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You have definitely made a great choice in deciding to have a swim spa installed. You are about to enjoy many years of the benefits it can bring you. It may also increase the value of your home and if you decide to sell at some point, it will make an excellent impression on buyers.

You may want to do some landscaping around the swim spa area, which can make a huge difference to the outdoor setting. You may decide that you are going to build a deck surrounding the swim spa area and having the right outdoor furniture accessories to enhance this will be important.

You want to make sure whatever you buy is going to be extremely comfortable, functional, as well as durable. You want to use bright and vibrant colors for your cushions and pillows as they will seem more welcoming and inviting. Large oversized chairs with big comfortable cushions made of a fabric that won’t hold the heat and burn some of the more sensitive areas are a must for any pool and hot tub setting. A daybed or lounge is also an essential piece of furniture as most likely someone will want to work on their tan from time to time. Make sure you have enough small tables tastefully situated around the area. Generally, you should have at least one within reach of any chair or lounge to ensure there is a spot for refreshments, etc.

It is very important that you create the image of balance and you definitely do not want to overdo the amount of furniture you use. Instead, you want to make sure you have adequate seating for the normal amount of people that will be using the swim spa area on a regular basis. Having extra chairs is a good idea if you plan on entertaining from time to time and need extra seating. Also, make sure there is adequate shade for people, especially if you live in a climate that gets very hot. Having furniture with canopies makes good sense and a patio table with a retractable umbrella is always a good addition to any swim spa area.

When you are done with all the exciting work of creating the perfect setting, you will find you will enjoy your swim spa area even more for many years to come.

The rules and regulations around having a pool have somewhat changed over the years, and the changes are a good thing, as they promote safer pool etiquette and apply to the swim spa. Depending on where you live, you may have to have some type of fencing that surrounds the swim spa area to keep it a safe and secure area.

Choosing the right fencing has certainly changed over the years. In the past, you would go with the wood fencing. Even though there are many benefits to having a wood fence, there are other choices that are becoming even more popular than wood.

One of the more popular fencing options that is used is ornamental aluminum. This type of fencing is not to be confused with wrought iron fencing, which is extremely heavy and actually has a painted coating that can deteriorate over time. Ornamental aluminum is quite durable and has a real elegant style to it. This type of fencing comes in a variety of colors to choose from, such as green, white, bronze and of course black.

The colors are applied electrostatically and then cured under high heat through a process involving powder coating. The finished product coats the aluminum fencing like a skin and will last for years. You can get the fencing in pre-cut lengths of six feet and you use top and bottom rails along with pickets. They are put together easily with rivets or screws. This fencing is beneficial due to its durability and low maintenance, but if you are looking for privacy it certainly isn’t your best option.

Another fencing option that is becoming more popular than the ornamental aluminum is PVC fencing. You have the choice between two different styles, including standard fencing, which comes in either solid slats or spaced pickets from 48″ to 54″ tall. If you need even more privacy, you can purchase the 6ft 7″ size and can attach all the panels together to actually make a solid panel. Often, people also attach a piece of privacy lattice at the top to make it look a little more stylish.

The advantages to PVC fencing is the privacy you get, it’s very durable, extremely low maintenance and will last for years. The disadvantages are that some people find it too bulky and it is not as attractive compared to other fencing choices. Whatever choice you choose to go with, your swim spa area will bring you great enjoyment for years to come.

Swim spas are absolutely an ideal choice for the fitness minded individuals who understand the health benefits that swimming provides. Many swim spas also incorporate a hot tub area for you to relax and socialize while in the water.

Some even come in sizes that make it versatile enough to double as a pool for the kids when the current propulsion system is shut off. You can create a beautiful and practical outdoor oasis designed around your swim spa by incorporating all of the same decking and landscaping that you would find around a pool or hot tub.

Outdoor lighting can also compliment your outdoor living space as well. Another great feature to incorporate into your outdoor space is patio heating units. These come in an extremely wide variety of designs and functions. You can easily find electric or propane versions to fit any theme or design idea and can tailor your choices to fit any budget.

What could be more practical and functional than stepping out of your swim spa and sitting next to a patio heater to warm up a little before tackling the next task? The kids will love the opportunity to get warmed up after a swim as will the parents and friends.

