Requirements for Inground Pool Construction

Pool Construction Minneapolis MN Minnesota’s weather extremes affect anything built here that extends below the surface of the ground. Depending on the conditions of a particular winter, the ground can freeze solid to depths unheard of in more temperate regions. When water freezes, it expands, and can cause movement of soil. We see the damage this causes every year to our roads, driveways, and sidewalks. Even the foundations of our homes can be damaged by the freeze-thaw cycle.

Clearly, swimming pools built in the Minneapolis St. Paul area, as well as central and southern Minnesota have special requirements. But, when designed and built to meet those requirements, they handle our cold winters just fine. Properly closed at the end of the swimming season, a well-designed and well-built in-ground swimming pool will be ready to open again in the spring, without any winter damage. As the leading pool design and construction company in the Twin Cities, we’ve been serving homeowners in Minnesota for over 30 years. Our reputation depends on year-after-year performance of each pool we build. That’s why we cut no corners and use only the correct techniques and careful construction required by our harsh weather.

Special Design and Construction for Minnesota Winters

Swimming Pool Design MN It’s no wonder that in-ground swimming pools are subject to the earth movement caused by our very cold winters. A pool company with extensive experience is better suited to do this complicated job by applying special design and construction techniques during the entire process. No matter what the weather is, an in-ground pool should be resistant to extreme temperatures. As the Twin Cities most reputable swimming pool builder, our designers and construction crews take special care to install in-ground pools that will withstand our weather conditions for decades.

Not every builder has the long experience and required expertise. If corners are cut at any stage of the installation to increase profit for the contractor, you’ll pay for the shoddy job with hard-to-correct problems and endless headaches. Long-lasting quality is what we stand for. It’s not just a good idea. It’s essential. As our business grows, we install top-quality pools in both southern and central Minnesota, from Mankato, Albert Lea and Rochester to Alexandria, Brainerd and St. Cloud.

Some of the special building considerations needed include:

Soil Conditions – The type of soil at the installation site is important during the design and construction process. Different soils behave differently during the freeze-thaw cycle.
Additional Bracing – For vinyl in-ground pools, the bracing used to support the framework is critical. What works in California is simply not appropriate in Minnesota. We use triple bracing, deeply anchored, for all installations. This technique strengthens the framework and keeps it extremely stable.
Quality Construction – While top-notch construction is important for any pool, it’s even more crucial in the Twin Cities. From proper excavation and preparation of the site to adequate bracing and plumbing design and installation, every step in the process must be done carefully and correctly.

Durable Pools – Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester and Mankato

We know the issues imposed by our long, cold winters in the Minneapolis St. Paul area. In our 40+ years of pool building here, we’ve seen every possible situation, and work diligently to apply the best design and construction to each and every pool we build. All of our in-ground installations come with triple bracing, and we take exceptional care in site preparation and all other aspects of construction to make sure every customer gets the very best quality and durability. Our legendary reputation is based on stellar performance on every job. Contact us today or visit our showroom. Let us show you how we work. We’d love to hear about your ideas and help get you started.