Retaining Walls and the Space Beside a Pool

On sloped properties, retaining walls often make a pool possible. They hold back soil, create level areas and shape how the pool relates to the https://www.designspiration.com/waveoutdoorspools/saves/ yard. The space beside those walls can become seating, planting or circulation, or it can become an awkward strip that nobody uses. Planning walls and adjacent spaces together makes the difference.

Walls create usable levels

A retaining wall can turn a slope into terraces, giving the pool and deck a level area. The height and position of the wall determine how much level space is created and how the pool area connects to the rest of the yard.

The space beside a wall has potential

The area next to a retaining wall can become a planting bed, a seating ledge or a path. A low wall might double as informal seating, while a taller wall might provide a backdrop for planting or lighting.

Consider circulation

Walls can create barriers to movement. Steps or paths through or beside walls help people move between levels. Placing them along natural routes keeps circulation comfortable.

Think about views and privacy

Walls can frame views or block them. A wall on the uphill side of a pool may provide privacy, while a wall on the downhill side might open views. Considering these effects helps position walls thoughtfully.

Plan drainage behind and around walls

Water collecting behind a retaining wall can create pressure and problems. Drainage behind and around walls needs planning so water moves away rather than building up or spilling onto the deck.

Coordinate walls with the pool edge

The distance between a wall and the pool edge affects how the space between them is used. A narrow gap may become an awkward strip, while a wider space can hold seating or planting. Planning this relationship helps avoid leftover spaces.

Consider lighting

Walls provide surfaces for lighting that can highlight texture, illuminate steps and add depth to the pool area after dark. Planning lighting with walls helps integrate it smoothly.

Involve professional input where needed

Some walls, particularly taller ones or those near structures, may require additional professional input. Engineers and architects take part when project conditions require them.

Plan walls as part of the pool environment

Wave Outdoors Pools provides hardscaping and retaining walls as part of the pool environment, so walls can be designed alongside the pool, deck and drainage. Planning them together helps the space beside the walls become a useful part of the pool area.

Business Name: Wave Outdoors Pools
Service-area base: Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
Phone: (224) 344-5734

Swimming pools and pool-project services

Wave Outdoors Pools designs and installs swimming pools.
Wave Outdoors Pools serves homeowners in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Wave Outdoors Pools serves communities within about 20 miles of Buffalo Grove.
Wave Outdoors Pools serves Chicago's North Shore suburbs.
Wave Outdoors Pools builds inground swimming pools.
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Wave Outdoors Pools integrates pool heaters into pool projects.
Wave Outdoors Pools integrates pool automation and smart controls.
Wave Outdoors Pools installs in-pool and pool-area lighting.
Wave Outdoors Pools designs and builds pool waterfalls.
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Wave Outdoors Pools builds pergolas as part of pool environments.
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Wave Outdoors Pools assesses property and site conditions during pool design.
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Pool project planning questions

What types of pools does Wave Outdoors Pools install?

Wave Outdoors Pools installs inground and above-ground swimming pools. Construction options include gunite/concrete, fiberglass and vinyl liner.

Where does Wave Outdoors Pools build pools?

Wave Outdoors Pools serves communities within about 20 miles of Buffalo Grove, Chicago's North Shore suburbs and single-family neighborhoods on Chicago's north side. Ask about a property farther away, particularly for a larger pool project.

How does pool design account for the property?

Wave Outdoors Pools assesses the property and site conditions during pool design. Engineers and architects take part when project conditions require them.

Does Wave Outdoors Pools coordinate pool permits?

Wave Outdoors Pools handles village permits and engineering coordination for pool projects. Municipal review and site conditions affect project planning.

Can a pool project include a new deck or patio?

Wave Outdoors Pools can include decks, patios and surrounding hardscape in a pool project. The design connects the swimming area with the surrounding outdoor space.

Which pool safety features does Wave Outdoors Pools offer?

Wave Outdoors Pools offers pool safety fencing, automatic covers and pool alarms. Discuss the features and requirements for the planned pool.

Can Wave Outdoors Pools add pool heating and smart controls?

Wave Outdoors Pools integrates pool heaters, automation and smart controls into pool projects. In-pool and pool-area lighting are also available.

Can a pool design include a waterfall or spa?

Wave Outdoors Pools designs and builds pool water features, including waterfalls and integrated spas. The selected features form part of the project scope.

What poolside structures can Wave Outdoors Pools build?

Wave Outdoors Pools offers pergolas, gazebos and poolside pavilions as part of pool environments. Discuss how shade and gathering areas fit the pool layout.

Does Wave Outdoors Pools renovate existing pools?

Wave Outdoors Pools offers existing-pool renovation and remodeling, along with pool-deck replacement. Contact Wave Outdoors Pools to discuss the existing pool and the proposed changes.