Rectangular Pools
Rectangular pools with perfect 90-degree corners have been around for decades. They are ideal for swimming laps or engaging in other types of water exercise. The familiar shape conveys a sense of formality, as well as a sleek, modern feel. While they are not the most creative pool shape, rectangular pools are some of the most common. If your backyard is long, but narrow, a rectangle pool can remedy the space challenge.
When it comes to construction, rectangular pools typically cost more than curved pools because of increased perimeter footage. Rectangles can also require more square footage in a backyard. A perfect rectangle provides zero flexibility to incorporate or allow for the intrusion of other structures. For greater design options, the rectangle can be modified with rounded corners to soften the silhouette, include a round spa at one end, removing a corner from the shape to accommodate for a tree or other feature that may prevent the pool from being as large as you would like.
If you plan on installing a pool cover, a rectangle pool is an excellent choice because this shape can be covered easily with a motorized pool cover. However, cleaning can pose a bigger challenge than a rounded pool due to tight corners being created against the straight-edge pool shape when certain structural features, such as a spa, steps, or special elements are added. Some models of automatic pool cleaners cannot reach these corners and can even get stuck in them.
When it comes to construction, rectangular pools typically cost more than curved pools because of increased perimeter footage. Rectangles can also require more square footage in a backyard. A perfect rectangle provides zero flexibility to incorporate or allow for the intrusion of other structures. For greater design options, the rectangle can be modified with rounded corners to soften the silhouette, include a round spa at one end, removing a corner from the shape to accommodate for a tree or other feature that may prevent the pool from being as large as you would like.
If you plan on installing a pool cover, a rectangle pool is an excellent choice because this shape can be covered easily with a motorized pool cover. However, cleaning can pose a bigger challenge than a rounded pool due to tight corners being created against the straight-edge pool shape when certain structural features, such as a spa, steps, or special elements are added. Some models of automatic pool cleaners cannot reach these corners and can even get stuck in them.
