I'm wondering how much it costs to put a pool in my backyard that just has one or two lap lanes? Anybody done this that can give me an idea on price? It may be worth it for me given that I live in a remote location and the only nearby pool is not well-suited for lap swimming.
My husband and I put a lap pool in our backyard almost 6 years ago. It's been amazing. 25 feet long, in an indoor structure so we can use it year round. (Being in Massachusetts, that's important to us.)
I agree with what someone said abou the choppiness of a single lane pool, but for me, training for open water, that's an advantage.
It is not, however, a cheap endeavor. Ours cost well more than a standard outdoor lane. It's a gunnite pool, since we didn't want vinyl, and since it's indoors, requires a lot less chemicals--an added bonus.
There was an article about it a few years ago so here's the link in case you want to see/read more.
www.dwell.com/.../skinny-dip.htmlmedia.dwell.com/.../indoor-pool-amherst-massachusetts-didier-sydne-interior-pool.jpg
My husband and I put a lap pool in our backyard almost 6 years ago. It's been amazing. 25 feet long, in an indoor structure so we can use it year round. (Being in Massachusetts, that's important to us.)
I agree with what someone said abou the choppiness of a single lane pool, but for me, training for open water, that's an advantage.
It is not, however, a cheap endeavor. Ours cost well more than a standard outdoor lane. It's a gunnite pool, since we didn't want vinyl, and since it's indoors, requires a lot less chemicals--an added bonus.
There was an article about it a few years ago so here's the link in case you want to see/read more.
www.dwell.com/.../skinny-dip.htmlmedia.dwell.com/.../indoor-pool-amherst-massachusetts-didier-sydne-interior-pool.jpg
