How Do You Build A Pool Slide?
Whether you want a simple slide, similar to a playground model, or an elaborate design with a slide carved out of a faux rock wall, a pool slide can add value and excitement to the pool in yard. Making sure your slide is well-built and stable will ensure you, your children and your friends enjoy your pool safely. Step 1 Measure the area where you would like to build your slide. Step 2 Create a rough sketch of the design you want your slide to have. Consider the age, size and weight of the people who will be using it. Step 3 Decide whether you would like a slide with a flume. A flume, which is a small stream of water running down the slide, will help make the slide slippery and fun, but it makes construction much more complicated because you will need to add plumbing and, possibly, electrical components. Step 4 Buy your slide from a local pool supply company or from an online retailer. Some slides will require very little assembly. Other slides come in customizable kits, such as those a
Whether you want a simple slide, similar to a playground model, or an elaborate design with a slide carved out of a faux rock wall, a pool slide can add value and excitement to the pool in yard. Making sure your slide is well-built and stable will ensure you, your children and your friends enjoy your pool safely. Measure the area where you would like to build your slide. Create a rough sketch of the design you want your slide to have. Consider the age, size and weight of the people who will be using it. Decide whether you would like a slide with a flume. A flume, which is a small stream of water running down the slide, will help make the slide slippery and fun, but it makes construction much more complicated because you will need to add plumbing and, possibly, electrical components. Buy your slide from a local pool supply company or from an online retailer. Some slides will require very little assembly. Other slides come in customizable kits, such as those at Interfab.com (see Resource
