To Pool or not to Pool: Tips from a St. Charles Home Builder

Posted by Elizabeth on January 5, 2012

It might seem too early in the year for you to be thinking of hitting the pool, but at Fischer & Frichtel, your St. Charles home builder, we’re always thinking of ways to make your home more enjoyable. In the hot St. Louis summers, a pool can be a great place for the family to gather, relax and cool off. With the option to build on your own land with a Fischer & Frichtel custom home, adding on a pool is a decision many families and homeowners are free to make. But what types of considerations should homeowners have in mind before making this addition?

• Pool maintenance. Nothing looks better on a summer day than the clear blue waters of a swimming pool. But the water doesn’t just come that way. A pool requires proper maintenance and cleaning in order for your family to enjoy it. Before making this investment, be sure you educate yourself on just what kind of work a pool requires. Experts say the average pool will need a skimming and water testing daily during summer months as well as vacuuming at least once a week.
• Safety. For adults and capable swimmers, a pool is a great way to kick back – or maybe even get a bit of exercise. If you have small children or even pets, however, a pool can be dangerous. A fence or other enclosure around a pool is an important add on for any home with children in it. In most municipalities, a height requirement is also part of ordinance regulations. Be sure to contact your local government for additional details.
• Backyard space and landscaping. Depending on how big your lot is, a pool could eliminate much of your space for potential greenery and landscaping. If a space to use your new mower or to throw the ball around is important to you, than a large pool might not be right for your home.

No matter your decision, the St. Charles new home builders at Fischer & Frichtel are here to make your next home the home of your dreams. With the option to build a custom home on your own land or in one of our beautiful communities, Fischer & Frichtel is the premier custom home builder in St. Charles.