The wide variety of designs makes choosing the right one for your purposes easy and comfortable. Another great benefit of having a patio heater in place on your patio is the ability to extend the swimming spa use in weather that might make you hesitant to go for a workout.

If the spring or fall chill is in the air, you may be less inclined to go out and use your spa, but with the addition of the patio heaters, you will be inspired to take advantage of the spa in less than ideal weather.

If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Once you have your swim spa installed, you and your family are going to be in store for some great fun and enjoyment. You are soon going to find that you want to include others, such as family, friends and neighbours. Although this is something that everyone will look forward to, you will definitely want to establish a game plan when using your swim spa for entertainment. There will be times that you want to reserve it just for your personal use where you can use it for your exercising needs, as well as times for relaxation.

You will find that the little ones in the family will often want to invite their neighbourhood friends over for an afternoon or the early evening swim spa activities. In this case, most of the kids want to play water games and just enjoy the water itself. With the older teens, you may find that they want to have a swim spa party, which is a great idea and a wonderful way to keep the kids home where you know where they are.

You definitely want to set ground rules for all those who are going to be using your swim spa, but at the same time, you don’t want to take away from the enjoyment of it. You want to make sure that there is no roughhousing that takes place in the swim spa and also to make sure that all food and refreshments is kept away from this area. You may also want to encourage the older kids to take advantage of the exercise aspects that the swim spa provides. The kids can turn this into a game where they can compete against each other.

When it comes to the adults, there will be no difficulty in convincing your friends and family to take part in the swim spa, especially if they have used one before. For those that are new to swim spas, it may take a little bit of educating them about the benefits and the wonderful experience that the swim spa has to offer.

Always be sure that if you are going to use your swim spa as part of your entertainment when having friends and family to your home that you remind them to bring their swimming attire with them. Quite often when entertaining family, it can be mixed age groups, so you may want to span out the amount of time that each of these groups will utilize the swim spa. Perhaps, the younger children can take advantage of it in the afternoon while the older teens can have it for the early evening. The latter part of the evening can be reserved for the adults who can just sit and enjoy the hot tub benefits that the swim spa also includes.

With the proper planning and installation of your swim spa, you really can use it all year round depending on your region. You are going to find that you will be doing a lot more entertaining and now that you have added the spa to your home, you will also find that it is a great way to pass time with friends and family.

For those that are not familiar with what the swim spa is, it’s smaller than a standard swimming pool, but larger than your average hot tub. They come in various sizes and can range between 14 to 16 feet in length, 7 to 9 feet in width, and between 3 to 5 feet deep.

The swim spa works off a propulsion system designed to create currents of rushing water. Fitness enthusiasts really find this advantageous as they use it to swim against the current to help increase their fitness level.

There are many different types of swim spas available that also come with different speed ranges and they can be from 2.5 to 8 mph. For this reason, it is important to buy a good quality swim spa because you want to ensure that it has sufficient water flow to give the workout that one would expect when swimming against the current.

When you are doing your research of swim spas, you may come across different systems. There are jet propulsion models. With this model, the owner of the swim spa can direct the water through the jets, which can be adjusted for direction, speed and positioning.

In propeller powered swim spas, these models have propellers at the front of the spa that are safely installed behind a gate. The propeller sends a stream of water toward the back of the unit through the centre of the swim spa, which means the water at the edges stay fairly calm.

Paddle wheel systems is where a wheel is located at the back end of the spa and will draw the water through the unit. The current created from this type of model is wide and deep.

For individuals that are looking for a swim spa, they want to focus on making sure that the water distribution is uniform and there is a high rate of water circulation. They also want to be able to adjust the current and the flow speed. This way, those that are using it for fitness are able to regulate the flow of the water pressure to match what their present skills are in their fitness regime. As they progress in their fitness program, they can increase the resistance to bring their endurance and strength level up.

There are many purposes for buying a swim spa with the exercise benefits being one of the major ones. However, just as equally important is the swim spa’s ability to help with rehab, as well as relaxation and socializing.

There has been a lot of great studies done that show that exercising in the swim spa really is effective. It is flexible in that it can offer a source of water entertainment no matter what the age of the individual is or their specific capabilities or limitations.

Aside from all of these great benefits, many people don’t have the space for a standard swimming pool and the size of the swim spa makes it a perfect choice as it takes up far less space.