just a hole in the ground with water. 
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:38 am to Golfer
I have always wanted to see someone near me own one to see if it stayed nice. I love these, but don't want to be the guinea pig.
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 8:39 am to AUtigR24
Cottonmouths.
Cottonmouths everywhere.
Cottonmouths everywhere.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:40 am to Dam Guide
quote:
I have always wanted to see someone near me own one to see if it stayed nice. I love these, but don't want to be the guinea pig.
No kidding...that would make this decision much easier.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:41 am to AUtigR24
quote:
Looks trashy.
but of course it is.Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:41 am to fightin tigers
quote:
ligators and snakes would love that shite in South La.
I bet, you make it nice without chemicals and the animals would like it too.Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:42 am to wickowick
quote:
That water wouldn't look like that in Louisiana...
you put enough chlorine in it, it would. now those plants would be dead
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 8:48 am to fightin tigers
This has been my concern about it as well. They say that the wildlife that would be attracted to it would stay in the "plant area" and not go in the main pool. Well, that freaking plant area is still in my yard.
I don't need more wildlife in my yard no matter what area of the pool it gravitates to. I really don't see it working in the south where there's a much higher possibility of dangerous wildlife living in it.
I don't need more wildlife in my yard no matter what area of the pool it gravitates to. I really don't see it working in the south where there's a much higher possibility of dangerous wildlife living in it.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:54 am to htownjeep
quote:
there's a much higher possibility of dangerous wildlife living in it.
I think you've just stumbled onto the answer of the question as you why this cool looking pool is not that popular in the US. Still, it does look cool. But kind of like those $100,000+ tree house, this just does not make sense.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:54 am to htownjeep
quote:
would stay in the "plant area" and not go in the main pool.
...well as long as they keep that 6 foot distance from me, I guess it's not a problem.
As the snake lunges towards you. "DAVE, you promised he'd stay in the grass!"
Posted on 4/8/14 at 8:54 am to Happygilmore
quote:
no thank you...snakes
That would be a concern for sure. Mosquitoes would be the worst for me immediately. We have enough to deal with already. No need for me to make them a bigger breeding ground on purpose.
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