Comments on: Possibility of building a pool in the basement? http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/ Your source for pool supplies and gear! Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:22:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: angelcuddle http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/comment-page-1/#comment-4061 angelcuddle Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:12:57 +0000 http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/#comment-4061 I really see a problem with moisture down the road even if you install a dehumidifier.... Consider the pressure exerted ontop of the pool walls over time while the house settles. If you crack a pool wall the waterflow could destabilize your foundation and cause part of the home to sink. That said consider a pool on ground level and enclose it in a four season room. The view will be beautiful come any season and you will feel like your outside but with all the comforts of inside. Save the basement to finish as a rec room later. Just my humble opinion. I really see a problem with moisture down the road even if you install a dehumidifier…. Consider the pressure exerted ontop of the pool walls over time while the house settles. If you crack a pool wall the waterflow could destabilize your foundation and cause part of the home to sink. That said consider a pool on ground level and enclose it in a four season room. The view will be beautiful come any season and you will feel like your outside but with all the comforts of inside. Save the basement to finish as a rec room later. Just my humble opinion.

]]> By: newjerseyguy http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/comment-page-1/#comment-4062 newjerseyguy Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:12:57 +0000 http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/#comment-4062 Its possible but would be very expensive and may not even be allowed by the city/county. Start with the building department and see what they say. Its possible but would be very expensive and may not even be allowed by the city/county. Start with the building department and see what they say.

]]> By: Mary B http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/comment-page-1/#comment-4063 Mary B Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:12:57 +0000 http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/#comment-4063 Also, check with a couple of local Realtors and appraisers to even see if it would add value to the home. Pools are expensive, and some people see them either as the greatest asset or the biggest liability. For example...in Florida, alot of people expect pools to be at a home, but in areas like Virginia and Maryland...it's just seen as a huge expense and families with very young children will shy away...it's hard enough to bar kids from pools outside...can you imagine selling one to someone with one inside? Also, check with a couple of local Realtors and appraisers to even see if it would add value to the home.

Pools are expensive, and some people see them either as the greatest asset or the biggest liability.

For example…in Florida, alot of people expect pools to be at a home, but in areas like Virginia and Maryland…it’s just seen as a huge expense and families with very young children will shy away…it’s hard enough to bar kids from pools outside…can you imagine selling one to someone with one inside?

]]> By: Landlord http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/comment-page-1/#comment-4064 Landlord Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:12:57 +0000 http://gearpool.net/possibility-of-building-a-pool-in-the-basement/#comment-4064 I doubt you can get a permit, but I would make sure before you start designing. I doubt you can get a permit, but I would make sure before you start designing.

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