As of the past few decades, some incredible features have been introduced to basic swimming pools to create some high-end pools.  Technological advances have made their way into the pool and spa business.  One of the largest markets for concrete swimming pools is Phoenix, AZ – and check out what Phoenix pool builders are doing to showcase their incredible swimming pools.

Waterfalls and Water Features in Pools - Waterfalls are effects found in some basic swimming pools, but the truly amazing pools contain some pretty amazing water features.  For a very natural look, natural rock waterfalls are a great, earthy look for a custom swimming pool, while synthetic rock waterfalls have made a presence recently in swimming pools.  The synthetic rock waterfalls often include custom waterslides, grottos and caves, and some pretty cool other accents.  Another custom water feature, the “sheer descent” is a really clean waterfall that is used by many Phoenix pool builders since it creates a flawless waterfall.  Also, aqua arches, fountains, and deck jets are a very popular swimming pool features.

Negative Edge Pools  – The negative edge swimming pool is the perfect pool pool when working with an area of ground that slopes away from the pool.  This natural slope enables the pool and spa company to create a disappearing or negative edge that is not visible from the pool viewers.  A swimming pool designed as such can be referred to with many unique names: infinity edge, vanishing edge, zero edge, edge-less, reverse negative edge, and negative edge.  The vanishing edge pool is an incredible feature when constructing a pool with an ocean, lake or pond in the background, since the pool’s edge and the water background have no defining borders. 

Reverse Negative Edge – A reverse negative edge is such where the swimming pool builder constructs the pool in the back and has the retention basin in the front, creating a natural waterfall spillover for the viewers in front.  When designing a swimming pool against an upward backyard slope, this can be a great pool of choice.

Pool Automation – The truly amazing swimming pools include an automation system that will virtually control every aspect of your swimming pool and spa.  By a quick touch of the remote, one can completely control the entire swimming pool and spa.  Imagine the computer turning on the spa heater, changing the valves, and firing up the hot tub, all in one single touch of the remote.  The new pool and spa feature allows pool owners to view items such as water and air temperature, spa temperature, pump status, pool programs, and more!  Some of these swimming pool automation systems can even be controlled by using your very own personal computer.

Color LED and Fiberoptic lighting- For some of the best features at night, pool builders use the newest technology in LED and fiberoptics.Both fiberoptics and LED lighting allow the pool owner to view some really neat swimming pool colors.  In addition to turning the water some pretty vibrant colors of blue, green, and purple, these new lighting features now have fully programmable color “shows” that allow swimming pool owners to experience RED, WHITE & BLUE for the fourth of July!  Most have between 5 and 15 different color lighting shows to choose from.

Automated sanitization systems- Maintaining chemicals in your swimming pool is one of the most time consuming chores of owning a pool.  Some of today’s technologies have allowed pool and spa builders to add chlorine, control chlorine, control pH, and sanitize the pool automatically.  With the new salt systems for swimming pools, swimming poolowners allow their pool to automatically produce chlorine through a small electrical reaction.  Ozone, pH control, and Chlorine Free systems are other features where the pool systems can automatically control proper chemical levels.

Beach Entrances – The beach entry has been around for years, and is an awesome feature for any backyard swimming pool.  For accessing your swimming pool without using steps, the beach entry is the only way to go.  Beach entries can enable any pool user to lounge in whatever depth of water that is desired.  Beach entries are tricky to build, and one of the most challenging features to make look great.

 Pool Bars- The residential pool and spa market of Phoenix demands some pretty creative swimming pool companies.  Only some of the best swimming pool builders can manage the details and coordinate it takes to build a swim-up bar, sunken patio, and gazebo.  Most pool companies do not have the licenses necessary to build an overhead structure, so this combination can be a tricky one.  Swim up pool bars have become very popular because of the strong desire to bring some of the resort features into the backyard swimming pool.  Some of the most competent pool builders still reach to the services of a Phoenix landscaping company or general contractor for total project completion.

For your next CUSTOM swimming pool build, your pool and spa must include one or all of these fabulous pool and spa features.  Consider constracting with a pool builder with years of experience in building these types of features.  A great method in seeing whether your pool builder understands the challenges in some of these custom features is to actually take a visit and see a few of their ongoing and completed projects.  As Arizona experts warn, “make sure their Phoenix pools and spas are up to expert standards, and most definitely…yours!