3 Factors To Consider Before Installing A Pool Slide

Adding a slide to your pool can allow you to make your swimming pool even more fun for kids and adults alike. While children may already be screaming yes when you mention the slide, you should consider the benefits and drawbacks of adding one to your pool.

Here are a few things homeowners need to know before installing a slide to their swimming pools:

The Size Of Your Pool:

If you’re considering adding a slide to your pool, you’ll first need to measure if it’s big enough to have the space needed for one. If your pool is a narrow one, you may not be able to fit a slide safely.

When examining the size of your pool, you also need to assess how much space you’ll need outside it. If you choose a curved or spiral slide, you’ll require more room around the pool and inside the pool than if you choose a straight slide. A straight slide only needs 2.4-4 meters in its entirety.

Where You’ll Place The Slide:

The exact position of your slide will be determined by how much space you have in and around the pool for it. If you don’t have enough space around the pool to install the slide, you’ll have to limit access and restrict the amount of space available for lounging by the pool’s side.

Moreover, you’ll want your slide to be facing towards the outdoor lounge area since this allows you to keep an eye on whatever your kids are doing and gives a better view than you would have with the ladder. Ensure that the slide is also placed towards the deep end of the pool, as this will prevent people from landing directly on the pool’s bottom.

When getting a slide, it’s essential to research the various slide safety regulations relating to the distance of the slide overhang at the pool’s edge, the water’s depth, and the amount of clearance needed at the slide’s front.

The Slide’s Materials:

Pool slides are mostly made of either fiberglass gel coat or molded from polyethylene plastic. These materials are known for their durability and friction-less surface that allows for an accident-free ride.

Both these materials are resistant to chemicals and rust and won’t be damaged by constant exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Rotationally molded polyethylene plastic slides are more expensive because this material is considered high quality compared to fiberglass.

Still on the fence? Get in touch with our swimming pool designers in Hamilton to plan a seamless pool slide installation into your existing pool. Visit our website to book a consultation!